Murder By Death - In Bocca Al Lupo

Indiana’s Murder by Death (formerly known as Little Joe Gould) layers the vocal sounds of an old saloon with the haunting strings of an Hungarian folk dance and the hard driving rhythms of pure rock ‘n’ roll, producing what Stuff magazine has called “lush, orchestrated songs,” somehow simultaneously reminiscent of Johnny Cash and Radiohead. Added to that thick and intriguing sound are a series of dark and ironic lyrics, combining the mood and tone of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds with the narrative force of The Decemberists or a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

The last album from Murder by Death I posted was the first album they recorded with their new singer. The album I post now is the last they recorded with their old singer. Being a fan of Murder by Death I can't really say anything negative about this album, very beautiful rhytmes with intriguing lyrics. I love it


Artist: Murder by Death
Title: In Bocca Al Lupo
Genre(s): Indie  , Alternative Rock, Post-punk
Format: mp3
Quality: 224 kbps (VBR) - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Tent Show Records
Released: 2006
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 43.4m
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Booka shade - The sun and the neon light

Booka Shade is a German electrohouse duo. It is made up of Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier, described as veterans of the Frankfurt electronic music scene.

For the fans.
Supposed to be available at the stores on 26/05/2008, found it on the internet a minute ago.
Give it a try, I know that's what I'm about to do right now.


Artist: Booka Shade
Title: The sun and the neon light
Genre(s): Electronic
Format: Mp3
Quality: 169 kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Get Physical
Released: 26 - 05 - 2008
Tracks: 14
Play Time: 1H
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Babyshambles - Shotters Nation

Babyshambles are an English indie rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty during a hiatus from his former band The Libertines, but Babyshambles has since become his main project. Babyshambles draws inspiration from the punk and ska genres, and has released two albums, one EP and a number of singles. The band has received a great deal of attention from the British tabloid press as a result of interest in Doherty's personal life.

Nothing beats the libertines, but the babyshambles get pretty close!
Enjoy


Artist: Babyshambles
Title: Shotters Nation
Genre(s): Indie Rock, Post-punk Revival, Garage Rock Revival
Format: mp3
Quality: 224kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: EMI
Released: oct 2007
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 43:11
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¡Forward, Russia! - Give Me a Wall

Formed in 2004, Leeds four-piece ¡Forward, Russia! are an art-indie band consisting of Tom Woodhead (vocals, synthesizer), Rob Canning (bass), Katie Nicholls (drums, vocals) and Katie’s brother Whiskas (guitar, vocals and synthesizer). Their sound is characterized by trebly guitars and abstract, cryptic lyrics. Up until 2007’s “Don’t Be A Doctor”, songs are named for the order they were written in (One, Two, Three, Four, etc.). Their image is characterized by wearing identikit t-shirts, with their exclamation mark emblem emblazoned on them.

It's been rather quiet around here for a few days! Apologies go out to the frequent visitors , just don't forget to check back every once in a while.


Artist: ¡Forward, Russia!
Title: Give Me a Wall
Genre(s): Indie Rock, Art Rock, alternative Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Dance to the radio
Released: 15th May 2006
Tracks: 11
Play Time: 49:15
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Eagles of Death Metal - Death By Sexy

Eagles of Death Metal is the embodiment of all fuzzed out, overdriven guitar rock to shake your booty to. Don’t look for deeper meanings or avant-garde synthesizer tricks, because these Eagles are strictly business. On their first album, Jesse “The Devil” Hughes tackles the subjects of dancing, dancing, speed, boogeying (see: Dancing), sex, and killing his ex-wife, all with smooth falsetto vocals, infectious guitar by Tim Vanhamel from Millionaire, and Josh Homme’s solid percussion skills. The grand idea of the Eagles of Death Metal is to make music that people will enjoy, that doesn’t have to be taken too seriously.

Nothing more to add except that mark lanegan is a backup vocal in some songs, love them:


Artist: Eagles of Death Metal
Title: Death By Sexy
Genre(s): Blues-Rock, Alternative Rock, Garage Rock Revival, Stoner Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 224kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Downtown
Released: jul 2006
Tracks: 13
Play Time: 38:48
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John Lee Hooker - Chill Out

John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1917 – June 21, 2001) was an influential American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. From a musical family, he is a cousin of Earl Hooker.
Though he stuttered slightly in his normal speech, he performed in a half-spoken style that became his trademark. Rhythmically, his music was free, a property common with early acoustic Delta blues musicians. His vocal phrasing was less closely tied to specific bars than most blues singers’. This casual, rambling style had been gradually diminishing with the onset of electric blues bands from Chicago but, even when not playing solo, Hooker retained it in his sound.

