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Last week I received an advance copy of Ola Podrida’s self titled album that is being released through Plug Research in the Spring of 2007. What began as a nom de plume for David Wingo’s home recording projects has blossomed into a live quartet playing in and around Wingo’s present home base of Brooklyn, NY.
Continuing in the vein of his self released home recordings, the upcoming album is a thing of quiet beauty reminiscent of the very best under-the-radar homegrown ’70s folk experiments. Those familiar with, and appreciative of, the resurgence in this brand of music take heed and keep your eye out for both this ‘07 album as well as future Wingo projects. I have a feeling this is only the beginning.
Coincidentally Wingo has scored some of the films by one of my very favorite contemporary directors, David Gordon Green. Those interested in the subtle nuances of the present day American south would do themselves a great service investigating Green’s work.
DOWNLOAD:
MP3: Ola Podrida :: Instead
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Previously:
MP3: Ola Podrida :: Jordanna
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The beauty of Amoeba records on Sunset blvd., with L.A. being a music industry town, is that you can stroll into the used section and often find reissues at half their original price, and often unopened. Such was the case last weekend when I spotted the 2002 double disc reissue of Elvis Costello’s third album. Bolstered by a second disc of b-sides, and a recording of The Attractions 1978 performance at Hollywood High, I was more than sold.
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“Listening To Otis Redding At Home During Christmas”
“Home is where beds are made and butter is added to toast. On a cold afternoon you can float room to room like a ghost. Take the crèche out and argue about who gets to set up the kings.And I know that it’s home because that’s where the stereo sings “I’ve got dreams to remember.” But not even home can be with you forever. It’s Christmastime and the plane flies me over white hills to a town in a dream, where the sky is frozen and still, and a room (that’s not mine but it’s just like I left it before, with the wax from the candles all dusty and locks on the door) where I held you so tenderly, and where in summer I opened your letter to me. …”
DOWNLOAD:
MP3: Okkervil River :: Listening To Otis Redding At Home During Christmas
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Amazon: Okkervil River - Don’t Fall In Love With Everyone You See
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