Madrugada - The Nightly Disease (2001)

Somewhere between Folk and Psychedelic Rock Norwegian band "Madrugada" found its niche. On their second album lyrics and music are revolving around rather grim topics, mostly darkness, death and depression; resulting in dense, atmospheric compositions which are carried away by vocalist Sivert Hoyem's haunting croon. The flexibility of Hoyem's voice is simply stunning, ranging from Jim Morrison howls to Iggy Pop snot, eventually channelling Morrissey. Sad, beautiful, mesmerizing...this is melancholy taken to an art form.

1.) Black Mambo

2.) Step Into This Room And Dance For Me

3.) Nightly Disease, Pt.2

4.) Lucy One

5.) Hands Up - I Love You!

6.) A Deadend Mind

7.) The Frontman

8.) We Are Go

9.) Into Heartbeats

10.) Sister

11.) Two Black Bones

12.) Only When You're Gone

White Denim - D (2011)

"D" is the third album by Austin,TX-based quartet White Denim, which marks a strong musical departure from their earlier records. Formed in 2004, they started off playing indie rock and have developed a very unique retro sound over the past decade. They play psychedelic 60's rock in the tradition of such legends as Jethro Tull or The Greatful Dead, driven by a progressive ryhthm section and jammy, playful lines by the lead instruments. The 10 songs on "D" continously float like a cool summer breeze and will leave you wondering how such ambitious music can sound so airy and laid-back.

1.) It's Him

2.) Burnished!

3.) At the Farm

4.) Street Joy

5.) Anvil Everything

6.) River to Consider

7.) Drug

8.) Bess St.

9.) Is And Is And Is

10.) Keys