Recommend these bands/albums?

[Futureman]

The New Year (Ex-Bedheads, I think)--"The End is Near"
McClusky-"Difference Between Me and You Is That I'm Not on Fire" (loved Mclusky Do Dallas; I hear Steve Albini was involved with this latest project [if that matters])
The Hold Steady--I have one mp3 from this band.
Natural Dreamers--mentioned by vesper on another thread. Hey, if the Deerhoof guys are involved, I'll listen.

[Miss Tasty Princess]

Originally posted by Futureman
McClusky The Difference Between Me and You Is That I'm Not on Fire (loved Mclusky Do Dallas; I hear Steve Albini was involved with this latest project [if that matters]) I just got this one and was fairly blown away on first listen; I've not heard the earlier stuff.

[vesper]

The Natural Dreamers are melodically akin to Deerhoof (I think that both guitarists are involved) but it is impov based. The songs aren't as focused and there isn't a singer, but neither of those caveats makes the album necessarily better or worse.

I have a promo copy of The Hold Steady that I have yet to hear. I'll post how it is after a listen or two.

[earl grey]

i saw the hold steady open up for the shins last week and i thought they were pretty good. pretty similar to lifter puller, which was the lead singer's old band, but a little less punk. his speak/sing style is pretty unique and sets the tone - you either love it or hate it. not sure how well it works on the record but it's on my list to check out.