Andorra

Today's Music That Is Fairly Great is Andorra, by Caribou. I don't know anything about the group, so let's just talk about the music today.

I don't know who I'd consider to be peers of Caribou based on their music. Maybe a little R.E.M., maybe a little AIR. They seem to be a whimsical, carefree version of the Arcade Fire, maybe? Hard to say. There's a definite old-school feel to this music, like it could have come from the Byrds or one of their contemporaries. It's not quite public television, but a long way from Clear Channel radio. Maybe this is what would happen if The Cure actually cheered up, or maybe if Of Montreal just didn't suck so hard. Or maybe if Architecture in Helsinki had too much cough syrup and settled down a little. I got really out of control here.

Anyhow, the music is sort of dreamy, with lots of falsetto vocals, sleigh bells and strings, some synthesizers and digital effects make their way in. Sometimes it's danceable, sometimes it's creepy, but it is always compelling. I'm really enjoying this album, to the point where I may have to track down some of their other music.

In other news:
It's Monday again. I'm not having a bad day, but some of my coworkers are clearly easier to deal with than others.

Also, I bought The Dandy Warhols' Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia on vinyl this weekend. It's about damn time.