What I am Listening to
April 19th, 2005Colin Meloy has done it again. The title of the Decemberists‘ third full-length effort, Picaresque, says it all. It’s a hodgepodge of short stories, spanning styles and subjects, ranging from a prog-influenced spy saga to (my favorite) an 8-minute wicked revenge song with an obligatory maritime theme. Great packaging with the CD, too.
A while ago Justin made me a copy of the Gray’s Ro Sham Bo. The Grays were sort of a pop rock supergroup, a little more straightforward than what I usually listen to, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love this album. There are some absolute gems on here, especially “Both Belong” and “Spooky.” It’s time for me to explore the whole Jellyfish/Jason Falkner/Jon Brion thing.
Wow, it’s not that I march to the tune of a different drummer–I march to a tune that’s about ten years old. It’s all good, though.
April 19th, 2005 at 3:47 pm
Glad to hear you’re enjoying The Grays - seems like you like the Falkner songs best?
And thanks to you for recommending Picaresque…I picked it up and have been digging in to it over the last few weeks. “!6 Military Wives” and “The Engine Driver” are frequently running through my head.
More on other stuff I’m listening if I ever get back on track over at my blog…
April 19th, 2005 at 3:51 pm
I didn’t realize those were both Falkner songs! Guess that means I should check him out first. :)