One of the greatest blues artists that ever walked the face of this planet, I love to listen to this music, fix myself a drink and just chill. Good old Rhytm and blues, none of that modern pop crap.
This album has some duets, including one with santana. You'll love it!


Artist: John Lee Hooker
Title: Chill Out
Genre(s): Electric Blues Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 186kbps VBR- 44khz - Stereo
Label: Pointblank
Released: 1995
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 54:02
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Wolfmother - Self-titled

Wolfmother is a group from Erskineville, Sydney, Australia. Their music is often described as a blend of hard/retro-rock, borrowing from acts from the late-60’s ranging from Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, whilst also drawing influence from more modern bands such as The White Stripes.
In 2004, Wolfmother began appearing at several high profile music events, such as Homebake and the Big Day Out.


If you liked the Dimensions EP, you should definatly download their self-titled debut album aswell, it features more tracks and slightly different versions of dimension and mind's eye


Artist: Wolfmother
Title: Wolfmother
Genre(s): Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Stoner Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 4410khz - Stereo
Label: Modular Recordings
Released: 2005
Play Time: 54:33
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Experimental Aircraft - Third Transmission

Rachel Staggs (vocals, guitar) and T.J. O’Leary (vocals, guitar) formed Experimental Aircraft in October 1997 in Austin, Texas. Mark Smith joined soon after on bass, and the trio performed live with several different drummers before recruiting Jason Ferguson in mid 1998.

This isn't the first shoegaze album I post on our blog, however it is more dreamy than than the first album (The Helio Sequence). It's very very relaxed I love the way the voice and the bass, guitar blend in with eachother.
Also added a Zshare mirror, it's less quality (haven't checked but it's still good) but it's a single file. So if you don't like the limits rapidshare has or you don't have a rapidshare account use zshare and if you like it and still preffer more quality go and download the rapidshare files


Artist: Experimental Aircraft
Title: Third Transmission
Genre(s): Shoegaze, Post-rock, Dream pop
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps VBR - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Graveface Records
Released: feb 2008
Tracks: 15
Play Time: 60:00
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Led Zeppelin - Remasters

"It wasn't just Led Zeppelin's thunderous volume, sledgehammer beat, and edge-of-mayhem arrangements that made it the most influential and successful heavy-metal pioneer, it was the band's finesse."
(Citate: Rolling Stone Magazine)


Got this remastered album from a friend of mine today (an original album, so I didn't download the links myself, normally they're fine, if not, drop a comment and they will be replaced!)
As the title says: some masterpieces of Led Zeppelin collected on 2 discs. So to all the Zeppelin-fans: start downloading! (And if you aren't a fan, download it as well, and give it a chance to change you're opinion!)




















Artist: Led Zeppelin
Title: Remasters
Genre(s): Rock
Format: Mp3
Quality: 224kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Atlantic
Released: 09/01/1990
Tracks: 26
Play Time: 2:25:21
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Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan - Sunday at Devil Dirt

Isobel Campbell is the former cellist and backup vocalist for Belle and Sebastian, as well as leader of The Gentle Waves. Mark Lanegan used to be the frontman of the Seattle grunge band Screaming Trees, and has recently played with Queens of the Stone Age. Mark has also been releasing his solo albums since 1990.

Isobel and Mark come together now, to form a unique combination of gruff vocals and dulcet voices for their joint collaboration, Ballad of the Broken Seas, which received a nomination in the 2006 Mercury Awards.

This is the brand new, unreleased, leaked album of Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, after enjoying their first collab album (Ballad of the broken seas) this is a must have. The combination of their voices is pure beauty.


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Artist: Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
Title: Sunday at Devil Dirt
Genre(s): Folk, Indie Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: V2 Records
Released: 5th may 2008
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 47:19
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The National - Boxer

The National is a Brooklyn-based indie rock band formed in 1999, by friends from Cincinnati, Ohio. Influences range from Bruce Springsteen to Tindersticks. The band's morose, self-deprecating lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger in a distinctive, deep baritone. The rest of band comprises two pairs of brothers; Aaron & Bryce Dessner and Scott & Bryan Devendorf. Padma Newsome, from sister band, Clogs, often contributes strings, keyboards, and other arrangements and instrumental flourishes.

