Since I last posted on Stars' live Lollapalooza album, I guess it is time to also give a little blog love to Torquil's side project Memphis. A Place in the Wilderness is the sophomore effort from Mr. Campbell and his compadre, Chris DuMont. Even though the American release is a little ways off from release just yet (sometime in early 2007), I can say that it is definitely worth picking up a copy as it only expands on the previous work, and if you like Stars, you'll find lots to love about Memphis. Promise. I think some people may even find the champer-pop approach of Memphis better than the more synthy pop that Torquil and Amy craft in Stars. Whatever the case, there's a lot of really great songs on this album. Though it is not all heartbroken relationship material as his work in Stars. I think what I like best is the addition of horns to the songs the most. Maybe it has something to do with playing trumpet in high school band, I dunno, hehehe. But as I said, this album is not Stars, but it is well worth seeking out as, if you don't, you're likely to miss out on some of the best songs Mssrs. Campbell and Dumont have written to date!
MP3: Memphis - I'll Do Whatever You Want
As a bonus here's some videos from YouTube.
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