Iron and Wine "Kiss Each Other Clean"

When the title for the new Iron and Wine was announced, I was already extremely exciting. There is something about "Kiss Each Other Clean" that I find to be irresistable. When the album was finally released on January 25th, it was more then I could have asked for. When a band can totally evolve and build musically while still maintaining the sound that made us fall in love with them in the first place, they have gained my full respect. That is exaclty what this album does. The vocals are still feathery and hush hush, but the tempo has been turned up. Listening to the album makes me feel like I want to go on a springtime adventure. I don't know exactly how to describe the experience besides that it is colorful and joyful. It's almost like falling in love for the first time and feeling that light airy carlessness. The music is still folky and soft, but with a new element of indie pop instead of just folk. It's almost like Iron and Wine were just injected with a burst of smiling energy. If you liked "The Shepherds Dog", give this a spin. I think that you'll love it! Walking far from home is the "Single"

Decemberists "The King is Dead"

The new album "The King is Dead" was released on January 17th by Capitol Records. The opening track, with it's soothing harmonica, transports you to a southern porch on a hot summer night. The Decemberists have once again managed to capture the moment in an album that leaves you feeling blissful and free. Unlike "The Hazards of Love" (their previous release) "The King is Dead" is strictly a country-folk album. As the group troops on, you can hear an almost gravitational pull towards the country style. Colin Meloy is beautifully complimented by organs, pianos, accoridans and most importantly John Moen's voice. As you travel into the middle of the album, "Rox in the Box" starts to give you a build up that promises not to let you down. "Down by the Water" is melancholy, but in my opinion, the peak of the album. As you travel towards the end of the album in "This is Why We Fight" you'll find yourself feeling like you have suddenly discovered why you fight with the ones you love. A beautiful piece of music makes you feel like something is different after you have heard it. The Decemberists have without a doubt, accomlished this with "The King is Dead". For a limited time the album is available at Graywhale for only $9.60. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this album.

Intorduction: What to Expect.

I am Kylee Hallows and I am here to expose you. What I plan to do over the next few weeks is review music that I think you should hear. The music may or may not be new, but it will be something I feel is worth uncovering. The reviews that I do will cover all different genres of music. Hopefully I will cover something that you will enjoy. Thanks for reading.