The next four discoveries from Eric’s recommendations are among my favorites: M.Ward, Mazarin, The Magic Numbers, Wolf Parade.
M. Ward used to be in a band called Rodriguez and has put out a couple of albums including Transistor Radio (2005). He has a sort of jazzy old timey sound that’s timeless. I particularly like “Hi Fi,” “Big Boat,” and “Radio Campaign.”Mazarin’s album We’re Already There (2005) is probably my favorite of the bunch. Mazarin is Philadelphia-based singer/guitarist Quentin Stoltzfus’ project. It’ sort of psychedelic pop music. The standout tracks are “Kenyan Heat Wave,” “Schroed(er)/Inger, and ”I’m With You And The Constellation.”
The Magic Numbers self-titled debut album (2004) is a soulful collection of mostly straight ahead mellow rock by this UK-based band. My favorites so far are “I See You, You See Me” and “Love Me Like You.”
Canadian band Wolf Parade has NW connections since they are on Seattle based Sub Pop Records. I like this record but haven’t had a chance to listen to it closely enough. My favorite song on Apologies To The Queen Mary (2005) so far is “Shine A Light.”
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