new rotation

When I first started the blog, I had every intention of updating my "rotation" sidebar every month or so. Well, it's been about three months since then, so I decided to post what I really have been listening to as of late. I've chose a song from each release and posted their mp3s for you to sample. If you enjoy, I really recommend purchasing the band's album; most of these are essential and nice to have in your collection.


The Thrills - Let's Bottle Bohemia: I never really paid attention to this band up until recently, and this album surprises me. It has that really nice California pop feel.

+ Featured song; "Not For All The Love In The World" - download here


The Microphones - The Glow, Part 2: Some of the songs have a really dark tone to them, but a lot of it is really mellow. It's quite a masterpiece.

+ Featured song; "The Glow Pt. 2" - download here


M83 - Before The Dawn Heals Us: Oh. My. God. This is probably my favorite release of 2005.

+ Featured song; "*" - download here


Destroyer - Your Blues: I'm in love with Daniel Bajar. This album is classic, every song is near perfection. Just for the fact that it reminds me of Bowie, I'll love them forever.

+ Featured song; "New Ways Of Living" - download here


The Zombies - Absolutely The Best: I remember growing up and my parents playing them a lot. I never really appreciated them at the time, but now they've left a big impression on me. Amazing band.

+ Featured song; "The Way I Feel Inside" - download here


Voxtrot - Raised By Wolves EP & Misc Songs: This band will be huge. Just wait.

+ Featured song; "Mothers, Sisters, Daughters And Wives" - download here


Ugly Casanova - Sharpen Your Teeth: Isaac Brock's other musical endeavor. Though I doubt that the band will release another record, this one was a nice teaser. It'll keep me occupied while I wait for the new MM record (I've heard that Brock is playing with Johnny Marr?).

+ Featured song; "Cat Faces" - download here


Tapes 'N Tapes - The Loon: I'm a little late on this one, I just never really caught on to the hype that a lot of bloggers surrounded them with. Good band.

+ Featured song; "Insistor" - download here


Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited: This man is such a badass.

+ Featured song; "Queen Jane Approximately" - download here