Thursday, September 03, 2009
We've been laying low in recent weeks, recuperating from putting out a record (we seriously have a new found respect for those who do that for a living) and making an effort to see bands that we haven't seen too many times. Like last night at 5676 (not the official name of this place but we're call it that anyway). Nathan Wasilewski, who we all know as the artist behind the artwork of The Henry Clay People's "Working Part Time" EP (available at a store near you) played an early set at this newish space in Eagle Rock that we believe used to be a clinic. These are the kind of shows we live for, especially when the genius that is Jordan O'Jordan is in town (pictured above). We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw that this was the only stop he was making in town. His new record Carbon Cycles is one of the most wonderful collections of folk ditties we've heard this year. His songs are perfectly written gems somewhat crafted within early 20th Century songbook form that fans of Gene Austin and Noel Coward are going to love. He's also of course 1/3 of the wonderful folk trio Polka Dot Dot Dot who we hear are coming to town in November and are looking for a venue to play(pehrspace? Echo Curio? Anyone?). So listen to "By Balloon or Sinking Ship" (off his out of print debut record Not Style, Nor Season, Nor Hard Handed Lesson) below and buy Carbon Cycles right this second. It's too good.
For those who missed out on Gun Outfit when they played Women a few weeks back, you should really head out to The Smell to see them tonight (also tomorrow at Vacation at 7pm). Recent records are out on PPM, which of course makes them No Age approved. While we can't say we were completely in love with their recent release Dim Light we will admit that songs like "Troubles Like Mine" and "The Valley" show promise and that most of these songs do sound better live -- although Women wasn't the most ideal venue for their blitzkrieg of dual guitar and drums. And if you want a lesson in post-punk trios listen to The Health Club. They play tomorrow opening for The Happy Hollows at Spaceland and you're going to love them.
Some great records came out this week by The Entrance Band, The Bronx, and Juliette Lewis. Also, if you're interested, the We All Fell Dead record is now available on iTunes. It features remixes by The Sweet Hurt, Odd Modern, and Boy Without Orange with a cover by boxViolet.
Jordan O'Jordan - "By Balloon or Sinking Ship" (MP3) Limited time download
Gun Outfit - "Troubles Like Mine" (MP3) Limited time download
