Downloads of the Day

Somehow I managed to lose my voice last night. That combined with the dreary weather has caused me to be a music pirate. Here's what I've got today:

Riceboy Sleeps S/T
Apparently an art project/ side project by the two guys from Sigur Ros. I first heard their track "Happiness" on the Dark is the Night Compilation (Which I recommend you people to download as well). So far, Riceboy Sleeps is pretty much an instrumental, more ambient Sigur Ros. Great sleeping music!

Lucero That Much Further West

I had heard of Lucero before but never actually heard them until today when I was sitting at a coffee shop with my friend Joe. Pretty good Americana. The guys at Crossroads played this while it was pretty much hurricanin' outside. And it was good.




Wilco Sky Blue Sky
Who doesn't like Wilco? I actually didn't get into them until a few weeks ago. I saw them at Lollapalooza a few years ago. The only CD I had of theirs was Yankee Hotel Foxtrot 'cause I heard it was their best. I like it but I wasn't a big fan of all the unnecessary electronic effects. I felt they took away from genuine song-writing of Tweedy. Anyways, I was talking with Joe about it today and he recommended this album and Being There (which I couldn't find) for a more organic Alt-Country style.

The Hold Steady Stay Positive
My friend Caleb (who always seems to be 10 steps ahead in finding music that I like) recommended these guys to me. The lyricist is amazing and the music is fun. Think Bruce Springsteen. Their album Boys and Girls in America was great so I decided to downloaded their newest. This is great riding in the car - sing along - summer time music. I'm looking forward to jamming to these guys on my road trip to Boston.


Band of Horses Cease to Begin
Band of Horses gets a lot of play time over at Crossroads and at Starbucks (my two places of work). They've really grown on me and have really great hooks. I don't know why but their sound is really classic rock to me. Stand out track is "No One's Gonna Love You"



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