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the sparrow's feet: Baroness/Unpersons split
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Thursday, November 12, 2009. I just found out about this awesome split EP from Baroness and Unpersons released back in 2007, called A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk. This is a really solid release from two very creative and distinctly different bands, but it doesn't seem to have gotten much attention, which is a shame. This is really good stuff. I am actually surprised to say that I think Unpersons outshines Baroness's contributions here. Baroness/Unpersons - A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk. A hawk and a hacksaw.
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the sparrow's feet: Camille - Le fil
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Camille - Le fil. Camille's 2005 album Le fil. Is something like an avant-garde pop album. I fell in love as soon as I heard it; her voice is so haunting and the music is so strange and lovely, it was hard to understand exactly what I was hearing. basically, Camille is like Bjork but in French and less weird but still a little weird but also really good. seriously. Also, she is naked and wrestling sentient yarn in this video, which is generally pretty awesome.
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the sparrow's feet: Moving Mountains - Foreword EP
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Moving Mountains - Foreword EP. I've talked about Moving Mountains (affectionately known as MovMou) before on this blog - you can find my post about their debut LP Pneuma. In case I didn't make it clear enough already, I fucking love this band and they are only getting better. the word around the internet is that they're currently recording their new album, so I recommend you begin preparing yourselves for that greatness immediately. Anyway, the Foreword. A hawk and a hacksaw.
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the sparrow's feet: Ramona Falls - Intuit
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Thursday, January 28, 2010. Ramona Falls - Intuit. Ramona Falls is the solo project of Brent Knopf, who may be better known as one-third of Menomena. I haven't heard much of Menomena, but from what I can tell, Ramona Falls has the same pop sensibilities, endearing weirdness and excruciatingly enjoyable hooks while infusing his songs with an almost palpable, surprising sense of emotion, usually conveyed with Knopf's delicate, expressive voice. in fact, one of my first thoughts as I listened to Intuit.
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the sparrow's feet: Washed Out - High Times
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Monday, November 16, 2009. Washed Out - High Times. I don't really know anything about Washed Out except that it's one guy who has only been making music for a couple of months, has only played like two live shows, and somehow has all this hipster hype surrounding him. Washed Out - High Times. I use this blog to share the music I love. if you like what you hear (and you should), please support the artists that created it. A hawk and a hacksaw. I love the internet.
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the sparrow's feet: Young Widows - Old Wounds
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Young Widows - Old Wounds. Oh, and a fun trivia fact: Young Widows did a split with Bonnie "Prince" Billy last year. what the fuck, right? I love this band. Here's the video for "Old Skin," which I think is one of the songs that least accurately represents their sound overall, but hey, it's a pretty video at least. Young Widows - Old Wounds. I use this blog to share the music I love. if you like what you hear (and you should), please support the artists that created it.
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the sparrow's feet: Ass - my get up and go just got up and went
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Thursday, February 4, 2010. Ass - my get up and go just got up and went. Here are some reasons you should listen to this album:. First, it's by a dude who calls himself Ass. (okay, so technically that's an acronym - Ass is the pseudonym of Swede Andreas Soderstrom, and it stands for Andreas Soderstrom Solo. I don't care. it's funny.). LOVE IT, YOU PLEBEIANS. I use this blog to share the music I love. if you like what you hear (and you should), please support the artists that created it.
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the sparrow's feet: Freelance Whales - Weathervanes
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Sunday, January 10, 2010. Freelance Whales - Weathervanes. It's really hard for me to not judge a band based on their name. if your band picked an incredibly stupid name then I am inclined to believe that you make stupid music as well. a harsh policy, but it's generally served me well over the years. In this particular case, I am glad I broke my own rules to listen to Freelance Whales' debut Weathervanes. I am really digging this Sara, thanks! January 12, 2010 at 7:46 AM. A hawk and a hacksaw.
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the sparrow's feet: Laura Veirs - July Flame [2010]
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Thursday, August 12, 2010. Laura Veirs - July Flame [2010]. Laura Veirs makes slow-burning, sweet and beautiful folk music, using banjos, guitars, lap steels, pianos and occasionally a flourish of strings. Her voice is wonderful - a little plain, girlishly innocent, and perfect for the music she creates. Each song is a catchy, endearing experience. Jim James of My Morning Jacket also contributes background vocals to several songs. Another reviewer said it better than I did: "[ July Flame.
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the sparrow's feet: Yeasayer - Odd Blood
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Monday, January 4, 2010. Yeasayer - Odd Blood. Is Yeasayer's followup to their amazing 2007 debut, All Hour Cymbals. This album is fucking ridiculous and weird and completely unlike their first album. I still have no idea if I like it or if it's any good, but I'm pretty sure I do and it is (in fact, I think I love it and it may very well be fantastic). Yeasayer - Odd Blood [2010]. A hawk and a hacksaw. I love the internet.
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