Wovenhand - "Ten Stones" (LP Vinyl)
Wovenhand - "Ten Stones" (CD)
Yea, I know, silly, but I
needed both. One of the best artists making music now, "Mosaic" was a huge favorite in 2006, and continues to be. Passionate, highly moving music. "Blush Music" is one for the ages. The last 16 Horsepower "Folklore" is like a modern classic. Lillium "Short Stories" is a beautiful DVD-A (only 16/48 though). Call me a fanatic, I know it's true.
And before that ...
Willard Grant Conspiracy - "Pilgrim Road"
Brand new, love these guys, especially the somber "Regard the End" from a few years ago. Ordered straight from their site and got a nice thank you email from Robert Fisher. Class band.
Augie March - "Sunset Studies"
The debut from one of my favorite modern pop bands. Had it on my wishlist for quite a time, but heard news of their upcoming new one in October so pulled the trigger on one of the amazon merchants. My music world would be
so much different without the internet, even though it was fun when I was a kid rummaging through the import racks, I'd never get what I was really looking for. Discovered some great stuff, though
The Dodos - "Visiter"
Some nice and interesting folkie stuff from earlier this year. Kinda like the indie-darling Fleet Foxes, but better. Maybe a touch of Animal Collective. Yea, just my opinion, get your own
The Flaming Stars - "Born Under a Bad Neon Sign"
Another big favorite band from modern times that I probably rate much higher than they warrant, but I still love this stuff. Kind of a mix of Calexico and Nick Cave. This is their last one from a year or two ago, finally got around to it.