Support musicians who write and perform music that
showcases a love for songwriting, instrumentation, and
harmonization, and produce a unique sound that celebrates
the human spirit. In an era when much of the music
that is being produced commercially serves as advertising
inasmuch as art, and fails to leave a mark that will
resonate with future listeners and future generations,
Scotland's Belle and Sebastian stand out as a welcome
and exceptional exception to this trend. In my opinion,
they are head and shoulders above the field right now in
terms of talent, creativity, and passion for the craft.
Their most recent album, The Life Pursuit, is nothing short
of phenomenal, and I highly recommend it.
Now don't get me wrong... the album is pop-y and feel-good.
If you're looking for something morose, look elsewhere. If
you're looking for the hardstuff, such as the new Ghostface LP
or some speed metal, keep searching. And don't take my word for
it on quality. Rolling Stone, that musical font of worldly
wisdom, gave it an average three starts out of five, right
there with Rob Zombie and The Little Willies.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
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