When they came onstage at the end of Dr. Dog's set, to help them sing/play the
(originally by Architecture in Helsinki), I knew they were awesome. I eagerly got their album and then even more eagerly awaited more of their stuff. I have not been disappointed. Since then, they've gotten a lot more press but they haven't "sold out" or any of that sort of thing (what does that even mean anyway? Who cares?). This June they released their second album entitled "History From Below," which is fantastic. It's darker than their debut, but they work that quite well. And I think it's high time their made their debut on AGSIHTF.
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| What most apartments in Bushwick look like. Hence the blues. |
The band is originally from San Diego, and they still reside somewhere in Cali, I believe. It's comprised of Mathew Vasquez (vocals), Jon Jameson (bass), Brandon Young (percussion), and Kelly Winrich (other schtuff). Although they may hail from lighthearted SoCal, their songs deal with some heavy stuff. Example: the song "Streetwalker" on their debut album, which dealt with the subject of child prostitution. And the song on "History From Below" entitled "Ballad of Vitaly," which is about a Russian man who kills an air-traffic controller in revenge because... well, it's a long story. A true one. Super dark. But a FANTASTIC ballad.
Anyway, on their new album, I really like this GOOD SONG: Bushwick Blues
FYI, Bushwick is a neighborhood in Brooklyn. It could easily give one the blues.
I love the lyrics:
Because my love is strong/
and my heart is weak/
after all
Anyhoo, if you like these songs, you might also like:
Dr. Dog
Dawes
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Cold War Kids (they toured with them)
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (they also toured with them)
Ra Ra Riot
Over and out,
Anna
P.S. Merry Christmas!!!
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