Rainbow Arabia - The Basta (2008)

i got this EP months ago and didn't even knew i had it until one day listening to music on shuffle i listened to one track and i loved it. it's very similar to gang gang dance but with a sort of arabic vibe to it with some latin/hindu beats or some shit. i don't know how to describe it. world music-influenced experimental indie electro? that works for me. uber recommended if you like GGD/telepathe/school of seven bells.

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Junkboy - Lost Parade (2005)

The usual quality expected of Junkboy, a smorgasbord of chilled out beauty on a variety of instruments, with some light vocals. Very recommended artist.

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Animal Collective - Fall Be Kind (2009)

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Kid Sister - Ultraviolet (2009)

kid sister's debut album is finally out after 2 years of singles and internet buzz. i thought this album would feel dated since it's being released in late 2009 and she was hot stuff back in 2007 and in this age 2 years could kill buzz-bands/acts, but i was wrong. this album sounds fresh, current and hip. pro-nails still sounds as cool as it did when it came out 2 years ago (maybe better) and the rest of the songs are perfect for any party. guests on this album include cee-lo, kanye and estelle with production by a-trak, spank rock and others. highly recommended for everyone into hipster-hop and electro.

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Chiddy Bang - Swelly Express (2009)

just fucking look at the album cover. sweet hipster hop mixtape.

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Dextro - Winded (2009)

Dextro's album "Winded" can be likened to a Van Gogh painting. The colors in a Van Gogh painting are often light. The combination of color is designed a certain way to evoke an aesthetic that I find is reminiscent of a delightful dream. There are many different aspects. It can be overwhelming to try to take it all in at once, which is why you must savor it and let your mind work out exactly what the fuck is going on. Take that, translate it to music, and you have Dextro. This album is great. I would highly recommend getting it.

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Shmu - Discipline Communication (2009)

"My new album is called Discipline/Communication and it can best be described as a blend psychedelic pop and shoegaze with tinges of glitch, minimalism and folk rock." whoa. i had a deja vu after copypasting that. awesome. anyways. that's shmu, part of austin's zorch. his description is pretty accurate so get downloading. note: his link, not mine.

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Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suites (As performed by Paul Tortelier)

Scientific Fact: If you don't like this music, you are a plebeian troglodyte Philistine.

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Melt-Banana - Initial T. (2009)

from somewhere on the internet: "Initial T. is the latest single from this legendary band. Featuring three brand new exclusive songs that pick up where Bambi's Dilemma left off, and hot off the tail of their split with Young Widows." uhm, didn't know they had a split out too. i'll look for it and post later this weekend.

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PS. sorry i haven't posted at all this week. i've been busy working on my ratio on some trackers, so no time for uploads to mediafire. for the rest of the guys not posting, shame on you lazy fuckers.

Puscifer - "C" Is for (Please Insert Sophomoric Genitalia Reference HERE) (2009)

Puscifer: a name that causes many a Tool and A Perfect Circle fan to cringe. While Maynard's raunchy solo project was responsible for a handful of fantastic tracks off the Underworld OSTs, 2007's full length was simply awful. But rejoice, loyal MJK fans! Puscifer's newest EP is a collection of 6 rock solid songs that redeem this project as a legitimate musical venture. Two are reinterpretations of tracks from "V is for Vagina" (very good ones, at that), but the other 4 are brand spanking new. Whether you were disappointed by the previous Puscifer efforts, or whether you just want to see what Maynard has been up to, give this little gem a listen.

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And, as an added bonus, the hilarious 2-song EP released in 2007, called "Cuntry Boner"
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Joy Division - She's Lost Control / Atmosphere (1980)

Finally, a rip of the original vinyl single has surfaced. 24bit lossless transcoded to V0 for those who care. This version of She's Lost Control has different instrumentation and an entire additional verse. I'm not sure if Atmosphere is the same as the version you all got on some fancy schmancy downloaded JD compilation. But if it is, fuck you this song is incredible and the rip is straight from 1980. Though it's only a single, this is arguably the perfect Joy Division release, pairing some of Curtis' darkest work with his most ethereal. An essential.

