[EPOP]2009年01月简介

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The Sahib Shihab Quintet : Seeds [Jazz]





专辑名称：Seeds
歌手姓名：The Sahib Shihab Quintet
唱片公司：Schema Rearward
发行日期：2009年01月12日
专辑流派：Jazz
专辑语言：英语
文件内容：mp3 vbr 50,8 MB


Finally available on CD! According to search results   
the original LP got released somewhen between 1968 and  
1970. Not quite clear, thats why I tagged the CD as of  
2008 whereas MK2 tagged their vinyl rip as 1970.        
No bonus tracks for the reissue edition though.         
                                                         
Some friends think that Shihab the man owes the         
balance of his soul to his beautiful Danish wife.      
They may be right; for Eros is the very essence of      
what Shihab plays.Yet Eros is a god with many a face.   
A tale of tender mournings Shihab抯 flute is telling   
in MAUVE - a piece that translates its title into      
delicately changing colors of sound. In UMA FITA DE     
TRES CORES he has his instrument wooing with the        
proud self-reliance of Latin grandezza. Calmly,         
softly, almost blandishly Shihab blows the solo flute   
in the Jimmy Woode composition MY KINDA WORLD. Serene   
and somewhat playful his own title ANOTHER SAMBA        
comes along - a most uncommon composition by the way:   
lasting for sixty bars as if growing independent out   
of itself, with solos that appear to be additional      
spinnings rather than improvised choruses; and yet; a   
perfect, self sustaining melody no element of which     
is superfluous. In the last of the pieces for flute,   
in Klook Clarke抯 THE WILD MAN, which is based on a     
flourish of trumpets, Shihab for the first time         
reminds of the sombre, the demon-like face of God      
Eros. He contrasts flawlessly intoned passages with     
challenging phrases, phrases raucously sung into the   
flute - really, he is a 搘ild man?who is playing      
like that. This raucous challenging sound prevails      
throughout the four baritone-titles (揝hihab never      
withholds long to caress? Campi says). Shihab blows   
the instrument the same way he speaks: without any      
delay, directly coming to the point. And he treats it   
like a voice, not aiming at an artificially            
homogeneous sound in all the registers, but at their   
different modes of expression. In the high pitches      
the horn gains a brilliant tenor-like quality - for     
instance in PETER扴 WALTZ, dedicated to Shihab抯 son   
Peter, and in Kenny Clarke抯 simple drum fills         
comprising theme JAY-JAY. In the deep register Shihab   
produces snotty sounds filling lady抯 ears with         
horrors like Pan - thus in JAY-JAY and in the boppy     
blues SET UP . Shihab抯 sense of a scurrilous humor     
breaks through in SEEDS (which reminds of the           
West-African heritage of jazz with its multiple         
rhythms and its renunciation of harmonious              
development - only the eight bars of the bridge base   
on a progression of chords): not only does he omit      
the notorious bombastic chord by the ensemble after     
his own final cadenza, he even ends with a minor        
second above the keynote. Seems as if Shihab now        
unrestrictedly conveys to his music all the            
experiences and emotions he formerly did not deal      
with in a musical way. Shihab the man need not be      
disturbed so that Shihab the musician may improvise     
passionate choruses. It would be unjust, however, to   
forget the choruses of the four other musicians for     
those by the 揵orn leader? Francy Boland, taciturn     
and always introverted: he plays an extrovert, a        
masculine piano. Even with spare single note lines he   
produces a piercing and ringing sound that hitherto     
nobody except him has discovered, a bluesy sound        
bespeaking the very element of frustration that lies   
within the title of the trio number WHO扡L BUY MY      
DREAM. The unfailing feeling for rhythm the musicians   
of the CBBB praise with the arranger Boland, becomes   
manifest in the piano solo on SET UP. Francy抯         
improvisation is rhythmically styled in a Monk-like     
manner, and yet no accent could be set differently.     
Maybe this is the secret of the Shihab-Combo. 揜hythm   
is our business? this credo of Jimmy Lunceford could   
be the one of the five musicians as well. Sadi hits     
his vibes as dryly as if wanting to bring its           
ancestors to memory, the wooden chimes of West         
Africa抯 coastal tribes. To reach the fullest           
poignancy possible, he intentionally calms down even   
the resonance in MY KINDA WORLD. In UMA FITA DE TRES   
CORES Jimmy Woode bears out the crispy jazz beat        
against Sadi抯 Bongos and Klook抯 Latin-American        
percussion all by himself. Moreover - and that, too,   
is connected with the school of the Duke who was the   
first in the history of jazz to discover the            
instrument抯 potential as a melody instrument - Woode   
rips a marvelous counterpoint to the inventions of      
the other melody instruments, take for example         
PETER扴 WALTZ. And then there is Kenny Clarke. Klook.   
On the entire record he only uses his brushes. Means   
by which different drummers only know to bring         
forward impressionistically blending noises: He drums   
a vigorous beat with them, fanciful fills, a solo,      
melodious and at once skillfully playing with cross     
rhythms in JAY-JAY. The 揵orn leader? the              
搊utstanding baritone saxophonist of modern jazz?      
(Joachim-Ernst Berendt), he could not wish himself      
different sidemen for this record overdue since some   
years.





