Archive for April, 2006

Serge Gainsbourg

Friday, April 28th, 2006

Elysian Fields - Les Amours Perdues
Mike Patton - Ford Mustang
On a recent post by Mel she questioned whether musicians she liked outside France state Serge Gainsbourg as an influence on the account that might be the only French music they know. Well, I believe Serge Gaingsbourg was France’s answer as a national playboy as Leonard […]

The young and the restless

Friday, April 28th, 2006

The Spinto Band - Oh Mandy
The Spinto Band - Late
I’ve been attending a lot of shows lately. Last night, I got to see The Spinto Band. And goodness, their music is like sugar for the ears! Sweet and tasty at the same time. I was already in love with their most popular track “Oh Mandy” […]

I Love You But…

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness - According to Plan
I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness - Lights(m4p)
And the award for Most Emo/Goth Band Name goes to…
Sigh. Don’t let the over-the-top name get to you. The music’s rather good. No, really. More of an atmospheric/shoegazer sound. So don’t expect Paul Banks-level vocals. Some of […]

Cities

Monday, April 24th, 2006

Cities - A Theme
Cities - Headstream
And this year’s winner for the interpol wannabe contest is : Cities.
Don’t get me wrong though, I love everything that is even remotely connected to Interpol. Even though singer Josh Nowlan is no Paul Banks, I’ve been listening to his voice non stop for the last few days. I’ll admit […]

My girl crush

Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

The Dresden Dolls - My Alcoholic Friends
The Dresden Dolls - Sex Change
I should have posted the songs weeks ago but it seems I have become an expert in the slacking department.
So far, it’s been a slow year for music, good music that is. I haven’t been eagerly waiting the release of that many albums. Apart […]