Download if you want I guess. It's only 16 megabytes so whatever.

Devin Townsend Project - Addicted (2009)

The next installment in Devin Townsend's multi-album epic is a far cry from its bluesy, melancholic predecessor Ki, and those who are fans of the Canadian metal maestro's older work may find this as a refreshing return to form...albeit a very poppy and dancy one. Addicted takes Townsend's trademark wall-of-sound and combines it with infectious melodies that are only accentuated by Anneke van Giersbergen's angelic guest vocals. Not to downplay Devy's own performance; the man still screams with the best of them, and can belt out lines with damn near operatic grace.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have an addiction to feed.

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Meatjack - Days of Fire (2003)

Meatjack is a punk influenced sludge band. Their music is aggressive and punctuated, with juxtaposed elegance. Not too harsh, not too tame. Very recommended.

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Zorch - Demo (2009)

cool experimental rock band from austin, TX. the link is to their website where you'll find a link to download the mp3 version of the demo, apple losless version and stems to remix the tracks. sound is synth-heavy a la holy fuck with drums that remind me a bit of marnie stern/hella (zach hill). pretty damn nice. these guys sent me this link themselves so be sure to add them on myspace and check out their website.

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Tycho - Past Is Prologue (2006)

Are you familiar with the saying "a picture is worth 1000 words?" Well, in this case the statement holds true. The album cover is the best description I could give you.

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Also, check out this post by Phitts. Contained in it is a link to Tycho's EP "The Science of Patterns."

Instrumental Quarter - Traffic Jam (2006)

This is just... unbelievably chilled out. Evoking moments of Dirty Three's mystical sound, and not only with the violin (Windy Lands, Jackpot, I'm So Excited); to the sparse bits of Balmorhea (Lost On My Desk); to the stripped down, clean guitar fun of The Letter E; to the dreamy ambience of The Album Leaf (Walking to the 5th). So very recommended.

Remotely similar sounds: Balmorhea , The Letter E , Dirty Three , 33.3

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Melt-Banana - Melt-Banana Lite LIVE: Ver 0.0 (2009)

description from the place i got this: "Unique 2009 live release from the Japanese Noise makers. These days, Melt-Banana performs some of their shows under the name Melt-Banana Lite, and this album is a live recording of the new configuration. Melt-Banana Lite is not the usual Melt-Banana: there are drums and vocals, but no guitars! Instead, the six string things have been replaced by samplers and synths!"

this is fucking crazy and amazing. if you've seen melt-banana live you know how it is. now imagine that with crazy bizarre synths instead of agata's insane guitar playing. get ready to get your mind blown.

i <3 melt-banana!

The Big Pink - A Brief History of Love (2009)

teehee. a tit.

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Kiko Loureiro - Universo Inverso (2006)

An album of prog jazz fusion from one of angra's guitarists. if you like it, you'll like it a lot.

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The Big Pink - This Is Our Time (2009)

a japan-only EP. will post album later if this is popular enough and gets several comments.

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Wet Hair - Dream (2009)

In reality, like two dozen people have ever heard of Raccoo-oo-oon, but thanks to the weird echo chamber that is /mu/, they seemed like noise superstars, and their breakup was lamented accordingly. Anyway, here is Wet Hair, one of the "core" members of Raccoo-oo-oon. At least, I can't tell what the other band members contributed because this just sounds like another Mythos Folkway release. Four tracks of abstract, wandering electronic noise. Have fun.

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V/A - Ragga Jungle Dubs (2007)

From Greensleeves website:

Back in mid 90's, Jungle music was the order of the day, and Greensleeves released 2 sets of 'Ragga Jungle' volumes 1 and 2 which both sold by the trailer load. The scene then spiraled off into what became known as Drum and Bass, and has gone through many changes and sub-genres over the years. Now with a revived interest in Jungle music, in particular Ragga Jungle, the renaissance has sparked a new generation of fans and the return of many old school fans and producers alike. The Junglists have welcomed the return of dubby sub bass and ragga vocals have gradually regained favour, no doubt helped by the recent crossover of Dancehall music.

