Descended like clean draws

I just (finally) got the new Rogue Wave album and I have only one question. Was I listening to the right band on their first record? Out Of The Shadow isn’t close to as good as Descended Like Vultures. Whatever I was missing before, I now understand. Their new record is great and out now on Sub Pop. More on that later.

This past summer my brother introduced me to the music of Bayside. They play melodic-hardcore infused with smooth crooning vocals like those of Josh Caterer (Smoking Popes, Duvall). That is now unimportant. I was saddened to find out that earlier this week their van flipped over on an icy road outside of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Their drummer (John Holohan) was killed and a number of people in their crew seriously injured. My condolences and prayers to all of them. Tiny Mix Tapes has more info about this tragic event and you can donate to John’s memorial fund here.

Rumor also has it that in addition to resurrecting Loose Fur and Golden Smog, Jeff Tweedy and the boys in Wilco have 13 (or so) new tracks that they are working on for a 2006 release. Hot diggity.

Tonight I give you a track from the great The Small Knives. They are an Australian acoustic-duo. They sound not unlike other groups like-minded groups such as Lewis & Clarke or the now-defunct Scud Mountain Boys. They make intimate little country-esque pop songs that I just can’t get out of my brain.

Andy told me to find the song “Wear Clean Draws” by The Coup. He said it was fitting now that I am the father of a beautiful little girl. Thanks Andy. Good call on this tune. Upbeat and unoffensive hip-hop for those that are into that sort of thing. This one goes out to all the dads of little ladies. Oh yeah, here are the lyrics.

MP3 | The Small Knives – Paper Wings Rain On Tin
MP3 | The Coup – Wear Clean Draws Party Music