Black Cab Sessions

A couple months ago, there was an article on Star In. Tech about a website called Black Cab Sessions. I thought it was something about how technology change the cabbies' lives but I was wrong. What I found out was this website showcases mainstream and independent artists where they do a mostly acoustic performance in a typical London cab. It's really good as it shows how talented these people are.

Death Cab For Cutie - No Sunlight (acoustic version)


I can't believe they didn't put this into their album instead of the electric version. This was 10X better than the latter.

Someone seriously should do like a website where musicians do an A Capella in public washroom.

The week that was July 7 - July 21

Wasn't in the mood to update the catalog and none of my albums have not finished downloading. Anyway, I still got a few new albums.

Deerhunter - Microcastle



I'm going to be straightforward, this is one of the best albums of the year. It's completely amazing. From the thundering drone of "Calvary Scars" to the monstrous jam of "Nothing Ever Happened", I can define variety with this album. Besides that, there are a few great songs for the summer like "Agoraphobia" as the singer sang the lines "Cover me, Come for me, Comfort me" dreamily. I can say so much about this album, but the only way to find out its awesomeness is just listening through the whole thing.
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Deerhunter - Agoraphobia

Yeah, only one album for these 2 weeks. Kinda sad really. Still waiting for new Sigur Ros to be completed.

The Week that was June 30 - July 6 (PART DEUX)

Maybeshewill - Not For Want of Trying



Imagine this. Post-rock meets techno with a dash of metal. Brain-hurting much? Their sound is so interesting. You really won't expect that the direction of each song will end up like that. Great, fresh music.

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Download single: maybeshewill - He Films the Clouds, Pt. 2

I wanted to review another album but I haven't get the feel of it yet.

The Week that was June 30 - July 6

Yay! Finally finished downloading new Coldplay. Been listening to more post-rock once again.

Caspian - The Four Trees


I have achieved nirvana with this album. Super relaxing and orgasmic to your ears. I can recommend this to anyone who wants to hear good music without any vocals. Great first track (Moksha) which has more textures than Alvin's hair.

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Download single: Caspian - Moksha

Yndi Halda - Enjoy Eternal Bliss EP



Yndi Halda (Pronounced Yin-dee Hal-dar) means enjoy eternal bliss in Old Norse language. From what I can listen, I can see that there is a direct influence from classical music with thunderous violin overlapping the droning guitar melodies. Each of the EP's 4 tracks last at least 10 minutes. However, I find some of the songs kinda draggy which makes you want to skip to the next track. But the band is smart enough to give the listener a good crescendo after them. For those who loves beautiful violin works, give it a try. Others, steer away from it if you are REALLY impatient.

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Coldplay - Viva La Vida


I can safely say they're taking a new route with this album. No more "BIRDS GO FLAHYING AT THE SPEED OF SOUND!!" they began to sound more relaxed. Their sound is as minimal as their first album, Parachutes which has one of my favourite songs (Don't Panic). Nothing much to say with this album, just think X&Y but less texture and more calming. Sorry no download since this is a mainstream album. (well, just search it at bittorrent or something)

To be continue tomorrow with 2 other albums I got last week.