PULP - His 'n Hers (1994)

Life changing.

PULP - His n' hers (1994)

Television - Marquee Moon (Bonus Tracks) (2003 Re-Release)

A classic that should need no introduction, this album remains one of my favorites. There is only one word that can really describe this album for me...and that word is "guitars." I included the version with "Little Johnny Jewel," the band's first single, which initially started their upward spiral into New York City's post-rock/punk explosion of the early 1970s. In 1973, the band started a long-term residency at New York's very own CBGB, where the band brought "street music," as punk rock was once called, to the masses. Thus, the punk rock music scene was born.

Television - Marquee Moon (Bonus Tracks) (2003 re-release)

Turzi - A (2007)

A collection of songs all starting with the letter "A," created by a 5-piece in the great city of Paris, France.



Turzi - A (2007)

Tulsa - I Was Submerged (2007)

Awesome album. Regarded as the best band in Boston right now by some. I'm convinced. You be the judge. Thanks MAX.

Tulsa - I Was Submerged (2007)

Seabear - The Ghost That Carried Us Away (2007)

Seabear is the brainchild of 23-year-old Sindri Sigfœsson from Reykjavik, Iceland. Originally starting as a one man project, Seabear writes songs with a beautiful blend of acoustic guitars, quiet breathy vocals, synthesizers and perfectly withheld percussion. If it wasn't for Sindri being asked by the Books to open for them in Berlin, the project might still be a one man mission. Now, the group has expanded, and have created a wonderfully crafted piece of music using the above combination.

Seabear - The Ghost That Carried Us Away (2007)

Tacks, the Boy Disaster - Oh, Beatrice EP (2006)

Tacks, the Boy Disaster, is an Austin, Texas based foursome with a plan. Their track "Man with a Plan," off their EP Oh, Beatrice, says it all. The song starts with a lonesome piano followed by a perfect combination of bass, drums, and guitar. Evan Porter, also of The Polyphonic Spree, sings sweetly to a woman named Beatrice, as he confesses that despite the cool he keeps, he still has "too much on his plate" around a table set for two.

I came across this album only recently and have been quite hooked since. I'm reminded of the of the beauty that Grizzly Bear graced my ears with upon their release of Yellow House a year ago. Very piano driven, this EP presents and beautifully tranquil sound, full of bells, whistles and perfectly constructed compositions which creates catchy melodic folk pop at its finest.

Tacks, the Boy Disaster - Oh, Beatrice EP (2006)

Phosphorescent - Pride (2007)

Phosphorescent's album Pride is patient. Not too much too fast. A perfect crescendo of musical inspiration flows from the ground up, mixing with the nonchalance of poetic discovery. It hasn't quite snowed yet but soon enough the ground will be covered. This album is perfect for that day.

Pride (2007)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/t28wjp

Tap Tap - Lanzafame (2006)

Tap Tap are bunch of guys from Reading, England that play some amazingly catchy, yet completely filthy and sloppy pop that I can't fucking get out of my head. All day long I'm walking to the rhythm of anyone of the songs on this bands debut album. Nice to hear something so refreshing. Thanks to my man MAX for showing me these guys. Enjoy!

Lanzafame (2006)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/8ne99u

Pants Yell! - Alison Statton (2007)

Pants Yell! are a twee pop band, hailing from Boston, MA. The three piece have a great way of matching their melancholy lyrics with very well put together songs. Alison Statton consists of a variety of songs paying tribute to failed relationships, memory triggered emotions, and the absolute uncertainty of modern youth. When songs can invoke a feeling or attitude that can't be conjured up in any conversation, those songs have a much better chance of working their way into you. Through your heart and body, flowing in your veins, and in the neurons of your brain, Alison Statton inspires daydreams you have nightmares about.

Alison Statton (2007)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/xml4hr

Ride - Nowhere (1990)

Originally released in October 1990, Ride's debut album remains a milestone for the shoegazer community today. This is the re-release 2001 version with 4 extra tracks. Enjoy!

Nowhere (2001 re-issue with bonus tracks)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/g5nal2

Olafur Arnalds - Eulogy for Evolution (2007)

20-year-old Icelandic instrumentalist Olafur Arnalds makes it apparent that its fucking cold in Iceland. This is a beautifully tragic album.

Eulogy for Evolution (2007)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ejkq43