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TJR Reviews "Veckatimest" by Grizzly Bear - Music Worth Buying 07/27/09

Artist: Grizzly Bear

Album: Veckatimest

Worth Buying? Definitely

You will be interested in this album if you are a fan of: Jeff Buckley, The Beatles, Radiohead, and experimental pop.

Tell me more: This is not their first album, but it is my introduction to this band. It's funny how you can discover stuff. I was looking at the Sunday ad for Best Buy and looked to see what CDs where on sale this week. At 7.99 was a band called Grizzly Bear with an album entitled: Veckatimest (I am not sure how that is pronounced) but it is named after a small island in Dukes County Massachusetts.

I clicked on Amazon and listened to the album samples and found myself intrigued by the 30 second samples on Amazon (no small feat).

I went to Best Buy and got the album and started listening. From the first song "Southern Point" with it's very 60's CSN meets Alt Pop sound I was knocked out. Where had this band been all my life?

I guess the best way to describe this album is to say it is a cross between Jeff Buckley and The Beatles during their psychedelic phase. I also think that this about the best praise I can give this album too.

Now I want to discover their past releases.

What about the packaging? The album comes in a digi pack and includes a nice lyrics booklet.

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Robert Kinsler reviews Doves - Kingdom of Rust Music Worth buying 04/22/09

Artist: Doves
Album: "Kingdom Of Rust"
Worth Buying: Yes
You will be interested in this album if you are a fan of: Coldplay, Radiohead, Snow Patrol.
Tell Me More: Doves' latest album "Kingdom Of Rust" has been burning a well-deserved hole in my CD player since its release on April 7.
Like California's own DADA, England's Doves delivers a sound much grander than seems possible from a trio of musicians. And while DADA's sound is rooted in the psychedelic-pop of late '60s-era Fab Four, Doves' drummer Andy Williams, singer-bassist Jimi Goodwin and singer-guitarist Jez Williams fall firmly in the experimental camp of modern day heroes such as Radiohead and Coldplay. However, "Kingdom Of Rust" reveals the British threesome as no mere imitators. Like the band's 2005 effort "Some Cities," this is an album that is beautiful and brave, soaring and sublime.
The title track boasts a country-tinged backdrop, with the group's characteristic manner of using sonic layers to blend classic and indie rock sensibilities working masterfully, while the glorious "Jetstream" recalls the group's musical ancestors such as Kraftwerk and Radiohead.
Other outstanding tracks include the psychedelic-tinged "House of Mirrors" and dazzling anthem "Winter Hill."
What about the packaging? Released by Astralwerks, the 11-song "Kingdom Of Rust" has been issued in a standard jewel case.

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What if I am not ready to buy the whole album? Try Jetstream
Kingdom of Rust or Winter Hill

Concert note: For those of you who live in Southern California, be sure to catch Doves when the band headlines at House of Blues Anaheim on Friday night, May 15, 2009. Ticket prices range from $25.50 to $27.50. For more information, call 714-778-BLUE or visit the venue's Web site at www.HouseOfBlues.com.

This review was contributed by Robert Kinsler