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New Release Roundup for March 18

Featured new releases for the week of March 18, 2007:

	Destroyer - Trouble in Dreams Dan Bejar avoids re-inventing himself for once and settles on a grand and sprawling album similar to his last. MP3: Foam Hands MP3: Dark Leaves Form a Thread Buy from Amazon.com
	She & Him - Volume One Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward's surprisingly competent and enjoyable listen that tends toward countrified '70s A.M. gold. MP3: Why Do You Let Me Stay Here? Buy from Amazon.com
	Witch - Paralyzed Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis keeps the beat on his original instrument-- the drums-- on Witch's second album. MP3: Eye Buy from Amazon.com
	Kevin Ayers - The Unfairground Original Soft Machine bassist makes his comeback with backing band help and production from the Ladybug Transistor. MP3: Walk On Water Buy from Amazon.com
	Sera Cahoone - Only as the Day Is Long This former Band of Horses drummer makes her solo debut with a laid back Harvest-era Neil Young sound. MP3: Only as the Day Is Long Buy from Amazon.com

Posted on 03/18/2008 | Comments(71) | Permalink

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Kevin Ayers' The Unfairground To Get U.S. Release + MP3

With what was one of 2007's most unlikely (and overlooked) comebacks, Kevin Ayers made a record—his first in 15 years. Beyond that, The Unfairground was the first in the non-terrible category in about 30 years.

This improbable return to decent taste was in large part due to the fact that his backing band was none other than huge Ayers fans, the Ladybug Transistor and the production of head Ladybug Gary Olson. Released last September in the UK on Lo-Max Records, The Unfairgorund will finally see a Stateside release on March 18th via Gigantic.

MP3: Kevin Ayers - "Walk on Water"

The Unfairground Tracklist:

1. Only Heaven Knows
2. Cold Shoulder
3. Walk On Water
4. Friends And Strangers
5. Shine A Light
6. Wide Awake
7. Baby Come Home
8. Brainstorm
9. Unfairground
10. Run Run Run

Posted on 01/14/2008 | Comments(32) | Permalink

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Lost & Found Video: Kevin Ayers - "May I?"

In 1968 Kevin Ayers split from Pink Floyd rivals the Soft Machine to pursue a solo career. The result was his excellent 1969 debut, Joy of a Toy, which he followed with Shooting at the Moon in 1970. That brings us to our subject video. "May I?", Shooting at the Moon's lead-off track, epitomizes Ayers' unrivaled baritone seduction in this daydream pick-up song. This performance comes from an April 4, 1972 appearance on the Old Grey Whistle Test. Pay special attention to saxophonist Lol Coxhill who looks like he just stepped out of a bubble bath.

Kevin Ayers - "May I?":

A lesson for the guys: Next time you're looking for the right words to say to that pretty girl in the corner, follow Kevin's lead and just ask, "May I sit and stare at you for a while?" That won't freak her out at all.

Posted on 06/07/2007 | Comments(32) | Permalink

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