2012 Discoveries

Todd - Yes, I do have Maraqopa. I have to admit that I have not listened to it that much. The times I did play it I did not find it overly engaging, although I don't dislike it by any means. I prefer his quieter moments so that album was less appealing than some of his older recordings. Still, I do think he is incredibly talented in all areas and under-appreciated...but I would not put him in the same class as Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse), may he rest in peace.

Beach House -- Bloom

Hypnotic and dreamy.

Mark Linkous/ Sparklehorse left us way too soon. Sparklehorse should be 2012 find for anyone in the dark about this fine talent.
One of my favorite songs is Shade and Honey off the FANTASTIC album called "Dreamt For Light Years in the Belly of A Mountain".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdwguqi4ncw
and another off this fine album:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwSPdpiwJqE&feature=relmfu
Another masterpiece that Mark helped create and write with Danger Mouse, is "Dark Night of the Soul" This compilation includes artist such as Iggy Pop, Flaming Lips, James Mercer and Susanne Vega.
Here is Revenge from Dark Night of the Soul:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUvuXXbMwq8
and, Dark Night of The Soul:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OaBAbBVQEA

Alt-J 'An Awesome Wave' (LP). Trippy, funky, harmonious. From the UK .

I just discovered the Cave Singers a couple of months ago. Their new album The Witch is EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is a few fine cuts off of this album :
Gifts and The Rafts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmzdVxTC2pA&feature=related
Swim Club http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoKzyr4zMNE
and a rocker: Black Leaf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3nzDVF1dEY&feature=related
The Cave Singers' other two studio albums are equally as impressive if not better. 2009's Welcome Joy and Invitation Songs , from 2007.
Enjoy the Music!!
Todd
and a cool video from Invitation Songs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssN2_B7351U&feature=list_other&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9ARlrXFCDEHsoDmX0yElIjS