I'm pretty late to this album. Like, a year. That's fine. I have time. I was there when he was drumming for the Fleet Foxes, even if I wasn't there for this release.
However, it is a release that makes me sad that I missed a year of enjoying. I find myself playing it in loops while I do other stuff and singing or whistling along. The tunes are basic Americana groove, but Tillman's voice adds layers to the melody that makes everything work. His voice is reminiscent of Grant-Lee Philips at times, but with grander range and a different scope.
If you ran this album into the ground six months ago, ignore my praise, you already understand. If you haven't, I suggest you start running this album right into the ground.
Tee Pees 1-12
Queens of the Stone Age - ...Like Clockwork
I had been waiting for this release for about a year. I've listened to it countless times, listened to the back catalouge and compared, came back and listened some more. What can I say? Homme's stuff gets better and better. What I love about QOTSA is that they don't mind screwing with your expectations for a tune, but Homme seems to have some intrinsic idea of the perfect pop song guiding his bombing-of-Dresden chops. Grohl pounding away on the drums through five of the tracks helps too. There was a ton of, "oh, guess who is guest starring on the album" articles (reznor, Elton John, etc etc) I couldn't tell you where they show up. It just sounds like a solid QOTSA record, which is the best thing it could be. Hell, it's the best thing they've done since Lullabies.
I like Homme's vocal stretches here. He will never be Mark Lanegan, but he doesn't have to be. I never felt that there could be a better vocal from somebody else. These all feel like songs he has been writing for six years. He should be singing them.
Was it worth the wait?
Is a sunrise?
QOTSA - If I Had A Tail
Purson - The Circle and the Blue Door
I have such a weakness for great female vocals. This album is so much better than folk suggest. Think if Concrete Blonde did carnival calliope music with the surviving members of Jethro Tull. Seriously, if you dug Mexican Moon or Thick as a Brick, give this a chance. I really want to hear Matt Berry do a few songs with them. It would be epic.[at least let them cover Opium]
Purson - The Contract
Sam Amidon - Bright Sunny South
Sam Amidon has a new album out. What the hell are you doing? Go listen to it!
Sam Amidon - My Old Friend
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