My God, the guitar part in the middle.
My God, the guitar part in the middle.
My God, but I Just Can't Stop It is a perfect album. YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST.
My God, but I Just Can't Stop It is a perfect album. YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST.
Guy from The Walkmen puts out song that is Very Good. That's it. That's the post.
Guy from The Walkmen puts out song that is Very Good. That's it. That's the post.
This song was one of those record store moments: browsing in a shop in Richmond as this song was playing, with my love for it growing as the song built. Still gorgeous .
This song was one of those record store moments: browsing in a shop in Richmond as this song was playing, with my love for it growing as the song built. Still gorgeous .
Listen, I'm as shocked as you are that, 30 years on, this hasn't lost a bit of it's thrill.
Listen, I'm as shocked as you are that, 30 years on, this hasn't lost a bit of it's thrill.
What do you get when you cross the beauty of Julianna Barwick's music with the beauty of Mary Lattimore's music? SHOCKER: it's beautiful.
What do you get when you cross the beauty of Julianna Barwick's music with the beauty of Mary Lattimore's music? SHOCKER: it's beautiful.
Two years later and I'm still stunned at how much better she is at this than anyone else.
Two years later and I'm still stunned at how much better she is at this than anyone else.
I should try to come up with words for this other than "it's gorgeous", but that's pretty much where it begins and ends.
I should try to come up with words for this other than "it's gorgeous", but that's pretty much where it begins and ends.
I was slow to get this album, mostly because I figured it would be more of the same. Which it is. But it's even better.
I was slow to get this album, mostly because I figured it would be more of the same. Which it is. But it's even better.
2025 was the year that I realized that I had slept on The House of Love for way too long. Decades. Let me atone.
2025 was the year that I realized that I had slept on The House of Love for way too long. Decades. Let me atone.
The Connells occupy a very particular place in time, where many rock bands were earnest and self-conscious. But my GOD you cannot deny the quality of these songs.
The Connells occupy a very particular place in time, where many rock bands were earnest and self-conscious. But my GOD you cannot deny the quality of these songs.
Name a better song about sperm. I'll wait.
Name a better song about sperm. I'll wait.
There's some vague connection with Mazzy Star that I don't feel like looking up, but the main connection is "Is...this Mazzy Star?!"
There's some vague connection with Mazzy Star that I don't feel like looking up, but the main connection is "Is...this Mazzy Star?!"
I still like Lorde, but there was a period there where she could do no wrong. Just absolutely floating on another level.
I still like Lorde, but there was a period there where she could do no wrong. Just absolutely floating on another level.
She'll never let you down. Ever.
She'll never let you down. Ever.
Hey, this Sam Cooke guy is pretty good.
Hey, this Sam Cooke guy is pretty good.
"Do the world a favor and come out tonight" is one of the most heart-melting compliments I've heard. Imagine someone saying that to you!
"Do the world a favor and come out tonight" is one of the most heart-melting compliments I've heard. Imagine someone saying that to you!
How is this just on an album called Demos and Rarities and not on an album called Greatest Hits?
How is this just on an album called Demos and Rarities and not on an album called Greatest Hits?
Don't tell him I said this, but Cass McCombs is always a welcome addition to anyone's chill playlist.
Don't tell him I said this, but Cass McCombs is always a welcome addition to anyone's chill playlist.
I love catchy songs in languages I don't speak because then I don't have to worry about whether the lyrics are good or not.
I love catchy songs in languages I don't speak because then I don't have to worry about whether the lyrics are good or not.
I can't really put my finger on why I find them equal parts intriguing and annoying. But there's no denying my excitement when this song comes on.
I can't really put my finger on why I find them equal parts intriguing and annoying. But there's no denying my excitement when this song comes on.