Here's what I'm looking forward to this year, based on early MP3 samples, notoriety, and Ouija board answers.
Autolux – [Title TBA]
I think this was supposed to come out earlier this year but has been pushed back to the summer or so. If it's anything like their debut Future Perfect, it's probably worth waiting for, which means I want it now!
Deerhoof – Friend
This is out but not yet in my hot, not so little hands. I didn't like Runners Four as much as Green Cosmos (which I wore out), but I always look forward to new Deerhoof. Here's a link to a new song off Friend Opportunity:
Clinic – Visitations
This has been out in the UK but I get it this week. Clinic's sound rubs me just the right way, in fact, those of you who were a fan of a game I worked on called Bloodlines, Clinic's "Come into Our Room" was my choice for the music that plays in the Asylum, which I didn't get to use for all kinds of reasons. I never, ever get to pick any of the music for any of my projects...
Menomena – Friend and Foe
Early reviews look great, and since I get it this week, I'll probably be talking about it here. Their first album made that year much, much better, so I'm hoping their third album is along those lines. Sounds good already:
The Shins – Wincing the Night Away
Have it, listened to it once at the time I'm writing this. Still digesting. Liked two or three of the songs quite a bit, but nothing jumped out at me like "Caring is Creepy" did the first time I heard it.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – Some Loud Thunder
Again, I think it's out, but... Heard one track and I'm not sure if I'm digging the new direction, but I did love quite a few songs on their first album so I'm still holding out for something as good as "The Skin of My Yellow Country Teeth". Here is Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's tribute to "Under the Sea":
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - "Underwater (You and Me)"
!!! – Myth Takes
Loved Out Hud, like !!! almost as much. The new track from their upcoming album makes my mouth water and my head nod - that's real close to dancing for me. If this track is any indication, this may be one of the Top Ten of 2007. Really hope these guys get super gigantic this year.
LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem went from indie darling to household name (a household that greatly exaggerates) after their last album. Hoping to keep this one "On Repeat" too. I hate myself for that. "North American Scum" sounds very similar to the debut's tracks. New track at the LCD Soundsystem MySpace:
Link to LCD Soundsystem MySpace
You may have heard of these guys. If not, go get Funeral right now. Then after you've worn that out, pick up The Neon Bible when it hits in March, same day as !!!... Man, good thing I get to listen to music while I work. Supposedly this is a concept album, and I hope that that concept is Frankenstein wrestling dinosaurs.
MF Doom and Ghostface – Swift & Changeable
It's Doom, I'm picking it up. MF Doom = better than almost any other rap act out there. And 2006 was the first year without a proper Doom album, some I'm beginning to worry. Hopefully King Geedorah will make a reappearance one of these years too.
Jesu – Conqueror
Jesu has become one of my favorite acts since I picked up Silver. If Jesu's new album (coming in February) features an entire album as good as the four songs on Silver, it may be album of the year material. While waiting for Conqueror, give Silver a few more spins. If you don't have Silver, why not?
Black Moth Super Rainbow – Dandelion Gum
Black Moth Super Rainbow have released several good to great albums now without crossing Pitchfork's radar. Hopefully, they'll get some major exposure for their next proper album which is out in April. If you haven't heard them and was a kid in the 70s or early 80s, something about the music will fill you with nostalgia for the sounds of PBS bumpers from that era - though they're much better than those.
Check out new tracks on their MySpace
Wolf Parade – [Title TBA]
Heard they might have a new album out this year. Wolf Parade's debut was incredible and Spencer Krug is involved, therefore I'm picking up the album. Even though Swan Lake wasn't as good as I'd hoped, Krug's songs were still great.
The Go! Team – [Title TBA]
Again, I'm not sure but I think it's about time. Avoided the first because of the hype, then regretted not picking it up sooner. Hopefully they can put something as catchy and positive as Thunder, Lightning, Strike and sell more cars - really, I don't care if they sell cars, just put out some new songs (that don't explicitly sell cars or whatever).
Panda Bear – Person Pitch
This is coming out in March and early reviews claim it's phenomenal. Early track releases back this up. And it's by Panda Bear, member of one of the finest bands around today. It's like Brian Wilson never died... wait a sec!
Interpol – [Title TBA]
I think this is coming out this year or their studio bills are going to be ginormous. They're batting two for two, as far as I'm concerned and am comfortable using sports metaphors. I'm really hoping the Antics haters don't force them to rehash their first album's songs, but since they could sell thousands of copies of just them sitting around talking about things they found in their car, I'm not worried.
future of the left– [Title TBA]
I will be talking about these guys a great deal on this site. Why? It's Falco from mclusky's new band. The late, great mclusky was a band that could write a hook in their sleep and make you like the song even it was making fun of you, which was highly probable. From the samples on their MySpace, future of the left will continue where mclusky left off (no pun fucking intended). Please support these guys if you can - Falco looks like he can't afford vittles lately. And if you're in SoCal and book acts, could you please, please bring these guys here? I'll throw in.
future of the left's Myspace - clicking on it will make my day
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