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Craig Finn "Clear Heart Full Eyes" - 2012 LP

You may recognize the name Craig Finn from The Hold Steady....They're a rad band.....i'm a big fan....Matter of fact I think they're one of the greatest living bands....A lot of that has to do with the unique delivery and vocal stylings of Craig Finn....It's hard to pinpoint something so unique....kinda a hipster Springsteen meets (insert fav. beat poet)....Whatever it is, this solo album finds Finn incorporating a little southern twang and Jesus lovin' with his Brooklyn street wise cracking lyrics......this album is awesome and a fun listen....

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Craig Finn "Honolulu Blues" mp3

Craig Finn "No Future" mp3

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Sharon Van Etten "Tramp" - 2012 LP

Oh mayan...I don't feel stressed.....I'm feeling chill mang.....What's up with this new found chi....Well shitskies Sharon Van Etten came on my iPad this morning....What a beautiful voice man....Born in Jersey, moved to Tennessee...now based outta Brooklyn....cool story......very well written songs too.....chill/acoustic/coffee house vibe/soothing/less abrasive Cat Power/cool lyrics:

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Sharon Van Etten "Kevin's" mp3

Sharon Van Etten "In Line" mp3

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Insound

Bad Indians "The Path Home" - 7"

Some bands are just rad......Like everything about 'em.....Bad Indians are one of those bands....I've written about this retro/garage/fuzzed out DIY/band before....Now where the hell are they from???....Michigan?  How's that possible?.......

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Bad Indians "The Path Home" mp3

Bad Indians "So Long Sam" mp3

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Ginkgo Records

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The Janks "Hands of Time" - 2011 LP

man..... I'm not huge on discussing a new year or making bold changes based on the changing of a number.  No matter how many albums I plow through every year, I always miss a few....Hell, I'm human....and oh boy did I miss this album....Ironically, I even saw these guys live after Eagle Eye Williamson and still missed their 2011 release.  Well, I've been doing a lot of prep for public installations and this album came on in the studio last week.  I rushed over to the iPoop and was pleasantly surprised.  Not only is this album a showcase on "how to make great pop rock"......these boys from LA.....and i love me some LA....If you're not hip to The Janks....do so....it's well worth the time.....Just listen to track "Dead Man" below.....I bet these cats have an exceptional '012....hey now:

LISTEN HERE:

The Janks "Dead Man" mp3

The Janks "Billy the Kid" mp3

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Cargo Records