The Roots release their 9th studio album, How I Got Over, tomorrow. To celebrate they have released a music video for their first single Dear God 2.0 as well as performed that same song live on Jimmy Fallon (in addition to being the show’s resident band). I’m impressed they’ve been able to put together an album while working Monday-Thursday’s on Jimmy Fallon. Kudos. Check out both videos on Pitchfork
…Or click through to watch them below.
Every once in a while a new album comes out that sounds like nothing else. Sometimes these albums break new ground in an ambient and sparse way, with lilts in each song that accentuate the sublime subtleties hidden in each track (e.g. The Field – From Here We Go Sublime). Sometimes these albums break new ground by pitting together instruments and sounds that work in such awesome harmony that it’s a wonder it was never accomplished before (e.g. Arcade Fire – Funeral). And then sometimes these albums roar so ferociously in your ear that at first listen they come off as raw, unfiltered noise that was designed to annoy rather than entertain. Sleigh Bell’s debut album Treats is that such album.
This week I am declaring as my Official Week of Music. I haven’t posted an album review or highlighted any good artists in a while and I think it’s time to take some time and do just that. I’ve actually accumulated quite a nice collection of artists and musicians that I am very much itching to write about. I am no longer restricting myself from writing solely of new artists and albums – there are far too many musicians out there that when they enter my realm of music deserve my attention and adulation.
So without further ado, please enjoy Harry Wolff’s Official Week of Music! 