Lately I’ve been listening to a load of bands that I had never heard of before I got a job that keeps me sitting down for the better part of the day; parked behind a computer screen. Internet radio is a lifesaver after lunch and it’s been quite a treat to get to listen to loads of new music (none of which I actively have to pursue).
This album, Lust Lust Lust (amazon) (itunes), was released in 2007 by The Raveonettes. It starts off moody, packs in a lot of guitar fuzz and distorted wall of sound, and honestly feels a bit depressing by the end. But it’s the good sort of depressing. Ok, so that sounds a bit awkward, but that’s honestly how this album feels. Moody, somewhat depressing, solid throughout the entire album, and drenched in a melancholic haze of guitars and lo-fi distortion. It’s almost as if you’re standing at the back of the bar after a long night of drinking and music and this is the last act on stage for the night.
mp3 : The Raveonettes - Hallucinations
mp3 : The Raveonettes - Sad Transmission
Hallucinations is the second track off of the album and I’m leaning towards admitting it’s my favorite song by The Raveonettes. Sad Transmission, however, comes in a close second for two reasons. First of all even the title sounds depressing. Secondly it sounds as if they sample the bass line from Duke of Earl throughout the entire track. Brilliant. And they’re from Denmark too.
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I just discovered this band through your blog, and i really dig what im hearing. Thanks!
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