Laudr | Rock

Port O'brien

thesearch — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:22:29 -0500

fantastic creative energy and passion from this band - shouting harmonies and foot stomping rhythm - you'll hear it most in I Woke Up Today a song that sends me flying around the room like a little child - Close the Lid is another stand out song

Sister Suvi

thesearch — Mon, 05 May 2008 02:17:55 -0500

3 peoples: one ukelele, one guitar, and more than one drum come together from other places and make some bang up indie pop with extremely cool experimental vocal harmonies and driving rhythms. If you haven't heard these cats yet you will... or if you won't you should... or just listen already! Aren't you tired of reading my ramblings?

The National

thesearch — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:42:57 -0500

nice, very easy to listen to, subdued crooner, elegant rock and roll - creative and visceral lyrics

Dr. Dog

zackery — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:26:01 -0600

lighten up a bit - don't take yourself too seriously - but seriously, this is very good songwriting - makes me want to cartwheel

Deerhoof

thesearch — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:00:17 -0500

delightfully scatterbrained art rock; psychedelic without being hippie/granola; effervescent feminine vocals

The National (Unplugged)

thesearch — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:17:11 -0600

one of the best bands of 2007 - acoustic set here recorded at WOXY - don't pass this over - 3 tracks + interview

Deerhunter

tinycow — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:18:52 -0600

Here's an in studio session. I love these raw recordings. Heatherwood sounds truer to its lyrics: frail and naked, much slower than the disk version. Dr. Glass is magnificent and poppy reminding me a bit of early Police. The maracas are a nice touch. Activa is in their more experimental vien. Cox's vocalisms are amazing in this one.

Band of Horses

zackery — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 06:43:26 -0500

If you're lookin' to unwind after a long hard day. Sit back and listen, have a cold beer, watch the sunset.

Arcade Fire

thesearch — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:57:54 -0500

Unique wailing vocals that remind me of Native American chants. Anthem rock with elaborate arrangements featuring huge arrays of musicians. Their debut album funeral was arguably the best indie release of 2004.

Les Savy Fav

thesearch — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:54:42 -0500

post-punk indie rock godfathers have a new release: Let's Stay Friends and it kicks ass