At first Jungle music was exclusively a UK phenomenon bridging reggae/dancehall and the rave scene - a result of the British black youth's take on the burgening dance music scene - but soon broke out and eventually crossed the atlantic and eventually conquered the world.

So here we present a collection of unreleased cuts and dub versions of some of those big tunes from "back in the day", with vocals from artists like Barrington Levy, Beenie Man, Ninjaman, Johnny Osbourne, Admiral Bailey, Josey Wales and Ini Kamoze, and with remixes by the Junglist massive including Ridley Don, DJ Monk, Sensi Crew, Reel II Reel and New Blood Crew.

Many of these cuts were only ever released on limited 12" & are very rare cuts that have never left the Greensleeves vault, until now.

tl;dr shit's cash

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Toro Y Moi - My Touch (2009)

(couldn't find the artwork for this in under 2 min)

here's more chillwave for yall. toro y moi's my touch. i don't know a lot about this release but it's a nice ep or whatever full of chill songs to chill to. also this is not on this release but i wanted to share it: toro y moi covers michael jackson. enjoy.

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Lymbyc Systym - Shutter Release (2009)

This new Lymbyc Systym is just so damn good. A variety of styles, moods, and instrumentation; nice and melodic; with plenty of interesting sounds. Very recommended. One of my favorites of the year. I highly encourage you to support this artist.

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Estradasphere - Palace of Mirrors (2006)

If California-era Mr. Bungle were an instrumental rock group, they would sound a bit like Estradasphere. The band has described their song on this album as "Romanian Gypsy Death Metal," "Spaghetti Eastern," and "Bulgarian Surf," and if you're interest isn't piqued by now, you might need to check your pulse.

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Portishead - Third (2008)

So Pitchfork's already kicked off the End-Of-Decade frenzy, and I expect to see two dozen threads a day in /mu/ 'til March 2010. So here's my pick for number one, which would probably already have been posted if WFLM existed back then. I'm sure most of you have it, but if you don't what the fuck. Seriously what the fuck. This album is amazing. Well, Nylon Smile and Plastic are both pretty ordinary, and I have no idea why Deep Water is even on there, but after We Carry On I can forgive them for anything. And the last three songs are such a perfect trio, I could just play them all day. The record really rewards multiple listenings; things like the tiny pitch fluctuations in that droning sound on Threads that I just love to death, things that can only come out of eleven goddamn years of seclusion. So yeah, take your Kid A and shove it up your ass. Fuck trip-hop, fuck electronica. In a couple of years all the asshole tastemaker critics will realize this was the best rock album of the decade, and one of the great rock albums of all time.

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The Famous Boat Party - Silvery Branches

obscure psych folk/freak folk/let's jangle and bang rhythmic instruments while we sing and strum or guitars over an ocean of reverb album, apparently now part of Porter Records "The Jeweled Antler Library" 4CD box set with 12 albums from other bands. good stuff

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PS: I found the other 11 albums so I'll be posting one per day :)

Samiyam - Man vs. Machine EP (2009)

samiyam's latest EP, full of old shit. he probably released this to make some cash and buy some more dank nugs. nonetheless the songs on the EP are ballin' and should be listened to on a blunted state of mind. released on Ras G's Poobah Records imprint so you know this shit is quality

You fight for democracy
And the "American Way"
But you're not in your country
"What am I doing here?" you say
But now it's too late
You're entering Managua
If you had brought your surfboard
You could surf Nicaragua

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Istari Lasterfahrer - The System Works Because You Work (2009)

here's some badass ragga jungle/breakcore shit for your ears, includes a jungle version of that 80s new wave song "tainted love" which a fuckton of people have covered already. this shit is awesome so you niggas better download it and go apeshit in your room like you don't give a fuck

