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CHELSEA COCHRAN'S BEST OF 2004
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Tom Waits - Real Gone [Anti]
Listening to Real Gone, I become completely absorbed by
Tom Waits growling, haunting voice. But its truly the combination of strong
percussion and dark lyrics that make this album. Tom Waits tells the stories
of the downtrodden and of political treachery until you are almost to the
point of tears. But, what did you expect? Its Tom Waits.
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Grails - Redlight [Neurot]
A friend introduced me to Grails first album, Burden of
Hope, and I suppose that Im still indebted to him. Redlight is
the second installment from the talented Portland band. Grails music
becomes personal for everyone who hears it. For me, it always brings back
long-forgotten memories and moments of my past. The music is more easily
described in emotions than anything else. Honest, painful, hopeful,
inspiring
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Sparta - Porcelain [Geffen]
I acquired this album at the end of a less than enjoyable
summer. It was time for healing, and Porcelain was the perfect album
for that. Heart-wrenching lyrics and meaty guitars. Sometimes thats all a
girl needs.
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Pinback -
Summer in Abaddon [Touch & Go]
Pinback has a universally
likeable sound. Catchy rhythms, melodic vocals, and clever lyrics. Even my
60-year old mother liked this album when I popped it into her car stereo.
Sure, being appealing to senior citizens may not be the best endorsement for
Pinback, but my mom is much cooler than most.
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Interpol -
Antics [Matador]
Interpols latest musical installment, Antics, is my
second favorite Interpol album. Im a much bigger fan of their first
release, Turn on the Bright Lights, but Antics still has the
depressed, brooding tone that appealed to me the first time around.
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