In Continuum.

As mentioned before, the blogging may have stopped, but the love for writing hasn't. Along the same veins, my love for music and music discovery hasn't stopped for a minute at all. I have been looking for more music to discover, more music to blow my mind, and I have found a couple of them that I'd like to share with you via my album review entries such as this one. As usual, the path to finding new and good music is a difficult one, especially when you elect the path that is different from what the mass public would like to take. For convenience's sake, or just plain lazy, I have no idea. But you cannot blame them I guess, not a lot of people are willing to go the length that I have gone to get the kind of music that I want. All the waiting and all the patience involved, it's no joke. Anyway, so here are five more albums that I have been listening to in the past couple of weeks, and I hope you guys find some gems in them and check them out when you can.

Albums by the artistes:

1) Melody A.M. (2001)

2) The Understanding (2005)

3) Junior (2009)

Bromst by Dan Deacon
I am very new to Dan Deacon, and I have no idea how I chanced upon this album truth be told. One thing is for sure though, this is one of those albums that is going to offer something new when you come back to listen to it a few years down the road. There are so many things happening in every song in this album, that it really does take a few listening to take everything in. Dan Deacon, which is his real name, has a vast discography, considering the fact that his first LP was released only in 2003. This is the first of his albums that I have, and I must say that it is sounding rather intriguing so far. This album seems to be a blend of The Octopus Project, a little bit of Flying Lotus, and a lot of crazy things happening all at once. It is perhaps not half as weird as Flying Lotus though, but it still takes quite a bit of knowledge in the genre to really appreciate what he does with the sounds, the way he manipulates them into melodies and bleeps. There are moments in this album when everything slows and quietens down though, and it almost reminds me of Mum at one point. Songs like Snookered and Of the Mountains take a drastic turn from the style used in the first half of the record and twists it into something different altogether. It is a very delightful album I must say, a very diverse style that I will keep an eye on in the days to come.

Albums by the artiste:

1) Goose On The Loose (2003)

2) Silly Hat Vs. Eagle Hat (2003)

3) Meetle Mice (2003)

4) Twacky Cats (2004)

5) Porky Pig (2004)

6) Acorn Master (2006)

7) Spiderman of the Rings (2007)

8) Bromst (2009)

Anthems for the Could've Bin Pills by K.C. Accidental
I love this album, I love this album, I love this album. I chanced upon this album because I remember thinking to myself, "How come this band is named after a Broken Social Scene song?" Upon further investigation, I realized that the song was actually named after a previous band that was formed before Broken Social Scene itself. K.C. Accidental was made up of Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin, and nothing short of awesomeness can be expected from this band and album. Everything that you love about Broken Social Scene is in this album, and of course their previous full length album as well. I am not sure why the band decided to stop making records and then jump ship to Broken Social Scene, since they are pretty much made up of the same members anyway. One thing is for sure though, I feel that the K.C. Accidental albums feel pretty much like an extention of Broken Social Scene's existing albums. Since they haven't dished out a new album since 2005, I suppose this will suffice for now. This album has an interesting blend of Explosions in the Sky and the classic Broken Social Scene. If there is any doubt about the Canadian music scene, allow Kevin Drew and gang to blow you completely away. This album, and their previous effort called Captured Anthems for an Empty Bathtub, are two of the best albums that I own. Do check it out when you have the time!

Albums by the artistes:

1) Captured Anthems for an Empty Bathtub (1998)

2) Anthems for the Could've Bin Pills (2000)

As Seen Through Windows by Bell Orchestre
Signed under the same label as Broken Social Scene is Bell Orchestre, another Canadian band that I only recently discovered. The bands signed under the label Arts & Crafts typically have a very similar style of music. If you like Feist, for example, you'd probably like Emily Haines, something like that. However, Bell Orchestre seems to represent a very different side of the record label that I have never heard of before. Bell Orchestre has been compared to American post post-rock bands such as Rachel's and Clogs, both bands which I adore so so so much. You know, the kind of band that blends post-rock elements with classical music and classical instruments - love it. This band does such a thing as well, but they cranked it up a notch by adding many electronica elements into their music. I am still taking some time to get used to the whole style though, but it is sitting well with me so far. I am a sucker for cross-genre mash-ups, and this album is no less of that claim. It is a very experimental album, and a very crazy mash-up at that. I love the usage of sounds in this album, though the horns can become a little too overpowering at times. Nonetheless, I love this album, and I do hope to get my hands on their previous work as well.

Albums by the artistes:

1) Bell Orchestre (2002)

2) Recording a Tape the Color of the Light (2005)

3) As Seen Through Windows (2009)

In Our Nature by José González
I should slap myself for overlooking Jose Gonzalez for the longest time. This album, along with Veneer, are two of the best albums I've got, and I will tell you why. Jose Gonzalez is a classical guitar wielding genius, and his music does not attend to grab you by the throat to seek your attention. It slowly draws you in, little by little, like plant trying to lure its prey in. That is what you get with this album as well as his previous outing, with subtle songs that is jam-packed with intensity. His rendition of Teardrop is so amazing, that it almost rivals the original version done by Massive Attack. He is one of those singers who make songs into his own, and I just love his style. The first six tracks of this album is going to floor you because of how awesome they are. Not to mention the song Heartbeats from his other album, Veneer. Most of you may have heard it in the advertisement from Sony, the one with a lot of bouncing balls. That is the song, and I am sure you know how awesome it is already. When was the last time I heard such an amazing guitar work? I don't remember anymore. I love Jose Gonzalez and his intense subtleties. Just scroll down a little on this blog to see the video of him performing the song Heartbeats. It is haunting, enchanting, and it completely takes you to a different realm. Damn, this album is awesome.

Albums by the artiste:

1) Veneer (2003)

2) In Our Nature (2007)

And a hell lot of EPs which I shall not mention.