You really need to try this album! An album concluding some very nice songs. Kind of relaxing to listen to as well..
Enjoy.


Artist: The National
Title: Boxer
Genre(s): chamber pop, indie
Format: Mp3
Quality: 320kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Beggars Banque
Released: May 22, 2007
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 43.4 min
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Maxïmo Park - A Certain Trigger

Maxïmo Park are an indie band hailing from various towns in North East England. Consisting of Paul Smith (vocals), Duncan Lloyd (guitar), Archis Tiku (bass guitar), Tom English (drums) and Lukas Wooller (keyboards), the band has drawn comparisons to Northeastern counterparts The Futureheads, as well as Franz Ferdinand, Pulp, Bloc Party and The Ordinary Boys for their addictive musical style and direct, edgy rock-pop sound.

This is Maxïmo Park's debut album and currently my favourite. I have to agree about the addictive musical style, its a catchy post-punk and indie rock album that you could listen over and over again. This is 
for all the fans of groups posted above and fans of britisch indie rock bands!
Youtube Sample of going missing


Artist: Maxïmo Park
Title: A Certain Trigger
Genre(s): Post-Punk Revival, Indie Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Warp Records
Released: aug 2004
Tracks: 13
Play Time: 39:33
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The Libertines - Up The Bracket

The Libertines were a popular English punk revival band that formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2004. The band only released two full-length LPs, both produced by Mick Jones of The Clash. Centered around the song-writing partnership and chemistry between Pete Doherty (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Carl Barât (vocals/lead guitar), while backed by John Hassall (bass) and Gary Powell (drums), the band were one of the cornerstones of the English indie scene in the early 2000’s

Too bad they disbanded, however now we have 'babyshambles' and 'dirty pretty things' to listen to aswell! The Libertines is them both combined the lyrics and rhythms are genius!


Artist: The Libertines
Title: Up The Bracket
Genre(s): Indie Rock, Alternative rock, Post-Punk, punk Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 190kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Rough Trade
Released: 2002
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 39:05
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Battles - Mirrored

Battles are an American rock band which formed in 2002. The album received an extremely high score of 9.1 in a Pitchfork Media review; “Atlas”, meanwhile, was voted “best single of the week” by NME, and received a glowing review in the UK’s Clash Magazine where comparisons were made to Glitter Beat.

Battles is an exprimental rock, math rock. Anyway you could've judged by the high score it got from Pitchfork media review that this album is not bad. However it is not your usual rock album and as with all experimental rock you should listen to it a few times before drawing any conclusions


Artist: Battles
Title: Mirrored
Genre(s): Math Rock, Experimental Rock, Post-Rock, Progressive Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Warp Records
Released: may 2007
Tracks: 11
Play Time: 51:52
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iLiKETRAiNS - Elegies To Lessons Learnt

iLiKETRAiNS met in the Northern transport hub of Leeds in the Spring of 2003.
Windswept platforms provide the inspiration, tales of fated Antarctic expeditions provide the lyrics, and a love of England, Iceland, complex visuals and leaves on the line provide the future for this quintet.
Elegies To Lessons Learnt is iLiKETRAiNS’ first studio album, released on 1 October 2007. As with their EP, Progress Reform, many of the songs cover historical events, which the band are especially interested in

iLikeTrains is one of the bands who will perform on Polsslag 2008, so I decided to give them a go after hearing quite abit of positive things. Their myspace describes them as 'melodramatic popular song', and I can tell you one thing, their music doesn't really sound that possitive. However I do like listening to them from time to time, in my opinion they are abit like Joy Division (not only the genre). So give it a go


Artist: iLiKETRAiNS
Title: Elegies To Lessons Learnt
Genre(s): Post-Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Beggars Banquet
Released: 1 Oct 2007
Tracks: 11
Play Time: 50:38
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Wolfmother - Dimensions EP

Wolfmother is a group from Erskineville, Sydney, Australia. Their music is often described as a blend of hard/retro-rock, borrowing from acts from the late-60’s ranging from Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, whilst also drawing influence from more modern bands such as The White Stripes.
In 2004, Wolfmother began appearing at several high profile music events, such as Homebake and the Big Day Out.

