Sleaford Mods - Singles Collection

Musically minimal and verbally maximal, this singles collection from Sleaford Mods is one of the oddest things I've come into contact with in the past month. Yeah, it sounds a lot like the Fall, but their use of drum machines and loops definitely sets them apart from them and any similar post-punk act. Not only that, but there seems to be a strong emphasis on societal satire in the lyrics, which is something I'm sure a Future of the Left fan an appreciate.

I could make numerous comparisons, but the insane rants and unadulterated rage displayed on this album is uniquely hilarious. The poetry behind the lyrics is actually pretty clever as well. Not bad for a set of tracks that sound like they were pulled together on a shoestring budget.

Also, I gotta tell you that these guys are actually planning on dropping a new record on April 28th titled Divide and Exit, which you can stream the first single from here. It sounds like they might actually be going for a fuller sound on this new record, which I'm very excited to hear!

En-fucking-joy!

Sorry, it just seemed appropriate.

Rhye - Woman

Rhye's debut full-length is really great at conjuring a sexy vibe, but it can come off a bit one-dimensional at times. WATCH THE REVIEW

Rhye- "The Fall"

The mysterious and gentle pop duo known as Rhye has recently dropped a new single titled "the Fall," and it's a light, danceable, and string-kissed piece of soft-spoken beauty. As moving as it is delicate.

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The Haxan Cloak- "The Fall"

A track from the debut Haxan Cloak album. This is the solo effort of multi-instrumentalist Bobby Krlic, and he lays out some pretty dense and emotive soundscapes on this new LP.

On "The Fall," a cello drone mutters underneath some of the strangest chorus vocals I've heard. It literally sounds like the vocal group is getting surprised again and again. What they're surprised by, I'm not sure, but it's lead to an interesting sound that has only made the music more haunting.

Look for this Haxan Cloak album on Aurora Borealis. There's even a page where you can stream the entire thing right here.

Gorillaz- The Fall ‡ REVIEW

Album stream / download: thefall.gorillaz.com -