Music Movies Monday #8

While this is in fact Tuesday, I still have the spirit of MMM. I thought this week I'd just give you some videos of things I've been listening to lately. The first is something I think all of us here at f/k would agree is quite stellar. While Donovan hopefully has a signed copy of the vinyl in the mail, the new Decemberists album The Hazards of Love leaked onto the internet a couple of days ago. The instrumentation is quite different from their previous efforts, which makes for a very interesting listen. All the songs are quite dense, and multiple listens are certainly necessary. In any event, enjoy Meloy as he croons in his usual manner, and showcases what we now know is "Isn't It a Lovely Night" and "The Rake's Song."



The next is something I've given a second chance to. Madvillainy by Madvillain is one of the most critically acclaimed hip hop album of the 21st century, though some argue that's it's not hip hop. I am by no means a rap fan, or even a hip hop fan. But there is just something about how the lyrics flow perfectly with the beat. Madvillainy was released on an indie label, so I guess that makes it fine to blog about on f/k. Here's "Accordion," a fantastic track from the aforementioned album, and probably a song that you won't hear on regular hip hop or rap stations due to its brevity and odd accordion sound.



What I can only imagine is the dream of every person in every school band, everywhere. Footage of Yorke working with the USC marching band and other backstage preparations prior to the fantastic Grammy performance. If anything, it's more of Thom dancing.



Finally, I thought this needed to be posted again. Because, let's face it, it's the world's greatest.



Beirut MySpace page

Madvillain MySpace page

The Decemberists MySpace page

-Chandler

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day out there to all our readers! To commemorate this king of consumer holidays, I thought it would be fitting to supply a song warning about the hazards of love. I racked my brain for such a song to provide this, and then stumbled upon a new track from the Decemberists' upcoming album entitled none other than The Hazards of Love. This song appears to be a plea between a mother and son for the boy to spend one night out with his girlfriend. I have to say, this is the most rockin' track I've yet heard from the Decemberists, and it has me convinced that this upcoming album is going to be among their finest work. This track was from a BBC radio session.

The Decemberists - The Wanting Comes in Waves

The Decemberists' Website

-Donovan