77 Wars

frog eyes - strange and emotional, in a kind of arcade fire sort of way. but in it’s own kind of way. the album i checked out is called ‘tears of the valedictorian’. it’s consistently energetic and a selection i think might be a good way to stay awake and have fun driving in the car. well worth giving a listen to if you are not a dim-wit and like good music. out now on absolutely kosher records.

dr. dog - these guys rock. imagine that the beach boys went with eery keyboards at times, or with distorted guitars at others and got crazy, but then could be mellow and, well, perhaps i’ll update my review when i listen to it a couple more times, but it’s frikkin good. the album is ‘we all belong’ on park the van records. it’s good times, thoughtful and speaks lightly of pain sometimes, but with a smile. always with a smile.

calvin johnson and the sons of the soil - these guys are awesome. if you love singers that can’t really sing then this rock and roll album is for you. lou reed, steve malkmus, david berman… they can’t carry many notes, but they are some of my favorite singers and calvin johnson is right up there with them. think drunk and rock at a shitty bar that you love. like holly golighltly meets, uhh, never mind, screw some stupid music equation. just go buy this record. it’s the newest and self-titled album, on k records.