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We went to see Trail of Dead at Dantes last night at it was really cool to see them at such a small club. The opening band was so awful in there mix of one chord blue cheer and Jesus Lizard but it made even more thankful when Trail of Dead came on. I always like rock shows that are just on the edge of falling apart and this was perfect for me.

They a nice mix of new and old songs and the dueling drummers is a sight to see.

Two drummers, three guitars at times and at 1 hour 45 minutes,  it was great rock n roll to be had. If you get the chance, and want to see a rock show where your head might actually come off your shoulders, go and see them

http://www.myspace.com/dantesportland |  http://www.trailofdead.com/

Here are some heavy rotation additions to Alanna’s list. Some of them might not be released in 2008 but non the less they have been on heavy rotation this year.

Deerhunter – Microcastle and Weird Era Continued

Foxboro Hot tubs – Stop Drop and Roll

My Morning Jacket – Evil Urges

Nada Surf – Lucky

Liam Finn – I’ll be Lightning

Miracle Fortess – Five Roses

The National – Bxer

Sea Wolf – Leaves in the River

The Valley – The Vallery – EP

Jeremy Enigk – The Missing Link

Here is my list of albums on most heavy rotation during 2008. Enjoy. Hey Tom, you want to make some additions?

Albert Cross

The Helio Sequence – Keep Your Eyes Ahead

Bon Iver – For Emma

Ryan Adams – Easy Tiger

Cloud Cult – Feel Good Ghosts

Fleet Foxes

Tega and Sara – The Con

Califone – Roots and Crowns

Mark Burgess talks about the Chamelions

Oh Deerhoof, how I love thee.

I’m just having a Roxy Music kind of day so I thouht I’d share.

This would have been a great show if it has not been for the venue. The sound at this show was horrible. All the bands sounded washed out and cavernous in that huge cement box that is Mezzanine. I have seen the Rosebuds twice and like them a lot. WFANFC was on their first US tour and I was pretty excited to see them live since I am a big fan of their record. Sadly it was pretty tough to hear. Foxtail Somersault is a local band, and I’m sure they have sounded much better at just about any venue they have played.

I will try to catch all of these bands some other time, because I can’t really write a review of a show where the biggest hurdle was the venue itself.

Andrew Bird – Imitosis