The Truth's Album of the Week Blog
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Posted By: The Truth
Subject: The Truth's Album of the Week Blog
Date Posted: March 21 2011 at 12:04
I've thought about making a blog for a long time that would be focused on giving some info on and incentive to listen to an album I feel needs to be listened to. This will be solely my opinion but I think I can make things interesting enough for you guys. 
This week's album is most definitely Sing the Word Hope In Four-Part Harmony by the post-rock band Maybeshewill. A great atmospheric album worthy of listen solely because of it's atmosphere, one that sounds like something Sigur Ros would create yet has a totally different texture because of the band's more electronic approach.
  The best song off the album is the title track, a grand 8 minute long piece that starts off with just simple piano playing but continually gets heavier from there. The voice clip used also creates a effect remniscent of Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Another great track is Co-Conspirators which contains the above-mentioned electronic Sigur Ros effect but contains some more voice clips which is something this band uses very well.
Downright nummy post-rock, get to buying this album my friends.
Well that's it for my first post, come back next week and we'll see what I have in store.
Here's Maybeshewill's PA page: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4473" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4473
EDIT: Moved for what reason? ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: March 21 2011 at 14:09
This is the truth, haters gonna hate... 
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: March 21 2011 at 14:14
Not a fan of Maybeshewill?  ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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harmonium.ro wrote:Posted By: The Monodrone
Date Posted: March 21 2011 at 14:17
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maybeshewont... -------------  
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: March 21 2011 at 14:19
Never heard of them before, what do they have to do with it?  |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: March 21 2011 at 14:21
I thought you were inferring that this was moved because of the band.  This album does have a rather low rating, rather undeserved, I might add.------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: April 02 2011 at 11:42
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I just wrote a post and then my internet derped. I'll write it later, that angers me. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: April 14 2011 at 09:12
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It's been long over a week, but here I go: This time the album is Hospice by the indie folk band The Antlers. It is an album that although musically simple in many aspects, the lyrics and atmospherics of the album all are very complex. It is a emotion-filled concept album (a concept I leave you to decipher) and I love the concept album. Great songs = great album. The folky sound is remniscent of The Decemberists but it shows many post-punk qualities throughout that although subtle really add to the overall sound.
  The best track is probably the closer but I don't want to give that away just yet so I'll start you off with Kettering, the introduction to the concept. It's a very soft and gentle tune that contains the emotional vocals that are omnipresent on the album. Each time I hear this song I am reminded of how great the rest of the album is going to be:
After Kettering, there is a more pop based song which further reveals the concept (I am always dumbstruck by the theme) and flows greatly with the previous track. This song is the one that is stuck in my head as I speak:
Not strictly prog, but very progressive qualities found throughout. For lovers of emotion in music.
(Hopefully my next post comes in an actual week. )------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: May 01 2011 at 21:39
Unless anyone truly reads these, I'm done making them.  ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: May 01 2011 at 21:43
| I read them and tried Hospice per your suggestion. Beautiful album. |
Posted By: Henry Plainview
Date Posted: May 01 2011 at 23:01
I don't read them (obviously), but you only wrote a few lines... ------------- if you own a sodastream i hate you |
Posted By: WalterDigsTunes
Date Posted: May 01 2011 at 23:22
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Write about real music and not new music; that will ensure readership thanks to the quality content. |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: May 02 2011 at 07:20
Do you want a moshkito post or something? Hai Walter.  ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Henry Plainview
Date Posted: May 02 2011 at 07:57
No, but don't complain about your wasted effort when you only wrote 13 sentences and posted two pictures and two Youtube videos. I know I've certainly put more effort into things that flopped, and I'm sure most other people here have as well. ------------- if you own a sodastream i hate you |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: June 22 2011 at 00:35
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We gon' revamp this thread, ain't we?
This post I have yet another post-rock band in mind, Mogwai. Their release Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will is one of the highlights of the year so far and is definitely a high point for the band. Mogwai is one of the front runners of the post rock scene and this album does everything to show you why, it's powerful, unique and always a little bit odd.
