Essential Listening - February 7, 2006

I've had a leaked copy of this album since the beginning of December, but I hadn't sat down and listened to the whole thing from beginning to end until last week. Now I can't quit playing it, and it just gets better with every spin.

I made a point to leave work "on time" today so I could stop by Grimey's and pick up the limited edition super deluxe version of the album. The deluxe version is packaged in small, hardbound book style case and comes with a bonus DVD. The DVD has six songs from the record performed live in the BBC studios plus commentary from the band members. It makes me sad to think that in 5 years or so CDs will probably be as dead as the 8-track. It's not that I really care that much for CDs, but I'm a sucker for packaging. I guess I will just have to buy an ION USB turntable and start buying vinyl. The LP of this album is supposed to be very nice too. 180 gram vinyl, pressed at RTI with a gatefold sleeve.

*Click the album image to go the the Matador Website and listen to a free Quicktime stream of the entire Belle and Sebastian album "The Life Pursuit" and get a peak at the album art.


I also picked up a copy of the new Avett Brothers album, "Four Thieves Gone" while I was at Grimey's, but I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet. I've heard a few songs that have been floating around the blogosphere and they are all outstanding, but for some reason I still think that Mignonette will remain my favorite album.

Happy Tuesday!