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thespian86 · 02-08-2008, 03:47 PM

Usually means lazy sounding voices and mismatched instruments. Other times it is the "beginning of a movement". IMO indie is simply just another genre now, has very little to do with independence. I have to say a lot of "indie music" is very appealing to my ears and I often find myself scanning myspace looking for a new album to buy. So I'm wondering your favorite "indie" artists and albums. I bought a few this week and thought I'd share.

Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend: Reminds me a lot of Paul Simon's Graceland, mixed with a little Police. Very interesting, even though they have a stupid name.

Tokyo Police Club - Smith [EP]: I got this little gem walking out of the store. I can't find anything by TPC that I don't like. They are like a little musical pistol. Their first full length is coming soon and I'm looking forward to it very much.

Rilo Kiley - Under The Black Light: Jenny Lewis' voice sounds like sex. It doesn't really scream Rilo Kiley rock but tastes more like Jenny Lewis' solo work last year with "rabbit fur coat". Very nice though.

Rooney - Calling the world: Really disappointed with this one. Rooney's first album was my guilty little pleasure, had great SoCal harmonies and hooks. This is trying to be something, but I can't put my finger on it. One song sounds like a fucking Journey song for god sakes. I did like one song, simply becasue it reminds me of Tears For Fears titled "When did your heart go missing?".

let me know.

02-08-2008, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
thespian86 change is hard. Location: the green room.	"indie" music. Usually means lazy sounding voices and mismatched instruments. Other times it is the "beginning of a movement". IMO indie is simply just another genre now, has very little to do with independence. I have to say a lot of "indie music" is very appealing to my ears and I often find myself scanning myspace looking for a new album to buy. So I'm wondering your favorite "indie" artists and albums. I bought a few this week and thought I'd share. Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend: Reminds me a lot of Paul Simon's Graceland, mixed with a little Police. Very interesting, even though they have a stupid name. Tokyo Police Club - Smith [EP]: I got this little gem walking out of the store. I can't find anything by TPC that I don't like. They are like a little musical pistol. Their first full length is coming soon and I'm looking forward to it very much. Rilo Kiley - Under The Black Light: Jenny Lewis' voice sounds like sex. It doesn't really scream Rilo Kiley rock but tastes more like Jenny Lewis' solo work last year with "rabbit fur coat". Very nice though. Rooney - Calling the world: Really disappointed with this one. Rooney's first album was my guilty little pleasure, had great SoCal harmonies and hooks. This is trying to be something, but I can't put my finger on it. One song sounds like a fucking Journey song for god sakes. I did like one song, simply becasue it reminds me of Tears For Fears titled "When did your heart go missing?". let me know. __________________ EX: Whats new? ME: I officially love coffee more then you now. EX: uh... ME: So, not much.