Danger Mouse + Sparklehorse = Pure Bliss

[Snowbunny]

Hi Swishdaddy,

First of all, who the heck is this Spoon you're agreeing with? Someone new I haven't met?

You know, last night when I was doing some research on DNOTS, I found that story on Mark Linkous! How incredibly sad! It seems like some of the best songs are written by tortured souls - we seem to lose so many of them before their time.

Now that you have seen Arcade Fire in person and have the new album, why don't you open a review thread. I've got it on repeat in my car player and though I saw that it is now a #1 chart topper, I'm wondering if it's really a good album, or if they just really hit the mainstream public's notice.

I'm going to try and be a regular again, but it feels a little lonely here compared to the old days.

Snowie

Mark Linkous, the leader of Sparklehorse, committed suicide and died on March 6th of this year. It was his second attempt, the other being back in 1996 (some say it was an overdose, me thinks not).

As for Arcade Fire, the record is The Suburbs, but you were close.

I agree with Spoon. The Broken Bells record should be right up your alley with James Mercer and Brian Burton (D.M.) collaborating, and it's really good.

Glad you're coming around here again Snowbuns.

Swishdaddy

[Swish]

Hi Swishdaddy,

First of all, who the heck is this Spoon you're agreeing with? Someone new I haven't met?

Snowie

I'm multi-tasking, as usual, and typed my reply in haste and didn't proof-read it (do I ever?). Slosh agrees with Spoon so it's all good.

I'm not sure I'm the right guy to start a review thread on The Suburbs since I'm heading to the Outer Banks for vacation tomorrow. Maybe upon my return with a dark tan and batteries recharged.

Later Buns!

Swishbaby