This week is all about sneak peaks. But first there was an exciting announcement as well - The National will be releasing the much anticipated follow up to 2010's smash success High Violet. Mark your calendars as Trouble Will Find Me will be released May 10th.
Now, back to the sneak peaks. The lads that once saved rock 'n roll from rap-rock's horrid claws, saw away with baggy trousers and brought the sex and swagger back into guitar music. They haven't exactly been quiet since, but The Strokes haven't regained their top-of-the-heap status since the early noughties. Will Comedown Machine thrust them back into the shinny, bright lights? So far the reviews have been consistently good, but thanks to Pitchfork you can decide for yourself! Stream the album ahead of its release (released in the UK March 25 and NA March 26) here.
What's my favourite so far? Well, there's one in particular that brings me back to 2002 and makes me want to buy a collar-less leather jacket... so I think it's got to be...
The Strokes - All the Time
They have proven themselves in the UK and just tore SXSW to pieces - Peace are hot to say the least. The West Madland boys are starting to garner widespread media attention, speculation and expectations for the four skinny lads is growing almost daily. So when I saw they were streaming their upcoming LP, In Love, via NME's website I was hesitant. The EP, Delicious was good, but definitely felt like a band who hadn't quite discovered their own sound yet. How would the album proper hold up? Remarkably good in fact. You can see for yourself here.
And if you don't want to go that far, here's a sampler:
Peace - Wraith
Lastly, remember those posh whipping boys, The Virgins? Well, apparently they are back...with a decent album. Hard to believe? Check for yourself as they are streaming the upcoming album, Strike Gently, here. Being released on Julian Casablanca's label, Cult Records, this is a nice little piece of indie pop. I mean, clearly from the above track, Julian is still with it, so if he backs these guys, there's got to be a least something to them, right?
The Virgins - Flashbacks, Memories and Dreams
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