Maps & Atlases — Beward And Be Grateful
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Barsuk Records
This record is on my current list of best albums of the year. I cannot get enough of it. This is the second full-length release from the Chicago based experimental folk rock band. Lyrically they will grab a hold of you and then musically blow you away. Make sure to pick up this album –> Maps & Atlases – Beware And Be Grateful
Do not miss Maps & Atlases live @ The Crocodile (Seattle) on 6/13
Brokaw — Interiors
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Good To Die Records
Brokaw’s live performance was so amazing that I picked up their album on the spot. The 10 inch gatefold vinyl has only 8 songs but they are all powerful and explosive. Good To Die Records can do no wrong. Make sure to buy their album –> Brokaw – Interiors
Make sure to catch Brokaw live during KEXP’s Audio Oasis this Saturday (5/5) @ The Sunset (Seattle)
Jack White — Blunderbuss
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Third Man Records
I have usually been the outlier amongst my friends when it comes to Jack White projects. My favorite band of his was The Dead Weather. I generally get some weird looks when that comes up in conversation. I honestly wasn’t that excited for his solo album…but that was just out of ignorance. Blunderbuss is fantastic. I am very excited to get a chance to see him live this Memorial Day Weekend (Sasquatch!) and would recommend this album to anybody. Make sure to pick up a copy —> Jack White – Blunderbuss
Spiritualized –Sweet Heart Sweet Light
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Fat Possum
I feel KEXP’s Don Yates gives a good idea of what to expect from Spiritualized’s 7th studio album:
“an often-gorgeous set of epic psych-rock containing elements of soul, gospel, prog and more, with elaborately arranged songs fleshed out with distorted psych guitars, celestial organ, cinematic strings, horns, gospelized choruses and bold pop melodies” (HERE FOR FULL REVIEW)
This album is better with each listen you give it. Another amazing band that you will have the chance to see live at this year’s Sasquatch! festival. You can still pre-order the vinyl format of this awesome release (comes with immediate digital download) over here–> Spiritualized – Sweet Heart Sweet Light
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