  The highlight is without a doubt the closing track which is a epic, intense but still strangely quirky track. "You're Lionel Richie" sort of swims around in an ironic feel for it's eight minutes and leaves the listener wanting to hear it again. The atmosphere it creates sticks with the listener in a way that no other track is able to do.
Of course, there's probably not a weak track on this album so the next track to show you guys is hard to choose but I think that "Rano Pano" is a good one. A just plain solid post-rock track that was the sort of first taste fans got of this album as a free download. It definitely would've hooked me had I downloaded it before the album, the track is just a great one in almost all musical aspects and is even a bit sinfully catchy.
Great 2011 album, go ahead and try it. Post-rock at it's best. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: ExittheLemming
Date Posted: July 18 2011 at 09:52
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^ Call yerself a young 'un do you? (even I've heard of Mogwai - and there are mountain ranges younger than me) All sarcasm aside, they are a pretty damn nifty band. (they're from my own back yard in Glasgow, bless) ------------- 
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: July 18 2011 at 09:58
Seems like my age makes me easily ignored but maybe I'm just self-conscious. I wish I was from a place that had a interesting music scene. I'm related or know most of the ones who are in the small indie-rock scene in Wichita. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: July 22 2011 at 08:32
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lulz ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: July 22 2011 at 08:36
^ I think my pun in the Report Spam thread is one of the best ever. 
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: July 22 2011 at 08:42
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Haha, I'm proud my thread got spammed.
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: August 02 2011 at 10:56
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Sorry I haven't updated in awhile, here's another album to check out: Soon on PA, a solo project title Lowercase Noises will be added to the database and they are not a band to be missed. The pseudonym for Andy Othling, a New Mexico native, Lowercase Noises creates a beautifully ambient post-rock sound that every fan can appreciate. The album Carry Us All Away carried me away to the corners of my mind where nostalgic thoughts of beauty roam, maybe it will take you there too.   Basically all samples can be found here: http://www.lowercasenoises.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.lowercasenoises.com/ and the album can also be bought there. Carry Us All Away is a personal favorite but from what I've heard, you can't go wrong with any of his recordings. In honor of a soon to be PA addition. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: August 02 2011 at 10:59
| Good stuff. It's gonna be up soon. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: August 02 2011 at 15:34
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Looking at this thread it seems youhave a very strong Indie/Post-Rock vibe going this year.
------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: August 02 2011 at 21:54
Oh, you noticed? I've been pretty much addicted to anything of the kind these last six months. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: August 03 2011 at 06:11
Sadly thats why I dont take part here, I dont like Post- Rock, just not my thing. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 11:34
Well maybe it can sway you differently.  ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 12:08
Title should be - Truth's Post Rock or Indie Albums of the Week. 
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 12:17
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 12:21
| So what if it is? He's trying to expose the rest of us to stuff he thinks is cool, it's a good thing. |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 12:29
| Some people's tastes are superior to others'. Or at least that's what it looks like they think. |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 12:34
There hasn't been any posts that relate to this.  There is nothing wrong with this thread. I just wish he would show off his other music.
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 12:41
I never said it was a bad thing. ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 12:53
What if this is exactly what Truthy is into and wants to share with us? I doubt this is difficult to get. Your "Ok, but show us something interesting next" attitude is not one with which I'd go myself in someone's thread to post. |
Posted By: darkshade
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 12:56
He should have used my avatar pic instead, would have been a little humorous ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/MysticBoogy" rel="nofollow - My Last.fm 
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: August 05 2011 at 13:21
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: August 06 2011 at 11:46
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I could show off other music, it's just that this thread has been in existence since my post-rock binge started.
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: August 09 2011 at 11:53
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Something different was requested but maybe you should be careful what you wish for. This week I wanna introduce you to the excellent trip-hop project Metazen which just last month released an absolute gem titled The Conscious Cicatrix. There have been two albums released so far and both have full streaming and download free of charge.   Now, I'm not a huge rap fan but this album in particular really just struck me as fantastic on first listen. The lyrics are fantastic and the sound effects and production really create one heck of record. It's an album that really takes you places so I hope some will try it and hopefully enjoy it. http://metazen1.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://metazen1.bandcamp.com/ Thanks for following me! - The Truth ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: August 09 2011 at 18:23
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I'm listening to the Metazen album right now. So far so good. ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: topographicbroadways
Date Posted: August 10 2011 at 03:15
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I like some of the more ambient parts on this album. -------------  
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: August 10 2011 at 10:43
So you didn't like the rap? ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: TheGazzardian
Date Posted: August 10 2011 at 14:36
This is actually pretty good. The way he raps is less aggressive/harsh than the stuff that really bothers me. It's almost like talking rather than rapping. The background music is good too. Mind, I'm only one track in so far.