01  Seeds                           
02  Peter's Waltz                  
03  Set Up                          
04  Who'll Buy My Dream            
05  Jay Jay                        
06  Another Samba                  
07  My Kind'a World                 
08  Uma Fita De Tres Cores         
09  Mauve                           
10  The Wild Man

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The Guild League : Speak Up [Indie]





专辑名称：Speak Up
歌手姓名：The Guild League
唱片公司：Matine Recordings
发行日期：2009年01月12日
专辑流派：Indie
专辑语言：英语
文件内容：mp3 vbr N/A MB


Long-awaited third album from Australian pop        
  collective The Guild League, comprised of frontman  
  Tali White (also of The Lucksmiths),               
  lead-cellist/bassist Cressida Griffith, sax prodigy
  Gus Rigby, drummer about town Phil Collings,        
  trumpet from Roger Clark, and guitar magic from     
  Basic Shape's Gerry Eeman.                          
                                                      
  The follow-up to the celebrated 慖nner North?album
  in 2004, new album 慡peak Up?is the sound of a     
  band full of optimism and new ideas. There抯 a      
  little bit for everyone, from the insanely catchy   
  guitar pop of 慡uit Fits?and 慖f Not Now...?to   
  ska-tinged swingers 慚ouse vs. Mountain?and        
  慦here抯 The Colour??to stunningly beautiful and   
  poignant vocal showcases 慏ead Hour?and            
  慖ncandescent.?The album mixes guitars with        
  strings, keyboards, bursts of trumpet and           
  saxophone, wonderful female backing vocals, and     
  handclaps, all complemented by Tali抯 crystal clear
  and perfectly pitched vocals.                       
                                                      
  Imagine the younger brothers of Australia抯         
  legendary Summershine Records roster (The Rainyard,
  The Sugargliders, Tender Engines) mixed with early  
  80s British pop staples (The Jam, Madness) and      
  you抮e nearly there. A refreshingly diverse and     
  confident set from a band that only gets better     
  with time.                                          
                                                      
  http://www.myspace.com/theguildleague               
  http://www.indiepages.com/matinee





01 Mouse Vs. Mountain              
02 If Not Now...                  
03 Dead Hour                       
04 Suit Fits                       
05 The Idea                        
06 Where's The Colour?            
07 Brains                          
08 Limited Express                 
09 17 Summer                       
10 Incandescent

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Tusks : Tusks EP [Indie]





專輯名稱：Tusks EP
歌手姓名：Tusks
唱片公司：White Whale Records
發行日期：Sep 12, 2008
專輯流派：Indie
專輯語言：英語
文件內容：mp3 vbr 33MB


Tusks debut EP is a very mature indie rock offering that balances many different styles over six tracks. Ottawa Canadian music fans will be familiar with Tusks, as members were previously in popular bands Kepler and Wooden Stars. The EP was produced by Jeff McMurrich (Constantines, Hidden Cameras, Bruce Cockburn) and contains memorable choruses that make this a great start to a band that looks like they have what it takes for more exposure a solid debut full length.






