The Fastidious Assassins

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Monday, 9 February 2009

Overlooked Records of 2008

A year full of fantastic music always meant that some gems would be missed, and here are a few I have stumbled upon:

Marnie Stern- This is It, and I am It.....

Like a rolling stone, Marnie's new album really gallops with her fantastic finger tapping keeping each song ticking over, powered by the awesome locomotive that is Zach Hill. Couldn't have picked a better line up myself....

Grouper- Dragging A Dead Deer Up a Hill

A sparse yet intimate, frightening yet heart-felt, hooded creature of a record, is perfect for evening walks in the autumn. A beautiful Cat Power-esque voice, that really resonates in your soul

Beach House- Devotion

A haunting and beautiful record, filled with beautiful reverb and gorgeous percussion that wrap each song in a beautiful warm romanticist bubble, teetering on the edge of bursting. I feel very stupid for missing out on this the first time. If you haven't already investigated, investigate NOW.





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