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The world of the mp3 blog is deeply rooted in hyperbole. This is our chance, as music fans, to shout our favorite new bands to the rafters with little regard to history or the future. Tomorrow I might find the most amazing band in the world, although chances are I already heard the most amazing band in the world two weeks ago and I most definitely saw the most amazing band in the world perform live two months ago when they opened up for that other most amazing band in the world. So today, we need to turn our joyous ears towards the frosty streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota to hear the current most amazing band in the world.
Tapes 'n Tapes are a three piece. The 'n (bass player) has been replaced in the past, but the core of the band has remained the lead singer and drummer. They've been doing their noisy, unshaven thing in MNPLS for a few years now. Maybe they're even the city's best kept secret, or, maybe people there hate the band and are going to throw rocks at me for falling prey to their hype. But I don't care, because there is no hype -- just amazing, amazing songs. Listen to this damn thing. Just listen to it. I listened to it at least a dozen times yesterday. It's a great rock song. Don't let the surf plucks at the beginning fool you -- this song isn't going to stay in once place for long.
The chorus is magnificant. It just lifts me right up. The guitar is so thin, and kind of out of tune -- but it works!. This was clearly home-recorded in probably one take. And that's fine. I love it. It's a thing of beauty, and one of the catchiest singles I've heard this year. It very quickly has shot to the top of my ranks this year, and that's what this thing is all about. Everything is where it should be, and this reminds me of that. Words can't describe, ya know?
Anyway, you should all travel over to the official site to purchase the new record, Loons, from which this song comes. It's only $10, and comes very highly recommended. If I were pitchfork this would be my best new music.