Ruff Draft Re-Release

In February 2003, the late J Dilla released a vinyl only album, Ruff Draft on his newly-formed Mummy Records. Due to the format, and extremely limited release, most Dilla fans have never even heard of this record, let alone listened to it. However, on March 3, this album will finally be re-released in CD format! But there's more: it'll be released as a deluxe, 2 CD set with bonus vocals. How awesome is that?! You don't know? Well here's a sample to whet your appetite.





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Candylion, by Gruff Rhys

I've been listening to Gruff Rhys' new album, Candylion, for a few days now. So how is it? Not bad at all. The songs are original, and Rhys' voice is as smooth as ever. The lyrics range from deep and meaningful (Skylor) to light and fluffy (Candylion), but each track generally hits its mark, with only a few missteps, like Cycle of Violence, which far too similar to the track that precedes it. Although Rhys only whips out his story-telling skills a few times, each story is entertaining. In particular, the 14-minute long Skylor! tells a great story, while still maintaining it's musical oomph.

However, the album as a whole suffers from one major flaw; while the tracks are (mostly) all different from one another, each still feels like it could put you to sleep. I'm okay with a few tracks like that, as long as there's something to wake me, here there isn't. Even Skylor!, which focuses around a bomb on a plane, is pretty mellow. Overall, this is a pretty decent album, that suffers from a general lack of excitement.


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Tracks To Download:


Candylion

Lonesome Words

Beacon In The Darkness

Skylon!




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Bright Eyes Annouce Tour Dates

Bright Eyes have just announced their tour dates for this spring, promoting their new album, Cassadaga, set to be released on April 9.

I Want An iPhone

Like everyone in the entire world doesn't already know this, but Apple announced their long awaited iPhone today at CES. And I want one. The damn thing is like a swiss army knife with an awesome attached. 8GB of space! Touch screen! No buttons! No stylus! OS X! Thinner than the Blackjack! Music! Beatles songs! Jobs stealing even more of my money!

Crazy Sov Fan Just Can't Let Go

Remember the poor bastard who raised $10,000 bucks to take Lady Sov out on a date? And then got totally dissed by Lady Sov? Well apparently, he's a little bit pissed. So pissed, that he had a friend dress up as a jelly donut (I totally get that) and challenge Sov to a duel last night in San Fransico. The short story? Lady Sov insults Jelly Donut Lady Sov spits on Jelly Donut. Fans spit on Lady Sov. Bouncers protect Lady Sov. Jelly Donut gets thrown out on his ass. Idiot is publicly embarrassed yet again. Funny how things turn out, huh?



Postscript: I think I love Sov even more now.

Neon Bible Details Revealed

Arcade FireAfter releasing the first single from their upcoming album, Neon Bible, the Arcade Fire have now released more detailed info on that album, including the tracklisting and release date. The album is set to come out on March 5, with the following tracklisting:


'Black Mirror'

'Keep The Car Running'

'Neon Bible'

'Intervention'

'Black Wave/Bad Vibrations'

'Ocean Of Noise'

'The Well The Lighthouse'

'(Antichrist Television Blues)'

'Windowsill'

'No Cars Go'

'My Body Is A Cage'



You'll notice that No Cars Go will be included in Neon Bible, as a re-recording. Can't wait!