Jul 20 2005
Wednesday Wadio: Okkervil River’s ‘For Real’
I have been listening to these guys incessantly for 2 days now after a friend suggested I check the scene. “For Real” off Okkervil River’s 4th album, Black Sheep Boy, starts out quiet and measured, turns into a screaming spittle-fest fairly quickly and then gets all kinds of Neil Young on your ass during the denoument. Their other album I have heard, Don’t Fall In Love With Everyone You See, had me appreciating the country-esque more than I ever remember having prior, and I love the move they seem to have made into less Oakie rockingness. Texas by way of New Hampshire.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsQC6rGjInc[/youtube]
I’ve added the song to Radio Pye, and it’s the first tune that will play when you hit the zap button - until next Wednesday, that is. If you like what you hear, visit their website - and check back in a week for another widiculous Wadio Wednesday. Since you can only listen to, and not download, these songs, I hope to avoid jail time at least temporarily. Enjoy the audio while you can.
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