Sunday, May 18, 2008

Bon Iver - For Emma Forever Ago - 2008

There's a possibility that this album may get overhyped so greatly has it been praised thus far. Whilst it's good - it's not that good; my money would be on the rev. Al Green's new release as "album of the month".
It's becoming a cliche I know but it is quite astonishing that this album was thrown together by the author and just his laptop. The result is a collection of intimate tunes both in context and sound, calling to mind Thoma Dybdhal, that display a wonderful restraint and subtle yet sophisticated production technique.
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Joan As Police Woman - To Survive - 2008

My very favourite gig of last year JAPW @ End of the Road.
Very difficult to find an ul of this and as this new album would seem to require a good listen before posting any comments I'll say nowt more.
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