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: August 20 2011 at 14:48
Honestly, this is one of the coolest things I've heard in awhile: The album Collage by Oomkah / Black Sky Chant (projects I know very little about) struck me as a real gem. It's glacial yet mechanical at the same time and there is really never a dull moment. The album consists of two long tracks that touch base with many genres including ambient, electronica, shoegaze, drone and post-rock. Field recordings and recited poetry also fill the dark caverns of this album making it so different from everything I've heard, it's just a cool listen. It's free on bandcamp so if you're looking for something interesting to listen to, go and check it out: http://oomkah.bandcamp.com/album/collage" rel="nofollow - http://oomkah.bandcamp.com/album/collage Thanks to all those who follow me. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: August 20 2011 at 14:59
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I'm listening to it right now and I love it. Great choice, muchacho. ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: August 20 2011 at 15:02
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: October 04 2011 at 19:07
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Looking at Alan's blog reminded me I have one of my own so I'll go ahead and update it. This is basically one of the coolest bands I've had the pleasure of finding out about recently, 6LA8 (just recently added to the site) are an amazing Pakistani post-rock/electronic/ambient/drone group and that amazing blend I just mentioned is what makes them so much fun to listen to. Great music made by two guys with a passion for great music. They enjoy what they do and it shows in the albums they've released. My personal favorite is probably This Is Not A Conceptual Album which honestly, has such a blend of influences, I can't even explain it.  They release everything free of charge and really love to hear feedback, go ahead and check 'em out. Band's website: http://www.6la8.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.6la8.com/ Band's bandcamp: http://6la8.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://6la8.bandcamp.com/ Band's PA page: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6598" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6598 Let me know what you guys think.  ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: October 04 2011 at 19:40
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I remember listening to these guys awhile back and I thought they were good. I'm downloading right now ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: October 05 2011 at 22:28
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Since the week isn't quite over and this isn't a full release, may this be kind of a "something special" post. I have just recently found out about the excellent Chillwave outfit, TV Girl who has released one of my most-listened to EPs in these last couple months.   Although not progressive in the least (well I guess they sample Todd Rundgren) I think many on this site will find their EP Benny and the Jetts a fun little album to listen to. Besides it's free. Excellent sampling, production and grooves just make this an entertaining listen. Here's the link to their facebook page and if you click on "free download", it will ask you to like the page and then give you the EP. Hope everyone enjoys: http://www.facebook.com/tvgirlz" rel="nofollow - http://www.facebook.com/tvgirlz ...And as she drove away, she was listening to Benny and the Jets... ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 10:37
Lost Trail is a project to kind of sit back and take in on a rainy day, the atmosphere of the music is dense and during times like that it just soaks in more. Luckily, I had a moment like that yesterday while listening to their collaboration with ambient-folk musician Dave Watkins and the album really, really impressed me.  Post-rock with a very strong folky, lo-fi, ambiance here, it has that blend of genres that I love so much. The best moments are during "Mom Jeans and a Bottle of Fuzzy Naval" when the field recordings and drone grace our ears filled with nostalgic beauty. The album is a real gem and really gives the listener something to do with it's density. It's free on their bandcamp which is here (other albums free there as well): http://losttrail.bandcamp.com/album/the-futures-so-dim-well-all-need-flashlights" rel="nofollow - http://losttrail.bandcamp.com/album/the-futures-so-dim-well-all-need-flashlights And I think that's about all that needs said. I hope you all enjoy. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 11:02
