Earlier this week, I did an interview with Emily Haines, lead singer of the band Metric, who will be opening for the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden in New York City next week. Sure, it would have been nice to see them perform at the show, but no press tix are available. In fact - and this was mentioned to me by the publicist and confirmed by Emily - if the band members themselves want to see the Stones perform, They Have to Buy Tickets! That's just not right. I blame Mick.
Anyway, before I fall behind, and it's way too early in the year for that, here's the latest acquisitions:
Sent by Request:
1. METRIC - Live it Out (Last Gang Records)
Solid album, angry without being cynical, danceable without being escapist. I interviewed Emily for the new national magazine Hyperactive, for the March issue. Will keep you posted.
2. WOOD BROTHERS - Ways to Not Lose (Blue Note)
Coming to play at Jammin Java on February 11, possible Post preview.
Sent without "warning":
3. The AUDIO BULLYS - Generation (Astralwerks)
Out January 24.
4. DEREK TRUCKS BAND - Songlines (Columbia)
Generic advance. Out February 7.
5. MERCURY RADIO THEATER - The Blue Eyed Model (Friction Records)
6. LILYS - Everything Wrong is Imaginary (Manifesto)
Good impression on first listen - bright pop rock - and I love the Chinese progaganda poster cover. Early March release planned. (BTW, the lead singer is 6 foot 7 and has been putting out music under this name since 1989.)
7. IAN LOVE - (Limekiln Records)
Former Rival Schools member, very honest about his battles with heroin, makes a solo album.
8. TOWERS OF LONDON - How Rude She Was CD single (TVT Records)
Supposed British sensation, Guns n' Roses musical trainwreck style. Three musical tracks, including an acoustic version of "F*** It Up" (their spelling), plus a video of the title track featuring the Gotham Girls Roller Derby. Not sure I want to see that.
9. SIA - Colour the Small One (Astralwerks)
Nice but breathy. Really breathy. May wear upon repeated listening.
10. WES MCDONALD - 1:50 in the Furnace (Skybucket Records)
Stickered thus: RIYL (recommended if you like): the Replacements, Whiskeytown, Neil Young.
Wonder if he can live up to that.
Purchased:
11. The ACADEMY IS... - Almost Here (Fueled by Ramen)
F.Y.E.'s prices aren't usually very good, tho' they do have the occasional cool clearance items. But this new release was only $9.99 and, since (as previously noted) Grace and I are going to the show with hellogoodbye next month, it was a research purchase. Not bad on first listen, but there is a certain sameness to much of this emo rock thing.
12. WASHINGTON SOCIAL CLUB - Live at Shuba's (emusic)
Next week's Post preview. (click here)
While the band PR contact was fine about sending a jpg and one-sheet bio, no CD came, even after a second request, so I checked out if anything was available through my "discount" online service and here we go. I'm looking forward to the show. The band has a catchy, slightly retro new wave vibe.
13. BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE - Feel Good Lost (Noise Factory/IODA)
Another emusic purchase. I've been hearing so much about this band, want to know what's up. This, however, is an early release, largely instrumental, recorded before the band began its expansive ensemble style. (BTW, Emily of Metric sometimes plays with BSC.
Oooooh....13 CDs, inventoried on Friday the 13th....spooky!
YTD: 21
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