I don't usually post this kind of stuff, but...

[Atman]

I'm listening to the new Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks release, "Real Emotional Trash." Holy shit, it's incredible! I've got a friend who insists nothing good has been released since the late seventies, and has often challenged me to put together a disk of what I think holds up to "the classics." I've got some favorites through the years, but this brand new Malkmus disk is killer! I wasn't into Pavement, so I don't know how it compares, but I'll be sure to check out some of his older stuff now, too (beyond the few odd cuts I have on my iPod).

This isn't slick production office background music, it's written and performed to be listened to. Maybe not your cup of tea if you're a big Kelly Clarkson or Beyonce fan, but well worth a listen if you like good solid guitar jams wrapping around incredibly poetic lyrics.

And now, the balcony is closed.

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[soleft]

1. Don't know Pavement

Who else would you compare it to?

[Atman]

2. I don't know pavement either, but this disk sound like a cross between...

Allman Brothers, Phish, Cake, Dead...plus your favorite bar band...all with really, really great lyrics. Check it out on iTunes or Amazon (iTunes offer one additional track for the same price). I just totally dig this disk. Excellent stuff.

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