The Bell - Make Some Quiet [Album] 2008

Members: Nicklas Nilsson (instruments), Jan Petterson (instruments), Mathias Stromberg (vocals)

"The first time I listened to The Bell s 80s inspired alternative pop i jumped in my chair. This is great Indie pop, not so unlike the sound of the swedes in The Mary Onettes."--Eardrums

"The Bell harkens back to a time when you were first discovering bands that acted like the ideal soundtrack to your post-teenage life. We think of Echo & the Bunnymen, House of Love, and The Cure… on our trips down good memory lane." ---Dylan Magierek(the CEO of Badman Recording)

Tracklisting
1. I Am History
2. On And On
3. Leave Me
4. Do You Know How To Feel?
5. I Need Nothing
6. Target Group
7. Gone For Days
8. Celebrate The Good Times
9. Nothing Is Logical
10. On The Street
11. Never Had To Pay Before
12. Steal It Back
13. Let Love Be My Only Guide

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La casa Azul - La Revolución Sexual

Spanish indie pop one-man-band from spain, its a perfect blend of pop and 70's disco beat.

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Little Name - how to swim and live

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Math And Physics Club - Album + EP / Discography

1) Weekends Away (2005)
2) Movie Ending Romance (2005)
3) Self-Titled (2006)
4) Baby I'm Yours (2007)

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The Wannadies - BEFORE & AFTER (2004)

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Jean Vain & The Dark Matter - Love Is Where The Smoke Is

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Vampire Weekend - Self Titled (2008)

The debut album from the (over) hyped NYC foursome is excellent power pop, with African Rhythms and happy jangly guitar. It's short, with lots of the songs barely cresting 3 minutes. But it makes up for it with huge fun hooks and lots of variety. It's a strong opening album from a band I hope survive the huge attention they are getting. The lyrics are at times high handed references to war and historical figures, but at their best are good stories and times socially relevant. Either way you slice it, it's the end of January and this CD will be making lots of year end "best of's". Purchase immediately, if not sooner. - Mr. B. Morse (amazon)

Track list:
1. "Mansard Roof" – 2:08
2. "Oxford Comma" – 3:16
3. "A-Punk" - 2:18
4. "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" - 3:35
5. "M79" - 4:16
6. "Campus" - 2:57
7. "Bryn" - 2:13
8. "One (Blake's Got A New Face)" - 3:13
9. "I Stand Corrected" - 2:40
10. "Walcott" - 3:42
11. "The Kids Don't Stand A Chance" - 4:03

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Mus - La Vida - 2007

If you want something to dream a summer's evening away to, this is your record, without a doubt. The music is quietly affirmative, and at times very syrupy, despite the (seeming) interest in death (check the monologue on La Vida). Right from the opening track Per Tierres Baxes you get a chocolate-y voice high up in the mix, quietly strummed guitars and a church-y organ sound. In some ways it's very Velvets-y, classic Pale Blue Eyes stuff. Now and again you get slightly fey pop, (Cantares de Eiegu) but never too fey to get annoying. Oh and you really must listen to the beautiful chord progression on Dulce Amor, which could go on ad infinitum. Its wonderful stuff all round, and despite the short nature of this review, (really, I've said it all), you must give this LP a listen.

Mus is the sort of band that validates an indie geek's existence. Twee-loving zine printers, hopelessly snobby record store clerks, mumbling and stuttering college radio jocks—none of them would be able to resist the gorgeous ethereal siren song of Mónica Vacas and her instrumentalist partner, Fran Gayo. With an album released on a Spanish label, lyrics sung in Asturian, a dying Spanish dialect, and a sound that's simultaneously twee and Velvet Underground inspired, Mus combines the logistical absurdity with the melodic brilliance that keep us nerds salivating. With La Vida, the duo's latest album, that hopeless obsession can only intensify, as it's their best yet.

My own fascination with the Spanish duo began when I, myself, was a college radio DJ and discovered their self-titled release, in particular a catchy, electronic, almost Stereolab-like track titled "El Que Na La Puerta." A year later, I came across their sophomore set, El Naval, which I found all the more enchanting, particularly for its more fleshed-out pop arrangements. And though it had been some time since I heard from this unassuming group, I was thrilled, and a bit surprised to be greeted with a new release by this special group. I found it no great surprise, however, to discover that La Vida is absolutely gorgeous.

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We Are Scientists - After Hours (Promo CDS/ Leaked) (2008)

Track list:
01. After Hours (Radio Mix)
02. Best Behaviour

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The Bird and the Bee - One Too Many Hearts EP (2008)

Released specially for this years valentines day, dazzled your significant others with this EP

Track list
1. Birthday
2. Last Day Of Our Love
3. Come As You Were
4. Tonight You Belong To Me

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The Bird & The Bee - The Bird & The Bee (2007)

Finally, a pop album that has intelligent harmonies and a singer that can hit the notes and sing in tune. These songs are oddly retro and yet completely modern. I've heard the band refer to their style as "psychadelic Burt Bacharach" and I can see how that would apply to the music (although the lyrics are definitely not Hal David). It's laid back and edgy at the same time, and every song has something inventive to it. I believe the pick of the litter is Again and Again, and that it's destined to become a classic. I highly recommend this CD. - Alf (Amazon)

Track list:
01. Again & Again
02. Birds and the Bees
03. Fucking Boyfriend
04. I'm a Broken Heart
05. La La La
06. My Fair Lady
07. I Hate Camera
08. Because
09. Preparedness
10. Spark

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The Cherry Orchard - This World Is Such a Groovy Place (2000)

A sweet indie-pop with some melodies that even more sweeter. A personal favorite.

Track list:

1. Everybody Knows

2. Bubblegum Popgirl

3. Love Among The Stars

4. Feels Like Sunday

5. Something Special

6. The Thrill Was All Mine

7. Tonight

8. The Start Of Our Affair

9. Hey! It's A Beautiful Day

10. This World Is Such A Groovy Place

11. Sleeptight

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Belle & Sebastian - If You're Feeling Sinister (1999)

Whimsy and preciousness is an integral part of 'If You're Feeling Sinister', along with clever wit and gentle, intricate arrangements - a wonderful blend of the Smiths and Simon & Garfunkel, to be reductive. A Matador Records release.

Track lists:
01 - Stars Of Track And Field, The
02 - Seeing Other People
03 - Me And The Major
04 - Like Dylan In The Movies
05 - Fox In The Snow, The
06 - Get Me Away From Here, I'm Dying
07 - If You're Feeling Sinister
08 - Mayfly
09 - Boy Done Wrong Again, The
10 - Judy And The Dream Of The Horses

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Belle & Sebastian - The Boy with the Arab Strap (1998)

The quirky Glaswegian outfit's highly acclaimed & highly anticipated 1998 album featuring 12 timeless pop songs that are neither pretentious nor too cute. A 1998 Jeepster/ Matador release.

Track list:
01- It could have been a brilliant career.
02- Sleep the clock around.
03- Is it wicked not to care?
04- Ease your feet in the aea.
05- Summer wasting.
06- Seymour stein.
07- Space boy dream.
08- Dirty dream number two.
09- Boy with the arab strap.
10- Chickfactor.
11- Simple things.
12- Rollercoaster ride.

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