1. Mothers vs. Sons
2. Baby Noise
3. The Grieving Game
4. Man’s Best Friends
5. Calling on all Thieves
6. Easy to Rescue (Easy to Soothe)

試聽官網 : http://myspace.com/tusksonline

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專輯名稱：Shari Addison
歌手姓名：Shari Addison
唱片公司：Verity
發行日期：January 13, 2009
專輯流派：Christian Rock
專輯語言：英語
文件內容：mp3 vbr 68MB


SHARI ADDISON, a vocalist extraordinaire, possesses a soulful passion for music. While her career spans diverse music genres, her heart truly belongs to gospel. In 2007, Shari appeared on Black Entertainment Television’s (BET) premier broadcast of the gospel talent competition, Sunday Best and placed second. Her powerful performances helped BET garner the highest rated gospel show in its history with a voting audience of more than 1.5 million viewers. Subsequently, she appeared on BET’s Celebration of Gospel that featured recording luminaries Pastor Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond and Patti LaBelle.





1. Whateva
2. I Praise You
3. No Battle, No Blessing
4. One More Sunny Day
5. Please Make Me Better
6. You Know My Heart
7. Can't Make It Without You
8. He Does All Things Well
9. You Can Rise
10. It's Your Time
試聽官網 : http://www.myspace.com/shariaddison

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I Was a King : I Was a King [Indie]





專輯名稱：I Was a King
歌手姓名：I Was a King
唱片公司：Hype City
發行日期：Jan 12, 2009
專輯流派：Indie
專輯語言：英語
文件內容：mp3 vbr 42MB


The notion of songs written in a lost decade between the sixties and the seventies, or maybe a forgotten year in the nineties. It is spontaneous indiepop, exquisitely constructed in the origo of the genre's soul: Unforgettable ear-catching tunes.





01. Still
02. Step Aside
03. Golden Years
04. A Name That Hurts To Say
05. California
06. Interlude
07. Breathe
08. Hard Luck Bad News
09. Stay Warm
10. Not Like This
11. It's All You
12. Weighing Anchor
13. Extra Number
14. Norman Bleik
15. Fading Summer
試聽官網 : http://www.myspace.com/iwasaking

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Heather Headley : Audience of One [Gospel]



專輯名稱：Audience of One
歌手姓名：Heather Headley
唱片公司：EMI Gospel
發行日期：January 13, 2009
專輯流派：Gospel
專輯語言：英語
文件內容：mp3 vbr 64MB


Heather Headley is among the top singers with a vocal that absolutely astounds with its intensity... This woman is one of the great entertainers of the day, on record and on stage.





1. Simply Redeemed
2. Ordinary Me
3. I Wish
4. Jesus Is Love
5. I Need Thee Every Hour/Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus/I'd Rather Have Jesus (Medley)
6. Running Back To You
7. I Know The Lord Will Make A Way
8. Here I Am To Worship
9. Power Of The Cross
10. Zion
試聽官網 : www.myspace.com/heatherheadley

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　　Cinemuerte : Aurora Core [Alt-Rock]

　　

　　專輯名稱：Aurora Core

　　歌手姓名：Cinemuerte

　　唱片公司：Raiging Planet

　　發行日期：Dec 3, 2008

　　專輯流派：Alt-Rock

　　專輯語言：英語

　　文件內容：mp3 vbr 59MB

　　AURORA CORE will feature nine tracks including the first single 'AIR' that will be soon leaked online.

　　A string of talented musicians and friends collaborated with Cinemuerte on this album. All tracks were recorded with special guests Pedro Cardoso (FEVER) and icardo Amorim (Moonspell).

　　AURORA CORE is scheduled for release in Portugal on November via Raging Planet Records. The CD was mixed and Mastered in Germany by Waldemar Sorychta (Lacuna Coil, The Gathering, Moonspell, Tiamat, Samael) with Dennis Koehne assisting.

　　01. A Taper Light

　　02. Up For A Fight

　　03. Air

　　04. I'm A Fool But I Love You

　　05. The Night Of Every Day

　　06. Slightly Mad

　　07. The House Of The Past

　　08. Dave

　　09. The Call

　　試聽官網 : http://www.myspace.com/cinemuerte

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　　Hezzel : Under Pressure [Industrial]

　　

　　专辑名称：Under Pressure

　　歌手姓名：Hezzel

　　唱片公司：N/A

　　发行日期：2009年01月12日

　　专辑流派：Industrial

　　专辑语言：英语

　　文件内容：mp3 vbr 65 MB

　　Hezzel is industrial alter-ego of ambient project Macabro, hailing from Latvia. The project was started in 2008 and features a mixture of various elements of harsher electronic music from melodic passages to distorted heavy beats.Debut album consists of different substyles of industrial music, blended together in one  40-minutes long compilation.

