I can't say that "Pray for Rain" is much different than what you'd find on a Devil Makes Three album, but it is so stinking good, you likely won't care. There's a lovely early rock 'n roll blues shuffle mixed with some New Orleans style rhythms all rolling over Pete's celebratory vocals.
The solo album, Straight Line comes out September 15. While you are waiting for it to hit the shelves, step on over to his website, or myspace, and if you haven't heard The Devil Makes Three, check them out too.
'))"I Am Blind" - Elephant Stone
Taken from a Stone Roses song, Elephant Stone is a new band from former High Dials guitarist Rishi Diahr. Their new album, The Seven Seas, is full of jangly pop guitars, luscious harmonies as you can hear from the first single "I Am Blind." I'm not familiar enough with the Stone Roses to make comparisons but there is definitely some old Smiths sounds going on and something reminds me of the Sundays as well. All good things, for sure.
The new albums in streaming in its entirety at the Indiecater Records blog, and of course you can check out the band on their official site.
That's it for this time. Hopefully I'll find time to do another post or two before we head overseas. Until then, enjoy the tunes.
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