BITCHES AIN'T SHIT BUT HOES AND TRICKS
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Terakaft - Akh Issudar (2008)

Terakaft is a band from Africa who play a genre of music known as desert blues. The music is highly reflective of the African culture and accordingly is a departure from most things that you would normally listen to. Nonetheless this is a really good album and I'd recommend getting it. Also, pitchfork reviewed this album and it was a pretty good review so here's a part of it

"What separates this album from those made by Terakaft's colleagues is its uniquely ramshackle approach to what is essentially organic psychedelia. Acoustic guitars make a few appearances, and some songs, such as "Soubhanallah", have an open, free-flowing character that makes it feel like they simply blew up off the peak of a dune and became pieces of music. The all-acoustic closer offers a different sound, with more independence for each voice and a folky (in the Western sense) arrangement. This genre has reached a point of diversity where terms like "desert rock" and "desert blues" have become inadequate-- it needs its own name. Akh Issudar, however it's labeled, is another reminder that this corner of the world is producing some of the best and most rewarding music out there."

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Beak> - Beak> (2009)

I downloaded the preview for this a while back and then totally forgot it had come out until today. Basically everyone is frothing at the mouth over this group because it features Geoff Barrow, the genius behind the Portishead instrumentals. The tracks here can't really be called songs. There's a bunch of drumming, some chanted vocals that sound like they are being recorded in a well, and plenty of totally awesome, 70s Krautrock synths. Some guitars jangle or something. On the other hand, the album was written and recorded in twelve goddamn days. What the fuck have you done in the past two weeks? Shut the fuck up and download this shit.

Get if you like: Neu!, Campfire Songs, OOIOO

Shelter Red - Masters of the Universe (2007)

really good, underrated post-rock heavily tinged with progressive metal. just get it fag

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Ducktails - '92 Demo Cassette

For the fans of this awesome tropical drone or whatever the fuck you wanna call it, here's an old ass demo cassette that came out in very limited amounts. Play, close your eyes, and let the music take you to the most hot and humid rainforest/beach/city you can imagine.

oh god I can't stop sweating from this tropical weather

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The Sandwitches - How to Make Ambient Sadcake (2009)

get it if you like: wisdom and arrogance era joyless, johnny cash, bob dylan, warpaint.

refreshing.

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Fever Ray - Halloween Mix Podcast (2009)

i know there are several fever ray fans out there so i thought i'd share this with yall. it's a halloween mix karin made for residentadvisor.net and it's full of great stuff. yo la tengo, neil young, burial hex, suicide, entombed and more. it's pretty weird, has the same chill/dark mood fever ray's music has. site requires registration but it's pretty quick and worth it. also on the site a short interview and the tracklist.

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Rasputina - Melora a la Basilica (2008)

i found this the other day and i remember people enjoying rasputina when i posted so i thought i'd share it. this is a live recording of reworked rasputina songs with a new band member and some covers of goldfrapp, pearl jam and songs from the swenney todd and a clockwork orange soundtracks. only 1000 copies were made.

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Zero 7 - Simple Things (2001)

Chill, downtempo music from the UK. Can't think of much more to say and too tired to sit here and think of something, here is the last.fm description:
Zero 7 is a downtempo act comprising Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker from the United Kingdom. The band’s songs feature vocals from Mozez, Sia Furler, Tina Dico, Sophie Barker and José González.
On 23rd April 2001 they released their debut album, Simple Things, to wide acclaim. The album featured collaborations with vocalists Mozez, Sia Furler, and Sophie Barker.

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mc chris - Part Six Part Three (2009)

part three of this series of EPs mc chris is releasing, get the previous two here. this is the least funny on the series so far. feels like he's rushing the songs and skits. part one was great, then part two wasn't that great and this is just meh. i'm still going to post the rest as they get released so, posting.

