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Damn! Where’s this kind of sick lineup with an OPEN BAR in Brighton? If you’re in LA, get to this.

mp3 | Darker My Love - Talking Words

(this is the first thing that came up when i google-imaged Warlocks)

I’m sorry but the term aughties makes me cringe, I wish we as a collective society could have picked something better. But I guess that’s beside the point.

Anyway, mad mad mad mad mad props to Bobby for mentioning The Growlers–he compared Brooks’ voice to a “wrecked pirate ship” and I have to say that is a perfect analysis. Also props for hating on Radiohead (a little).

Here @ LA Record

5. Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – Kasabian are a solid band, no doubt about it. They should be a lot bigger than they are, but regardless West Ryder… tends to stay true to the Kasabian formula, fusing all the best elements of Madchester, electronica, and even a bit of hip-hop. The standout track on this album is “Fire”, which starts out lazily and evokes images of a dusty high noon Wild West showdown, and then bursts into a hip-shaking dance number without warning. A terrific album.
DOWNLOAD: Kasabian – Fire

4. Sonic Youth – The Eternal – If somebody played me this album and told me it was released in 1993, I wouldn’t have doubted it. This is the signature Sonic Youth sound that we all know and love them for; the detached, noisy guitar. Kim’s abrasive howl and Thurston’s disaffected, matter of fact lyrical delivery, together in perfect harmony. Check out “Anti-Orgasm” and “Antenna”.

3. The Vandelles – Del Black Aloha – I don’t know why The Vandelles don’t just move to California already. Their particular brand of shoegaze relies heavily on surf rock guitar and percussion, and with song titles such as “Blue LA Strip”, and “California Killer” one may wonder what’s keeping them in Brooklyn. If My Bloody Valentine and The Ventures had a baby, it would be The Vandelles. Best song: “Lovely Weather”.
DOWNLOAD: The Vandelles – Lovely Weather

2. Franz Ferdinand – Tonight: Franz Ferdinand – Franz Ferdinand’s third album bursts with infectious disco beats, cheeky lyrics, swagger and confidence. Not that Franz ever lacked any of those, but Tonight channels these elements with such steadfastness that it’s impossible to not get caught up in the fun. Anyone with a pulse will be dancing to “Twilight Omens” and “No You Girls”.
DOWNLOAD: Franz Ferdinand – No You Girls

1. The Warlocks – The Mirror Explodes – Okay, so this probably wouldn’t be the best Warlocks starter album. Go listen to Phoenix for that. But what The Mirror Explodes lacks in catchy singalongs, it greatly makes up for in intensely focused musical journeys through different levels of consciousness. Admittedly, it took me a few listens to warm up to the album because hell i LIKE those catchy singalongs, okay? But by listen number three I got it, and was absolutely blown away by how effectively these 8 tracks can delve into the innermost core of your subconscious. Although I think this is an album that needs to be listened to as one cohesive work, the standout track is undoubtedly “Standing Between the Lovers of Hell”.
DOWNLOAD: The Warlocks – Standing Between the Lovers of Hell

Be sure to catch ‘em at …

July 30 Bottom Of The Hill San Francisco, CA
Aug 1 Chop Suey Seattle WA
Aug 2 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR
Aug 5 7th St Entry Minneapolis, MN
Aug 6 Empty Bottle Chicago, IL
Aug 7 Empty Bottle Chicago, IL
Aug 8 Grog Shop Cleveland, OH
Aug 11 Kung Fu Necktie Philadelphia, PA
Aug 12 Great Scott Allston, MA
Aug 14 Bowery Ballroom, NY
Aug 15 Maxwell’s Hoboken, NJ
Aug 17 Local 506 Carrboro, NC
Aug 18 The Earl Atlanta, GA
Aug 19 The Bottletree Birmingham, AL
Aug 20 One Eyed Jacks New Orleans, LA
Aug 21 The Parish Austin, TX
Aug 22 Walter’s On Washington Houston, TX
Aug 26 Club Congress Tucson, AZ
Aug 27 The Casbah San Diego, CA
Aug 28 Spaceland Los Angeles, CA
Aug 29 Spaceland Los Angeles, CA

The first wave of acts playing this year’s 1234 Festival in London has been announced.

Video Nasties, and S.C.U.M are included on the bill for the east London bash, which takes place on July 26 in Shoreditch Park.

Set up by 1234 Records mainman Sean Mclusky, tickets for the festival are on sale now.

Some of the worthy additions (as chosen by me)
A Place To Bury Strangers
Flashguns
Hatcham Social
Ipso Facto
Polly Scattergood
Televised Crimewave
The Warlocks

The Warlocks new album The Mirror Explodes is set for release on May 19th! Get your grubby little paws on it quick by pre-ordering now thru http://www.teepeerecords.com. If you’re lucky you may even get a signed CD booklet.

Hopefully a coinciding tour (or maybe just LA date, that works too) will be announced soon?

I was going to upload a song from the new album but I don’t actually have one, so here’s an oldie but a goodie:

mp3 | The Warlocks – Baby Blue

One of Collie_Tsunami’s favorites is releasing a new EP called “The Mirror Explodes” and it’s due out 5/19 so get ready…

Tracklist
1. Red Camera
2. The Midnight Sun
3. Slowly Disappearing
4. There Is A Formula To Your Despair
5. Standing Between The Lovers Of Hell
6. You Make Me Wait
7. Frequency Meltdown
8. Static Eyes

The Warlocks will be playing their new record!