Matthew Dear: Deserter

I really enjoyed Matthew Dear's latest album Asa Breed; my favorite track on the album is deserter. This song has this subdued 80's theme to it that is as creepy as it is fragile. I was pleased to stumble across a live video version of the song that I think really demonstrates that Matthew Dear excels where so many electronic artists seemingly cower (bouncing cowering) behind their laptops.

Separated at birth: Real Tuesday Weld and Eternal Sunshine Sountrack

Some might say I have a photographic memory when it comes to music, like if I hear similar chord pattern structures in two different songs I can make the link and tie them together. I've already posted a few separated at births - go back and see for yourself.

However, in this case, anyone would have to be lying to say that there is not some egregious malfeasance going on here between the Real Tuesday Weld and Jon Brion. The similarities between these two songs are striking. The whole thing reeks of plagiarism from one side or the other. 

After a cursory investigation, Jon Brion's song was released March 19, 2004, and the RTW's song was releasted August 27, 2007. So I think its apparent who copied who.... go ahead and listen for yourself and decide if I've got a point. In my opinion, I've enjoyed TRTW dating back to 2002, but whenever someone pulls sh*t like this I really can't respect them musically.

Song: Wolves in the Throne Room: Cleansing

After hearing Wolves in the Throne Room for the first time a few months ago I was hooked. Its amazing that after so many years and hearing so many metal/hardcore bands, there are still bands that can improve the genre. 

Song: Triumph of Lethargy Skinned Alive to Death - Pigeon Heart

I'm not much of a fan of quirky/artsyfartsy d.i.y. intentionally amateurish music, unless its done as masterfully as TLSAD. Their two albums are rather flawless collections of experimental anthems that are as awkward as they are compelling.