I'm really loving the folkiness of this pick. This is exactly what I've been looking for to match my melancholic autumn moodiness and this bucolic NC landscape.  ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: October 15 2011 at 23:16
One of the most brilliant albums this year came in the form of a lo-fi folk record that is so much more than a lo-fi folk record. Julia Kotowski aka Entertainment For The Braindead dished out The Berlin Kitchen Sessions a collection of songs she recorded in various Berlin kitchens with no permanent home. The product was a heartfelt record of beautiful songwriting and vocals by one of the most talented bedroom (or kitchen) musicians out there.  Here's the whole album, released with a Creative Commons license, free of charge: http://eftb.bandcamp.com/album/berlin-kitchen-sessions" rel="nofollow - http://eftb.bandcamp.com/album/berlin-kitchen-sessions Sit back, close your eyes, and enjoy. Hope you do enjoy. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: October 15 2011 at 23:41
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^This is wonderful, thanks for the post
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: October 15 2011 at 23:54
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This is beautiful. ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: October 16 2011 at 03:53
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She looks like Zooey Deschanel in the picture. Checking it out. ------------- 
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: October 16 2011 at 14:37
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Tanner, this is for you: http://focusbird.bandcamp.com/album/focusbird" rel="nofollow - http://focusbird.bandcamp.com/album/focusbird ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: October 23 2011 at 15:32
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^ That was really cool, Alan. For this week we've got the new 6LA8 album which I have indeed been ranting about this past week but it truly is something great.  This is a much more lighthearted and spacey release than their previous records but it still retains all of their great qualities such as the use of sound clips and some truly haunting passages of music. It is based on the concept of dreams (obviously) but there is a much more deeper concept that you'll have to decipher for yourself. (No spoilers. )All-in-all, this little-known Pakistani group keeps on impressing me and their music needs to reach the ears of a much larger audience. http://6la8.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-land-of-dreams" rel="nofollow - http://6la8.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-land-of-dreams ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: October 23 2011 at 19:38
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I've actually been listening to this for a couple of days now. Good stuff :) ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: October 31 2011 at 23:19
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Post is a little late and I don't have time to go into much detail but here we go: I gave Air Liner, another Pakistani project, a listen and to my joy, I found that the album Garden Cocoon is an excellent post-rock/nu-jazz record with tendencies to expand boundaries past even that impressive description.  Enjoy, my fellow listeners: http://air-liner.bandcamp.com/album/garden-cocoon" rel="nofollow - http://air-liner.bandcamp.com/album/garden-cocoon (Bandcamp has links to free downloads the project is offering.) ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: November 01 2011 at 09:42
| Post-rock/Nu-jazz? This sounds right up my alley. |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 04 2011 at 21:56
Not a free release this time, (sorry ya cheapskates  ) but still worth noting is the album I have for you guys this week. Liz Harris aka Grouper released Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill three years ago but it has just recently graced my ears, and let me tell you, I'm blown away. Acoustic ambiance always has a way of getting to me and this is no exception, beautiful vocals treated in such a manner that they are truly heavenly while still having a bit of darkness in their nature. A startling contradiction that really makes the album beautiful.  Album streams and can also be purchased at the labels site here: http://typerecords.com/releases/dragging-a-dead-deer-up-a-hill" rel="nofollow - http://typerecords.com/releases/dragging-a-dead-deer-up-a-hill ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: November 08 2011 at 20:55
^ Listened to her whole album and got immersed in her cult ambiance and HERSELF lol. 
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 08 2011 at 21:06
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Glad you liked her.
