St. Vincent -- St. Vincent
The album starts off with a solid pulse of fuzzy synth, then added fuzzy guitars and slightly distorted vocals of Annie Clark. "Rattlesnake" is my favorite song of the freshly digitally minted album....at least after a couple listens. The first couple songs are a little different then what I'm used to hearing from them. "Prince Johnny" is more vintage St. Vincent with Clark's vocals leading the way and the added digital choir backing her up as well as the thumping bass drum. "Digital Witness" seems like it was left off her album with David Byrne. The added saxophone is great and I love the driving pace of the song. Overall from a couple listens, there are definitely a handful of standouts which is a great sign. I'm sure after a few more listens I'll be able to dig deeper into the more hidden tracks.
Beck -- Morning Phase
I have to admit to start off that I'm a much bigger fan of Beck's rowdier, slacker rap then I am of his stripped down acoustic centered albums. Sea Changes was a great album, but I think Odelay blows it out of the water. I think most people would disagree with me on that. So when I heard that Beck was going to release his first new album in six years and heard it was going to be more stripped down, I was a little disappointed I must admit. That being said.....Morning Phase took me by surprise.....its a beautiful album. Its naturally being compared to Sea Changes and I was expecting that, but I think this album surpasses it. Its so patient in its execution, Beck doesn't seemed hurried. Its a very calming and peaceful album that goes with a Sunday afternoon drive. My guess is that when he tours with this album, he's not going to pull out "New Pollution" in the middle of the set. Favorite tracks are: Morning, Blue Moon, Heart Is a Drum, Waking Light.Listen to the album here.
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