my (long) review of my album of the year: Good Old War by Good Old War

Full review can be found here: http://as-if-im-really-conscious.blogspot.com/2011/02/album-review-good-old-war-good-old-war.html

Here is the summation excerpt from the end: 

On a whole, this album presents a step forward for the band, without losing their way. The opening suite of songs that detail an expansive relationship narrative is far grander than anything they have attempted in the past lyrically. Musically they exhibit an understanding of musical structure that is unparalleled in the indie pop world. They're a much more musically confident band in their abilities. The fact that they self produced this gem is mind boggling. They're a band with the ability to do just about whatever they like, but yet maintain a clear vision of what it is they want to accomplish. There could be a better single type song on the album, but the album stands up well without an obvious single anyway. 

I really look forward to their next album, which, by the way, they just announced they have began work on via their Facebook page today. In my estimation this is the best pop band going today, and you'd be well advised to get on the train. 

90/100

also, you can listen to the entire album on the band's website http://digital.goodoldwar.com/ and buy a FLAC ! copy for $8.  (or 320 kbps if you'd like, or both if you want one for home and one for the iPod)

It's a great song, though I think I like this album a more than their first album.  It's also a great headphone album, mixed very well.  A lot of the multiple acoustic parts really come alive on a nice headphone setup in a way that they don't on even a great speaker setup.