I think there are a few Obnerites interested in Duncan Sheik, and I can report that his new album is very good from the brief listen I just gave it. A much, much stronger album than his last one, Daylight, which I got so turned off of because it felt like such a desperately pandering effort that I couldn't get past the singles to hear the heart of the music. Well, White Limousine is more like what I'd expected following the dark and moody Phantom Moon (but sounds nothing like it.)

Neat-o bonus that it comes with is a DVD of all of the album's tracks broken down by instrument so you can mix your own versions of the songs. Haven't played with this aspect yet, but I'm anxious to get home tonight and check it out.

I've liked every album he's done. Yep.

i just threw up on my keyboard. bummer.

I always mean to buy his stuff and then I never do. Maybe I'll actually start following through soon.

i still have yet to hear this. daylight sucked so so much.

I liked his first album, but honestly, I haven't heard anything since then. Should I revisit, or no? Aside from the aforementioned Daylight, that is.

first album is classic - no doubt...

this new one is good....esp the title track

Phantom Moon is great, his best album, no doubt in my mind. Arty, dark, quiet, thoughtful, with really great lyrics from a playwright friend of his. Reminiscent of Nick Drake, one of his heroes. Lots of acoustic guitar and orchestra. Nothing on there that could compare to his radio hits. This new album seems to use that album as a jumping off point - a bit more electric, but again lots of orchestral touches throughout that keeps it dark and somber. There'll likely be nothing radio would want to touch from this album, either, and that's a good thing - his radio material is pretty fluffy (I'll be happy if I never hear "Barely Breathing" again - he has done so much better than this one song.)