Sound of Silver

Today's Music That Jason Isn't Really Into is Sound of Silver, by LCD Soundsystem. Now this is my first and likely only exposure to LCD Soundsystem, and I know they're fun and popular with the kids, but I didn't care for this record at all. It has sort of an upbeat neo-disco electronic sound, which didn't really appeal to me at all. I suspect that in an arena full of sweaty half-drunk people who all want to dance, this would play like gangbusters, but it doesn't translate over to a decent set of speakers set to a reasonable volume. Some of the songs are a little catchy and have a good build to them, but I couldn't get behind the singer's voice at all, and the lyrics aren't really anything to write home about. (Yes, I know that this isn't supposed to be the Decemberists, but that doesn't mean it has to be one step above LOLCATS in lyrical complexity.) So if you actually read this, well, you're welcome to refute my claims. But I hardly see myself checking out any more LCD Soundsystem from the library, much less buying any.

In other news:
I've heard good things about the new British Sea Power album, so maybe I'll pick up a copy when I can bring myself to visit the one local record store that I like. If they have it.

Also, I want some more CCR albums, and also to get the White Stripes albums that I don't have. God, I'm such a 30 year old boy.