RSD List 2012 Ah, Record Store Day, the day I have to stop buying albums a month in advance for. Not that in the previous two years I celebrated it I spent a ridiculous amount of money, but I’m always prepared for a hole in my wallet to appear after exploring the bins of new and old vinyl treasures. I must admit, I’m not even sure the record player I have works. But that doesn’t stop me from buying vinyl [...]
Spin Cycle: Band of Skulls’ “Sweet Sour”
The second album from stoner alternative rock band Band of Skulls, Sweet Sour, contains the perfect concoction of both sweet and sour. With grungy guitar riffs, heavy drum beats, and soulful and savory vocals, the album has a certain edge to it that makes it the perfect follow up to first album Baby Darling Doll Face Honey. Certain aspects of the album resonate into unexpected melodies and rhythm changes which can only be described as, “I don’t know what just [...]
The Viewfinder: Walk Off the Earth Cover Gotye
Gotye has gained a lot of attention over the last few weeks with his single “Somebody That I Used to Know.” While the song and video are both unique on their own, a cover version of the song appeared the end of last week which is even more unique and wacky. Walk Off the Earth, a 5 piece band from Ontario, covered the song, using just one guitar. Don’t believe me? See for yourself here. Not only is Walk Off [...]
The Singles Bar: The Shins “Simple Song”
James Mercer and The Shins have a new album coming later this year. Check out the first single, “Simple Song.”
bLISTerd Presents: Cassandra’s Top 11 Albums of 2011
Foster The People had one of this year’s biggest albums by a new band, and they feature on Cassandra’s Top 11 of 11 list. What else made the cut?
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