finally received:

Mclusky - do dallas (yay!)
Mclusky - the difference between me and you is that i'm not on fire (megayay!)

i actually prefer "the difference..."

Today I bought Fleet Foxes' LP, the new Subtle album and the new Shearwater album (my local record store didn't have the new Spiritualized record, surprisingly).

I wasn't too crazy about Fleet Foxes' EP, loved the last Shearwater record, and haven't heard anything of Subtle's music yet. So 2/3rds of my purchases are risks.

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Originally posted by musicfanatic:
Today I bought Fleet Foxes' LP, the new Subtle album and the new Shearwater album (my local record store didn't have the new Spiritualized record, surprisingly).

I wasn't too crazy about Fleet Foxes' EP, loved the last Shearwater record, and haven't heard anything of Subtle's music yet. So 2/3rds of my purchases are risks.

My Subtle and Shearwater are still traveling in the mail, so I can't defend them at all. But I will say, if you haven't heard anything by Subtle before: If you find anything even remotely pleasant about ExitingARM, you have to hear For Hero:For Fool. It's crazy how long that album has stuck in my head.

The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come
The National - Alligator
Wilco - Summerteeth

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Wilco - Summerteeth

good work

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Originally posted by eggtweedyegg:

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Wilco - Summerteeth

good work

I feel compelled to balance this Wilco moment by saying that they are going to be playing up here in a month or so, but it would set me back a good 80 dollars for my wife and I to go see them, and... well... I'm not that into them.


Anyway. Back to the topic.

I bought The new Drive By Truckers ablum the other day. There are some great tracks on it. Overall it's a bit too country for me. I like the parts that make me think of Cracker, but I don't like the parts that make me feel like a redneck.

The Hold Steady- Seperation Sunday
Beirut- Flying Club Cup
Bon Iver- For Emma, Forever Ago
We Are Scientists- Brain Thrust Mastery

Deerhunter - Cryptograms
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - Lauryn Hill
Inches - Les Savy Fav

where can i physically buy the fleet foxes cd? best buy doesnt have it

More goodies from amazon:

The Long Blondes - Couples
Fleet Foxes - s/t

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Originally posted by Deku:
where can i physically buy the fleet foxes cd? best buy doesnt have it

I typically can't find anything in record store here in Alaska, but Borders had a ton of Fleet Foxes last Tuesday.

No Subtle or Shearwater though....

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Originally posted by Deku:
where can i physically buy the fleet foxes cd? best buy doesnt have it

If you live in Chicago you should be able to go to one of the many independent record stores and find it easily. Reckless, Laurie's and Permanent Records should all have it on CD at least. Even if you live out in the suburbs you should make the trip to the city and support the local independent record stores

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Originally posted by nmeiborg:

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Originally posted by Deku:
where can i physically buy the fleet foxes cd? best buy doesnt have it

If you live in Chicago you should be able to go to one of the many independent record stores and find it easily. Reckless, Laurie's and Permanent Records should all have it on CD at least. Even if you live out in the suburbs you should make the trip to the city and support the local independent record stores

Yes, make sure you visit Reckless Records sometimes. Good shop.

Got in the mail yesterday:

Spiritualized - Songs in A&E

I like it so far.

Bjork - Homogenic
Four Tet - Rounds

I bought both based on various recommendations from around the forums, and I've been looking forward to them for quite a while. Here goes. . .

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Originally posted by sans_success:

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Originally posted by nmeiborg:

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Originally posted by Deku:
where can i physically buy the fleet foxes cd? best buy doesnt have it

If you live in Chicago you should be able to go to one of the many independent record stores and find it easily. Reckless, Laurie's and Permanent Records should all have it on CD at least. Even if you live out in the suburbs you should make the trip to the city and support the local independent record stores

Yes, make sure you visit Reckless Records sometimes. Good shop.

Got in the mail yesterday:

Spiritualized - Songs in A&E

I like it so far.

Where is reckless? i never really buy cds unless theyre not on emusic, but i do need a place to get those non emusic cds. and i live in cicero

o wait there's one right on madison, i had no idea

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Originally posted by bushn:
Bjork - Homogenic
Four Tet - Rounds

I bought both based on various recommendations from around the forums, and I've been looking forward to them for quite a while. Here goes. . .

Homogenic is a given. Rounds is amazing IMO; hope you enjoy it

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Originally posted by brainofp:

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Originally posted by bushn:
Bjork - Homogenic
Four Tet - Rounds

I bought both based on various recommendations from around the forums, and I've been looking forward to them for quite a while. Here goes. . .

Homogenic is a given. Rounds is amazing IMO; hope you enjoy it

So far I haven't been disappointed. Rounds has blown me away and is a major accomplishment, but I'm not sure if it will last. Homogenic is taking a little longer to get into, but I'll give it time. Her voice is astounding, but the track 'Pluto' makes me cringe.

In the mail:

Elephant Micah - Low Energy Dance Music
Elephant Micah - Hindu Windmills

New Elephant Micah album Exiled Magicians should hopefully be out in the next month!

The Avalanches - Since I Left You