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January 15, 2008
Posted by Kyle
Aural Cleansings take on 1/8/08’s releases of merit
There were a few new releases on Tuesday that were worth mentioning. I unfortunately have been able to procure 1 of the 3 that came out but the other two deserve mention at least.
1. SIA “Some People Have Real Problems”
I have read some reviews of this album already that have given a lot of merit to Sia’s voice. I have only listened to snippets on her website and on ITUNES. I will say that she does have a unique sound and I am interested to hear her full tunage to make a better assessment of the mad skills that are obviously present. http://www.siamusic.net/
2. Medeski, Martin and Wood “Let’s Go Everywhere”
This is the cd that I really want to hear the most because it is targeted towards kids. MMW are probably the tightest jazz trio I have ever witnessed in concert or recorded (and you really need to check out there quad stuff with John Scofield for it “Rocks the Party”). As are most things that MMW releases, it has received glittering recognition. I have to admit I haven’t heard much of their latest experimental stuff but since this is for kids, I can pretty much guarantee it is going to much more accessible. http://www.mmw.net/
3. Various Artists “Juno Soundtrack”
This is the one cd that I have heard and I have to say that it has not disappointed me. I saw the movie about 3 weeks ago and I thought while I was watching it, “This soundtrack makes me feel like I did when I first saw that ‘Tonight, Tonight’ music video. All warm and full inside.” This cd is a bit schmaltzy and a lot poppy but it also is one of the best soundtracks I have heard in a long time. Some people have said that it might rival the “Garden State” soundtrack (I disagree. Garden State had many individual songs but I didn’t feel it flowed very well. Juno has individual songs and flows, song to song, moment to moment) in regards to sales and popularity. The songs that make me the happiest are those by Kimya Dawson, Belle and Sebastian and the opener by Barry Louis Polistar. I highly recommend this for your pop infusion for the day. http://www.rhino.com/Juno/
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COMMENTS What is your favorite or top 3 soundtracks ever? Does "Singles" crack in the top 3? I really haven't been that hardcore on soundtracks but if I had to narrow it down I would say: Blues Brothers In some order What about THE CROW Soundtrack? Or ONCE? Of BRAVEHEART? |
