maudlin of the Well - Part The Second

Ok, so maudlin of the Well is a band I don't really know anything about. I listened to their new album because it is free and because it has been getting some critical acclaim. From what I can gather from their website, this album was funded entirely by fan donations, which is why it is free. Pretty cool if you ask me. Anyone wanna help fund me? Ha.

Anyways, I came into this album not exactly sure of what to expect, but a bit scared of the progressive metal nametag. Upon playing the album, the first minute will blow you away, and at :52 seconds, you will turn your head to your iPod and say 'whoa'. Unfortunately, it quickly slows down a bit to an initially more disappointing part, before the second half of the song turns super cool again.

The first three tracks are incredibly beautiful and interesting, and with the exception of a cheesy and degrading guitar solo in the middle of track 2, there are no real flaws. This gave me high hopes for the album, but unfortunately the last two tracks are something completely different and disappointing. They are clearly more metal influenced, so I suppose if you are a fan you may enjoy them regardless. However, I find that they take away from what was looking to be one of the more beautiful albums I have heard of late. The album is still worth checking out though, if only for the first three tracks.

Favorite Tracks: An Except From 6,000,000,000,000 Miles..., Keep Light Near You..., Rose Quartz Turning To Glass

My Rating: 6/10

-M


Tracklisting:
1. An Excerpt From 6,000,000,000,000 Miles Before the First, or, The Revisitation of the Blue Ghost
2. Another Excerpt: Keep Light Near You, Even When Dying
3. Rose Quartz Turning To Glass
4. Clover Garland Island
5. Laboratories of the Invisible World (Rollerskating the Cosmic Palmistric Postborder)

Links:
http://www.maudlinofthewell.net/
http://www.mediafire.com/?ziimmmlz3lu

Mimas - The Worries

Mimas is truly a unique act. The self-proclaimed "Death-Indie" band released their debut album, The Worries, in America just earlier this year. I wouldn't say death-indie is a very appropriate genre for the band, however. The band is a typical indie-rock band with an overarching post-rock element. I think. Truly, this band sounds like none I have heard before, which is part of what I love about them.

What I find intriguing about this band is that while the instrumentation is certainly interesting, the lyrics themselves are bizarre. One song, for instance, talks about deodorant and smelly armpits, on more than one occasion. While listening to these lyrics, they slowly took hold of me and I became very mesmerized by them.

"Mac, get your gear on, let's visit Norway.
They shot a dog and then they killed themselves.
We found a monster and we brought it back
It imitates us and no one trusts anyone."

I realized that what I love so much about this album is that it speaks to me. It tells of the worries in our lives, both the little things and the big things. Everything from the need for prescription deodorant and making child support payments, all the way up to thoughts of suicide. Looking at this spectrum of worries, makes me wonder: what are all the things that cause me to worry? and perhaps most importantly, why do I worry about them at all?

Favorite tracks: Treehouse, Mac Get Your Gear, Dads

My Rating: 8/10

-M


Tracklisting:
1. Treehouse
2. Mac, Get Your Gear
3. Dads
4. Fangs
5. Why In The World Not?
6. Dr. Phil's Retirement
7. Keep Quiet
8. Cats On Fire
9. Beneath The Glad Sunbeam

link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?5hxdmygxzyz

Lemon Jelly Lemonjelly.ky

Thought it might as well go up with the other two...again, another great work from the British duo, Lemon Jelly.


1. In the Bath – Fred Deakin, Nick Franglen, Lemon Jelly
2. Nervous Tension
3. Tune for Jack
4. His Majesty King Raam
5. Staunton Lick
6. Homage to Patagonia
7. Kneel Before Your God
8. Page One
9. Come

Download Link: http://www.rapidshare.com/files/160741729/Lemon_Jelly_-_Lemonjelly.ky.rar

Lemon Jelly - Lost Horizons

One of the best albums I have heard in long time--hope you enjoy the trip.

Tracklist:
1.Elements
2.Space Walk
3.Ramblin' Man
4.Return To Patagonia
5.Nice Weather For Ducks
6.Experiment Number Six
7.Closer
8.The Curse Of Ka'Zar

Download Link: http://rapidshare.com/files/67961416/LemonJelly-LostHorizons.rar

Lemon Jelly '64-'95

1. Intro
2. 88 (Come Down On Me)
3. 68 (Only Time)
4. 93 (Dont Stop Now)
5. 95 (Make Things Right)
6. 79 (The Shouty Track)
7. 75 Stay With You
8. 76 (The Slow Train)
9. 90 (A Man Like Me)
10. 64 (Go)

Download Link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8LM0XXQK

Guess Who Is Back?

Well, I get the feeling that there isn't anyone who checks up on a regular basis to see if Lil' John is up and running. But just in case someone does come here every so often looking for a new album...Lil' John is back!!! There will be new stuff coming your way very soon and maybe some reviews along with downloads...? Who knows what is coming really? Lil' John sure doesn't. Either way, the need was felt to put the word out, so spread it to all yo' friends and keep spreadin' the gospel, nukkas. :D

~Lil' John

Tilly and The Wall - Bottoms Of Barrels

Track List

1. Rainbows in the Dark

2. Urgency

3. Bad Education

4. lost Girls

5. Love Song

6. Sing Songs Along

7. Black and Blue

8. Brave Day

9. The Freest Man

10. Coughing Colors

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ETKCJE1N