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  1. while i hate Pfork too, this is not a great record by Ryan's standards, i'm sorry. it's a very average one by his own standards.

     

    they got it right w/ the new Blitzen Trapper (even though it's closer to a 9 than an 8.5 imo), just lame that it took them over a month to review it

     

    I'm seeing Blitzen Trapper open for Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks tonight in Madison. Great lineup. This is the most excited I've been for an opening act since Andrew Bird/Wilco.

  2. from Rhapsody:

     

    "Cardinology is well-crafted adult alternative rock grounded in Americana ... Although Adams is considered a prickly fellow, this album will cement his rep among the Starbucks faithful."

     

    I can't help but be annoyed by those statements. Not sure why.

     

     

    I agree. It's annoying because a coffee enterprise and its costumers have no real connection to music.

  3. Just finished my first listen through Cardinology. It's epic! Fix It, Crossed Out Name, and Stop are the initial standout tracks. Favorite line thus far: "Confuse my love for the cobwebs" He's done it again. So prolific. I really think this album is one of his best to date. Time for round two...enjoy your listening.

  4. I would bet that it his name on the contract only - the guys in the band are just hired hands. I am actually surprised he has not replaced them yet - if one looks at his track record with regards to the people he has had playing with him. As I recall, people were not that crazy about Easy Tiger (much like Sky Blue Sky). It will be interesting to see how the new one goes over.

     

    To Ryan, I think they're more than just "hired hands." Judging by his past Foggy post and push for a band name, being the Cardinals, I think this lineup is here to stay. It's a shame people dislike Easy Tiger. I think it's some of his best work.

  5. I'm a fan of Genius. I use it in the mornings when I'm stumbling around the house getting ready for school. I hit Weekend Wars by MGMT, and Ratatat and Of Montreal were the subsequent bands. Cool. Has the Genius thrown out anything really wrong at you?

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