　　01   Wubb In                                                                      (04:46)

　　02   Your Name Is Love                                                            (04:12)

　　03   Imaginary Friend                                                             (03:53)

　　04   Never Been Simpler                                                           (04:24)  

　　05   Acrobatic                                                                    (04:25)

　　06   Baddub                                                                       (03:44)

　　07   Millbrook                                                                    (03:28)

　　08   Distant                                                                      (03:15)

　　09   Faking It                                                                    (03:39)

　　10   Under Pressure                                                               (05:01)

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　　Lacus Somniorum : Tideshaper [Ambient]

　　

　　专辑名称：Tideshaper

　　歌手姓名：Lacus Somniorum

　　唱片公司：Cyclic Law

　　发行日期：2008年xx月xx日

　　专辑流派：Ambient

　　专辑语言：英语

　　文件内容：mp3 vbr 79 MB

　　Splendid collaborative work between Gustaf Hildebrand and Amanda Votta,

　　Lacus Somniorum emerged as a mutual desire to convey a suggestive concept

　　of what lies hidden and unseen by the eyes of modern civilization-

　　-beneath the waves in murky chasms, or perhaps in places not anchored

　　within our concept of reality. Airy flutes and choirs hover above

　　sometimes distant, rumbling sound textures, hinting of corroded machinery

　　and unseen presences but also emphasizing a sense of serenity and peace

　　of mind. The underlying concept is not fear of the unknown, but rather of

　　a hidden beauty within those places where none of us will ever venture.

　　Edition of 1000 copies In fold out gatefold cardboard sleeve.

　　1. Tideshaper [6:54]

　　2. An Intangible World [6:29]

　　3. Hinterland [7:47]

　　4. Beyond all things is the Ocean [6:54]

　　5. Point of no ascent [8:50]

　　6. Phasis [7:7]

　　7. Sentient Abyss [6:53]

　　8. 11 22'N 142 36'E [4:54]

　　试听官网 : http://www.myspace.com/lakeofsleep

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　　Gathiens : Nesh [Murkhouse Recordings]

　　

　　专辑名称：Nesh

　　歌手姓名：Gathiens

　　唱片公司：Murkhouse Recordings

　　发行日期：2009年01月19日

　　专辑流派：Murkhouse Recordings

　　专辑语言：英语

　　文件内容：mp3 vbr N/A MB

　　Heavy, psychedelic, instrumental rock music. Strong guitar playing with big chords and memorable melodies is paired with a backbone of sweetly technical drumming, with a delicate layer of cinematic ambience over the top. The whole album has a strong sense of dynamics, having an almost classical feel to it. Compared to bands such as Isis, Boris, Pelican, Tool, and even Pink Floyd; Gathiens possess a delicacy and intricacy that many post-metal bands lack.

　　1.  Alto Above

　　2.  Connectango

　　3.  Inner Mission

　　4.  Telos

　　5.  Squall

　　6.  Hegira

　　7.  Nesh

　　试听官网 : http://profile.myspace.com/index ... ;friendid=364543367

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　　Papajam : Ked Ta Necha Dievca '08 [Dance]

　　

　　专辑名称：Ked Ta Necha Dievca '08

　　歌手姓名：Papajam

　　唱片公司：Musica

　　发行日期：2009年01月11日

　　专辑流派：Dance

　　专辑语言：Slovak

　　文件内容：mp3 vbr 31,1 MB

　　01. Papajam - Ked Ta Necha Dievca '08 (Radio Edit) 03:04

　　02. Papajam - Ked Ta Necha Dievca '08 (DJ Tarabass Rmx) 03:34

　　03. Papajam - Ked Ta Necha Dievca '08 (Mark V Electro Mix) 02:59

　　04. Papajam - Ked Ta Necha Dievca '08 (DJ Piere Dance Floor R 04:48

　　05. Papajam - Ked Ta Necha Dievca '08 (DJ Jany Extended Rmx) 05:02

　　06. Papajam - Ked Ta Necha Dievca '08 (Ballad) 03:09

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　　Acid Mothers Temple : Glorify Astrological Martyrdom [Psychedelic Rock]

　　

　　专辑名称：Glorify Astrological Martyrdom

　　歌手姓名：Acid Mothers Temple & the Melting Paraiso UFO

　　唱片公司：Important

　　发行日期：200年01月11日

　　专辑流派：Psychedelic Rock

　　专辑语言：英语

　　文件内容：mp3 vbr 83,46 MB

　　Here's another incredible trip from the Acid Mothers Temple. They seem to be

　　getting progressively darker and heavier, and this release has a few songs

　　that are more drone and sludge than psych. Get as high as possible before

　　putting this one on.

