My penchant for music accumulation (obviously) didn’t end while we were working through our Best of 2009 lists. By the mere nature of making lists, some music is simply acquired too late to be considered; other tracks don’t fit into any specific ordering. But over the past month I’ve heard a few tracks that I wish I had heard sooner in 2009; if I had, I believe these would have ended up being mentioned somewhere.
Rifle Recoil – Prototype 2.0 (Outkast cover) (mp3)
We talked about Rifle Recoil here back in November when we heard his spacey, slightly creepy “Bad Girl.” But with his acoustic strum and drum beat, his take on Outkast’s “Prototype” is just fantastic.
Generationals – When They Fight, They Fight (mp3) from Con Law
Generationals hearken back to an innocence that hasn’t been found in music since the 1950’s. It’s harmonies, hand-claps and a saccharine sweetness that is marvelously jumpy and retro.
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band – Albatross, Albatross, Albatross (mp3) from Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
Frenetic and excitable, Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band’s self-titled debut went under my personal radar this past year, although it was on Dave’s individual list for Best of 2009. This particular track is representative with its noisy, intense landscape. It’s an intriguing release from a talented quintet.
