Memory Tapes – Player Piano (Carpark)
In the immortal words of that shit film, “He’s just not that into you”.
Six Des Meilluers (demi – 2011)
I Love Lucy. Never just a review. Always a gorgeous, sensual, philosophical account of why music is so fucking important.
Explosions In The Sky – Take Care, Take Care, Take Care (Temporary Residence)
Their sixth release is definitely predictable, but it’s still a marvellous way to choose your own adventure.
REVIEWED IN WORDS: An Horse – Walls (Mom + Pop/Shock)
The album treats its instruments like an embarrassing family member; if they HAVE to be around can we at least make sure they don’t do anything to upset anyone.
Gruff Rhys + Matt Tow @ Excelsior Hotel, Sydney, 03.05.11
Without the strange adjuncts Rhys has a nice collection of folky tunes. With them he has a nutball bag of charming oddities.
The Parent Article
There was a deep-seated fear that the Democratic Republic of Me was on the verge of being invaded by the United Front of Banal Sounds.