Mini-Reviews of Each Song…

1. White Rabbits – Temporary
Of course, I like it. But part of me wishes I’d picked a less “obvious” song from the album. Most of it sounds like a 50/50 mix of Spoon and Phoenix. But a catchy way to start off the disc, nonetheless. Thanks again to Slosh for uploading it on my behalf.

2. Chromatics – Kill for Love
A nice, icy wave of 80s-ish electro-pop. Love the “I’d kill for love” refrain.

3. Brute Heart – In Limbo
Didn’t really grab me right from the start, but could be a grower. (I might have sequenced this track in closer proximity to the Andrew Bird one.)

4. Polica – Dark Star
This is probably the best track in the bunch. I have a chance to see them in August at Lolla… they weren’t on my radar before, but I’m penciling them in my schedule now (unless they’re conflicting with White Rabbits or the Walkmen).

5. Julia Holter – Marienbad
This quirky vocal exercise is entertaining primarily because of the skillful arrangement. Interesting, if you’re in the right mood.

6. Jack White – Love Interruption
I’m liking this album overall, and this song in particular. Another act I’m really looking forward to seeing this summer.

7. Heartless Bastards – Only for You
This is now the third or fourth song I have from these guys, and I like them all. So it’s probably time to pick up a whole dang disc, methinks.

8. Zeus – Are You Gonna Waste My Time?
Fun track. Wasn’t what I was expecting, based on the little I’d heard from them. Might have to hear more.

9. Brute Heart – Fever
Disturbing, like a fever dream… yet oddly familiar at the same time.

10. Pop 1280 – Bodies in the Dunes
Somebody (aka nobody) seems to have taken this “doom” theme one step beyond here. This is heavy dooooooommmm, baby.

11. Andrew Bird – Orpheo Looks Back
The happy-go-lucky flip-side of dooooooommmm. Nice contrast!

12. Dr. John – Getaway
You can definitely hear the Dan Aurbach influence here. The good doctor has always had one of the best blues voices around, and that helps to make this one of the better tracks in the comp.

13. Cardinal – Northern Soul
If I heard this song on the radio (or Pandora or whatever), my first thought would be “hey, Slosh would love this song.” Seriously. I like it too, btw.

14. Father John Misty – Well, You Can Do It Without Me
Sly, clever lyrics and a really nice voice. Who the hell is this guy, anyway?