Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney and NPR fame recently embarked on a quest to get to know the band that everyone loves to slam but whose work most of those critics haven't bothered to listen to. Her journey is pretty hilarious and worth checking out.
Buying My First Ever Phish CDs from Carrie Brownstein on Vimeo.
Here's a track off Phish's new release, Joy.
I kind of wish Polvo had popped my concert cherry. The noisy guitar heroes are back with a new album, In Prism. Crank up this monster jam on your next big run/bike ride/trip to the kitchen to grab more beer.
And don't forget Yo La Tengo's Popular Songs. The beloved trio will be in town at the Urban Lounge Oct. 12
Avalon or Someone Very Similar...
Other LPs worth picking up: Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Mayer Hawthorne's Strange Arrangements, Os Mutantes' Haih Or Amortecedor (first release in 35 years!!) OH! And this band called The Beatles are releasing a gigantic box set. Their Rock Band debut hits stores tomorrow.
Now, get thee to a local record store!