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Memory Tapes - Walk Me Home (2009)

more motherchillin' chillwave for yall chillbros out there. this bro used to be part of hail social. now he's part of this chillwave thing. i think he's also known as memory cassette or has another project called memory cassette, lol gimmicks. this is a single 16 min track, dunno if it's a mixtape or a long song but it's cool, a bit too bloghouse sometimes, but after all this is bloghouse 2: chillwave. chillaxin' times are ahead.

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The Red Chord - Fed Through The Teeth Machine (2009)

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Technical Blast Beats. Br00tal Screams. Probably the most melodic grindcore you can find. Those who listened to Fused Together In Revolving Doors will notice that it's less raw and a more refined sound.

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Between the Buried and Me - The Great Misdirect (2009)

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I don't really feel like typing. Most of you fags won't want it anyway.

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Annie - Don't Stop (2009)

the wait is over. annie finally releases her second album after a lot of shit with labels and stuff. sweet electronic pop with enough indie cred to make pitchfork write about it. produced by xenomania, richard x, paul epworth and timo kaukolampi. collabs include a guy from franz ferdinand and one fag from datarock. im also posting an EP/special edition bonus disc (wiki says it's a bonus disc, i got it as an EP. whatever.) that includes previous singles i know why ur girlfriend hates me and anthonio + 3 non-album tracks. cheers popbros.

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ColdWorld - Melancholie² (2008)

chill black metal for all you BMbros. coldworld is a one man "depressive" black metal band (a first for the "genre") that mixes some sweet ass synths and melodies with your good old black metal screeching vocals and tremolo riffing. if this had some female vocals a la amesoeurs it'd be one of the greatest blackwave albums ever fo shizzle. too bad it has none. still pretty enjoyable even if you're not THAT into black metal. for fans of lifelover, mortifera, etc...

become one with the winter

PS. melancholieSQUARE motherfuckers! only math could explain just how sad this music really is.

Nice Nice - Yesss! (2005)

Part ecstatic, noisy, experimental instrumental; part chilled electronic sounds; all with a busy rhythm section. Closer to Chrome than their acclaimed Spring-Winter EPs, but better and groovier. Includes three remixes.

Nicely nice Nice Nice.

Best Coast - Where the Boys Are (2009)

female wavves.

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AIDS Wolf - Dustin' Off the Sphynx (2009)

new AIDS wolf. this shit's gonna make your ears bleed. and look at these guys.

do you think the girl let her pubes grow for that photoshoot or does she likes her vagina hairy?

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No New York (1978)

I know it's old news (31 years old news), but I've been really digging No Wave again, so I thought this record merited a good V0 posting. I kind of wish he had managed to pick up some more bands, especially Theoretical Girls and pre-LP Suicide. Not that what did make it isn't amazing. Definitely check it out if you haven't heard it. If this doesn't make you want to shoot heroin and live in a phone booth, nothing will.

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Exivious - Exivious (2009)

Exivious is an instrumental jazz fusion/prog metal band that contains members of Textures and the current incarnation of Cynic. The latter has a definite influence on this album, with the same slick production and virtuosity that made Cynic's 2008 comeback a breath of fresh air. If you enjoyed"Traced in Air," you'll love this. If you're not familiar with any of the names I've mentioned here, but enjoy a bit of jazz fusion in your prog wankery, then check this out.

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The Supremes - The Supremes Sing Motown (1967)

from wikipedia because im a lazy fuck who just woke up from a 2 hour nap at 5pm: "The Supremes Sing Holland–Dozier–Holland (issued internationally as The Supremes Sing Motown) is a 1967 album by The Supremes for Motown Records. It includes the number-one hit singles "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone". As the title states: all songs on the album were written and produced by Motown's main songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland. Most of the album was recorded during the spring and summer of 1966."

shit's pretty cash yall, you should stop listening to whatever you are and get this.

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Pretend You're Happy - Pretend You're Happy (2008)

"Pretend You’re Happy use indie rock to encourage reverence and catharsis in everyday life."
"Songs present poppy lullaby-esque vocal melodies surrounded by shifting textures, from 3-part violin harmonies to screeching static and detuned guitars."

