Tyler, The Creator -- "Goblin"

Not sure if this kid (he is only 20) needs more press, but he totally deserves it with his newest release. Tyler, The Creator's Goblin is easily the most abrasive and strangest album I have heard all year, but that isn't to say that isn't good... it certainly is. In particular, the opener, which shares the same name as the record, exemplifies what makes this album so good. It's production is dark, but yet glimmering at moments. Lyrically, this song and the album as a whole is obviously sinister, but there is certainly a great deal of self-introspection here. Great song. Great album. Check it out!

-- Greg

tUnE-YarDs -- "My Country"

Music was quite the companion during finals and this particular band was one of the reasons why. tUnE-YarDs (yeah, the spelling is annoying to me too) is the indie-pop-art project of Merrill Garbus. Her second release, which was put out in April, entitled w h o k i l l is an absolutely remarkable record. It never gets to the point where the "experimental" aspects give you a headache, nor does the "pop" aspects of it ever get repetitive. In this sense the album as a whole actually reminds me a great deal of Dirty Projectors' Bitte Orca. Another great thing about the album is that the opener, "My Country," brilliantly sets up the rest of sound on w h o k i l l. If you dig this song, then you gotta' hear the rest of the album.

-- Greg

tUnE-YarDs -- "My Country"

POP MUSIC THAT DOESN'T SUCK: Swedish House Mafia -- "Save The World"

I can't remember a party I attended in all of last year that didn't play Swedish House Mafia's "One" (Your Name). The song dominated and will most likely continue to dominate clubs and sleazy fraternity parties (big ups to Rutgers on that one) for years to come. Luckily for fans, the trio have moved on to what I think may be one of the biggest hits of the summer: "Save The World." The single is to be released digitally on May 17th in the United States (Tuesday). However, thanks to the beauty of the internet (and the fact that song was released yesterday in Australia and Europe) the brilliance of Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso can be heard a few days early. Here's to future drunken memories (or lack thereof) dancing to this song.

-- Greg

Please Be Patient With Me...

I apologize for the extreme amount of time between my last few posts. Both Mike and I are just getting done with school for the semester. Hopefully, there is plenty to look forward to. Enjoy this in the mean time... I felt it was appropriate.

-- Greg

Wilco -- "Please Be Patient With Me"

Top 15 Albums of April

1. TV On The Radio -- Nine Types of Light
2. Bill Callahan -- Apocolypse
3. tUnE-yArDs -- W H O K I L L
4. Timber Timbre -- Creep On Creepin On
5. Thao & Mirah -- Thao & Mirah
6. Panda Bear -- Tomboy
7. Paul Simon -- So Beautiful Or So What
8. Sonny & The Sunsets -- Hit After Hit 
9. Cass McCombs -- Wit's End
10. Ponytail -- Do Whatever You Want All The Time
11. Crystal Stilts -- In Love With Oblivion
12. Times New Viking -- Dancer Equired
13. The Head and the Heart -- The Head and the Heart 
14. Explosions In The Sky -- Take Care, Take Care, Take Care
15. Foo Fighters -- Wasting Light  

-- Greg