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 13 2011 at 00:23
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Many prog fans shrink away at the sound of lo-fi with very little production but Guided By Voices is a band who can have very little production but sound oh-so sophisticated while doing it. I'm a member of the GBV cult and while they have very little exposure here, I feel that many prog fans will enjoy them. In order for this to happen, here's a free live release they put out called Last of the No-Hit Wonders, it's a great, raw live piece that is a good example of how sophisticatedly unsophisticated they are.  Basically what's here is all of their hits and then some served in a lo-fi concert environment. It's by no means the great Bee Thousand but it's certainly a cheap introduction. Here's the link: http://gbvdb.com/album.asp?albumid=1263" rel="nofollow - http://gbvdb.com/album.asp?albumid=1263 ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: November 14 2011 at 22:56
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Awwww yeah. ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 14 2011 at 23:10
You like it? I wasn't sure whether or not you'd be a fan. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: November 14 2011 at 23:34
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I am deceptive. ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 19 2011 at 23:21
Many artists have a hard time being prolific as well as great, this is certainly not the case with 6LA8 who just released their fourth album in just this year, a collaboration with a past member Rakas.  I won't go into a ton of detail, but I can tell you this is right up there with In the Land of Dreams which was one of my favorite albums from this year. This album will perhaps appeal to the more mainstream listener while the experimental listener will find plenty to love. My full review is on the band's homepage: http://www.6la8.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.6la8.com/ and the links for downloads are there as well. Here is 6LA8's PA page: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6598" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6598 Seriously everyone, this is not a band to miss. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: November 19 2011 at 23:49
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Srsly gonna listen to this. ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 22 2011 at 18:21
Not even halfway through the week and I've got something to share.  This free little gem is a Class-A effort from a band I haven't been following too long but have always been pretty good. This album is much more than pretty good, it's brilliant. A light and soft folk with darker overtones surrounding it to create a truly lush album. Every song on One Frame Per Second is heartfelt and is an overall classy record. It's free (as well as their other albums) on bandcamp so check them out: http://uniformmotion.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow - http://uniformmotion.bandcamp.com/releases ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: November 23 2011 at 11:51
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I forgot to mention that I've been listening to this album since last night, and I'm giving it some time to sink in :D ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 23 2011 at 11:52
It really struck me as kind of dense even though it's just a sort of indie folk. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: November 23 2011 at 11:54
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Just went to the bandcamp site. The story sounds interesting. I'll give it a listen and let you know what I think. Thanks. ------------- 
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Posted By: JS19
Date Posted: November 23 2011 at 13:24
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I just found this little blog, and it just hits my recent interest in indie folk and post rock. Thank you :) And moar soon please!
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 28 2011 at 18:00
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^ Good to hear, glad you found it. (It'd be much easier to find if it were actually in the blog section..." I've shared Entertainment for the Braindead on this blog before but I don't believe I showed her other project, the instrumental and very haunting The Smallest Bones.   The album is a much more ambient effort and less song-based than EtfB but Julia's voice creates some truly ethereal sound effects reminiscent of the previously mentioned Grouper and the not-yet-mentioned Julianna Barwick. Voice + acoustic guitar + computer really equals some amazing things in this project and it is to be missed. The song titles reflect some pretty everyday activities that I know I have experienced so the album has a truly emotional effect on me. See if it does you as well. http://thesmallestbones.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://thesmallestbones.bandcamp.com/ ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: November 28 2011 at 20:49
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This is pretty music :) ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: November 30 2011 at 16:23
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In honor of your 15000th post I am listening to Uniform Motion. It really isn't to my musical tastes, but it has some good parts. It is kind of quiet and slow for my tastes, but when it picks up the pace a bit it is enjoyable. I wasn't paying close enough attention to the lyrics to see what effect they had on me so I didn't really hear the story relating to what they wrote on their bandcamp page. Hopefully next time I'll be able to pay closer attention. -------------
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 30 2011 at 17:44
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I'm glad you tried it out, it definitely gets better on second listen, hopefully you'll find the lyrics an integral part.
