Things that Disappointed in 2009: Pt. II

Hardcore:

The Chariot - War and Rumors of War
Maybe I've grown out of this band, or something but this record did not do it for me. It's just more of the same great band, ok record just nothing really stood out on it. Still got love for The Fiancee though.
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Indie Rock:

Dredg - The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion
Not that i was in love with Catch Without Arms , but it was decent if i was in the mood, so i was sort of looking forward to this album [but not really]. Then it came out and it sounds like some weird John Cecada shit. Not even remotely interested, thanks.
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Indie/Funk:

The Gossip - Music For Men
I really like Standing in the Way of Control, still not sure completely why it's not really my style. Not that this record isn't in the same fashion it just didn't really get me this time, but still got love for this band.
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Paulson - (2007) All At Once [Reissue]

sound: Indie Rock
length: 13 songs
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1. Voids (3:45)
2. Under Crowns (3:04)
3. Calling on You (3:37)
4. Window Frames (3:09)
5. Slow Down (3:58)
6. Programs (3:45)
7. Miami Current (3:29)
8. Not By A Long Shot (3:12)
9. Break Me In (3:23)
10. Ultra-High (3:16)
11. Just Shy (4:20)
12. I Knew You When (3:29)
13. What Are You? (4:30)

The funny thing about this record is mostly people have said it sounds like "Surf Rock" which is an odd term i personally wouldn't use. I would just say it sound sort of like Dredg and i guess their singer sounds something like the guy from 311 but not really. Honestly this album sounds nothing like their other one Variations which is a little heavier. But, this record, in my opinion is way laid back, im a big fan of the drumming, and the lyrics are very earnest. I was completely in love with Window Frames almost all of last summer, because it is just brilliant. If i can find the version minus the three new songs i will up that, but for now here is this.

sounds like: Dredg's Catch Without Arms

Krush.

Paulson - (2007) All At Once

sound: Indie Rock
length: 13 songs, 36.43 minutes
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1. Voids (3:45)
2. Under Crowns (3:04)
3. Calling on You (3:37)
4. Window Frames (3:09)
5. Slow Down (3:58)
6. Programs (3:45)
7. Miami Current (3:29)
8. Not By A Long Shot (3:12)
9. Break Me In (3:23)
10. Ultra-High (3:16)
11. Just Shy (4:20)
12. I Knew You When (3:29)
13. What Are You? (4:30)

Was recommended this album by a friend last summer, sort of surf rock vibe. Along the lines to some extent of Silversun Pickups, very chill. Personally songs like Window Frames and Under Crowns really set the tone for the album. Not very chipper as far as lyrics go, however who ever said good music was ever about happiness right?

sounds like: Silversun Pickups, Dredg, maybe Moros Eros

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