　　01. Phantom Utopia Or Suicidal Star Wars               

　　02. Cosmic Soul Death Disco                             

　　03. Stargate Of The Hell

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　　Esme : Don't Wake Up - EP [Rock]

　　

　　專輯名稱：Don't Wake Up

　　歌手姓名：ESME

　　唱片公司：esme

　　發行日期：June 12, 2008

　　專輯流派：Rock

　　專輯語言：英語

　　文件內容：mp3 vbr 36MB

　　With five US tours and 100+ shows under their belt, Esme' is undoubtedly roadworthy. The Atlanta natives have created a devoted fan base that grows with every show. Since early 2005, Esme' has been churning out high-strung experimental rock with hooks that catch on the first listen.

　　In early 2008, Esme' recorded their spring EP entitled "Don't Wake Up" at tree Sound Studios with producers Kenneth Mount and Zach Odom (Cartel, All Time Low, The Fold, Every Avenue etc.) The bands previous Ep gained radio play along with praise from national press, including Substream magazine and Alternative Press, which named Esme' number five on its "22 Best Underground Bands(that likely won't stay underground for long)."

　　Esme' seamlessly transitions between the studio and the stage, perfectly recreating their tracks live. Emotion, excitement and tons of energy pour from their live performance. The band has performed alongside headliners such as 30 Seconds to Mars, Boys like Girls, Chiodos, Mayday Parade, The Receiving End of Sirens, Saosin, and The Used to name a few.

　　01. Colors         

　　02. The Pieces     

　　03. Figured Me Out

　　04. Close Your Eyes

　　05. In My Head     

　　06. Dreams Are Real

　　07. Don't Wake Up  

　　試聽官網 : www.myspace.com/esme

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　　The Respectables : Sibley Gardens [Powerpop]

　　

　　專輯名稱：Sibley Gardens

　　歌手姓名：The Respectables

　　唱片公司：CD Baby

　　發行日期：November 25, 2008

　　專輯流派：Powerpop

　　專輯語言：英語

　　文件內容：mp3 vbr 57MB

　　Melodic powerful pop from Detroit. Nick Piunti, Joey Gaydos, Donn Deniston and friends tear it up in three minute bursts that stick.

　　In early 2008, locked away in their rehearsal space, The Respectables, (Nick Piunti, Joey Gaydos, and Donn Deniston) hammered out the songs that would become their second release, "Sibley Gardens".  The idea was to continue what they started on their 2005 debut, only this time make it better than before.

　　Did they succeed?  From the cd's opening line "Brought you back from the dead" to the last "When you gonna be mine", one would have to say without a doubt, "Oh Yeah"!  Melodic Power Pop?  Sure, but with a  Detroit difference.  With raspy vocals, nitro fueled guitar solos, straight ahead four on the floor drums, and new band members Jake Tobias and Kurt Wolak, the assembly line is now cranking out brand new Motor City rock in it's finest traditions.  Songs that get to the point in a hurry and stay with you long after the three minutes are over.

　　01. Charged by the Minute   

　　02. Could It Be              

　　03. To My Knees              

　　04. When You Come Back Around

　　05. Spark & Destiny         

　　06. Bottom of the Sea        

　　07. From This Place         

　　08. Chemically Changed      

　　09. Pick Your Poison         

　　10. Where You Are            

　　11. When You Gonna Be Mine   

　　試聽官網 : www.myspace.com/therespectables

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Caught In Motion : On The Edge of a Dream [Indie]





專輯名稱：On The Edge of a Dream
歌手姓名：Caught In Motion
唱片公司：BG Productions
發行日期：May 27, 2008
專輯流派：Indie
專輯語言：英語
文件內容：mp3 vbr 62MB


