Listened a lot to the Living Things Ahead of the Lions CD that I picked up used and barely abused a little over a week ago. Only been out for a real short while but this was a promo. It's a Steve Albini recording which is what initially peaked my interest since I love some of those dynamic rock records he's worked on, but this one is on Sony and mastered by Bernie Grundman's place so lost most of the dynamics to make it sound loud. Too bad, but still a very good album and on its way to being a favorite this year. These guys rock pretty hard. Talked about it more in the Broken Social Scene thread.

Also picked up the latest from the Radar Bros. and the new Silver Jews Tanglewood Numbers and like both of those a lot too, although neither is really anything new. And of course listened a bunch to Andrew Bird's egg production CD, and still can't get over how damn fine it is. Brilliant!