I'm Back Ya'll

This is my triumphant return to "music blogging." The hiatus was because my computer's guts melted in June and I got a new Mac in December. There wasn't any good music coming out but now there is, so I'm back! And with 3 albums!

I used to have a good following and that was cool so tell your friends about wow hey what!

Enjoy my short and poorly thought-out reviews:



Steel Train - Trampoline (2007)

Trampoline is their second album and came out in in 2007 but I just heard of them recently. It's cheerful and packed with great songs. There aren't any bad tracks and they're all unique enough to keep your attention. Apparently Steel Train has a folk rock background, but Trampoline is definitely more pop. Sometimes they're compared to The Format.



Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (2009)

I checked this album out because Jason Isbell was a guitarist for the Drive-By Truckers from 2001-2007. His own music is less ridiculous and more solid. He's alt-country with strong rock and blues elements. The slower songs, like "Cigarettes and Wine" bring out strong alt-country emotions. "No Choice In the Matter" reminds me of something Otis Redding might sing.



Matt & Kim - Grand (2009)

Matt & Kim are catchy as hell. They write fun anthems and will for sure put you in a good mood for the summer like the Billionaires and Alphabeat did last year. They have a similar sound to Tilly and the Wall but are less gay. So download this album to get you ready for fun warm weather shit.