Thieves By Tuesday*

Selfhood by Tanya Johnston

Because he believes in himself, he doesn’t try to convince others.
Because he is content with himself, he doesn’t need others’ approval.
Because he accepts himself, the whole world accepts him.
-- Lao Tzu

This a stronger rendition of a Bon Iver favorite of mine. The original is profoundly better but this cover isn't too shabby as well. Wonderful art from Tanya Johnston.

Peter Gabriel Flume (Bon Iver cover)

Download and stream the original track here: Bon Iver - Flume

Other Bon Iver tracks, HERE.

I can't help but revel at the magnificence that is "Colouring of Pigeons." This is the first track to be released from an opera created by the Knife in collaboration with Mt. Sims, Planningtorock, and the Danish performance art group Hotel Pro Forma. In the course of 11 minutes, you'd be taken into a riveting sensory emporium. Karin Dreijer-Andersson and the melodic percussion are, in my opinion, the prime factors that make this track entirely unforgettable. Best 11 minutes of my week, right here.

:: The Knife - Colouring of Pigeons (ft. Mt. Sims and Planningtorock)

An interesting breakthough artist, Los Amaparito. This Brothersport remix has got me up and about all day.

:: Animal Collective - Brothersport (Los Amparito - Hermano Deporte mix)

This group is probably on of the more formidable artists caught on the radar. jj, constantly called as one of the best secrets of the Swedish industry, is something to look forward to, that I can tell.

:: jj - Things Will Never Be The Same Again

This 2006 track from the man behind Bon Iver still gives me lucid dreams.

:: Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) - Song For A Lover Long Ago

Massive Attack's new album entitled Heligoland features this class standout, Atlas Air. Here's also a radio-rip of Psyche.

:: Massive Attack - Atlas Air
:: Massive Attack - Psyche

When I read the title of the track, I was expecting epic fail. But somehow Emancipator made it work out - amazingly, in fact. It sounds a trippy and aeewome fusion of the two tracks. Unbelievable but true.

:: Mobb Deep VS Sigur Ross - Shook (Emancipator Mashup)

Good thing this track isn't some R. Kelly-inspired track on sexual addiction. He has Polow Da Don to thank for this. And it's Pitchfork's Best New Music - what more can you ask for?

:: Usher - Lil' Freak feat. Nicki Minaj

Flo-rida joined up with the Poe Boys in this track. He really has mastered the art of topping lists with his catchy singles.
:: Flo-Rida, Billy Blue, Brisco & Tanu - We Came Up

As promised, here is the official soundtrack of the 4th season of Grey's Anatomy. Other than Grey's Anatomy, other hit shows like Gossip Girl, Chuck, Fringe, Glee, Dollhouse, One Tree Hill, Ugly Betty, House and many more. You've got to give a hand to the music supervisors of these shows for their success. The music is not perfect, but it's certainly entertaining. The show goes mostly for indie favorites like The National, Ingrid Michaelson, The Gossip, Tegan and Sara, The Bird and the Bee, Bon Iver, Feist, Goldfrapp, Rilo Kiley, Frightened Rabbit, The Republic Tigers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and more. Enjoy!

You can also check out the 3rd season here: Season 3
(I'm working on the individual mp3s. For those which don't have their own links yet, I hope you can bear with the .ZIP files.)

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:: Adele - Hometown Glory
:: Alaska In Winter - Your Red Dress
:: Amy Obenski - Carousel
:: Ben Lee - What Would Jay-Z Do
:: Ben's Brother - Let Me Out
:: Beth Orton - Carmella
:: Blonde Redhead - 23
:: Bon Iver - The Wolves (Act I and II)
:: Bryn Christopher - The Quest
:: Buddy - Say A Lot
:: Caedmon's Call - Ten Thousand Angels
:: Calahan - Pouring On The Gasoline
:: Cary Brothers - The Last One
:: Chris Garneau - Black & Blue
:: Chris Garneau - Castle-Time

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:: Coldplay - Death And All His Friends
:: Correatown - All The World (I Tell Myself)
:: Derek Webb - Name
:: Duffy - Mercy
:: Electrocute - Uh-Oh
:: Feist - My Moon My Man
:: Frightened Rabbit - Good Arms Vs. Bad Arms
:: Goldfrapp - Some People
:: Gomez - Moon And Sun
:: Greenskeepers - Money
:: Greg Laswell - What A Day
:: I'm From Barcelona - Oversleeping
:: Ida Maria - Keep Me Warm
:: Imani Coppola - Raindrops From The Sun
:: Ingrid Michaelson - Giving Up

