Badly Drawn Boy “About A Boy- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (XL Recordings / ARTISTdirect Records) I have to admit to being a little skeptical about this album. The fact that it’s the soundtrack to the new Hugh Grant movie does…
Badly Drawn Boy “Have you fed the Fish?” (XL Recordings) Although boasting the appearance of a hand-waving indie rocker, Badly Drawn Boy is a sophisticated pop rocker. Employing a touch of the lo-fi and sense of humor, Badly Drawn Boy…
Zongamin “Self-Titled” (XL Recordings) ’70s disco-funk-rock guitar bites and breakbeat rhythms are some of the musical detritus Zongamin compiles together into their slick, hip instrumental sound collage. This Japanese group is taking our indie tricks and doing them faster and…
Mull Historical Society “Us” (XL Recordings) Mull Historical Society is written, produced and performed by Colin McIntyre. The bright indie-pop songs recall Badly Drawn Boy and the radio-ready Flaming Lips. There is a focus on melody and the song on…
Super Furry Animals “Phantom Power” (XL Recordings/Beggars Group) When it comes to Super Furry Animals you must remember one thing: as bad as you might think it sounds, you can make terrific tracks by mixing transient drum and bass with…