There's just too much good stuff coming out lately. With the recent release of Zonoscope, the new Strokes album finally lurching forward, and the advent of a new TV on the Radio release that is tantalizingly close, things don't seem likely to change any time soon. That being the case, I am forced to throw two songs of the week at you. The first is a track off the new Hercules and Love Affair album, Blue Songs. Many fans of the last album were concerned by the departure of producer Tim Goldsworthy and contributing lyricist Antony Hegarty. While the album definitely is a departure, "Painted Eyes" seems to be somewhat alleviating as it is the most familiar, carrying that seemingly trade mark disco and funk heavy bass. Does it remind you of their earlier work, or is "Painted Eyes" even too much of a change?
The second song of the week is "Helplessness Blues" by Fleet Foxes. After making a huge splash in 2008 with their terrific self titled album, the group kind of fell off the map. Upon learning of a new album and tour, I was surprised that all I could muster was mild enthusiasm. After hearing this new single, I'm excited again. I forgot how grand and affecting these guys can make simple folk music sound. They're playing two shows in Vancouver at the end of April. The first show sold out pretty quickly, but if you hurry you might still be able to grab ticket for the second one.
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