The Music Box.
Entries about the music I like.
12 RODS – My Year (This Is Going To Be)
12 RODS sit high on the list of all-time favourites I never expected to hear from again; in fact, until a week ago, they perhaps sat atop that list. A week ago, that is, when they released their latest single, My Year (This Is Going To Be), and announced an album to be released later this year, their first since 2002’s Lost Time.
Frightened Rabbit – The Midnight Organ Fight
Musically, Frightened Rabbit's The Midnight Organ Fight is purely about simple, unobtrusive, but catchy vocal and melodic hooks. What makes it stand out in the fairly competitive playing field that is heartbreak indie is its sincere lyricism, delivered with unvarnished authenticity by Scott Hutchison (RIP). a perfect breakup album. A classic of modern Scottish music.
The Wrens — Secaucus
There’s really something wonderful about discovering new music. I’m glad I live a life that allows repeated a-ha moments that come along with it. To me it’s almost a spiritual experience. I alluded to this in my last post as well. My mind shuts off all its anxieties and worries, and for the duration of the song or album, just stays in the zone.
12 RODS — Split Personalities
12 RODS' Split Personalities is among the most cathartic experiences in modern rock history. Existing in that weird valley between hard rock, alternative, and indie, every song in the album is a cathartic burst made for days as blue as its album cover. And Red, song 2 from the album is my candidate for best hard indie rock song ever.