our edges are beaten, driftwood whittled down
This week has beaten me down and this weekend has given it all back, with sunshine and gardening and twilight pickup basketball games. This song is a dulcet slice of someone else’s memories a generation ago, all halcyon doo-wop harmonies and big string symphony crescendos.
Excuses – The Morning Benders
I didn’t realize that The Morning Benders‘ new sophomore album Big Echo was produced by Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear (yes, I hear it now). They’re touring across the West, stopping in Denver next Wednesday,
Thanks to my musical twin, for finally making me hear the words:
Name: Heather Browne
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Oh – I love this song! Have you seen this video for it? I think you’ll love it. http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/2576-yours-truly
Claire — March 29, 2010 @ 7:42 am
Great band. You can get another track of their’s, “Promises” (which I’ve hammered over the last few days) free at http://one-track-mind.com as well! Enjoy!
Ralph — March 29, 2010 @ 4:25 pm
Perfect words, aren’t they? Cheers Heather!
Megan — March 30, 2010 @ 11:12 am
Doesn’t anyone hear a tinge of Neutral Milk Hotel here?
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