An Australian band who recieve as much positive and negative replies, some people say they don't have their 'own' style (for example: "you can compare them to other bands but that's where it ends, they don't add anything new to it"). I am on the positive side of the reviewers!
After listening to their debut album for quite a long time I decided to give the Dimensions EP a go, and I love it! Check it out



Artist: Wolfmother
Title: Dimensions EP
Genre(s): Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Stoner Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Modular Recordings
Released: 2006
Tracks: 4
Play Time: 15:07m
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The Report A Broken Link Post

Same story as the request post
If you find a broken link report it here and we will fix it asap!

edit: in addition to the request and report broken link post, we've put up a shoutbox, use it to discuss music or general music chit chat.

The Request Post

Alright goodday everyone!

We decided to put up a request and report broken link post!
The 2 links will be integrated in the top sidebar so whenever there is a broken link, or an album you would like to see posted, you can easily access it!

Some rules though;
Be specific (no "more x-genre posts")
Be polite
No chit-chat

Ellen Allien & Apparat - Orchestra Of Bubbles

Ellen Allien and Apparat, two headstrong musicians who indeed differ in their musical context but still come together not just at the peripheral rims, collaborated on an album together: “Orchestra of Bubbles”. By a deep plunge into the world of sound of their counterpart both are trying to find gateways in order to expand their own possibilities. While Apparat used to stand for an algorithms-based aesthetics and Ellen Allien fathomed the possible heights and depths of the dance floor widthways as well, for their joint production they dabble in a principle which electronic music is dedicated to from the very beginning and which is now only spelled differently: Contingency. Meaning, Ellen Allien and Apparat indeed take on the connections between Techno and IDM, but extend the original horizon with their thoughtful way of production where they interpenetrate, empathise and move their own artistic borders.

One of the rare albums that you start playing and just can't stop listening to at any point!
Get set, Ready, download!


Artist: Ellen allien & Apparat
Title: Orchestra Of Bubble
Genre(s): Minimal Techno, Experimental Techno
Format: mp3
Quality: 200kbps(VBR) - 44khz - Stereo
Label: BPitch Control
Released: 2006
Tracks: 13
Play Time: 58:32
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The Notwist - Neon Golden

The Notwist is a German indie rock band. They have been very strongly influenced by the electronica scene, along with the other groups of Morr Music.

Acher, Acher, and Messerschmidt formed the group in 1989 in Weilheim, near Munich. In 1990 they recorded their self-titled debut, a grunge-metal oriented LP. 1992 saw the release of Nook, which has an indie rock sound, while their 1995 album 12 contains their first flirtation with electronics. Martin Gretschmann (aka Console) joined the group in 1997. Shrink, released in 1998, is a jazz-electro-rock album which in some ways anticipates Radiohead’s Amnesiac. The album Neon Golden (released in 2002) put them on the map for American listeners, with its heartfelt sentiment and catchy tunes.

THE most relaxed album in my entire music library, took me a while to get used to (wich is not abnormal for me) but in the end it is impossible to not like it!
Try it


Artist: The Notwist
Title: Neon Golden
Genre(s): Indietronic, Indie
Format: mp3
Quality: kbps - 4410khz - Stereo
Label: Virgin
Released: 2002
Tracks: 10
Play Time: 41:29
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Portugal. The Man - Church Mouth

Portugal. The Man is an American indie four-piece from Wasilla, Alaska. It consists of former members of the band Anatomy of a Ghost. The group is no longer signed to Fearless Records.
Musically, Portugal. The Man's style is one of variation. Their style is both rooted in the indie and experimental genre, but their songs also contain elements of soul, blues, and folk music. At times, the band chooses to utilize drum machines and/or synth loops to anchor their songs, while at other times, the band chooses to use the more conventional guitar, bass, and acoustic drum configuration that is characteristic of rock music. The band also utilizes the keyboard in much of its music. In addition to their instrumentals, Gourley's distinctly higher-pitched vocals add to Portugal. The Man's unique sound. Lyrically, Gourley provides the band with abstract and/or enigmatic lyrics that rely heavily on imagery. Gourley's verses are usually delivered in the first person singular or plural.

Wiki gave a beautiful description of the band, can't realy add more to it.
I love the album! Especially the vocal and instrumental music floating into each other. The bass/drum is very nice! still quite simpel though, but it accompanies the guitar so marvelous. Together, they're overwhelmed by the unique vocals.
Just start downloading now!


Artist: Portugal. The Man
Title: Church Mouth
Genre(s): Indie Rock, Experimental Rock
Format: Mp3
Quality: 209kbps - 4410khz - Stereo
Label: Fearless
Released: 07-24-07
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 43:00 min
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