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On the Record: Bruce Springsteen, Bowerbirds & More
Album reviews in 30 seconds or less
Bowerbirds
The Clearing
(Dead Oceans)
Sounds Like: The North Carolina duo’s third was recorded in Bon Iver’s studio/retreat and it’s not as spare and sad as his efforts; beautiful, gleaming morose folk pop.
Free Association: Smart, sophisticated and powerfully made pensive cabin rock.
For Fans Of: Andrew Bird x Megafaun + Fleet Foxes, A.A. Bondy, pretty harmonies.
Bruce Springsteen
Wrecking Ball
(Columbia)
Sounds Like: As blue-collared and political as ever, the Boss won’t be going anywhere anytime soon or quieting down, still raspin’ and hollerin’ about America.
Free Association: Doesn’t “We Take Care Of Our Own” sound vaguely racist/annoying?
For Fans Of: Seger/Seeger/Fogerty/Mellencamp/Petty/Cash/Orbison, Jersey pride.
Memoryhouse
The Slideshow Effect
(Sub Pop)
Sounds Like: The Toronto duo’s debut is what happens when art students make music to accompany their photo exhibit but take it further and craft lovely dream pop.
Free Association: It’s so annoying when pretty young artists switch genres tastefully.
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