Review-kus.

My goal is to review every album I bought (or otherwise listened to) this year. But there are just so darn many albums, and sometimes I just don't feel like writing a full reviews. So to combat this, I have decided that I shall give a few really quick reviews all at once... in haiku form. Here we go!

Dark Eyes by Fanshaw
Intriguing lyrics
And interesting arrangements
The star is her voice

Download O Sailor by Fanshaw

Yukon Blonde by Yukon Blonde
Clear influences
But never derivative
Catchy power pop

Download Brides Song by Yukon Blonde

Bear Bones EP by Said The Whale
Five acoustic songs
Recorded in Ben's bedroom
Yields awesome results

Download The Fish and The Stars by Said The Whale

Review-kus.

My goal is to review every album I bought/otherwise listened to this year. But there are just so darn many albums, and sometimes I just don't feel like writing a full reviews. So to combat this, I have decided that I shall give a few really quick reviews all at once.... in haiku form. Here we go!

Heartland by Owen Pallett (formerly known as Final Fantasy)
Majestic and rich
An epic tale of Lewis
His finest to date

Download E is for Estranged by Owen Pallett

Heart of my Own by Basia Bulat
Much as expected
Some great versatility
A beautiful voice

Download Walk You Down by Basia Bulat

Henry & The Nightcrawlers (EP) by Henry & The Nightcrawlers ("Henry" being Henry Alcock-White of Bend Sinister)
A few catchy tunes
Nice teaser for the full length
Hopefully out soon

Download 100 Blows by Henry & The Nightcrawlers

Review-kus.

Originally I wanted to review every album I bought/otherwise listened to last year. Clearly, I've slacked on that. Partially cos there have been a lot of albums that, for whatever reason, I don't feel like writing a full review for. So what I have decided to do is give a few really quick reviews all at once.... in haiku form. Here we go!
After this I think I only have one more full album review (maybe two, depends on how I'm feeling) then I am done with my '09 albums! Only three months too late... and now I'm behind in my '10 releases... a bloggers work is never done.

Other Truths by Do Make Say Think
Epic wall of sound
Requires many listens
To reach its true depth

Download Do by Do Make Say Think
(notice: track is 10 minutes long. the album has four tracks, but runs 43 minutes!)

Them Crooked Vultures by Them Crooked Vultures (John Paul Jones + Josh Homme + Dave Grohl)
A bit too "queens-y"
I wish they rotated jobs
Even still, quite good.

Download Scumbag Blues

The Persuit by Jamie Cullum
Good, as expected
Usual brand of jazz-pop
Some nifty covers

Download Mixtape by Jamie Cullum
And because I feel like it, here is another track from the album, a cover of Rihanna's Don't Stop The Music.

Download Don't Stop The Music by Jamie Cullum (Rihanna cover)

Review-kus.

Originally I wanted to review every album I bought/otherwise listened to last year. Clearly, I've slacked on that. Partially cos there have been a lot of albums that, for whatever reason, I don't feel like writing a full review for. So what I have decided to do is give a few really quick reviews all at once.... in haiku form. Here we go!
And I'm almost done my reviews for 09 albums! Just a few more to go!

The Beat Stuff (EP) by Hannah Georgas
Insanely catchy
She has a fantastic voice
Not without an edge

Download Mama's Boy by Hannah Georgas

Good as Dead by Grady
Not unexpected
The kings of "Cowboy Metal"
Rocking the hell out

Download When The Boots Come Off by Grady

Embryonic by The Flaming Lips
Insanely brilliant
Perhaps brilliantly insane?
Does not disappoint

Download Worm Mountain by The Flaming Lips

Review-kus.

Originally I wanted to review every album I bought/otherwise listened to last year. Clearly, I've slacked on that. Partially cos there have been a lot of albums that, for whatever reason, I don't feel like writing a full review for. So what I have decided to do is give a few really quick reviews all at once.... in haiku form. Here we go!
And I'm almost done my reviews for 09 albums! Just a few more to go!

Skin of Evil by Blackout Beach (Carey Mercer [Frog Eyes, Swan Lake] solo project)
Theatrical tale
Of "Donna" and her lovers
Quite captivating

Download The Whistle by Blackout Beach

...And The Ever Expanding Universe by The Most Serene Republic
More focused than last
A sonic wall of awesome
The title fits well.

Download Vessels of a Donor Look by The Most Serene Republic
Or watch the awesome video for Heavens to Purgatory

Friends & Total Strangers by The Trews (Live acoustic album)
Stripped down, acoustic
Much better than expected
Shows their true talent

Download Den of Thieves by The Trews