Pretty light week.Records that came out on 8/12/08:
Records I’ve Heard:
Zach Hill: Astrological Straits (Ipecac) – As you’ve probably noticed, I’m not a big fan of so-called challenging music. The older I get, the more I listen to music that makes me feel good. Zach Hill, however, is one of the exceptions. Better known as the drummer for Hella, his first solo record could be the soundtrack to your descent into drug addiction. It incorporates his unique drumming (crazy time signatures, trashed cymbals, etc.) and features guest appearances from Les Claypool, Marco Benevento, Tyler Pope, his Hella bandmates and Dean and Randy from No Age. The second disc is a 33 minute single track collaboration with Marnie Stern and Benevento. This music’s not for everybody, but I find it compelling.
Local Interest:
Pierre de Reeder: The Way That It Was (Lumberjack Mordam Music) – The first solo record from Rilo Kiley’s bass player.
Inara George with Van Dyke Parks: An Invitation (Everloving)
Other Noteworthy New Releases:
Bigelf – At the Roxy on 8/13/08
The Bug –Kevin Martin combines dancehall, grime, dub-step, recently got best new music on Pitchfork – at Pure Filth on 9/26/08
Bo Diddley – Chess records compilation
Jesu / Battle of Mice EP
Jonas Brothers – tween heartthrobs; Gibson Amphitheatre 9/14/08
The Pack A.D. (mp3)
Tittsworth
Various Artists – Songs for Tibet
Leon Ware
Ben Weaver (mp3 and mp3)
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