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: December 02 2011 at 14:55
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It is just too hard to try and pay close attention to the lyrics while listening to it at work. It brings to mind The Decemberists or even the Fleet Foxes while l am listening to it. Will need to lock myself in a room with the headphones on in order to pay attention to the lyrics though. -------------
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: December 03 2011 at 23:38
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^ Yeah, it is kind of reminiscent of theatrical Decemberists, I'm glad you're giving it this much of a chance, Scott. So this week I don't really have an album in particular, more of an entire bandcamp page but the one I like the most is probably this one:   Vestiges of an Inherent Melancholy by Celer is definitely an album worth checking out. Glacial would probably be the best word to describe it. Beautiful, beautiful drone music. And they have a whole bunch of it for a pretty good price on their bandcamp page. Everything this duo does is ambient at it's best and definitely worth checking out. The album I mentioned is one of their best but also worth noting but not available on their bandcamp is Engaged Touches which is one of my favorite dronebient albums ever. In the meantime, pick up one the records on this bandcamp page, there's plenty to choose from: http://celer.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://celer.bandcamp.com/ ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: December 10 2011 at 17:30
Who wants more graceful drone? This free gem will cure your hunger. A relatively little known project, EUS really impressed me on my first listen with the short record Vhinto No Dresce. The whole time I'm, impressed by the sheer beauty this guy creates, excellent soundscapes that reach a level of atmosphere I've never felt before. Luckily, you can experience it to because he releases it for free (as well as other records) on bandcamp. http://euscr.bandcamp.com/album/vhinto-no-dresce" rel="nofollow - http://euscr.bandcamp.com/album/vhinto-no-dresce ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: December 10 2011 at 21:44
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Dude duuuuuuuude. I'm liking this a lot, thanks. ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: December 16 2011 at 22:54
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Seems like I haven't posted here in much longer than six days but here we go, another drone album, this one perhaps a bit more ambient and meditative but good all the same. Exorcism - Xela   Said to be the last album by the electronic artist, Xela's Exorcism is a hauntingly dark yet smoothly reflective record laced with ambient drones that are ethereal and beautiful. It's sad to see Xela go after the after a string of truly great albums but if this album is indeed the last, it's a fine way to end. It's available for stream and download on Xela's soundcloud. http://soundcloud.com/_type/sets/xela-exorcism" rel="nofollow - http://soundcloud.com/_type/sets/xela-exorcism ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: December 20 2011 at 13:43
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I enjoy this :D ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: December 22 2011 at 01:48
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Ok guys, so basically I'm having a brain fart and can't think of what to post before Christmas get here so I'm going to give you some videos of great stuff I've heard recently. Sound good? Here we go. Motion Sickness of Time Travel: "Magnetism" from the album Seeping Through the Veil of the Unconscious Boston Spaceships: "Dorothy's A Planet" from The Planets Are Blasted Bvdub: "Fall" from Resistance Is Beautiful All very interesting things I've listened to recently, check them out and enjoy. EDIT: JUST IN! 6LA8 has released what may be their best record to date, The Stereotypes of Tomorrow on their bandcamp: http://6la8.bandcamp.com/album/the-stereotypes-of-tomorrow" rel="nofollow - http://6la8.bandcamp.com/album/the-stereotypes-of-tomorrow The album is downright eargasmic with influences the range from Godspeed You! Black Emperor to dubstep musicians. Not to be missed, an early Christmas present! ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: December 22 2011 at 22:22
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One last Christmas present, Rad Manor's Extravagance, released for free on archive.org. It's quite amazing electronic music that's just drowned in nostalgia. I think many will enjoy it. http://www.archive.org/details/pf030" rel="nofollow - http://www.archive.org/details/pf030  ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: December 31 2011 at 20:21
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http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81704&PID=4396572#4396572" rel="nofollow - I gave you a shout out, yo ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: December 31 2011 at 20:43
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Thanks man, I'm glad you liked that album and I hope it gets more listeners, truly great stuff.
