Battles

YACHT, “I Love A Computer”

Aww, the computer loves you too, YACHT.

The Band, “I Shall Be Released”

The Band’s Music From The Big Pink seems like a super impressive debut album, but of course, they had been Dylan’s backing band, so they were not rookies. There’s been far too much written on the music of the 60s, and I was nowhere near existing, so I have nothing fresh to say. Good record, though.

Late night Saturday tunes!

Battles, “Rainbow”

Ex-Helmet drummer John Stanier joined with Ian Williams of Don Caballero to form Battles. Given the pedigree, it’s no surprise that the focus was on complex, prog-y songs. Somewhat surprising, given the muscular nature of those two bands and the tough-sounding name, is the fact that Battles actually ends up playing pretty playful stuff. It’s not just wall-to-wall power, but ends up instead focusing on finesse.