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The Memorials: The Memorials [Album Review]

No one can, or should even try to, deny that Thomas Pridgen is to drums what Mick Portnoy believes he is to drums. His track record speaks for itself. But, who would have thought that, after leaving The Mars Volta, this prestigious man would go beyond his self and develop his own project that would go on a hunt for that long lost thing we used to call rock n roll. His year-old project, The Memorials might just be a strange bit of Alice Cooper meets Jimi Hendrix, with a Blondie-esque lead songstress. Now, that’s pretty damn rock n’ roll.

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Daughter: Peter [Video]

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I’ve said on occasion that I do not like music videos that merely feature the artist performing their song. And so often after making that statement, I recant it after watching a new video that is filmed in a new way that features just that. “Peter” by Daughter is not new, but the simplicity of the video fits the simplicity of Daughter’s music. A softly plucked guitar melody and deep female vocals provided by Elena Tonra with a slight accent. You get that style of greatness in session videos; they have a rawness to them, a grittiness, no matter what quality of film is used (in this case the picture is crisp and defined). This session is courtesy Tales From Shop (and on Twitter). I think you’ll like this one. Read More »Daughter: Peter [Video]

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FensePost Top 33 and 1/3: The Best Albums of 2010

The problem with so-called best-of lists, is that they are really just a collection of items organized based on experience and time, in that there will be plenty of albums heard the following year and beyond that will hold just as much weight as these we dub as “Best.” So, as of right now, at this particular time in the tail end of 2010 and the first moments of 2011, these albums are the best. There’s no question about it; it will change. My next list (which I’ve started, but may take a while to publish) is dubbed, paraphrase: the best albums I didn’t check out in 2011 for some reason or another.

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We’re Invisible Now: Galilee [mp3]

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Out of the beautiful Victoria BC, just across the border from the northwest corner of Washington state, is a new pop band of which you should be aware. They’re called We’re Invisible Now and they create haunting, dulcet pop, quiet and melodic, filled with dreamy melodies and wispy vocals. “Galilee” is the eighth and final track of their self titled debut, available now on bandcamp. The song begins soft and remains so throughout the first half, only to foray into a psychedelic electric haze toward the end. Singer Deirdre Smith excels with whispery, surreal vocals and the backing bedroom pop-meets-psychedelic experimentation is her perfect combination. Read More »We’re Invisible Now: Galilee [mp3]

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Campfire OK: Strange Like We Are [Album Review]

The cooler than ice members of Campfire OK are all just Martin Scorseses of the indie rock world. Scorsese, who actually went to film school, has been constantly thrown into categories of filmmakers that include folks who never took the time to study, but got damn lucky and just jumped on in. While such swift and risky behavior can be commended, what about the other guys? These Seattle based dudes have literally studied music, and have made it a staple in their lives long enough to “have honorary PhD’s” as their website suggests. And Strange Like We Are clearly shows that sometimes the experts in their fields can be the best people to turn to.

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Tiny Ruins & A Singer Of Songs: Little Notes [mp3]

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Imagine a quiet backdrop of country, colorful and vivid. Across it, a soft acoustic guitar whispers a catchy finger-plucked melody. Tiny Ruins & A Singer Of Songs creates such a landscape with minimal accompaniment and deep, quivering vocals. “Little Notes” is the first tune of the duo’s first release, an EP of the same name. It is haunting, light folk, both endearing and emotive. In these songs, Hollie Fullbrook (Tiny Ruins) and Lieven Scheerlinck (A Singer Of Songs) join together to paint a pleasant, slightly romantic painting of European folk that is unmatched in beauty and harmony. Read More »Tiny Ruins & A Singer Of Songs: Little Notes [mp3]

Intimate Stranger: Under [Album Review]

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On their sophomore release, you can expect a fresh new batch of the same Intimate Stranger you may or may not have already introduced into your daily living. But, with just a bit of a twist. Under follows suit with this internationally based indie rock group’s common style that has been acclaimed all over the world. But unlike some poor unfortunate miners in Chile, one of the band’s many homesteads, these cats can crawl out of their basic workings for at least a short while. Read More »Intimate Stranger: Under [Album Review]

Daniel Martin Moore: Dark Road [mp3]

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Daniel Martin Moore’s new single “Dark Road” is a cooling breath of those rare-gem style of songs which remind us grandeur can exist within simplicity; less does not always mean boring. Adhering to his Appalachian-daydreamer style Moore tosses us a billowy, empty-jug rhythm that when swirled with lyrics of uncluttered beauty makes the notion of better days ahead less focused on the despairing and more of an idea we can not only hope for but actually believe in. This tune is a perfect post-holiday pick me up with a sweetly accessible theme and an unabashedly charming spirit. One soothing taste increases our anticipation for the album entire, In the Cool of the Day, set to be released in January 2011. Read More »Daniel Martin Moore: Dark Road [mp3]

The Prids: Chronosynclastic [Album Review]

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Here is a simple code that one should always abide by when choosing new music to listen to: if Henry Rollins and David Martsch both think the band rocks, they do indeed rock. Not to be idealistic, but these guys know their shit. Case in point – The Prids. Hailed by both of the aforementioned geniuses as a terrific act, they are indeed a delight. And their one billionth (give your take) release Chronosynclastic might be there biggest and brightest release to date as they display a passion of ear shattering pop music that is down right lovable. Read More »The Prids: Chronosynclastic [Album Review]

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