March >> is in the air and many new releases come marching in this month including a few of this millenium's game changers as well as some veterans who made similar impacts nearly half a century ago.
Hall of Fame artists David Bowie and Eric Clapton continue to do their thing with new LP's The Next Day and Old Sock, respectively, which will make nearly 50 solo releases between between them and over 130 years in age. They are fucking old but their remarkable and undying talent persists.
The aforementioned plus Depeche Mode, Justin Timberlake and WAVVES offer us a March full of fresh cuts to be excited for but I am most excited about Comedown Machine which is the 5th studio release from The Strokes. After 2 years to this month following their last album Angles we'll see what focus and the continuity does for one of my favorite bands ever. I really liked Julian Casablancas' solo project Phrazes For The Young but for me, 8 solid tracks wasn't worth the hiatus and 5 years in between their 3rd and 4th albums.
Comedown Machine already sounds to be starting off well with the accelerated release of their first single 'All The Time' thanks to a code-savvy web ninja who leaked the details of the upcoming album a few weeks ago. Its rock-poppy tempo and a contained Casablancas is characteristic of the singles they've released in the past but I'm expecting to hear a lot more driving vocals over heavy riffs and continuing on what was dabbled with on their 2011 release.
That said, mark 26th on your calendar for new shit from The Strokes along with the Tuesdays corresponding to the other March notables. Oh and keep your fingers crossed for a prompt scheduling of a Comedown Machine tour.
David Bowie The Next Day >> 3.12
Eric Clapton Old Sock >> 3.12
Justin Timberlake The 20/20 Experience >> 3.19
Walk Off The Earth R.E.V.O. >> 3.19
Depeche Mode Delta Machine >> 3.26
The Strokes Comedown Machine >> 3.26
WAVVES Afraid Of Heights >> 3.26
marc