“On the Edge of a Dream” is, quite simply, a beautiful record. Comparing a band to others seems sort of narcissist and incestuous, so I’ll get that out of the way right away. Think Minus the Bear sleeping with “Kid A” era Radiohead. More texture and depth than Minus the Bear and less angst than Radiohead, but musically this album has that same sort of mastery of tone and movement that both of those wildly different bands share. Banah Graf and Sam Krulewitch approach their craft with a whimsical nature: though there is a great precision to their musicianship, especially on the standout track Drop the Ball Now, there are also moments of subtle reflection, as when in Something’s Gotta Give (I Could’ve Sworn I saw the Light There) they grasp for a moment of solitude, singing “On a good day, I close my eyes…”





01. Blood Still Beats     
02. On The Edge Of A Dream
03. Halo                  
04. Heroes               
05. Drop The Ball Now     
06. My Busy Mind         
07. Once Again            
08. Why Can'tyou Forget   
09. Reaching Out         
10. Something's Gotta Give (I Could've Sworn I Saw The Light There)
試聽官網 : www.myspace.com/caughtinmotion

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　　Rob Bonfiglio : Bring On The Happy [Rock/ Pop]

　　

　　專輯名稱：Bring On The Happy

　　歌手姓名：Rob Bonfiglio

　　唱片公司：Damask Records

　　發行日期：November 7, 2008

　　專輯流派：Rock/ Pop

　　專輯語言：英語

　　文件內容：mp3 vbr 64MB

　　The pop, rock & soul stylings of Rob Bonfiglio, the main man behind THE SKIES OF AMERICA ('Shine' from Disney's BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA) & former member of

　　Rob Bonfiglio (pronounced "Bon-feel-e-o") displays consummate musicianship in full bloom on this, his debut solo CD (power pop aficionados may remember Bonfiglio's avatar band 'The Skies Of America' & their 2006 release 'Shine'). A one-man effort, the album was recorded at The Manor, the artist's home studio in Los Angeles and its sound harkens back to the homespun DIY charm honed by seminal artists like Todd Rundgren, Paul McCartney and Laura Nyro. Like those singularly unique artists, Rob possesses his own intangible magic, creating a wondrous sonic marriage of intoxicating music and arresting lyrics that defy easy classification. Bonfiglio is no mere copyist or retro slave, but his own man. 'Bring On The Happy' is the splendid result, showcasing a feast of radio friendly tunes that resound with the powerful artistic voice of a distinctive new talent. "Making this record came easily because it came from an honest place that wasn't labored or contrived," asserts Bonfiglio.

　　01. Nothing Will Hold You Down

　　02. That's Alright            

　　03. How to Mend a Heart      

　　04. React                     

　　05. What You Need            

　　06. Straight From The Heart   

　　07. Sympathy (Who I Am)      

　　08. The Best Is Yet to Come   

　　09. Blow Me Away              

　　10. Some Days Are Better      

　　試聽官網 : www.myspace.com/robbonfigliomusic

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　　Peasant : On the Ground [Folk]

　　

　　專輯名稱：On the Ground

　　歌手姓名：Peasant

　　唱片公司：Paper Garden Records

　　發行日期：Jan 1, 2009

　　專輯流派：Folk

　　專輯語言：英語

　　文件內容：mp3 vbr 46MB

　　Here’s a recent album that has really blown me away. This guy is clearly an awesome songwriter, as these songs are without exception wonderful. He plays a kind of melancholy folk-pop, not unlike Iron & Wine and Bon Iver, though those comparisons are far from adequate and he has a sound that distinguishes him from anyone else that I’ve heard. I’m really excited about this up-and-comer and since his album is getting a wider release in 2009 via Team Love Records than it did in 2008, I’m counting it on my 2009 list. There is no way to purchase the album right now (EDIT: I have been informed that it is available at iTunes), but be sure to buy this album on January 27th when it will be (re-)released by Team Love Records. I personally can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Also, check out the excellent Daytrotter Session he did. As always, thanks to the good folks at Daytrotter for their good work. http://daytrotter.com/article/1507/peasant ——-RL

　　Review from Frederick Foxtrott

　　“On the Ground is a record to listen to and absorb as we exit the gray days of winter. It records Peasant’s negotiation of gloomy emotions and difficult situations. Many have compared him to Elliot Smith, and he has to some extent ratified that comparison, but rather than misery, his less self-deprecating style tastes of bitter-sweetness. Songs like The Wind and Exposure tap into the lingering darkness of unspoken fears and doubts that distract our daily lives. As we contemplate these moody thoughts, our experiences and unclear abstractions are reified by Peasant’s words.

