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90's Emo legends, Jawbreaker, will be repressing (for the first time since 1990), their debut album, Unfun. Get your hands on it on March 30th, 2010
Until then, watch them play, "fine day," in 1994:
Nor do I pretend to speak French. I do, however, hear a murmur coming from their side of the pond. It sounds like the distinct rustle of some really interesting music emerging from the woodwork.
Now this is WUML, where underground music lives. Under those pretenses, I promise not to lead you astray. When I went to research this band, I could find absolutely nothing about them. In fact our spinitron playlist from when I played them last week was one of the top hits on google. That is weak!
So my dearest Chocolat Billy, For your sake, as well as our readers, I am giving you a review.
Mon Père Est Ma Mère is one of those albums that you listen through for the first time with a crooked smile on your face trying to make sense of what you are hearing. Starting off with what seems to be energetic math-rock, they tend to slip comfortably into a pair of post-punk pajamas, managing to escape by the skin of their free-verse vocals.
They tastefully hide catchy vocals lines throughout the album. Sometimes, however, these high-pitched outbursts take more away from the music than they give. Enough negativity though, there is enough going on musically to entertain you for all 41.1 minutes of the album.
I love their playful electronic aspects. They steal sample from household items: clanking glasses, spoons, and the lawn mower. It reminds me of waking up late on a Saturday morning. The synthesizer in blanc facile is a neat little addition too. It makes the song straight-dancy!
Talk is cheep though. If your good at such things, get your hand on this album. If not, just watch this video and dance in your room.
Now this is WUML, where underground music lives. Under those pretenses, I promise not to lead you astray. When I went to research this band, I could find absolutely nothing about them. In fact our spinitron playlist from when I played them last week was one of the top hits on google. That is weak!
So my dearest Chocolat Billy, For your sake, as well as our readers, I am giving you a review.
Mon Père Est Ma Mère is one of those albums that you listen through for the first time with a crooked smile on your face trying to make sense of what you are hearing. Starting off with what seems to be energetic math-rock, they tend to slip comfortably into a pair of post-punk pajamas, managing to escape by the skin of their free-verse vocals.
They tastefully hide catchy vocals lines throughout the album. Sometimes, however, these high-pitched outbursts take more away from the music than they give. Enough negativity though, there is enough going on musically to entertain you for all 41.1 minutes of the album.
I love their playful electronic aspects. They steal sample from household items: clanking glasses, spoons, and the lawn mower. It reminds me of waking up late on a Saturday morning. The synthesizer in blanc facile is a neat little addition too. It makes the song straight-dancy!
Talk is cheep though. If your good at such things, get your hand on this album. If not, just watch this video and dance in your room.
Recorded on May 18th 2009, this was Kevin & the Wasps performance on "Live From The Fallout Shelter"! All cover set performed by (mostly) WUML members!Jim: Vocals, Guitar
Tyler: Mandolin, Vocals
Ali: Banjo, Vocals
Brian: Aux percussion
Charlie: Melodica
Daniel: Guitar, Vocals
Ben: Bass
Nicholas: Drums
TRACKLIST (for full album, click photo above)
01. King of Carrot Flowers, pt. 1-3
02. Let's Dance To Joy Division
03. Say It Ain't So
04. Paper Planes
05. Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
06. Picking Sides
07. At the Bottom of Everything
08. Clint Eastwood
09. Wagon Wheel
10. Hey Jude
11. Where Is My Mind?
12. Sink, Florida, Sink
13. For Reverend Green
01. King of Carrot Flowers, pt. 1-3
02. Let's Dance To Joy Division
03. Say It Ain't So
04. Paper Planes
05. Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
06. Picking Sides
07. At the Bottom of Everything
08. Clint Eastwood
09. Wagon Wheel
10. Hey Jude
11. Where Is My Mind?
12. Sink, Florida, Sink
13. For Reverend Green
Our next featured artist on the Lowell and Behold Comp, which is being released the weekend of December 11th, is Coalmine Canary. Even though, one year later, they have all moved on from Lowell, they are still very much a part of the music scene here. They will be playing the December 12th date.
Coalmine Canary combines twinkly guitar riffs and layered vocals in a unique mixture that will break your heart, and lift your spirits in one fell swoop.
They recently released "The Company We Keep," an EP of reworked songs, that completely redefines their image from a noisy lo-fi band to a emotionally-driven folk group. My only complaint? It is not long enough to keep you from wanting more.
You can hear the entire thing HERE
You can hear the entire thing HERE
Shawn Massak, and Jane Wiseheart are featured on vocals, Justin Demers is the guitarist and plays other assorted instrument, and Nick Stockwell is the bassist.
Make sure to catch them live, they are chock full of suprises.
More info on Lowell and Behold
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