While we were busy, lots of great music got released. And we're pretty sure that Cut Copy was influenced by this Estevez/Sheen gem. Wait, what Men at Work were you talking about?
- TV on the Radio announced a new album, Nine Types of Light, though no release date yet. This A) makes our list of most anticipated releases of 2011 hopelessly outdated and B) makes 2011 absolutely jam-packed with tremendous releases. Year end lists are officially going to be a clusterfuck.
- Destroyer’s album, Kaputt, was a pleasant surprise. Who knew this much ’80s sax could lead to one of the best releases of the young year? The 4/4 show at the First Unitarian with War on Drugs is a show not be missed.
Destroyer, “Kaputt” [Buy] - Cut Copy released an album that’s kind of all over the place (including Men at Work territory, below). And we’re not sure if that’s a good or bad thing. Worth checking out.
Cut Copy, “Take Me Over” [Buy] - LCD Soundsystem announced a final show at MSG on 4/2. Oh, and the pre-presale sold out in about four seconds.
- Iron and Wine released an album that, while uneven, has some amazing moments. And is way, way, way more funk and Elton John-influenced than we would have predicted.
Pitchfork continued to befuddle me with their love for James Blake.Update: I, and my half-assed listen of James Blake, was wrong. This album is growing on me like Ebola.- Hercules and the Love Affair released an album that did not live up to our ranking them in our most anticipated list. As did John Vanderslice.