I’ve got Christmas issues. My Christmas playlists never include Christmas songs.
I am listening to Alphabeat’s first album “Alphabeat”.
Robbie William’s newest effort and 8th studio record Reality Killed The Video Star has made it’s way into my hands. I’ve only listened to bits and pieces so far, but I plan to do a full listen from start to finish tonight and spin it a few times throughout the day tomorrow before I make any bold assessment of it.
I usually feel like Robbie’s albums are quite strong and worth the wait. I’m personally more of a “Rock-Robbie” fan… his decision to put out a rap-inspired album (Rudebox) churned out 3-4 really strong singles, but the later half of the album had some really bizarre and half-assed tunes. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the record - Just not long enough.
My favourite Robbie albums are Sing When You’re Winning, Escapology, and Intensive Care. They are pop, yes, but they are also something a little more unique and fulfilling - A bit Morrissey inspired if you ask me.
So… I’ll make an assessment tomorrow. However, I can say that from what I’ve heard this album is very different from his latest work (in a very very good way), and the album has more than enough very strong tracks on it. “Difficult for Weirdos” stands out in particular. Very electropop oriented with a neat string pad/bell pad going off in the back the whole time. Strange actually since the album isn’t electric by any means. It’s actually quite orchestral.
Blah blah blah… I’ll dish my opinion tomorrow.
Mike Skinner’s last album under the name of The Streets will be released in February. It will be called Computer & Blues. He has been leaking out demos from the album for a few months now. It sounds quite promising. The album is said to be inspired by the city of Berlin.
I’m excited to hear the completed album. Sad The Streets will be over though. :(
I’m listening to Muse and playing Ocarina of Time. I’ll most likely watch SNL later.
Galaxies is a sampler ep with 5 songs from White Trees/The Prophecy. It also features a digital album booklet with photographs by Mandy Mandelstein and the lyrics to each song.
1. White Trees
2. Dissolve & Conquer
3. Jamie
4. Geometry
5. No You’re Not
+ Galaxies - Digital Album Book
The easiest way to put the EP into iTunes after downloading is to unzip the file and then drag the whole folder into your iTunes window. This way it will add every file including the digital artwork booklet. If the booklet has been added you will see it in the album viewing window. You can then click the file to open it and view it in preview or your favorite PDF viewer.
You can download the EP by clicking the download link below.
Galaxies is a sampler ep with 5 songs from White Trees/The Prophecy.
1. White Trees
2. Dissolve & Conquer
3. Jamie
4. Geometry
5. No You're Not
+iTunes digital booklet
White Trees is no longer available as a digital download. It will be re-released in March 2010 as The Prophecy.
I still have about 10 copies left of the second pressing. If you would you like one, you can purchase it at a live show. Live shows are set to begin again in November.
The Blue Science EP is available as a free digital download. However, it is not online at this time. Check back in the next week or two for a link to the free download.
1. Look, A Meteor! (Instrumental)
2. Blue Science (Early Demo)
I still have about 25 copies of Box of Rocks left for purchase.
This is my first demo album. It contains 12 piano/vocal demos of songs that were performed at the May 2008 Box of Rocks showcase.
1. Ink
2. Falling Down
3. Jump Ship!
4. These Bodies of Liquid
5. Seaweed
6. Pessimism & The Patriot
7. Outside the Lines
8. Seconds
9. Jamie
10. Seafoam
11. Supine
12. End of the Mantle
Each copy is $8 You can purchase a copy by clicking the button below to send Mie an email asking for a copy. Include your paypal info and a shipping address.
A digital release of this demo album is not available.
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