I listened to it again today while I was straightening up the crib and its actually pretty good.

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You guys.

Dj, i'm surprised you're not into it.

i agree we are all being very forgiving, unusually

To me that's pretty much breaking up. Mercer pretty much is the band though. The other guys always seemed like they were along for the ride.

Amie Street just posted this:



I know most of you have dled it already, but just sayin' if you wanna dl it legally.

Gotta say, Broken Bells is mediocre. The only exception is The High Road. I find myself listening to that track on repeat. Unfortunately, the rest of the album just sort of exists. I am gonna give it a few more listens just to see if there's any "grower" aspect to it. If not, I'll probably just look to this album for the one track.

album leaf is quite boring and played.

yeah, gave the Album Leaf another try this am, and wasn't thrilled.

Same here. Heard good things and liked the first couple listens but it's faded quickly.

that electric president sounds like mercury rev meets grandaddy or something. it's ok.
retribution gospel choir is a big winner.
apparently newsom's record is gonna drop outta nowhere next month.

Second the Retribution Gospel Choir love.

thee thee silver mount zion memorial orchestra kollapses tradixionales is also boss.

If nobody'd said anything, and Mercer released another album with a new lineup, nobody would be able to tell.

Cannot wait to get this in the mail.

Album Leaf reviews are bumming me out. I'll have to check it out for myself.

Gave it one listen and didn't deserve a second one, quickly deleted it

I prefer the first Retribution album...album leaf is ok chillout music, thats all I ever thought they were good for anyways.

Album Leaf is what you listen to after you've had a full night of partying and just want to relax on the drive home... preferably with the sun rising.

Agreed. I'm really enjoying it.

i guarantee you not

The second album from South-London four-piece Good Shoes retains the upbeat feel of their debut, 2007's 'Think Before You Speak', but with a much more mature sound. 'No Hope No Future' no only displays the band's growth as musicians and songwriters, but also their increased ability in the studio itself. Frontman Rhys Jones' voice has developed into something more powerful, enabling him to sing with a bluesy resonance on some tracks. Preceded by the single 'Under Control'.

ah sweet