The music produced by this band is aurally delicious. They use a lot of different instruments like the clarinet, the violin, double bass, piano, and some horn I can't name. I don't have much else to say about this band, other than I'm surprised that they aren't very popular and this album is not one to be missed. I hope you enjoy it.

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Pele - Teaching the History of Teaching Geography (1998)

The debut of a great instrumental band, with upbeat, melodic goodness abound. This record is just fun, engaging, the keyboard action is smooth, and the drumming is very nod-inducing. Includes three remixes. Very recommended.

Vaguely similar sounds: Piglet , Rumah Sakit , toe , Volta do Mar

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Lightning Bolt - Earthly Delights (2009)

i said i'd post this when a v0 rip was available so here it is. lightning bolt's new album, earthly delights. i just listened to a couple of tracks and it felt more "hardcore" than "noise rock". not sure if i like that. i'm gonna give it another listen later tonight.

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Cat Killer - Words To Remember (2009)

So Cat Killer is this guy who 'makes' lo-fi, fuzzed out, pop songs. In that respect he is 'really original' am i right? Whatever he is obscure so probably hip or something I don't even know. The music is 'good' too.

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Sister Suvi - Now I Am Champion (2009)

One of the best albums I've listened to this year. Here's a description from P4K.

"The 'Montoronto'-based trio brings a raft of influences to their first full-length, Now I Am Champion, and it takes a couple of listens to enjoy all its strengths. The first impression, from singles like the breakneck 'The Lot' or Zeppelin-esque 'Golden', is of an off-kilter indie rock act. The production is raw but muddy, and when the songs get loud-- and all of them do-- the guitars smear and the vocals can be a blur. But then you catch the stellar bass lines (by both Gregoire and Garbus), the groovy shimmy of 'Desolation', and the jazz/reggae rhythm and psychotic lyrics of 'American'. The three-part harmonies are brash but complex, and Dann’s drum parts are relentlessly fascinating. And Garbus sports a uke, but she never treats it gently: The amplification makes it an aggressive lead instrument, and it also sounds great bowed, as on 'Longlegs'."

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Vampire Weekend - Horchata (2009/10?)

'Lead song' frm Vampire Weekend's 'upcoming' album Contra. If you are 'relevant' you 'have this' already, if not you can 'get it' here and pretend you are 'hip'.

Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms (2009)

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'Edit': fffffffffffffffffff 'turns out' this has been 'posted' before. Whatever I'm 'leaving' it here anyway because the 'other one' DIDN'T HAVE A FUCKING ARTIST 'TAG'.

Fever Ray - Stranger Than Kindness / Here Before (2009)

fever ray's new limited tour 7" includes 2 covers, stranger than kindness (originally by nick cave and anita lane) and here before (originally by vashti bunyan). expect the usual karin greatness.

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Wavves - Mickey Mouse (2009)

this is a bit old (2 months maybe?) but i just got it on v0 so i'm posting for yall. the most untalented douchebag in the music business is back with a new track from what will likely be his 3rd album. this time he's trying to capitalize on animal collective's sound and obv it's fucking shit. maybe a bit less shitty than his previous releases tho. also, i'm not sure whyi i'm posting this so whatever.

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The Number Twelve Looks Like You - Put On Your Rosy Red Glasses (2003)

Got into these guys when I was first starting to really listen to music. Now, years later, I started listening to them again. While not as enjoyable as back in my scene days, I find this album to be superb in many ways. TNTLLY is not at all like other bands of their genre. Their music is much more technical and has much more variation. At points they're screamo, at others they are more rock, but usually somewhere in between. This band produces some crazy music, and I had the experience of seeing them live which was incredible to speak lightly. They are a very talented band and I think many of you would enjoy them. I recommend this album.

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Washed Out - High Times (2009)

more chillwave for you bros. here's washed out's new release, a cassette limited to 200 copies. this rip was approved by what.cd's staff so rip quality is fine, the lo-fi sound of the songs is part of the experience. get this and get ready for some chillaxation.

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