more Cowbelle

To ease back into things here, I made you a little mix from California.  The construction of said mix is mediocre, but it’s a little sample of what I’ve been listening to. Download the zip file here.

Track list:

1) Hit ‘Em Up Style – Carolina Chocolate Drops

took me a while to catch up to the buzz on this one

2) I Still Believe (Acoustic Demo) – Frank Turner

ahem

3) The Valley – Okkervil River

one of the best albums yet this year – sounds like their edgier old stuff

4) Yes, I’m Cold – Chris Bathgate

random midwestern goodness courtesy of my buddy PlowboyPDX

5) Wait So Long – Trampled By Turtles

not real sure how that got in here

6) Thunder Rail – Austin Lucas

incredible talent, lovely new album

7) Swim Club – The Cave Singers

second best of their three albums

8 ) Northern Air – Elliott Brood

auspicious sign for their new album slated for September

9) The Only Reason That I Know – Doc Dailey

I don’t have enough words for how much I love this album – buy it

10) Alone In This Together – Star Anna

great talent - in line for song of the year