https://lesstoprofess.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/02.-Sometimes-I-Realise.mp3 Engineers – Sometimes I Realise Not to be confused with the band Engineer, what we have with the Engineers is a dream pop band from England with progressive punch. “Sometimes I Realize” is a fair representation, though “Hang Your Head” is truly in the key of energy. Produced by the same gent who backs […]
https://lesstoprofess.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/09-The-Ticonderoga.mp3 Bowerbirds – The Ticonderoga Bowerbirds – Beneath Your Tree I am a sucker for anyone who jams with an accordion — especially a woman. That is what we have here with Bowerbirds. The first cut is from their Hymn for a Dark Horse introductory CD. The second cut is from their newest album: Upper […]
https://lesstoprofess.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/04-Islands.mp3 The XX – Islands Slap me if this is too pop for alternative tastes, but this level of predictability is tolerable when wrapped in a minimalist package — sans pomp and ceremony — the likes of “pink” or ilk of that sort. Labeled post-dubstep, if you like labels, the XX have that certain catchy […]
https://lesstoprofess.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/07-Drowning-Men.mp3 Fanfarlo – Drowning Men I have a weakness for Roma-esque European alt-folk music employing violin, mandolin — and dare I say — trumpet, my axe of choice – (must be the gypsy in me). With a sound reminiscent of Arcade Fire covering David Byrne (if the shoe fits), oozing a melange of multi-part vocals […]
https://lesstoprofess.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/10-The-Courage-of-Others.mp3 Midlake – The Courage of Others With the upcoming 2nd of February 2010 release of “The Courage of Others”, Denton, Texas based alt-rocker band, Midlake forges toward a larger musical market — after critically acclaimed success with their third full-length release, “The Trials of Van Occupanther”. This time their efforts come up short. Where […]