Okay, I dare you to watch this live version of “Last Night I Dreamed of Television” by Jeffrey Foucault and not wanna hear more:
I know, right? Wow. That song is included on his upcoming releaseHorse Latitudes (out May 3rd on Signature Sounds). Currently living in Western Massachusetts, Jeffrey’s released a few other albums prior to this, but none have been so striking to me as this one. His voice, band (including lovely harmonies from his wife, Kris Delmhorst), lyrics and overall tone will shake you into submission. This album is totally on my best of 2011 list.
Even though it’s only January, I have a CD already on my Best of 2011 list. “The Next Right Thing” is the sophomore release on MPress for singer-songwriter Seth Glier. This musician from Massachusetts has assurance well beyond his 22-years.
There has been a boat load of new releases coming out recently that have hit all the right summer notes for me. Among them is the San Francisco band Sonny & The Sunsets who will be releasing a gem of a album entitled Tomorrow Is Alright on Aug. 31 through Fat Possum Records.
I thought I would share a standout track with you all called “Too Young To Burn”. Its a nice nostalgia filled tune that should be finding its way onto many a summer roadtrip playlists. Its not a “Official Video” but at least it allows you to enjoy the song.
Sometimes when you hear a song, it casts a spell on you that can only be broken by continuously listening to it for days on end. “Becoming a Jackal” by Villagers still has me in its whimsical grip, and I suspect the only way that the spell can be broken is if I pass it along to the collective consciousness.
Actually, after listening to the Irish band’s debut LP — also titled Becoming a Jackal, out now on Domino Records — I fear the spell won’t go away until the rest of you fall in love with the entire album, just as I have. But for starters, have a look-see at the above video. I must warn you, though — it may conjure emotion.