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: January 04 2012 at 22:07
Who wants to lay back and relax? Fall into a deep dream-state loaded with nostalgia? That's why I'm here, showing you Sea Oleena, a great project showed to me by my good friend Joel (aka progkidjoel) and boy am I glad he did.   Shoegazing, dream-pop folk with a twinge of drone and ambient creates one heck of a trip and I really had some good times with my first listen of Sea Oleena's first two records. Both are caked in that nostalgia I referred to previously and fill the listener with a calm that not many other records have achieved. They're pay-what-you-want on bandcamp but worth so much more than that, either record is great although I may like Sleeplessness a tad bit more. http://seaoleena.bandcamp.com/album/sleeplessness" rel="nofollow - http://seaoleena.bandcamp.com/album/sleeplessness Enjoy. And thanks, Joel! ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 21:23
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Since I don't quite know what to post this weekend, I'll show you some tracks that really struck me as cool during my shuffling today: "Levity Ball" by Alice Cooper from Pretties For You "Bicycle" by Memory Tapes from Seek Magic "Nous Sommes L'Emeraude" by Alcest from Les Voyages De L'Ame "Class Clown Spots a UFO" by Guided By Voices from Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now Enjoy! ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 22:08
Oh sh*t, has the new Alcest album come out???  ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: January 17 2012 at 18:46
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Missed this weekend's post so here's what I've been listening to: "Cattle, I Will Hang" by Jay Munly from Jimmy Carter Syndrome "Graham Smith Is the Strongest Man Alive" by Kleenex Girl Wonder from Ponyoak "Dance To Forget" by 6LA8 from The Stereotypes of Tomorrow "Miranda That Ghost Just Isn't Holy Anymore" by The Mars Volta from Frances the Mute "The Idiot b*****d Son" by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention from We're Only In It For the Money ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: January 17 2012 at 21:44
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Dat Munly ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: January 23 2012 at 18:24
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For this week, I have a link to some awesome drone / dark ambient albums from Bigotry, a side-project of Taimur Sheikh (6LA8). It's some very interesting stuff, especially the MMI collaboration album. http://bigotry.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://bigotry.bandcamp.com/ Also, have some of my tracks of the week. "Donkey School" by Guided By Voices from Vampire On Titus "Frankly, Mr. Shankly" by The Smiths from The Queen Is Dead "Anywhere I Lay My Head" by Tom Waits from Rain Dogs Enjoy! ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 01 2012 at 12:26
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This sounds like something that you should do Truthy: Little Knight Needs Your Help!
As some of you are aware, the story of Little Knight ends as he departs on a quest to find his lost Princess. If you haven't read the story, you can find it http://uniformmotion.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1c31b4030d798760eb2c8a3d9&id=256036a84b&e=bd0e5f77ce" rel="nofollow - here . |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: March 01 2012 at 18:04
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Sounds interesting, I almost think I'll do it. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: May 19 2012 at 20:50
It's been far too long so I have three albums for you guys, to start of this: A farewell album of sorts (the project is on hiatus now) this is 6LA8's latest record, a collaboration with Aus Rine, two very tight-knit groups creating a very beautiful ambient/electronic/drone/post-rock album that is typical of albums under the 6LA8 moniker. Indefinable to say the least, and a very enjoyable listen, please delve in. http://6la8.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow - http://6la8.bandcamp.com/releases As well as this:  A wonderful post-rock project that will hopefully be on the site soon, a very intense and diverse listen. Post-rock with a really interesting flavor that many groups aren't able to achieve. http://crimsonmourn.bandcamp.com/album/bring-your-desires-here" rel="nofollow - http://crimsonmourn.bandcamp.com/album/bring-your-desires-here Lastly but not leastly, this:  A sort of neo-glam rock with some psych influences, this is some great pop rock music. May not be prog but some David Bowie and Lou Reed influences make the record really enjoyable. And besides, it's free. http://foxygen.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://foxygen.bandcamp.com/ Thanks to those who haven't given up on me. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: May 19 2012 at 21:07
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I like the name Foxygen. ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: July 27 2012 at 11:56
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IT LIVES Heard a new absolutely dreamy folk album that I needed to share:   Kind of reminds me of a heavier version of Entertainment for the Braindead but it still has the ethereal voice and folk qualities all through it, the atmosphere is just a tad bit heavier. Thus far, she's released the album The Quarry for free download on bandcamp and it's a real gem, easy-listening goodiness, something to get yourself lost it. http://oracogan.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://oracogan.bandcamp.com/ ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: August 07 2012 at 00:02
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BUMP ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: CCVP
Date Posted: August 07 2012 at 22:17
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Where's this week's album? -------------   
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: August 07 2012 at 23:24
This week's album is actually a whole bandcamp page of awesome experimental/drone/ambient/noise by the artist The Ozark Witch: http://theozarkwitch.bandcamp.com/album/the-law-of-a-vital-few" rel="nofollow - The Law of a Vital Few  http://theozarkwitch.bandcamp.com/album/pilgrim" rel="nofollow - Pilgrim  http://theozarkwitch.bandcamp.com/album/rooms" rel="nofollow - Rooms This is one of my favorite bandcamp discoveries and The Ozark Witch is an artist who appears to be pretty active as of late so more albums may come soon. Enjoy. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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