Unheard of Records of 2007 · 24 December 07 by mastorna
A simple list of records that I’d love to hear.
1. Slow Dance Society – The Slow and Steady Winter
I love quiet, sad, stately music, the kind of which sends you spinning in the remembrance of a dream long forgotten. And apparently this Spokane, Wa band delivers on this ridiculous sentiment.
2. Bon Iver – For Emma, Forever Ago
On many of the best of lists this year was this unknown. The story is old in the tradition of literature. A writer sequesters himself in an icy, secluded Wisconsin cabin last winter for three months and begins to write songs that are designed to move your soul.
3. Pale Young Gentlemen – Pale Young Gentlemen
This record, on paper, gets lots of favor from those that have heard it. It’s not rare to hear that this records reminds them of how great a broken heart could feel.
4. The National – Boxer
Yes, I’ve not heard it yet. Yes, its apparently the sort of 3am broken hearted aging record that I have written my life over.
5. Iretsu – The Moon and Starts Remain in the Morning Sky
I love the pull of a cello and squeeze box and the first track is laden with the sound of a cafe in paris. Or it reminds me of the circus, not that I ever went to the circus, but in my imagination there is a childlike version of me fascinated with the sound of a circle from the 1970’s.
6. Dr. Dog – We All Belong
Not a rap album so I’m told. I’m not sure why but everyone loves this record of lo-fi 60’s indiepop. I’ll have to find out for myself.
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