So many musics.
This week's unrated notables:
- Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - 'The Brutalist Bricks'
- Daughters - 'Daughters'
- Gorillaz - 'Plastic Beach'
[06.]
Before Their Eyes - 'Untouchable'
tf: nope. 
Alright this is way, way poppier than I was expecting, but they earn points for the good production value, and it's actually pretty memorable even if you don't like it. I never listened to their 2008 release 'The Dawn of Their Death', and I guess I must have missed their contraction of the infamous scenester-pop disease that seems to be infecting the masses lately as well. This isn't doing it for me at all.
[05.]
The Bled - 'Heat Fetish'
tf: nahhh. 
I didn't get very far into this release before I had already figured out I didn't like it. It's definitely not terrible, but I know I'll never get the urge to listen to it... Wasn't disappointed. Wasn't impressed. It's just not for me.
[04.]
Isles and Glaciers - 'The Hearts of Lonely People' EP
tf: aight. 
I don't know what it is... but ever since Jonny left DGD, he hasn't sounded the same to me. He's obviously still probably technically one of the greatest vocalists in the business - he has the range of an R&B singer, it's a bit ridiculous... but I don't get the same intensity or passion from him that I used to, and it's disappointing. I don't really like the whole "super-group" idea either... unless it's The Sound of Animals Fighting, I guess... but nevertheless this EP is pretty solid and I'll definitely give it a few listens from time to time.
[03.]
House Vs. Hurricane - 'Perspectives'
tf: fasho. 
I really, really wanted to like their 2008 EP 'Forfeiture', but I just never really got into it. I've listened to it a bunch of times, but it never really grabbed my attention entirely. When I listen to these guys, I can't help but compare them in my head to being a half a step below Sky Eats Airplane... and it's annoying to me that I can't like them as much as I want to. I have a sinking suspicion that 'Perspectives' will have the same effect. As of now, I' definitely like it, but I can't tell if it'll be enough to continue to spark my interest. I hope I can find the time to give it a few more listens... but I guess what I'm saying is I won't be surprised if I don't.
[02.]
We Were Promised Jetpacks - 'The Last Place You'll Look' EP
tf: fasho.
Keeping in mind that I'm a bit of a sucker for accents... this EP has a lot of potential to be a grower. Nothing too crazy to get overly excited about... short, simple, sweet and the first I've ever heard from these dudes... this could be my sleeper pick for this year's list.
[01.]
Four Year Strong - 'Enemy of the World'
tf: yaysh. 
Yes. I've been waiting for this for what seems to have been forever. Since I first heard 'Rise Or Die Trying' I suppose, but mostly since there was talk that they were working on new material... which turned out to be 'Explains It All' instead of something actually worth listening to. Ouch? But now it's time. To listen to this until my eardrums can no longer handle the hardcore-infused pop-punk mastery. They can seriously own the genre in my opinion... Listen to "What the Hell is a Gigawatt?" You'll shit. I suggest you be prepared.
Next Week:
The Audition - 'Great Danger'
Envy on the Coast - 'LowCountry'
From First to Last - 'Throne to the Wolves'
Nas & Damian Marley - 'Distant Relatives'
Streetlight Manifesto - '99 Songs of a Revolution: Vol. I'
The White Stripes - 'Under Great White Northern Lights'
