Got some new albums this week, so that's what I've been listening to:
Minus the Bear "Planet of Ice" - Seems to be pretty similar to their previous albums. Solid "mid-tempo rock" (that's what my musician friends call it
).
Earlimart "Mentor Tormentor" - Really, really good album. These guys are becoming one of my favorite bands. Mellow indie-style rock with an electronic element. Nice harmonies that remind me of "Your Majesty" by The Anniversary.
Travis Morrison Hellfighters "All Y'all" - Quirky album from the former lead singer of the Dismemberment Plan. Has some really good tracks and some bad ones.
Rilo Kiley "Under the Blacklight" - It might be too early to tell, as this MAY grow on me, but I can't remember the last time I was so disappointed with an album. They have been one of my 5 favorite bands for years now, mostly because of their timid-yet-emotional style. They lost a bit of that on their last album and I hoped that they would rebound with this one, but it's just not there.