The full version of Kanye's "Runaway" is worth a watch. He's working a lot on the new album and this goes to show a lot of work from him.
Even if you're not a Kanye fan, this video should be watch for the first few minutes at least.
Real Life Version by Voxtrot (5028 KB)
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Voxtrot's self-titled is the only album that was released as a full-length and it features some great songs that expand past their EPs, check out the included song to hear what I mean. It's usually not the upbeat-post-punk sound they create on a lot of their tracks.
I never had the chance to review Talib Kweli's album because it's been around for so long but today I was listening to it and I just had to say something about it. The album features so many different artists and it's one that never made it mainstream.
Talib Kweli's amazing at freestyling and his lyrics are just even better when the song's well composed to be on a studio album. The album is somewhat of a conscious hip hop version of a concept album, from topics that most albums skip out on to feature and other aspects of a rapper's life are all included on the album. Eardrum is a reserved insight to the whole world of underground hip hop that's underrated and never played enough.
I've included the song "Listen!!!" which features amazing lyrics, a good beat, and samples that keep you wanting more. Listen!
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The self-titled album really sounds good, this is the last song off the album, check it out.
I don't want to be the source of the downloads but I got some sent to me and I haven't kept up with Kanye's consistent release of friday music but this one's featuring Jay-Z. So holla at that. The leaked album's called The Letter.
Power (Remix) (Feat. Jay - Z) by Kanye West (7279 KB)
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The music I've been listening to lately doesn't really diversify as much as I thought it does. Especially with a whole lot of The Black Keys on my playlists, I've just been too slow to check out the newest album from Kings of Leon. But after listening through it all, I realized one big fat difference, this album takes away a lot of the vocal strength that was present in their previous album, Only By The Night. 
After listening to the whole album, I feel more down about the music than happy to listen to it. It's somewhat disappointing and yet I want to hear it a few more times. Certainly not something I want to do. The energy's stripped out and I can't seem to like it thoroughly. It's somewhat of a mainstream loss, after the big radio and tv exposure that Kings of Leon got, this has suddenly struck them down and they're just in limbo. Come Around Sundown won't be my recommendation for Kings of Leon music, listen to Only By The Night if you want good music, listen to this only if you're ready to think different about their music.
The End by Kings Of Leon (6223 KB)
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Thistle & Weeds by Mumford & Sons (6436 KB)
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Folk rock is a very specific genre if you're a music hungry soul looking for a better song each time. You'll be amazed how many artists suck when they attempt to make their indie band sound a bit folk and more punk. They claim to bring out a new sound, just because of that, I credit them for not learning the basics and attempting something stupid.
In the past whole year, since about August of 2009, I've only heard about three folk albums which are worth listening to. And of course, it includes Fleet Foxes' self-titled album. It's not a common thing to find a great folk rock band and if you think you've found one, they end up being something very short-lived.
Fortunately, the only folk album I've heard this year that's worth getting a positive five stars is Mumford & Sons' Sigh No More. The album is a true folk rock album. The elements are present with debut album excellence. There is a whole thought process that I felt I was going through when I heard the first few songs.
Mumford & Sons' music was recommended to me just a few days ago and when I heard it, I was entertained. I still am listening to the album over and over because of its replay value. A highly well done album that brings sounds of Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, and some more together, the instruments are efficiently balanced.
My favorite and most distinct notice from the whole album is the fact that the vocals sound excruciatingly like Andy Hull's from Manchester Or chestra.
I've included my favorite song from the album. You ought to listen to the whole album and let me know if there's anything you like.
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Rotten Black Root by Andy Hull (8132 KB)
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If you're a fan of Manchester Orchestra's Fourteen Years of Excellence EP, you'll love this song. It has the same tone and of course Andy Hull's solo project Right Away! Great Caption sounds a lot more acoustic and soften up but this is a good demo.
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No Reason by The Band That Doesn't Exist (7700 KB)
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The name of the band is The Band That Doesn't Exist. It's hard to imagine a band that's there but doesn't exist, or not. But their sound is there. It sounds like a complete mix of pop and punk rock. Some times, it slows down, the other it speeds up. The vocals are more understood when you're listening to it through headphones and you're not distracted. Most of them are about traveling, or at least that's how I felt about 'em.
The Open Road is the first album I've heard from the band and it's definitely a good "getting-into-album" for those looking for new music. You don't have to be a fan of punk, pop, rock, or any other genre to like it. It's a solid 3 stars and I can't find it any better for now.
The included song is a bit of everything that's composed together in the album. Consume.
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I've been obsessed with 30 Rock and The Black Keys for the past few days. Yesterday, I just watched 30 Rock's second season on Netflix and the day before I was just listening to The Black Keys. I feel as if my last.fm scrobbles are getting affected by the odd listening patterns I have.
No need to change the subject but the newest/latest record from The Black Keys is just awesome to listen to. There are a few songs I'd like to post but I can't seem to attach more than a few songs on to the post due to posterous. Oh well. Listen to whatever's there.
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Today marks 10 years since Kid A's release. The record has been a favorite of mine for about 2 years so I haven't heard it all this time but I do think it's one of the top 10 from the past decade. Of course, my favorite Radiohead album is In Rainbows, Kid A has some of the best songs I've heard from Radiohead. Including the endlessly amazing song "Treefingers". What's your favorite song from the album?
If you haven't heard most of the album, today would be a great time to listen to it. Radiohead's new album is about to be released as soon as the end of this year, which I highly doubt, most likely around March of 2011 would be the best time-frame.
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