So yesterday was sort of a Flashback Monday if you will. I was first introduced to Mission of Burma though my uncle Craig. They were way ahead of their time back in the late 70's/early 80's with a sound I would discribe as a little melody and a lot of dissonance (but in a good way). The same statement could be used to describe yesterday's other post, Fugazi, fairly accurately. Everyone (seriously, I'm not kidding) should know who Fugazi is.
I have recently stumbled upon a number of other MP3 blogs out there that are saying and posting lots of really great and interesting things. If you are so inclined, you should check out:
Today's dilemma is what should I post? I was going to post a song from the new Death Cab record, but that is so fifteen minutes ago. Instead, I'm posting something from violinist (and whistler) extroardinaire Andrew Bird and also Seattle's Minus The Bear. Bird plays haunting, orchestral, low-key pop that is really, really good. His latest album (from which this song is taken) is worth purchasing for the Jay Ryan artwork alone.
I will admit that I don't know a whole lot about Minus the Bear and I kinda like the mystery. They are ridiculously good and have songs with ridiculous titles. How many times can I use the word ridiculous? I also know that they have a new album (which this track is not from) due out this fall.
That's all I got for now folks.
MP3 | Andrew Bird - Sovay The Mysterious Production Of Eggs
MP3 | Minus The Bear - Monkey!!! Knife!!! Fight!!! Highly Refined Pirates
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Eric, it's ridiculous that we chose to write about the same band today.
I swear I've been planning on posting Minus the Bear stuff all week.
I've got some stuff from the new album over at ...hush... if you want to check it out.
The new album really kicks butt. Thanks for the plug. It's much appreciated. Later.
We played a show with Minus the Bear early on in our short stint as MOPEDBAND at the Fireside. I didn't get it then (they weren't much a draw, and neither were we...so, needless to say, it was a sprinkling of a crowd), but maybe I'll get it now after a second listen.
I like Andrew Bird.
You are funny Eric. :)
I wish I could listen to the MP3's you put up but out computer doesn't have speakers and it won't let me. Damn! So I just have to go by your oppinion.
Good job with the blog, Eric. Very good.
Dave from Minus the Bear was in Botch, and Botch fucking slayed. One of the other dudes was in Kill Sadie, if anybody cares. They're from Seattle.
I've come back again. I thought since you were invoked by the spirit of MP3 blogging, I'd tell you and your cronies to check out the Buddyhead MP3 blog. Good stuff. Among other cool stuff, they have Frantic Mantis. It's Shelby from Frodus/Decahedron and 2 dudes from Division of Laura Lee. Seems like the shit you're into. Kurt Out.
Did anyone catch the Atmosphere reference? I thought it was purty obvious.
cbt & sd: we have a present for you...a set of SPEAKERS. we'll have to meet up sometime soon. eric says "ain't no way you should be missin' his mp3 posts" =)
Aw. That's nice! But, unless you have a minature soundcard that will fit in our 12" Sony Vaio laptop then you should keep the speakers. Bummer. You two are SO thoughtful.
hey, don't want to let a pair of speakers go to waste when there's music to be heard out there, right? :)
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