DELTRON 3030 RECOMMENDED: THE DRUMS – ‘THE DRUMS’
It has been a great first two days of this, the second week of June. Yesterday we saw the release of the 4th Generation iPhone (a flash, but no FLASH!) and today marks the release of the Drums’ debut LP. What does a full LP of The Drums mean for us? LA, It officially means it is time for the June Gloom to pass…and then come back. “Let’s go Surfing,” a.k.a the best whistling on a song since Peter Bjorn and John’s “Young Folks,” should be used for the “Summer 2010″ videos you’ll all be making on the fly with your new fancy 4th generation iPhones with 720p video and iMovie on the go all summer long. It is the perfect summertime anthem since…well…”Summertime.” Just don’t expect the rest of the album to be as 60’s infused pure, punchy, and soundtrack worthy. The tone of the LP jumps from sweet innocent surf infused pop to an 80’s synth downer party soaked in reverb. However even in their darkest hour they emit rays of sonic sunshine that can’t help but make you want to reach for the light in the midst of the lyrical darkness. Go grab your beach gear…but just remember to bring some SPF 100 and Zoloft. Consider it Seasonal Affective Disorder for your iPod…or maybe make it the soundtrack to when you decide to play beach volleyball teamed with Morrissey & The Smiths versus The Cure. It will all end in tears.
Side out Muthafu$kers!
Highlights: “Let’s Go Surfing,” “My Best Friend,” “Forever and Ever Amen,” “Me And The Moon.” “It Will All End in Tears”
Added bonus: For some reason they chose to leave their best song off of last year’s EP and this year’s LP. You can check it out here: “I Felt Stupid“
Q & A with Featured Filmmaker Byron Turk
As you might’ve read in his feature (which you can find here). Byron Turk manages to capture TRAffIK in motion. He can also be seen on Discovery Channel’s Storm Chasers, which will have him hitting the road for a few months beginning next month
TRAFFIK: Where are you from originally?
BYRON TURK: Born in Georgia, I grew up in SoCal.
TRAFFIK: How did you end up in Los Angeles?
BYRON TURK: Moved here with family back in 90, hung around ever since. (more…)