now there's just a piece of atmosphere.

Timing couldn't have been more coincidentally unfortunate in my delving back into Kyle Fischer's solo album. Fischer was one third of the long-running Rainer Maria. That's right. Was. The trio decided to hang it up after a few final shows at the close of 2006. After six LPs, several EPs/singles, and a live album standing as a testament to their powerful show, Rainer Maria made an impact on the world of music they set out to join in 1995.
Pitchfork writer Amy Phillips owns up to always admiring Caithlin De Marrais, and enjoying every Rainer Maria album, even though Pitchfork hasn't been too kind to the group in recent years. I feel that I can internally relate. I've modestly enjoyed Rainer Maria since turned on to them by Jeff, but I've never overdosed on any one album or been more than a passing fan - a passing fan with every release. I'm sorry, Rainer Maria. You will be missed and appreciated posthumously. Oh, and thank you most of all for "Long Knives." It's admittedly been my favorite since it first made my ears ring from over-playing it.
I almost hate to say that both Kyle and Caithlin have more dynamite solo material in them, and it would be a shame if we didn't hear it. I don't mind saying, however, that I hope for parallels between Rainer Maria and Rilo Kiley to be made. I can only hope that Caithlin has a Rabbit Fur Coat in her.



Rainer Maria's "Rain Yr Hand"
from Rainer Maria

Rainer Maria's "Tinfoil"
from Past Worn Searching

Rainer Maria's "Breakfast of Champions"
from Look Now Look Again

Rainer Maria's "Atlantic"
from Atlantic EP

Rainer Maria's "Artificial Light"
from A Better Version Of Me

Rainer Maria's "Ears Ring"
from Long Knives Drawn

Rainer Maria's "Long Knives" (Live)
from Anyone In Love With You (Already Knows)

Rainer Maria's "Catastrophe"
from Catastrophe Keeps Us Together



Q: ARE THERE FORTY-EIGHT DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS?
A: Harry Connick, Jr's "(It Must Have Been Ol') Santa Claus"