Albums Galore

October 26, 2003

I think this is becoming a tradition. About once a month I buy a bunch of CDs and then I tell you about them. Here is the most recent crop I bought over the last couple weeks.

Purchased at Kim's Underground:

• Outkast - Speakerboxx/The Love Below This record is so hot. I haven't listened to it enough though.
• The Decemberists - Castaways and Cutouts It's definitely not as strong as Her Majesty, but that doesn't mean this isn't a beautiful record. "July! July!" has been stuck in my head a lot.

Purchased at Best Buy (with "free money"):

• Beulah - Yoko Much more refined than their last record. A whole lot of growing up here. Very good. Fragmented sentences.
• Paloalto - Heroes and Villians It's about as good as their first record. Unfortunately, that means it is somewhat forgettable. Talented guys.
• The Dandy Warhols - Welcome to the Monkeyhouse I forgot that I enjoy these guys but don't love them. I got all excited about this release, listened to it, and then realized they're good but I'm not in love.
• Queeens of the Stone Age - Rated R Wow, production makes a big difference. I like what I've heard so far, but Songs for the Deaf is much more interesting.
• Hot Hot Heat - Scenes One Through Thirteen Haven't listened to it yet, but I didn't realize they changed singers. Hmm.

Bought via iTunes Music Store:

• Ben Folds - Sunny 16 Well, these EPs are good, but they are not as good as his solo album. I hope he's saving the really good stuff.

Bought from Amazon.co.uk:

• Muse - Absolution Oh Muse, I love you. Really an excellent album that probably won't make it to the States.
• The Cooper Temple Clause - Kick Up the Fire, And Let the Flames Break Loose This is a much better record than their last one. It is really a step forward. I can't wait to listen to this again.

Bought at Sounds in the village:

• The Shins - Chutes Too Narrow I only listened through once, but it is very good. I need to listen more carefully.
• Travis - 12 Memories Haven't really listened to it yet. I bet it's good.

What have you been listening to?

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