A few days back I finally snagged a copy of Blitzen Trapper’s latest effort Furr (amazon) (itunes) and amongst other things this album has made me realize that my blog is capable of time travel. You see, just two days ago I wrote a post concerning another Blitzen Trapper album, and I mentioned that I hoped their 2008 release, Furr, would find a cohesion that had previously been lacking. Well after hitting publish that little post apparently went back in time, talked to these six kids from Portland, and encouraged them to make exactly the album I wanted. So to all of you who have been enjoying Furr up until now, you are welcome.
Furr finds Blitzen Trapper putting their best foot forward. And by best foot forward I mean they clearly draw from some legendary acts in creating their new trademark sound. There are pieces of The Beatles, The Kinks, Simon and Garfunkel, and most definitely Tom Petty peppered throughout this entire album. Granted there area a few moments where previous incarnations of Blitzen Trapper scream out {most notably the opening yelp of track nine Love U}. Even with these little gear changes the album as a whole is cohesive and entirely coherent. There doesn’t’ seem to be a single misplaced melody or harmony throughout all thirteen tracks and that, dear reader, should be music to your ears.
mp3 : Blitzen Trapper - Furr
mp3 : Blitzen Trapper - Black River Killer
One album came to mind while I was listening to Furr, and maybe not for any true musical parallels. That album is the latest disc put out by Nada Surf, Lucky. I feel as if both bands spent the developmental parts of their careers putting out ho hum albums with a few gems sprinkled amongst largely forgettable albums. Finally, with the release of Furr and Lucky respectively, both bands seem to have lived up to their potential.
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I couldn’t agree with you more on the comparison between Nada Surf’s effort and this one. Spot on!
I have had a soft spot for this band for awhile now, and it’s always good to see someone else who likes them just as much. Cheers.
I love them because of this,
I also love the fact they’re from my state.
Hello, I recently sent an email to the address specified above requesting that a certain mp3 be re-uploaded to the site; I was wondering if that address is still being checked, because I have yet to receive a response. The song I requested was “Clint Mansell - Lux Aeterna (Full Orchestral Remix)”.
Thanks in advance, Bevin
yeah… so i do check that email, but i don’t have time to read each of the 200 or so odd legitimate emails i get every day. sorry if i haven’t replied to your email {or even read it yet}, but thanks for the expressed concern.
Well, since you have obviously answered here in the comments, perhaps you could repost that song or at least upload it to a place where I can download it.
Glad to hear more acclaim for Blitzen Trapper. I’ve loved this band for a while but didn’t know anyone who had heard of them. Furr is great.