Alright, enough of the vitriol. Here's something that is truly pretty. It's played by the frenchies in some of the more feted, pitchfork sponsored bands like Amesoeur, Alcest, and the like. But don't let your metal prejudices dissuade you here. This is not metal, although it might be played by metal dudes. This is a folk, post-rock (still hate the term), shoegazey, space exploration that is truly a perfect soundtrack to the sordid nights and snow covered drifts you continuously fall in. I'll go back to watching Juice here in a moment, but I figure I should at least post something pretty before the night is done. Hopefully, this works record dorks. If not, buy a dildo or something to replace your limp dick.
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It's easy to love Illinois music, but my love lack geographic restrictions. So here's to...Maine. Vuh? say you. Well, yes music is being produced there too. And it's pretty darn good. These fellas combine the usual elements (psych, metal, indie rock, etc.) but still sound unique. A cursory listen to Surface Fire will show how you can listen to ZZ Top (love 'em) and Slint and still not really sound like either while kinda sounding like both at the same time. You following me there?
As far as I know, Caïna is the work of one lone Englishman. It doesn't sound like he's all that happy. Perhaps it the eel pies and blood sausages. This is his most recent e.p. And while I enjoy his entire catalog, I'm more interested in the experimentation he's been incorporating on his most recent releases. There's more of a post-rock (yeah, I know the term sucks) sound and more melody or something. Really pretty at moments. And you gotta like a guy whose claims "I don't want more people to listen to my music, just better people."
