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I just picked up Thunder, Lightning, Strike this week in Pittsburgh brand new for $1 at this sidewalk sale type thing going on. Jammed it in the rental car all over that city.

and then Needless to say, it's a wonderful day for leaks. I hadn't seen this yet, though I'm looking forward to it - loved TLS.

I'll second the request for an extra if anyone wants a stranger to go with them!

working on a Madison date on the 26th

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http://www.stereogum.com/archives/mp3/ster...k-computer.html 01. Doveman: "Airbag" 02. Slaraffenland: "Paranoid Android" 03. Mobius Band: "Subterranean Homesick Alien" 04. Vampire Weekend: "Exit Music (For a Film)" 05. David Bazan's Black Cloud: "Let Down" 06. John Vanderslice: "Karma Police" 07. Samson Dalonoga [ft. The Found Sound Orchestra]: "Fitter Happier" 08. Cold War Kids: "Electioneering" 09. The Twilight Sad: "Climbing Up the Walls" 10. Marissa Nadler [ft. Black Hole Infinity]: "No Surprises" 11. My Brightest Diamond: "Lucky" 12. Flash Hawk Parlor Ensemble: "The Tourist"

After two listens I like it quite a bit - the only track I'm not keen on is the second song (which is the one discussed above) Thoughts?

Not sure about this song - I'll listen again.

I think the third song, "Comfort Inn" is one of my favorite songs of the year so far.

He (supposedly) pulled off the opening slot for Yo La Tengo here in Madison because the venue and promoter referred to him as Richard instead of David.

nice, really looking forward to this one as well.

The Clientele - God Save The Clientele

Album is a lot different than I expected, there are no songs where Matt goes raging mad like on Alligator. Needless to say the album is fantastic with my two current favorite songs being Ada and Gospel.

you can download the song here: http://www.beggarsgroupusa.com/mp3/thenati..._fakeempire.mp3 also, don't miss this video that is preparation for a future DVD:

I really dig his stuff as well.

I doubt it actually - they sold out their last Chicago performance and Alligator was a pretty big album. I bet they'll do just fine at the Metro. No word on who is supporting for these shows yet.

5/22: ASTORIA, LONDON, UK 5/23: LA MAROQUINERIE, PARIS, FRANCE 5/25: MAGNET, BERLIN, GERMANY 5/28: BOWERY BALLROOM, NEW YORK, NY 5/29: BOWERY BALLROOM, NEW YORK, NY 5/30: BOWERY BALLROOM, NEW YORK, NY 5/31: BOWERY BALLROOM, NEW YORK, NY 6/02: JOHNNY BRENDAS, PHILADELPHIA, PA 6/04: CABERET, MONTREAL, CANADA 6/05: OPERA HOUSE, TORONTO, CANADA 6/06: MAGIC STICK, DETROIT, MI 6/07: METRO, CHICAGO, IL 6/08: 400 BAR, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 6/09: TBA, MADISON, WI 6/11: DUCK ROOM, ST LOUIS, MO 6/12: HEADLINERS, LOUISVILLE, KY 6/13: THE EARL, ATLANTA, GA 6/14: BONNAROO MUSIC FESTIVAL, MANCHESTER, TN 6/15: 20TH

I think so. Their most recent release, The Unsung Colony is pretty solid.

you can download ALL the new songs he played at that show here: http://thetruthenlightensme.blogspot.com/2...st-theater.html

Sweet, I've been really wanting to see Califone who play in Madison on 5/18, so I may just do Saturday night.

Can't complain - CHI shows are FRI, SAT, SUN.