a second chance

i dug deep into the archives of the music i've sworn off as unlistenable, and was pleasantly surprised by a few songs. first, The National - their new stuff is still too melow and simple and depressing for my liking but their 2003 album - Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers - is totally me. it's dark alt-country that's pretty damn reminiscent of Wilco.

next, The Decemberists. i've gotten over lead singer Colin Meloy's affected vocals to enjoy this awesome song from the rock opera they put out last year - The Hazards of Love. pretty creative video, too.

check 'em out:

{murder me rachael, the national}

{the rake's song, the decemberists}