White Denim

“Let’s Talk About It” b/w “Darksided Computer Mouth” [2008]
on white/red split color vinyl

“All You Really Have To Do” b/w “DCWYW” [2008]

I love that lip collage that they also used on “Darlene”.

2012 music that got me all excited! (kind of in rank order):

Swing Lo Magellan - Dirty Projectors
As an entire album, possibly my favorite of the year. Listen to “Unto Caesar”

Darlene / Gas On F - White Denim
It’s just a digital single, but has to be included because “Darlene” has constantly been playing in my head since it came out. Plus the cover art is awesome.

Be The Void - Dr. Dog
Maybe the most energetic/live-sounding Dr. Dog album, which was their goal I think. Listen to “That Old Black Hole” 

Wild Race EP - Dr. Dog
“Be The Void” didn’t make the cut for the full-length, but I’m so glad they released it.

Delta Spirit - Delta Spirit
More “indie” sounding than they’re previous stuff; it took me a little to accept that, but it is an incredible and easy to move to album. Listen to “Empty House” (live!)

The Carpenter - The Avett Brothers
Beautiful writing, but “Paul Newman vs. the Demons” is still kinda the bad apple for me. They also could’ve done without some of the drums and heavy production. Listen to “A Father’s First Spring” (live/acoustic!)

Blunderbuss - Jack White
Really awesome, but a little overrated at the same time, at least I think so, but maybe I just miss Meg. Listen to “Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy”

O’ Be Joyful - Shovels & Rope
Great country voices! Listen to “Shank Hill St.” 

DOWNLOAD TWO NEW WHITE DENIM TRACKS: “Darlene” & “Gas On F”

I’ve been craving more R&B-ish tracks by White Denim!

(via jllull)

The Avett Brothers climbed my Last.fm chart quickly…and they’re definitely going to continue rising since I just got The Avett Bros. EP and Country Was. Not to mention that Four Thieves Gone has been on repeat in my car CD player for the last two weeks.

(Source: last.fm)

I posted this earlier today as an ironic Facebook status. It’s a line from R. Kelly’s song “Don’t You Say No” which is a terrible song about bribing/guilting a woman into having sex. I’ve been listening to White Denim’s killer cover, which I’m assuming they also did humorously.

Since nobody “liked” or commented on it, I’m pretty sure everyone on Facebook doesn’t think it’s funny and thinks I’m a pervert. Or thinks I put out a call for a prostitute via Facebook status.

Eh, I’m okay with that.

autographed Takes Place In Your Work Space poster

I went to see White Denim last night and this happened…

James Petralli. With my “New Coat” poster!!! Such a friendly guy, and the rest of the band is just as kind.

And as for the show, as I’ve said a million times, just an insane amount of talent on one stage, but it never gets overwhelming or showy. They just know how to converse musically and feed off of each other’s energy. Incredible is the biggest understatement in the world.