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It's happening again (2016 music)
Stuff from 2016 I've enjoyed to one degree or another: Heron Oblivion - s/t Aziza Brahim - Abbar El Hamada The Hotelier - Goodness Ralph Peterson - Triangular III Brad Mehldau - Blues & Ballads Mammal Hands - Floa Gogo Penguin - Man …

Comment by monkeypants July 2016 permalink
We're getting old, and sometimes we go to shows by ourselves.
Well, I love the album, but they definitely bring it live. The guitar freakouts are best experienced that way, and Meg Baird's vocals are spot on. Go see 'em.

Comment by monkeypants June 2016 permalink
We're getting old, and sometimes we go to shows by ourselves.
Heron Oblivion were fantastic last night. (And yes, I went by myself.) That is all.

Comment by monkeypants June 2016 permalink
What are you reading at the moment?
Bob Mehr's new biography of the Replacements, "Trouble Boys", which I plowed through in a couple days. Much like the band's music, it is alternately hilarious, heartbreaking, and infuriating. I am clearly the smack dab in the t…

Comment by monkeypants April 2016 permalink
It's happening again (2016 music)
Pretty slow year so far for me, but I am very much digging Heron Oblivion's self-titled album. 60's psyche rock with pretty female vocals over some well-fuzzed and wah-ed guitars. Kinda reminds me of Opal. Excellent. Also enjoying Aziz…

Comment by monkeypants April 2016 permalink
It's happening again (2016 music)
New Tortoise has its moments, including a lovely vocal(!) number featuring Georgia Hubley, but is overall a bit meh. Maybe I need to give it more time.

Comment by monkeypants February 2016 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
Hey, the Giuliana was a solid rec! Been enjoying it this week, thanks! Good to hear! Speaking of jazz, it turns out that I had vastly underrated Mike Reed's "A New Kind of Dance" album (with his People Places and Things band) fr…

Comment by monkeypants January 2016 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
Well, the other two jazz releases on my list are Daniele Cavallanti and Roots Magic, so you might want to check those out as well. They're both on Spotify.

Comment by monkeypants January 2016 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
Hey davy, may I humbly suggest that you check out Dafnis Prieto's "Triangles & Circles?" One of my favorite jazz albums from this year, and Prieto is a phenomenal drummer. You might also like the Michael Zerang album on my list…

Comment by monkeypants January 2016 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
davy said: I may go "the hell with it" route and make my top five all jazz DO IT! I've updated and finalized my list - a few things dropped, a few things added - but left it unranked 'cause I'm indecisive. (Also, …

Comment by monkeypants December 2015 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
This is fantastic. I listened to it twice in a row last night - all 40 glorious minutes of it. Africa Express performing Terry Riley's "In C":

Comment by monkeypants December 2015 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
Ah, what the hell, I'm bored. Here's my initial list for the year, very much subject to change, and in no order other than alphabetical. A pretty tight top twenty: Africa Express - Presents Terry Riley's In C Mali The Bad Plus &am…

Comment by monkeypants November 2015 permalink
a thread for your band I guess
http://radiocpr.tumblr.com/ Tuesdays 7-9pm EST. It's a low-powered community station, though,so I'm not really exaggerating about audience size. Just so you know.

Comment by monkeypants November 2015 permalink
a thread for your band I guess
I played "Keep Your Flashlight On" on my radio show tonight. Meaning upwards of 5 or maybe even as many as 6 people may have heard it. Maybe. You're welcome.

Comment by monkeypants November 2015 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
I agree with Nick that this was, overall, a good-not-great year (maybe even less than good) but I still found plenty to listen to. I'll probably have a list of 20 or so (many I've already posted here) by the end of the year. I think tha…

Comment by monkeypants November 2015 permalink
I went out last night and saw a band
I saw Godspeed You Black Emperor and Xylouris White last night and it was pretty awesome.

Comment by monkeypants September 2015 permalink
Right Here In The Middle - NOW PLAYING
Great record! Killdozersnakeboy said:

Comment by monkeypants August 2015 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
Wume - Mountain Cool, droney/kraut-y vibes from Baltimore drums/keyboards duo. https://wume.bandcamp.com/ Roots Magic - Hoodoo Blues Edgy take on bluesy, rootsy jazz from an Italian quartet.

Comment by monkeypants August 2015 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
Hey, this new Zomes album is really good. It's Asa Osborne, who used to play guitar in Lungfish, although there is no guitar here. Just droney keyboards, minimal percussion and very cool vocals by one Hanna Olivegren. I like this one a lot. …

Comment by monkeypants July 2015 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
Mbongwana Star - "From Kinshasa" New music from the DRC. The track I'm posting is a real standout, featuring a guest appearance by Konono No. 1, but the whole album is solid (granted, based on only a couple listens so far.) So, s…

Comment by monkeypants June 2015 permalink
Right Here In The Middle - NOW PLAYING
He's got three albums on Tzadik. All great, but this one is my favorite.

Comment by monkeypants June 2015 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
Yeah, I'm definitely a fan. His blog is a big favorite of mine as well.

Comment by monkeypants June 2015 permalink
Right Here In The Middle - NOW PLAYING
Daniel Zamir - Children of Israel. Love this album so much.

Comment by monkeypants June 2015 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
A couple of excellent jazz releases I've been enjoying lately: The Bad Plus & Joshua Redman - "The Bad Plus Joshua Redman", and Dafnis Prieto's "Triangles & Circles"

Comment by monkeypants June 2015 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
I've just given the new Mac McCaughan solo joint a couple of listens. I dig it!

Comment by monkeypants April 2015 permalink
a thread for your band I guess
That's great, davy! The one time I saw Casper & the Cookies was in your absence, but it was a really fun show. I've been dying to get back to playing again. I basically haven't touched my drums since I started grad school about…

Comment by monkeypants April 2015 permalink
We're getting old, and sometimes we go to shows by ourselves.
I'm 44 and I go to the vast majority of shows by myself, and that's been the case for years (because I'm a loser without friends, I guess?) I don't really mind it except the waiting-between-bands part. That can be excruciating…

Comment by monkeypants April 2015 permalink
Where were we: 2015 music thread
Just gave this a listen. Good one, Nick! nickinko said:

Comment by monkeypants February 2015 permalink
I went out last night and saw a band
Bummer.

Comment by monkeypants February 2015 permalink
I went out last night and saw a band
You really should. She was so good. Best stage banter of the night: "This next song is a new one. It was co-written by Tom Petty." Re: Rainer Maria, are they just doing a handful of shows or are there plans for a more extensive reunion…

Comment by monkeypants February 2015 permalink

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