Well I wanted to blog about the Brian Jonestown Massacre today, but I'm listening to something else that's pretty great, so I'm going to talk about that instead. You don't like it? Well, go rent Dig!. You should do that anyway. Or just wait until Monday.
No, today's Music of the Day is The Crane Wife, by The Decemberists. Now I've blogged about the Decemberists before, so let's just discuss this album. It certainly sounds like a Decemberists album, but it seems to be more intricate than some of their other albums, particularly the layering of the instruments and the vocal interplay/harmonies. I really like this album so far! It seems to be really driving, without as much of the sweet laid-back songs as some of their previous albums (Her Majesty, Picaresque). Much of the time, when bands mess with their sound and over produce the music, it seems to get bloated and overdone, but here it really seems to work. In particular, I really like the first track ("The Crane Wife 3"). But don't worry, this album is still full of lyrics about wars and ships and old-timey family things, with a side of guitars and nasal voices.
In other news:
I'm so glad for Friday that it's not even funny.
The Author
Well, not really.
About Me
- Bones of an Idol
- Professionally, I work in information technology for a school. I do a little of everything: support, training, database, website, purchasing, strategy. My job appeals to my love of challenges, solving problems, and helping people.
Outside of work, I enjoy exercise (I used to practice capoeira, but largely run and lift weights now), writing short fiction, and playing the guitar. I am a largely self-taught guitarist and generally do not rock very hard.
I am currently enrolled in the MBA program at Drake University. Focusing on my coursework has curtailed my 'hobbies' somewhat, but I plan to graduate in Fall of 2013.
I am partial to travel, cats, black licorice and peanut butter.