West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

Kasabian is fun--That's all I can say about them before listening to their new album. I like them because they seems like maniac sometimes ,they also created good riffs and Noel really loves them. In their new album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, I'd say it's the first time I genuinely like their music. Of course it's still fun and has that 'Brits swagger', but it's more funky, psychedelic and somehow less-polished. I was hooked upon hearing the opener Underdog, it's harsh and upbeat which brings out most of the songs' concept:lunacy. Most of the time you'll be spinning around in the great riffs and bass line(Fast Fuse, Fire), occasionally confused by the subtle sadness and sudden soaring. What makes West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum so enjoyable is how "Kasabian-esq" it is, no other bands could make a record quite like this. With their infamous energetic live performances, I could already picture the crowd chanting 'I’m on fire' with Tom the lead singer.

Coconut Records - "Microphone"

Camera Obscura - "Honey In The Sun"

Relief

This week I face a new stage in my life--the stage of unemployment. But the show must go on, as long as my internet connection is still working, I'll be here.



Jason Lytle
Yours Truly, The Commuter
MP3: Yours Truly, The Commuter








Memory Cassette
The Hiss We Missed
MP3: Asleep At A Party







Wintergreen
Forest St EP
MP3: Forest St








Foreign Born
Person To Person
MP3: Blood Oranges

dadada

Been crazy busy lately. Loads of big bands releasing albums and I don't have the time to write about them! Very soon, I'll be posting like mad.



Akron
Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free
MP3: River








Apostle Of Hustle
Eats Darkness
Mp3: Soul Unwind







Elizabeth & The Catapult
Taller Children
MP3: Taller Children







It Hugs Back
Inside Your Guitar
MP3: Work Day

Bat for Lashes - Pearl's Dream

School of Seven Bells - My Cabal

Metric - Sick Muse

Dark Was The Night

Dark Was The Night was probably the most talked about album in 2009, the album includes many artists from the like of Dirty Projectors to Grizzly Bear and Feist. This complication is to mainly to gain awareness of HIV and AIDS. On May 3,2009, there was a live concert at New York's Radio City Music Hall, though not all of the artists featured on the album were there, but you can still find Bon Iver, Dirty Projectors ,Feist and many other great musicians.
NRP is streaming the entire concert on their website. Take a listen!

Phoenix - 1901

Florence & The Machine - Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)

What I've been listening to...

Leaves - We Are Shadows

Leaves is an Icelandic band that reminds me a little bit of The Verve, Coldplay and sometimes a little bit of Sigur Rós. The album is charming, like a movie soundtrack that could brings you up and down in many twists and turns.
MP3: Dragonflies

Vienna Teng - Inland Territory

As a singer, songwriter and pianist, Vienna Teng offers more than her deserved titles. The Taiwan-born American artist self-described her music as 'folk-pop’ or ‘alternative pop,' you also can't overlook the beautifully composed piano and the intricate lyrics. Inland Territory is a relaxing and interesting album, just listen to one of her songs and you'll understand her immense talent as a singer and musician.
MP3: Augustine

Telekinesis! - Telekinesis!

The Seattle based Telekinesis! is kind of quirky and cute, the songs on the debut self-titled album are contagious! The catchy pop songs kept me intrigued for more, this could be the best summer tune of 2009.
MP3: Tokyo

Telekinesis - Awkward Kisser

Little Joy - "Next Time Around"

Jarvis Cocker - Angela