Video Of The Week 08#27

Vampire Weekend – Oxford Comma

 

New video for Vampire Weekend, shot in one take. From their self-titled album.

 

#08067 Albert Hammond Jr.

Albert Hammond Jr. – Como Te Llama

UK: 7th Jul – Rough Trade

 

Albert Hammond Jr. is the son of legendary singer Albert Hammond, he also is a member of rock band The Strokes. He releases his second album during the break of The Strokes. Como Te Llama has a wider range of musical style than his guitar driven debut album.

#08066 Five O’Clock Heroes

Five O’Clock Heroes – Speak Your Language

UK: 7th Jul – Glaze

 

Taken their name from a song of The Jam, Five O’Clock Heroes come back with their second album, still on their own label. In spite of the band is based on New York, actually they are British. Highligh from the album is the cooperation via model Agyness Deyn.

Video Of The Week 08#26

Foals – Red Sock Pugie

 

Third single taken from their debut album, released om 9th Jun via Transgressive.

 

#08065 The Fratellis

The Fratellis – Here We Stand

UK: 9th Jun – Fallout/Island

 

Second album from Glasgow’s The Fratellis, their follow up to 2006’s Costello Music. Their song had been used for i-Pod commercial, which increased their popularity. To our disappointment, Here We Stand is over anticipating.

#08064 Sigur Ros

Sigur Ros – Með Suð í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust

UK: 23rd Jun – EMI

 

Sigur Ros’ fifth album title being translated into English means ‘With A Buzz In Our Ears We Play Endlessly’, the most commercial sucessful post rock band from Iceland return with their second major label album. All songs except the last one are sung in Icelandic. To fans the music is not shocking as the cover art.

#08063 Sloan

Sloan – Parallel Play

CA: 10th Jun – Murderecords

US: 10th Jun – Yep Roc

 

Since their debut album in 1992, Sloan had been released albums every one or two years, Parallel Play is their ninth album. Who is proved to be still the finest indie-pop from Canada. All of four members write songs also for this album, the percent is more and more average. Parallel Play is another 60’s pop influenced album.

#08062 Royworld

Royworld – Man In The Machine

UK: 2nd Jun – Virgin

 

Royworld is another 70’s retro band from London, a truly art school represent. With influnence from bands like Queen, Fleetwood Mac … Royworld made an galm indie album just like what The Feeling did.

Video Of The Week 08#25

Weezer – Pork And Beans

 

First single from Weezer’s album six. Due for release on 23th Jun in UK via Polydor.

 

#08061 Coldplay

Coldplay – Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends

UK: 12th Jun – Parlophone

US: 17th Jun – Capitol

 

Eagerly-awaited 4th album from world’s beloved Coldplay, on the basis of previous one X&Y, Chris Martin style piano with some heavy guitar riff makes this album still a worth to fans’ ears.

 

Outstanding tracks: ‘Violet Hill’ & ‘Lovers In Japan’.