I haven’t done this in a while, so I feel like it’s useless to include dates. Anyway, here’s what I’ve been listening to lately.
Cults – S/T
A couple of weeks ago, I was thinking about how I really needed some summer music to get me in the mood for the season, and almost as if in response, this came across my desk at work that day. Cutesy female-led groups are always hit-or-miss for me, but this is definitely a hit. Really cool grooves, a laid-back vibe; perfect for the season. And how about that Jim Jones sample on “Go Outside“? Creepy.
Bob Dylan – The Freewheeling Bob Dylan
I walked to the river and listened to this all the way through, the other night. Sitting on a bench, watching boats go by, squinting to see the people walking along the opposite side of the river, and “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright” playing in my ears. Definitely one of the more zen moments of my summer, so far.
Titus Andronicus - The Monitor
I’ve been in a mood for punk lately. I don’t know what it is about Jersey music, but I just feel really drawn to it. That whole us-against-this-godawful-town mien, with the hopeful, we’re-gonna-beat-this-somehow undertones that Springsteen had at his best. Plus, you’ve got to love this particular band’s audacity; writing a concept album that tells about your breakup through the lens of the Civil War. That’s just awesome. “Four Score And Seven” and “Richard II” have been my jams.
