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Loose Fur: Born Against in the USA (Drag City DC 309)
You've got to love the fact that the RTI pressing plant is still in business, pressing audiophile-grade 180-gram records made from analog sources. You also have to love the fact that there are audiophiles such as your truly willing to buy their products. I really appreciate new releases such as this--there are only so many reissues I can buy. This Wilco side project that is as good as any Wilco record I've ever heard. Head Wilco Jeff Tweedy has teamed up with his Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche and producer and Sonic Youth member Jim O'Rourke to create one of 2006's best rock albums so far. I'm not just saying that because of the excellent sound quality and the fantastic pressing, either. But it certainly doesn't hurt
Tortoise & Bonnie Prince Billy: The Brave and the Bold (Overcoat Records oc27)
I don't think I can name many instrumental rock bands that has ever been that successful. Jazz combos and classical music ensembles do it all the time, but rock bands need a singer. But I'm a pretty big fan of Tortoise--I've even have had the pleasure of hearing them perform live in the 1990s. With the addition of vocals, this record really brings out the best in them, and I think they are going to earn a larger audience because of it. All the tunes on the album are covers, but they have such a unique sound that many of them are just about unrecognizable other than the lyrics. My ...
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