Cuckoo Canoe

Cuckoo Canoe are from Brooklyn. They have created an album called Basketball Freedom Overdrive.



I have listened to this album more than anything else so far this year and the first song, "Aderol" (which unfortunately is not currently on their Myspace player), is a front-runner for one of my top 5 favorite songs of '07.



Phew. Feels good to get that out. Been meaning to post that declaration for a while now, but somehow kept getting sidetracked.

Really though, this album is intense. And all over the place. At times, very Strokesy. At other times, very Rooney. Or Phantom Planet. Insert California/Beach Boysish sounding band here. But there is also a healthy dose of humor, which was surprising considering the name of the band and the album. Kidding...

Not much info out there about the band and they only have a Myspace, for now. Need to see this band soon, if for no other reason than to buy another copy of the album, because mine is on the verge of being burnt out in my stereo. However, at time of press - no dates scheduled.

Look alive and keep your ears open. I feel there is more coming soon......

Cuckoo Canoe - Update

The band has been rotating in and out songs from Basketball Freedom Overdrive, and "Aderol" is now in there. Go listen to one of my fav songs of 2007 so far here.

Need need need to see this band live. Someone please make it happen!!!


Previously:

Cuckoo Canoe

Benzos - Record Release Party - Tues Aug 7

Here's the info via Myspace:

Benzos "Branches" Record Release Party
August 7, 2007

205 Chrystie (at Stanton), NYC
Sponsored by WOXY, SESAC & Barnocky
w/ DJs rekLES, seanMFNroberts

Doors at 9PM
Benzos live at 10:30PM

Open Bar

Also, If The Shoe Fits, Wear It - 2 pairs of "Branches" custom
painted shoes by Barnocky to the male and female "Cinderella" of the
party. Contest begins before the clock strikes midnight.
www.barnocky.com

****This is a FREE party! but you'll need to RSVP here:
benzosrsvp@sneakattackmedia.com ****

Brought to you by MeanRed Productions
Www.myspace.com/205Chrystie
Www.myspace.com/MeanRed

and Stinky Records
http://www.stinkyrecords.com/

http://www.benzosmusic.com/

I've got a copy of Branches and I'm still digesting it. I'll have some thoughts up soon. In the meantime, check out two intense live videos of songs off of Branches:

benzos - "teach me" live



benzos - "hurt everybody" live



I have to say that I am extremely impressed by the New York output in '07. !!!, The Antlers, LCD, Mussels, Cuckoo Canoe, The Muggabears, Aeroplane Pageant, and many others.

And now Benzos.

BRAVO NY.

Sound Of Silver

Like I said way back in December, Sound of Silver is way out in the lead for the best album of 2007 (unless Radiohead releases an album, in which case, we'll see). You can have your Neon Bible. I'm sticking with my LCD. You can sample tracks off the album here. There is not ONE weak track on the album, and apparently Pfork agrees. 9.2. Hot damn. Bragging posts are fun.

: P

Seriously though, I have listened to this album more than anything else so far this year. And thanx to a recent surge, it has even passed that awesome Cuckoo Canoe album. It's like if you took all the best songs from the first album and condensed them into one vicious album. I especially like walking amongst the skyscrapers of midtown while listening to this. Buy it.

New Cuckoo Canoe

Go listen to the two new demos over at their Myspace. I agree with one of the comments there - "Hey kids...still waiting for that live show... :P"

Definitely.

Also - try saying Jeter Jordans five times fast.

Previously

The Bloodsugars

Along with Cuckoo Canoe, The Bloodsugars have been a recent obsession of mine. Don't remember who exactly told me about them, but who ever you are, you rule. Their sound is super catchy and reminds me of Voxtrot, but even dancier. Listen to three songs from their Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine LP at their Myspace and download some mp3s here. And check them out at The Delancey this Thurs Feb 22, before they go out on a tour that will take them to Cali and back.