Recalling like-minded acts such as Beach House or the xx. The Brooklyn duo.takes simplicity and minimalism to dizzying heights on its debut album, Pith. Notes: " Courtship Ritual can do more with a bass, synth, and drum machine than a lot of bands can do with twice as much gear. Also, we heard two tracks from their last full-length on Episodes051/054. The Black Angels’ psych scholarship pays dividends here." This seven-track EP was originally released on Record Store Day '14. Notes: " The Black Angels are no strangers to the kaleidoscopic heritage of their native Austin, Texas, and on ‘Clear Lake Forest’ they paint a psychedelic rainbow across a host of ’60s American icons. "An Occurrence At 4507 South Third Street"
And much like his debut, Tied to a Star features Mascis turning down the amps from eleven, and showcasing his exquisite songwriting." An exciting edition to the line-up is musician Ken Maiuri, who has not only toured with Mulcahy and Pedro The Lion, but also accompanies the New England senior citizens choir, Chorus. Notes: " Much like his debut, 2011′s Several Shades of Why, the new album boasts a strong supporting cast, including Pall Jenkins (Black Heart Procession), Mark Mulcahy (Miracle Legion), and Chan Marshall (Cat Power). Like just about everything else here, its melody is hummable, hook-y and catchy as hell." “Don’t Put Your Faith in Me” is incessantly catchy guitar pop with a harder edge underscored by a lyrical innocence generally more associated with indie pop. Fortunately, the Sheffield group’s tastes and influences skew to the impeccable, crafting exceptional indie pop heavy on hooks and possessing exemplary lyrics. Notes: " Listening to the Crookes can often feel like a game of spot the influence, UK Edition. given the audible debt of Daniel’s vocal style to that of Elvis Costello, opener Rent I Pay’s resemblance to Uncomplicated, the pounding, relentless opener of Costello’s 1986 album Blood and Chocolate, seems like a knowing nod." Quite aside from the new label, there is the use of external producers in the shape of industry veteran Joe Chiccarelli and alt-rock go-to-guy Dave Fridmann, and a more straightforward radio-friendly heft you can hear in the melodies of Do You. Transference’s successor, They Want My Soul, has been heralded as Spoon’s push for a full-blown mainstream breakthrough. Notes: " The last time Spoon released an album, 2010’s Transference, they had just been named Artist of the Decade by Metacritic. The Australian post-punk band’s LP is an eclectic mixture of post-punk sounds, ranging from danceable, synth-heavy dance numbers to Public Image-type punk throw-downs." They may be from Melbourne, but their label is based in Seattle. Notes: " A lot of bands like to say they pull from classic 80s post-punk and new wave, but in recent years, there’s no record that has pulled it off quite like Total Control’s Typical System. ♬Liner Notes♬: Holy moley, it's already August and we've got Pickathon and the Lips here in Portland, Lollapalooza in Chicago and new music from all around the globe - right here on PUTV! Ep121 rocks with Total Control, Spoon, J Mascis, Shabazz Palaces, Black Angels, Luluc and even some world-class neo-classical sounds. ♫Makin' a soundtrack for another planet to hear♫ on Episode121 - Flesh War which features brand new sounds from Total Control, Spo on, The Crookes, J Mascis, The Black Angels, Courtship Ritual, Shabazz Palaces, The Acid, Luluc, Gary Bartz and Ron Carter, Cyril Pahinui, Gustavo Santaolalla and Blooper.
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