Wymond Miles -- Pale Moon
Kinda the only song on the album, but I like the Echo vibe.
Dream Syndicate -- Tell Me When it's Over
One of those bands I wrote off as a kid and never picked up again...surely because I didn't like the cover or name or whatever. Origins are from Davis, where I went to school, so it's too bad I didn't give it more of a chance at the time. Better late than never. Good DL not found here here.
39 Clocks -- Heat of Violence
Two German herrs mixing Lou Reed and Wire and ending at the same place Pavement did 10 years before Pavement did. Yes please.
Sudden Sway -- Don't Go
Only discovered Sudden six or so months ago and have listened to the entire catalog off and on since then. Have wanted to do a full mix like the Felt comp, but then my iPhone was damaged and it set me back. Now I'm thinking of doing a Blur one, which should please absolutely no one who reads this site.
Cleaners From Venus -- Winter in the Country
Of the many sides of Cleaners From Venus this one sounds like Joe Jackson to me. What a great record this is.
Jumpstreet -- Just a Waste of Time
Obscure 80s AOR band from Minnesota. Part Steely Dan, part Mike and the Mechanics. The solo was why I couldn't resist putting it on here.
Work of Fiction -- Hard to Find
Clambake -- Waste of Time
Two from an essential blogcomp from one of my go to sources. Work of Fiction is a fantastic 80s synth OMD/Depeche Mode lost classic, whereas Clambake is a Skinny Puppy redo. Funny to think of a group of guys coming up with the name Clambake. Bet they thought they were pretty hard back then. Are probably tax accountants with families now, but that's ok.
The Wake -- Melancholy Man
Another band I kind of missed on when I was heavy into this sort of music, but glad I'm taking the time to listen now.
DIIV -- Doused
Have to think these guys are influenced by most of my favorite bands. Well, except The Wake, who I was late on. See above. Will consider going to see these guys if they make it to Japan.
FZ13 -- Like a Chain
Punk/goth informed by Loop? Not sure. Sisters of Mercy for sure. Manhattan Beach, 1988. Wonder what that was like. Good for them for doing their thing. I bet highlights included playing some dingy clubs in LA and smoking a lot of weed.
MBV -- I Believe
Neat article in Grantland calling Loveless the greatest album of our time. I like people saying shit like that.
Lemonade -- Ice Water
One of my favorite albums this year. Reminds me of the 80s R&B I spent a lot of time listening to as a kid -- New Edition et al.
Caprice -- 100%
Some 80s R&B I didn't hear at the time, but is very good.
Marta Acuna -- Dance Dance Dance
Get up and dance please...don't say no.
Sonny & The Sunsets -- Pretend That You Love Me
I know this guy is from SF, and I always kind of hope the name is for the Sunset District. I can imagine stoner cowboys smoking a lot of cigs in the Sunset District and I really like that sort of vibe. To me, that's what San Francisco will always represent.
Beachwood Sparks -- Leave That Light On
Glad these guys are still capable of putting out a fantastic album. Sorry I passed around a rumor you were doing speed when you played at the record store I was working at.
