More digs on TV on the Radio’s third LP
Last week, word hit the streets that TV on the Radio would be releasing their third studio album, Dear Science,. I believe I said something along the lines of, “Our mouths are watering.” That was an understatement, especially with the new details surfacing about the release.
Yesterday, Rolling Stone posted that they had a listen of the new record (probably in their “cool” Smoking Section), and what they’re saying sounds mighty fine. Here are a few clips that peaked our interest.
On the blazing anthem “Dancing Choose,” which sounds like TV on the Radio’s answer to R.E.M.’s “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine),” the rhythm of his words pound like a beating drum: “I’ve seen my palate blown to monochrome, hollow heart clicks hollow tone.”
Given that “It’s the End of the World…” is a fast paced, driving number, we love the idea of another hard hitting song from our Brooklyn rockers. Could this be the “Wolf Like Me” of the album? We’re hoping. Here’s where our interest peaks…
Of course, bandmate Kyp Malone has got some pipes too — especially on the funky R&B track “Cryin’,” where his falsetto rivals Prince’s. Thematically, Dear Science addresses similar themes to Cookie Mountain — namely, that these might feel like End Times, but love can get you through them.
Prince, huh? That’s quite the statement, and while Rolling Stone isn’t always right, they do tend to stay true to their word on some things. Let’s hope this is one of ‘em. All in all, there are a few other mentions that might come back to bite us (in a good way), such as a Smiths-esque number, but we’ll let you read yourself. For now, check out the track list:
Dear Science, Tracklist:
01 Halfway Home
02 Crying
03 Dancing Choose
04 Stork & Owl
05 Golden Age
06 Family Tree
07 Red Dress
08 Love Dog
09 Shout Me Out
10 DLZ
11 Lover’s Day
Dear Science, is due out September 23rd. Be sure to catch the band on tour, as dates are posted below.
TV on the Radio 2008 Tour Dates
09-05 - Portland, OR @ Roseland *
09-06 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox *
09-07 - Vancouver, British Columbia @ Commodore Ballroom *
09-09 - Calgary, Alberta @ MacEwan Ballroom *
09-10 0 Edmonton, Alberta @ Starlite Room *
09-12 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory *
09-13 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In the Venue *
09-14 - Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks (