Sister Vanilla

There are few bands in this world that I can say I love as much as the Jesus and Mary Chain. I mean, we're talking like you can name them on one hand sort of list here. Maybe even half a hand. So last month when I first heard the debut Sister Vanilla album, Little Pop Rock, well, it was like reuniting with an old friend again. A friend you've sorely missed. This album is both the second coming of the Mary Chains as well as the birth of something completely new. While some may see the addition of Linda Reid as only a substitute for an absent Hope Sandoval, I recognize her more as the inspiring light that's brought three of my favorite musicians back together for another go at fame and fortune in the music world. The Famille Reid is joined by one other longstanding Mary Chains member, Ben Lurie. Mr. Lurie of course ably provides bass for Sister Vanilla much as he did for his former outfit. This album has become my favorite of the new year already, though it won't be released until early April. Did I mention its on Chemikal Underground?!?! How cool is that? If I gotta go on about why that's cool you should find another blog to read. So yeah, Sister Vanilla is the 21st century version of the Jesus and Mary Chain and its some of the best work to come from William and Jim Reid to date. Linda's voice adds a whole new dimension to the classic sound in much the same way that Ms. Sandoval did with her guest vocals on "Sometimes Always", from the latter period JAMC opus, Stoned and Dethroned. This album is not one to be missed so be sure to head over to Chemikal Underground and pre-order yourself a copy or three. Your friends will thank you for the kind gift.

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MP3: Sister Vanilla - Can't Stop the Rock

BONUS MP3: Sister Vanilla - Jamcolas

Los Campesinos!

So its been several months since I last blogged about any new music. There's a laundry list of reasons why so I'll not bore anyone with the details. Anyways... I've got a ton of new music to post, so without any further jibba-jabba, here's today's band, one you all should have heard of by now, Los Campesinos!

The Campesinos have a new single coming out and this one might just be better than "You! Me! Dancing!". It's just as catchy, just as dancey and about twice as infectious. The song's called "We Throw Parties, you Throw Knives" and if this song is any indication of what their debut album will be like then its gonna be at the top of the Best of '07 lists for sure. I've also included the video for the song in format compatible both for iPod (ughh) and of course for my favorite player, the Zune. Download it too cuz its a really cool video with little dancing soldiers.

As always join the band on myspace and check out some of the songs available there.

MP3: Los Campesinos! - "We Throw Parties, You Throw Knives"

BONUS VIDEO:

ZUNE VIDEO: Los Campesinos! - "We Throw Parties, You Throw Knives"