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:: Jamie Lidell - Little Bit Of Feel Good
:: Jay Clifford - Know When To Walk Away
:: Joe Henry - God Only Knows
:: Joe Purdy - San Jose
:: John Legend - Sun Comes Up
:: Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
:: Jon Foreman - The Cure For Pain
:: Joshua Radin - Sky
:: Katalyst - Say What You Feel
:: Kate Nash - Merry Happy
:: Katie Herzig - Fool's Gold
:: Katie Herzig - Sweeter Than This
:: Kendall Payne - I Will Show You Love
:: Kim Richey - The Absence Of Your Company
:: Laura Izibor - From My Heart To Yours

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:: Lifehouse - Broken
:: Lily Allen - Knock 'Em Out
:: Lykke Li - I'm Good I'm Gone
:: Meaghan Smith - 5 More Minutes
:: Meiko - Hawaii
:: Meiko - Reasons To Love You
:: Miss Li - Don't Try To Fool Me
:: Missy Higgins - Where I Stood
:: Natalie Walker - Circles
:: Neverending White Lights - Distance
:: New Buffalo - Cheer Me Up Thank You
:: Northern State - Better Already
:: Northern State - Iluvitwhenya
:: Patty Griffin - Up To The Mountain
:: Prince Fatty - Milk And Honey

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:: Priscilla Ahn - Dream
:: Priscilla Ahn - Rain
:: Rilo Kiley - Breakin' Up
:: Roisin Murphy - Movie Star
:: Sandra Oh & Chyler Leigh - Like A Virgin
:: Santogold - Creator
:: Sara Melson - Feel It Coming
:: Soulsavers - Revival
:: Sugar - Walking Away
:: Taken By Trees - Only Yesterday
:: Tegan And Sara - Call It Off
:: The Bird And The Bee - Polite Dance Song
:: The Bravery - The Ocean
:: The Cake Sale - Some Surprise
:: The Cinematic Orchestra - To Build A Home

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:: The Gossip - Listen Up
:: The Magic Numbers - Let Somebody In
:: The National - About Today
:: The Perishers - Best Friends
:: The Perishers - Come Out Of The Shade
:: The Perishers - Get Well Soon
:: The Puppini Sisters - Walk Like An Egyptian
:: The Rentals - Little Bit Of You In Everything
:: The Republic Tigers - Buildings And Mountains
:: The Rosewood Thieves - Heavy Eyes
:: The Submarines - Brightest Hour
:: Trolle Siebenhaar - The Yard
:: Vampire Weekend - Mansford Roof
:: Watermark - Made For You
:: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Rockers To Swallow

Genre: Indie Folk | Rating: 9.4 Stars

It's hard to believe that For Emma, Forever Ago is the work of one man. With a bit of research, I found out that when Justin Vernon's old band split he hauled himself to his dad's hunting cabin in the woods of Wisconsin for the coldest season and worked through his issues in musical form. Bon Iver comes from the French translation "bon hiver" meaning "good winter".


Upon hearing "Skinny Love", probably the most accessible song on "For Emma, Forever Ago", it was running through my head the rest of the week as I played it over and over again. It is inexplicably breathtaking a song. This should in no way denigrate or malign the rest of the album, which packs a surprising bunch. A few people, including my dad whom I asked to give a listen to give his review and he categorized it as "background music". It would be easy to just treat "For Emma..." as one, but a careful listen reveals layers of melody overlaid by Justin Vernon's impressive vocals.

"The Wolves (Act I and II)" starts off slowly but builds into a powerful message at the album's core.

The title track "For Emma" further embellishes on what might have been lost with a mixture of trumpet and strained guitar. The crooning of "Creature Fear" builds into the wonderfully moody instrumental "Team".

"Re: Stacks" rate as one of if not the most emotional songs of 2008. And this is an understatement. The guitar strumming is basic, but the vocal embellishment and understated sadness in Vernon's voice is unmistakable. Very good song.

I'm afraid to listen to this record too much as I don't ever want it's brilliance to dim. Best thing I've heard in quite a while. Let's see, Feist and Cat Power were the last artists that moved me like this, not that Bon Iver is anything like that and he'll probably never be over played in trendy boutique, but there's something so deep and soulful in the whisperings on this record. Mostly it's quiet, mostly it's chillingly beautiful.

I highly recommend this album--it's subtle tones on first listen grow into sheer brilliance.

Tracklist (All tracks are A+) and Downloads


Flume
Lump Sum
Skinny Love
The Wolves (Act i and ii)
Blindsided
Creature Fear
Team
For Emma
Re: Stacks

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