Like most Tuesdays, a few new discs are coming out tomorrow:
PORTISHEAD - Third
This is really only their third album?
MUDCRUTCH - Self-titled
Petty back with his original band... and playing bass, too.
NICK CAVE - Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
This guy cranks out albums.
SANTOGOLD - Creator
People are freaking out, let's see what the deal is.
Monday, April 28, 2008
The Duke Spirit - Neptune
The opening mini-track of a cappella gospel vocals isn’t exactly a preview of things to come on The Duke Spirit’s second LP (first on You Are Here), Neptune. But “Send A Little Love Token” follows it and delivers a punch to gut from this UK-via California desert quintet that will make a masochist out of many a casual listener (i.e. you’ll want to get punched again). This track has everything that you’re looking for: chugging chords, keyboards, a pissed-off-sounding chick, and a pre-chorus that almost has some dirty words.
The rest of disc is a mix of genres showcasing some atmospheric goodies, sludgy guitars and a general darkness. All those elements play very well against the throaty voice of lead singer Liela Moss and create somewhat of a modern psychedelia. Think of a female fronting Black Rebel Motorcycle Club circa their first two albums. Good stuff, right?
“My Sunken Treasure” might be the disc’s highlight. With a sunnier feel and piano high in the mix you can’t help but think Motown. Like most other tracks though, the Duke Spirit finds a moment to stick their shoegaze/psychedelic stamp on it, lest you forget whom you’re listening to.
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