Writer's block is quite worrying, especially when everything else you write is pretty average and not even worthy of being called the work of a writer. But, nonetheless, I still feel literally uninspired. If I was a rock star, I'd probably get my dealer on the phone and ask for a few hits so that I'd be able to write some awesome super weird and psychedelic music, a bit like Connan Mockasin.
These guys hail from that fine land of New Zealand, home of Ladyhawke, Daniel Vettori and leader of that infamous New York gang, 'The Tough Brets.' But, anyway, here in the UK they are signed to Erol Alkan's 'Phantasy' label which is home to a whole plethora of fantabulous acts like 'LOTP', 'Chilly Gonzales', 'Fan Death' and more.
It seems like wherever these guys are they keep good company.
Their first album, 'Please Turn Me Into The Snat' is going to hit the racks next Monday 17th here in the UK, but you can have a sneaky preview of the whole album right here. And d'you know what? I think it sounds pretty good. As far as modern comparisons go, it sounds a bit like what 'Oracular Spectacular' would've sounded like if 'MGMT' hadn't wanted to make a pop record, not to say I don't like 'Oracular Spectacular,' I do. Just sayin' is all.
Whilst the album preview jigger-ma-thing has no full tracks, you can let your eyes and ears feast on this bit of video magic, that would probably even make Lewis Carroll freak the geek out.
Connan Mockasin - It's Choade My Dear from Connan Mockasin on Vimeo.
Showing posts with label MGMT. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MGMT. Show all posts
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Monday, 5 April 2010
Album Weekend
I'm back in little ol' St. Albans now for the next few weeks where the internet is plentiful and runs at the speed of light, well maybe not that quick. Therefore, I can now actually stream songs without them having to buffer every 20 seconds so I have finally been able to listen to a few free albums.
So far, I've only managed 3 unfortunately. First off was 'Congratulations' which I'm guessing everyone has heard by now, second was 'WHB' and last was 'Album.' Ok, maybe that last one isn't new at all, but it was still a new listen for me.
The first time I listened to Congratulations I thought it was a little boring, but now I'm going at it again, I'm going to have to disagree with myself and say that I just 'didn't get it,' whatever that's supposed to mean. There may be no 'Kids' or 'Time To Pretend' part 2, but it's still an enjoyable listen, but probably not so much if you're not already a fan, but who doesn't like MGMT?
We Have Band. I'd already heard of them, you'd already heard of them, so what's the point? They've been around for a while now before managing to get their first album out. I first heard them on the Kitsuné Maison 6 compilation with their track 'Hear It In The Cans,' which for a while I actually thought was NYPC, until I finally decided to look at my iPod and check. The rest of the tracks aren't quite in the same style as that, but still lost somewhere between an electro band and a rock band without really pulling either off consistently well, but I'd probably still buy it if I had the money to spare.
The final album I listened to, 'Album' was probabaly my favourite, but this shit be old so I'll leave it at that.
Oh, and now I've properly listened to 'Congratulations,' I really like it.
So far, I've only managed 3 unfortunately. First off was 'Congratulations' which I'm guessing everyone has heard by now, second was 'WHB' and last was 'Album.' Ok, maybe that last one isn't new at all, but it was still a new listen for me.
The first time I listened to Congratulations I thought it was a little boring, but now I'm going at it again, I'm going to have to disagree with myself and say that I just 'didn't get it,' whatever that's supposed to mean. There may be no 'Kids' or 'Time To Pretend' part 2, but it's still an enjoyable listen, but probably not so much if you're not already a fan, but who doesn't like MGMT?
We Have Band. I'd already heard of them, you'd already heard of them, so what's the point? They've been around for a while now before managing to get their first album out. I first heard them on the Kitsuné Maison 6 compilation with their track 'Hear It In The Cans,' which for a while I actually thought was NYPC, until I finally decided to look at my iPod and check. The rest of the tracks aren't quite in the same style as that, but still lost somewhere between an electro band and a rock band without really pulling either off consistently well, but I'd probably still buy it if I had the money to spare.
The final album I listened to, 'Album' was probabaly my favourite, but this shit be old so I'll leave it at that.
Oh, and now I've properly listened to 'Congratulations,' I really like it.
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