Some Loud Thunder
In the past two years, this proto-Web 2.0 band has seen the myth of its self-made success eclipse the music contained on its still-fantastic debut. The band responded by enlisting producer Dave Fridmann to help shape a sophomore effort that, once again, it's quietly nudging into the marketplace.
For all that's been gained in the explosion of online musical commentary in the past few years, something has been lost: The concept of the off album. With so many artists vying for listeners' attention, there's little room for forgiveness when an act doesn't quite get it together. That trend will almost surely…
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Despite the puzzlingly poor recording quality of the title / opening track, Some Loud Thunder is absolutely not 'CYHSY #2'.
<p>The first album was no fluke, says <strong>Emma Warren</strong>. Brooklyn's indie kings have refined their music and retained its joyful deviance.</p>
Why do today’s musicians believe that an album must have more than ten tracks? Dylan was content to have nine tracks on Highway 61 Revisited...