Telling You What to Think.

1) Yeasayer - Odd Blood

8.3/10

The New York based Experimental band has put out their sophomore album. And I must say, it is astounding. There isn't a bad song on the whole album. Both of their singers have improved (which is saying something cause they were already pretty damn good), and they managed to take this album in a completely new direction while staying true to what the fans love about All Hour Cymbals. The new album is much more electronic influenced. That may have something to do with them changing drummers halfway through the CD. And that, right there, is the biggest problem I have with the record. That's right folks (all 3 of you that might know this) Luke has left the band to start his own solo career. While it is pretty much unheard of for a drummer to hit it big by himself, if anyone can do it Luke can. But what does this mean for Yeasayer and Odd Blood? Well, for tracks 5 to 10, they have gotten two new percussionists. Will they be staying with the band for their third album? No one really knows. But my hope is that they realize what they have done and beg Luke to take them back.

The album is still worth a listen or 10. If you like Techno, good vocals, and lyrics that tug at your heartstrings, I highly recommend Odd Blood.

2) On a side note: HOLY CRAP IS THAT A POST? WHERE DID THAT COME FROM? For the last few months I have been overly busy with moving to a new city and starting a new job. i hope to post more often now but don't hold your breath. I still don't have internet at my new apartment because Comcast has the business ethics of ACME. (the store that Wiley Coyote got all his shitty slingshots and rockets from)

I will be at the very least using this to write reviews about new albums that I care to listen to. The next couple on my list are The Winter of Mixed Drinks by Frightened Rabbit and Sisterworld by the Liars. Both scheduled to release March 9th.

3) I will be going to see Alkaline Trio and Cursive tomorrow after work so there will not be a post till Wed. morn at the earliest.

Take care of each other, Juju.