Song Obsessions for April

Grand Ole Party – "Belle Isle" off Humanimals (2007)

I’m not the biggest fan of the White Stripes, but I’d like to think that this is what I expected them to sound like before I heard them. G.O.P.’s songs are straight-up rockers with echoes of 70s blues-rock, deriving their power from their simplicity.




The Silver State – "Under the Rug" off Cut and Run (2008)

The debut album from this Brooklyn band was just released and contains a few great indie/alternative rock tunes in the vein of Pavement's guitar-heavy sound. This song is no exception and feels like the perfect mellow rocker to wind down to after a long day of working.




Does It Offend You, Yeah? - "Attack of the 60ft Lesbian Octopus" off You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into (2008)

As much as I dislike their name (it doesn’t offend me, it annoys me), I have to admit they do have a few good electro-dance-rock tunes on their debut release. They pull from musicians like Justice, Klaxons, Digitalism, Simian Mobile Disco, and MSTRKRFT. This particular track is the shortest on the album and is essentially a fast-paced, faux theremin-laced joy ride.