Panda Bear - Person Pitch

The best album of 2007 that I didn't hear till 2008. Panda Bear is a member of Animal Collective and he made one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the decade back in ought seven and I'm bringing it you live: good for yo earhole.

He relies heavily on samples and MIDI to create very complex pop music. This album is only 7 tracks, but packs enough awesomeness for 70 tracks. I can't describe this album other than Beach Boys on more LSD.

Download this.


Now.


That is a direct order.

Panda Bear - Person Pitch

New Merriweather Post Pavillion Link

I finally redeemed my MP3 code from Domino Records and got my 320 kpbs version of the new Animal Collective album. Oh my god. What an amazing album. Sounds and samples I never heard before are coming out at me. This album is classic. CLASSIC.

Also, I have no idea where the Final Part of the Top 10 list went. Some pretty well-written reviews there of TV on the Radio and The Sound of Animals Fighting. Maybe the interwebz police were sweeping for TVOTR or TSOAF links across the web and deleted the post. Hmm. Sorry guys.

Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavillion

Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavillion

IT'S HERE! I never thought this would leak seeing as it's been so well-protected in the last couple of months, but on Christmas Day, this puppy leaked. And for someone who did not overdo it with the bootlegs from the shows in the past years, this album is FANTASTIC. If you never liked Animal Collective because of their 'weird' sounds or 'dissonance' will dig this record. It plays out like a pop record with crazy layers and amazing sounds. This album is the record of 2009. And we haven't even gotten through 2008. I have the 2xLP Vinyl on pre-order which should arrive at my humble abode by January 6th. So I will have the downloadable version from that up when I can. Please listen to this album. Wow.

Link is down. My vinyl came today. Will post new link tomorrow.

Electric President - Discography

Electric President are Ben Cooper and Alex Kane, a duo from Jacksonville who rose from the remains of other indie bands. They are known for subdued, acoustic songs with electronic bells and whistles placed intricately between the quiet vocals and the intimately plucked guitars. This music is really great for a late night drive home through the rain. They have two albums and two 7"s. The 7inches are okay, but the best release is their first album, ironically titled, S/T. They are on the Morr Music label, and are quite the mysterious band. I will definitely be looking out for more from these dudes. Below are links for the first album S/T and Sleep Well. For fans of The Postal Service and other music along those lines...

Electric President - S/T

Electric President - Sleep Well

Electric President perform "Monsters" in the tool shed they record all their music in:

Ra Ra Riot - The Rhumb Line

Ra Ra Riot are an indie band from New York (big surprise there) who utilize cellos and violins to create a new spin on the traditional indie sound. The vocals are very simple and interesting and create some interesting melodies. Another interesting aspect are the lyrics; very good use of imagery and they help keep the music fresh. This band had to recover from the death of one of the creative minds of the band in John Pike (drummer, vocals). They bounced back to make a very good record.

Ra Ra Riot - The Rhumb Line