LBJ-005 (Friday)
It's Friday. I've been home sick since Wednesday. I blame...
DAY FIVE
I make the rules, and I'm making this Saddle Creek week a work week. Thus day five is the final day for my presentation of the qualities of this record label that one should be aware of before writing it off. For the musical download portion of this finale, I'll just be selecting a modge-podge (or hodge-podge, if you will) of songs released by Saddle Creek that I enjoy and think you should too.
The truth is that Conor Oberst is extremely talented and his songcrafting abilities have grown exponentially since his first recorded material was documented. This should be undeniable to anyone with an appreciation for music, not to mention independent music fans. And is there any way to not say the same of Tim Kasher? Anyone denying their individual talents and ability to create captivating music more original than ninety percent of current radioplay is denying more than simple musical critique.
Here are a few more "did you knows," followed by my selections for you as well as an attempt to round out the bases and present material from most of the current roster. And that will bring this week to a close. Thank you for your patience and interest, if applicable.
Did you know?: The first official "Saddle Creek" release was a split 7" featuring Commander Venus and the aforementioned (See LBJ-002: Tuesday) Drip. Prior to this the label was Lumberjack Records. Commander Venus was Oberst's first real band. You can find their releases for around $100 on Amazon, Ebay, etc. My suggestion: Don't.
Did you know?: Spoon released an EP through Saddle Creek. Spoon will also be rereleasing some of their other early work this year while recording their new album. Frontman Britt Daniel (who released a split with Bright Eyes for the Home series) will also release his solo debut this year.
Did you know?: Members of Bright Eyes and Tilly & The Wall (of Saddle Creek offshoot Team Love) were once a band called Park Ave. SC released their split with The Wrens. Their only full length was recently repressed by Team Love.
Did you know you wanted to know any of that?: Doubtful.
Azure Ray's "If You Fall"
(LBJ-54)
Beep Beep's "I am the Secretary"
(LBJ-63)
Bright Eyes' "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
(LBJ-48)
Bright Eyes' "Bowl of Oranges"
(LBJ-46)
Bright Eyes' "Land Locked Blues" & "Road to Joy"
(LBJ-72)
Bright Eyes' "Gold Mine Gutted"
(LBJ-73)
Bright Eyes' "When the President Talks to God" & "Mushaboom"
(LBJ-88)
Criteria's "Prevent The World"
(LBJ-81)
Cursive's "The Martyr"
(LBJ-31)
Cursive's "The Great Decay"
(LBJ-35)
Cursive's "The Recluse"
(LBJ-51)
Desaparecidos' "The Happiest Place On Earth"
(LBJ-42)
The Faint's "Birth"
(LBJ-67)
Orenda Fink's "Bloodline"
(LBJ-75)
The Good Life's "Early Out the Gate"
(LBJ-43)
The Good Life's "Album of the Year (April)"
(LBJ-64)
Son, Ambulance's "Paper Snowflakes"
(LBJ-71)
Sorry About Dresden's "Sick and Sore"
(LBJ-52)
Two Gallants' "Waves of Grain"
(LBJ-91)
Twenty-one songs. Good Friday indeed.
DAY FIVE
I make the rules, and I'm making this Saddle Creek week a work week. Thus day five is the final day for my presentation of the qualities of this record label that one should be aware of before writing it off. For the musical download portion of this finale, I'll just be selecting a modge-podge (or hodge-podge, if you will) of songs released by Saddle Creek that I enjoy and think you should too.
The truth is that Conor Oberst is extremely talented and his songcrafting abilities have grown exponentially since his first recorded material was documented. This should be undeniable to anyone with an appreciation for music, not to mention independent music fans. And is there any way to not say the same of Tim Kasher? Anyone denying their individual talents and ability to create captivating music more original than ninety percent of current radioplay is denying more than simple musical critique.
Here are a few more "did you knows," followed by my selections for you as well as an attempt to round out the bases and present material from most of the current roster. And that will bring this week to a close. Thank you for your patience and interest, if applicable.
Did you know?: The first official "Saddle Creek" release was a split 7" featuring Commander Venus and the aforementioned (See LBJ-002: Tuesday) Drip. Prior to this the label was Lumberjack Records. Commander Venus was Oberst's first real band. You can find their releases for around $100 on Amazon, Ebay, etc. My suggestion: Don't.
Did you know?: Spoon released an EP through Saddle Creek. Spoon will also be rereleasing some of their other early work this year while recording their new album. Frontman Britt Daniel (who released a split with Bright Eyes for the Home series) will also release his solo debut this year.
Did you know?: Members of Bright Eyes and Tilly & The Wall (of Saddle Creek offshoot Team Love) were once a band called Park Ave. SC released their split with The Wrens. Their only full length was recently repressed by Team Love.
Did you know you wanted to know any of that?: Doubtful.
Azure Ray's "If You Fall"
(LBJ-54)Beep Beep's "I am the Secretary"
(LBJ-63)Bright Eyes' "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
(LBJ-48)Bright Eyes' "Bowl of Oranges"
(LBJ-46)Bright Eyes' "Land Locked Blues" & "Road to Joy"
(LBJ-72)Bright Eyes' "Gold Mine Gutted"
(LBJ-73)Bright Eyes' "When the President Talks to God" & "Mushaboom"
(LBJ-88)Criteria's "Prevent The World"
(LBJ-81)Cursive's "The Martyr"
(LBJ-31)Cursive's "The Great Decay"
(LBJ-35)Cursive's "The Recluse"
(LBJ-51)Desaparecidos' "The Happiest Place On Earth"
(LBJ-42)The Faint's "Birth"
(LBJ-67)Orenda Fink's "Bloodline"
(LBJ-75)The Good Life's "Early Out the Gate"
(LBJ-43)The Good Life's "Album of the Year (April)"
(LBJ-64)Son, Ambulance's "Paper Snowflakes"
(LBJ-71)Sorry About Dresden's "Sick and Sore"
(LBJ-52)Two Gallants' "Waves of Grain"
(LBJ-91)Twenty-one songs. Good Friday indeed.
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