Comments on: Best Albums of 2009

By: george panties

george panties — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:23:38 +0000

Along those lines…if the Capt is listening…a double bill w/ Sholi and Akron would be good for any of their shows coming up in the future.

By: Stone Junkie

Stone Junkie — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:53:25 +0000

Re mel on Sholi. Whoa, not too many people had a chance to hear that one. You’re right, it’s remarkably cool. The drumming is very Deerhoof-like, but overall reminds me more of a less abrasive Dirty Projectors. Or Sweep the Leg Johnny without all that shitty free-jazz horns.

By: mel

mel — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:55:32 +0000

great list. sholi and xx debuts are my two favorite records of the year. dark / gorgeous/ timeless / effortless. and the drumming on the sholi record wow

By: Hemoroyed

Hemoroyed — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:28:23 +0000

Damn dude, XX described as deliberate is dead on. For me, though, its not so much like having sex with a stranger as it is holding hands with a mental demon I once found waiting for me in Disintegration.
And I can TOTALLY see Warpaint touring/opening for these guys.

BTW, as much as I cherish the flaming lips…I’ve heard just way too much shit about Embryonic…I figured it was only a matter of time before I caved in a gave it a chance. Apparently you like it…

By: george panties

george panties — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:44:38 +0000

That’s cool…I just got done w/ another Craigslist fattie, so I’m definitely down w/ having sex w/ strangers. No condoms!

You should have a feature on “shortest review possible” and make it all haikus:

A lake in winter, high in the mountains
Vast space, and much restraint
I hear a drum machine and synth

By: CalebC

CalebC — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:52:51 +0000

Amen to that review of XX. I tried to tell my sister the same thing. So simple but so great. KISS theory in full effect.

By: oR

oR — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:32:24 +0000

No. The only records on that list I reviewed is Papercuts and Sholi. But here’s what I’d say:

There’s a minimalist quality to XX that many people will find too simple to be great. To the contrary, the added space shows remarkable restraint for a bunch of youngsters. It reminds me a lot of Young Marble Giants, but with slinky r’n b basslines and sorta emotionless vocals, almost a stripped-down Interpol. It’s deliberate, dirty, unsettling and exciting. Like having sex with a stranger. 9/10

By: George Panties

George Panties — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:33:53 +0000

oR – What’s up w/ The XX? Do you have a review of them somewhere?

By: George Pants

George Pants — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:27:31 +0000

You can keep tomorrow, after tonight I’m not gonna need it.

By: Capt. AKAK

Capt. AKAK — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:52:08 +0000

Japandriods this Friday? Anyone game I think Tim and I are going to go…