Through The Looking Glass

Sometimes it never occurs to me that there is actually more music out there in the world to discover. I love the stuff I listen to, but I often forget that Dave Matthews isn't the only songwriter that walks the Earth.

So a few weeks ago in work the song "Giving Up The Gun" by Vampire Weekend came on. I wasn't really too intrigued at first, but it became quite catchy after I started hearing it on a daily basis. (For the record, Chipotle really needs to fix their "Muzak" system. I feel like Karma Police is the soundtrack to my workday.) Anyways, I decided to investigate through iTunes, and found out this was actually from their 2nd (and new) CD. I decided going with their self-titled, and couldn't be happier. I know I'm a little late to jump on the Vampire Weekend bandwagon, but they're a pretty fun group. I've listened to the CD countless times all the way through, and it grows on me each time. It's light, kinda poppy, and just fun. It's not like most of the music I listen to, but I can't wait to save some money to shell out for the new album.


Vampire Weekend by Vampire Weekend
Standout Tracks
-Campus
-Walcott
-The Kids Don't Stand a Chance

Wait, more new music? My best friend had asked me to check out Drive By Truckers with him next month, and I happily obliged. I did so without knowing anything about the band, but I knew he wouldn't steer me in the wrong direction. He usually knows rock n' roll when he sees it, and I've been dying to check out the (new-ish) House of Blues on Lansdowne St. Plus, I do believe I owe him one. I've definitely dragged him to a couple shows filled with wannabe hippies where he wanted to shank someone.

Anyway..., as for Drive By Truckers. I had never heard their music, and to be honest, I didn't really even on plan on picking up their stuff until we got to the show. The idea of shelling out money for 'new' music from unknown territory just terrifies me sometimes. Hmmmm....Dave Matthews and Coran Capshaw must have been listening. Ironically enough, an ATO Records free sampler was released this past week. There were select songs from John Butler Trio, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Alberta Cross, and...you guessed it, Drive By Truckers. All the songs were really good, but the sampler definitely pushed me to go out and buy the new Drive By Truckers album, "The Big To-Do". It was quite refreshing, to say the least. It's nice to know there is still a 'classic' rock n' roll sound out there. I don't think I can pinpoint it exactly, but they really remind me a lot of Tom Petty stuff. I can't wait for the show though, should be a sweet time.


The Big To-Do by Drive By Truckers
Standout Tracks
-Daddy Learned To Fly
-This F***g Job
-After The Scene Dies

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