　　01. The Wind         

　　02. Fine Is Fine      

　　03. Stop For Her      

　　04. We're Good        

　　05. Raise Today      

　　06. Exposure         

　　07. Those Days        

　　08. On The Ground     

　　09. Missing           

　　10. Birds            

　　11. Not Your Saviour  

　　12. You Don't Know   

　　13. Impeccable Manners

　　試聽官網 : www.myspace.com/peasant/

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　　Isle Of Thieves : Only Human [Rock]

　　

　　專輯名稱：Only Human

　　歌手姓名：Isle Of Thieves

　　唱片公司：Unsigned

　　發行日期：2008

　　專輯流派：Rock

　　專輯語言：英語

　　文件內容：mp3 vbr 67MB

　　'Only Human' is a blend of energetic rhythm, textural riffs, driving power chords, memorable synth leads, and vocal melodies that are no less than infectious. The album is built upon paradoxical forces, exhibiting the delicate balance between innovation and familiarity, youthful energy and lyrical maturity. It buries itself in themes that range from angst-driven alienation to reflective observations of living within an existentialist and consumerist reality. These themes are, at times, approached with a sardonic and hostile demeanor, while at other times explored with such honestly, tenderness, and empathy. This album is a lamentation, a celebration, a bitter-sweet reminder, that we are all, only human.

　　1        Hollywood (Cleft Lip)

　　2        Rockstar

　　3        Clinger

　　4        Six Good Friends

　　5        Only Human

　　6        Love Artificial

　　7        Wallflower

　　8        Selfish Young Girl

　　9        21st Century

　　10        String Theory

　　試聽官網 : www.myspace.com/iotstreetteam

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　　The Media Says : Forgive Us If We Make You Smile - EP [Pop/ Rock]

　　

　　專輯名稱：Forgive Us If We Make You Smile - EP

　　歌手姓名：The Media Says

　　唱片公司：Self-Release

　　發行日期：November 21, 2008

　　專輯流派：Pop/ Rock

　　專輯語言：英語

　　文件內容：mp3 vbr 33MB

　　Well hey there new page visitor! (or regular visitor) My name is Ray and maybe you heard of me and my band. We were formerly known as Ray Garrison because I started off as a solo dude. Then I got my awesome dudes together and we made this band and now call ourselves The Media Says. Please notice that all the songs on the myspace are available for download online but they will be under Ray Garrison. So if your looking for lyrics type in Ray Garrison, unless some of you know how to change that...

　　We are recording a new record which will the be the FIRST Media Says record ever. We start August 18 and will be in the studio for a few weeks. The record will come out this fall hopefully in October! Thanks - Ray Garrison

　　01.Summer Lovin’

　　02.Keep Falling Down

　　03.I Get To See My Girl

　　04.Dance With Me

　　05.That Pretty Gurl

　　06.Everyone

　　試聽官網 : http://www.myspace.com/themediasays/

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　　Early States : Powerlines EP [Pop/ Rock]

　　

　　專輯名稱：Powerlines EP

　　歌手姓名：Early States

　　唱片公司：CD Baby

　　發行日期：November 18, 2008

　　專輯流派：Pop/ Rock

　　專輯語言：英語

　　文件內容：mp3 vbr 37MB

　　A fluffy bed of uber-pop melodicism and expansive indie-rock pomp with hook-y transitions and guitar-smothered verve.

　　Early States, fronted by 18-year old Zack Gray, is a Roseville, CA based band that has the Roseville/Sacramento area second-guessing where their music loyalty lies. The area, more known for its metal & hardcore scene, finds itself musically divided as Early States challenges listeners to break out of the old scene, and connect with something completely different. Pulling from influences as diverse as U2, Augustana, Radiohead and Copeland, Early States delivers a powerful, emotional seven-song EP called “Powerlines.” With singles such as “An Answer” and “Smoke in My Eyes,” the band taps into rock fans love for great guitar riffs and choruses; and with anthem “Back to the Start” the band truly hits another level and showcases their song-writing abilities.

　　1.        When You Go

　　2.        An Answer

　　3.        Back To The Start

　　4.        Smoke In My Eyes

　　5.        Like Fire

　　6.        Can't Live This Way (Yeah Oh)

　　7.        Animals

　　試聽官網 : http://myspace.com/earlystates