The Futurist ❤ Back in 2005 when Okkervil River released Black Sheep Boy , I am quite sure the band had high hopes for how it might be received. The response was great,… Read full post »
Under The Rotunda ❤ This time around, words are by Eric Bolton. Okkervil River’s 2007 album The Stage Names was one of my favorite releases of last year, so naturally, when I read that… Read full post »
5 Acts ❤ Bloc Party - Tulips The Faint - Southern Belles In London Sing MGMT - Weekend Wars Franz Ferdinand - Outsiders Okkervil River - Black Read full post »
You Ain't No Picasso ❤ Man, I’m bummed that I missed Okkervil River at Lollaplooza. Their new record The Stand-Ins is another great album in their history of great albums. But, I wasn’t feeling too… Read full post »
Troubled Souls Unite ❤ After tailgating for the first time ever this week (check out the awesome pic of Joe manning the grill), I've decided to compose a short list of rules for tailgating.… Read full post »
The Rawking Refuses To Stop! ❤ I don't know about you, but I needed this record. I've been thinking a lot lately about August Brown's stunning essay on Bright Eyes and maturity -- both his and… Read full post »
Covert Curiosity ❤ I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the forthcoming Okkervil River album isn't that great. You should certainly give it some attention if you like/love/obsess over Okkervil,… Read full post »
Side One: Track One ❤ Wednesday, August 13, 2008 As usual, I want to recommend a little something before I get to the focus of my love today. So, if you're in Austin then I… Read full post »
Pop Headwound ❤ I’m back after being MIA for a few days, enjoying some time with family and such and avoiding all things music blog related. Coming home tonight I was a bit… Read full post »
Captain Obvious ❤ SIDE A 1. Damien Jurado - Which Will (Nick Drake Cover) 2. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Little Boy Blue (George Jones Cover) 3. The Mountain Goats - White Box (Jandek… Read full post »
The Catbirdseat ❤ Okkervil River ’s newest record, The Stand Ins , is due from Jagjag just shy of a month from now. Remember: their last few records ( Black Sheep Boy ,… Read full post »
sand is overrated ❤ so...yeah--i'm still here. i dream of the day when things won't be so busy and i can refocus some of my time and energy on those areas of my life… Read full post »
Mixtape 4 Melfi ❤ The objective of this feature is to post 7 songs connected together with a central theme! This week it is sailing, or travelling by boat or simply escaping something. Highly… Read full post »
QuietColor ❤ by kevin diamond Okkervil River’s fourth album, The Stage Names , was universally heralded as one of the top albums of 2007. Dealing with themes of death and despair, as… Read full post »
Pasta Primavera ❤ Eve of destruction … all fired up for real foundations . image by Blu Read full post »
It All Started With Carbon Monoxide ❤ A pile of coverage to keep you going during what is shaping up to be a pretty busy week. Things might be a little slow here over the next few… Read full post »
ultra8201 ❤ We realize not everyone can make it to Chicago this weekend to partake in the sheer awesomeness known as Lollapalooza . If you're stuck at home and would still like… Read full post »
The Swill Merchant ❤ Here we have a contender for my favorite song title of the year. The song itself is pretty amazing too. Okkervil River's songsmith Will Sheff has an uncanny knack for… Read full post »
Pretty Goes with Pretty ❤ For the last couple years I've been doing these My Listening Hours posts every three months, which seemed like a good amount of time to let albums fully digest. But… Read full post »
Allan's World Music ❤ I dislocated my knee Thursday night so all I’ve got to do is stay at home on my bed. I figured I’m about a week late with the playlist and… Read full post »
This Mornin' I Am Born Again ❤ If you check the archives, i've only got 1 previous album release forecast ( here ). But i did, in fact, write two of them. One day, my second one… Read full post »
das klienicum ❤ Stars Too Small to Use - 1999 / Jound Don't Fall in Love with Everyone You See - 2002 / Jagjaguwar Down the River of Golden Dreams - 2003 /… Read full post »
This Recording ❤ Marry Me! by Molly Lambert Alex and I often discuss who we think could best help us carry on our genetic legacy. The obvious choice is one another, but our… Read full post »
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