album review - inside your guitar

whilst all we hear about now is 'pop' with a new prefix each week, it hugs back's 'inside your guitar' is what one would call dreamy.

the album, as a whole, is peaceful and artistic. the kind of music you'd expect thom yorke and james mercer to indulge in on a late night with some paper and some stuffing.
as a debut album, 'it hugs back' has brought about a renaissance in our world. influential and sharp, the album has its ups and downs, perfect for an hour of listening.
the soft and reflective mixtures of 'Q' doesn't set the album up for anything. each song is individual, each song unique. for a debut album, this is a very brave attempt - and with the likes of 'now and again' and 'look out', inside your guitar is an album for those who can appreciate that special hair found in your food at your local chinese restaurant.

you can check them out at: www.myspace.com/ithugsback

j

album review - enemy mine

wolf parade, new pornographers and frog eyes into one big ball of gu - Swan Lake.

spen krug has formed a fierce pack of musicians, to uncover a sound of cynicism and whirlwind. swan lake's latest album, enemy mine, is a psychadelic trip through the complex minds of each individual in the group - spen krug, carey mercer and dan bejar.

soft echoes of wolf parade, the composition of each song is filled with a chilling ambience - the lyrics of each song are the focus of each track - an intentional motif for the three men. song-writing, as opposed to jumbled lyrics and distortion.

the influence of bowie is reiterated through their base track 'paper lace' - ziggy stardust - twisty lyrics, and quirky inclines, the track itself is a masterpiece.

the opening track, 'spanish gold, 2044' is a track of chaos. "just connect your poetry and your incantations". now whilst this track is chaotic, it also reflects the relaxed attitude of the group - having fun and making some fantastic tunes.



www.myspace.com/swanlaketheband

check them out!

dum dum - first entry

so, basically, I have just created this blog. duh.

welcome to plucking the blutac.

here, you will see some insane reviews on film, music and other shit.

i have worked for a few newspapers, and online informants, and now, i'm just enjoying the comforts of relaxation - oh, and i have a university degree to complete (professional communication @ rmit)

watch this space peeps


j