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Kings Of Leon - Youth and Young Manhood
DJ Shadow - Pre-Emptive Strike
Super Furry Animals - Phantom Power
I also managed to get a copy of the new Coral album too.
The DJ Shadow album was great, it's a collection of all his pre studio album mixes, like Influx, Organ Donor and the What Does Your Soul Look Like series. All very good indeed, I've got most of it on my PC already but it's nice to have it all in one place.
The Super Furries album is also great. Like their last few albums, it takes a few listens to really get into, but they've grown so much since the days of Radiator - layered melodies, orchestral choruses... it's just lovely. And you can't argue with a band that use the lyric 'You're a minger, I'm a minger too'. Welsh.
The Coral album is fantastic, they're just excellent at writing toe tapping songs, their sound is still a bit stark but they've got their own unique sound (apart from sounding like the early Beatles). Although I'm in danger of sounding lke Paul Ross, is one of my favourite singles so far this year, of all time, EVER. Okay, maybe not that last bit. But it is excellent, and the rest of the album is just as good.
But the Kings of Leon album is.... ace. It's so ace, I can't think of any words to describe it. It's rock played how it should be - fast, hard and screamed. Truly, it is 'tache rock! Every single track could be a single, memorable and instantly catchy, I think I've found my new favourite band of the moment. I'm listening to it now and I can't stop my feet from tapping, the power of rock compels me! Get it today! And the look like the blokes from that 118 advert!
Still to come... new Black Rebel album, new Cooper Temple Clause album, new Rapture album... tis a good time for music.
Beatles - Revolver
Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
Biffy Clyro - The Vertigo Of Bliss
Haven't had chance to listen to them yet, but not bad for £30.
" Lala should've been a wonder "
Or whatever the lyric is