Islands are forever
Islands - Arm’s WayPosted by Laila Hanson on 07-Jul-08 @ 02:11 PM
[4/5]French-Canadian indie rockers Islands are back and ready to show the world why Montreal still deserves to be known as one of the continent's richest musical communities. Frontman Nick Diamond (ex-Unicorns) has taken the opportunity to compose some of his most textured and sonically diverse songs to date. While none of the songs on Arm's Way can match the pop mastery of "Rough Gem" from the band's debut Return To The Sea, this collection comes together in a much more cohesive and fluent sense. Full of ups and downs, Arm's Way doesn't shy away from quieter moments, but just before things get too bleak, "J'Amie Vous Voire Quitter" possesses enough salsa and calypso to make sure you forget the party ever slowed down. This is what Arcade Fire would sound like if they weren't afraid to have a little fun. (ANTI-) Ben Conoley  Official Website: http://www.anti.com
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- Death Cab For Cutie
- Mates Of State
- Millencolin
- Ours
- Portishead
- Torche
- Goldfinger
- Joan Of Arc
- Trever Keith
- Blacklisted
- Subtle
- Eric Avery
- Tim Fite
- Sleepercar
- Sun Kil Moon
- Boris
- Fear Nuttin Band
- Russian Circles
- The Secret
- Soilent Green
- Witch
- The Death Set
- Dizzee Rascal
- Dub Pistols
- M83
- Shy Child
- Glasses And Ashes
- Greeley Estates
- Nerf Herder
- The Night Marchers
- The Phenomenauts
- The Slackers
- Various Artists
- Clinic
- Gran Ronde
- The Heavenly States
- Julie Ocean
- Los Campesinos!
- No Age
- Paper Rival
- Other sections...
Arms Way - probably the best album I've heard this year. And I've heard some good un's !!!!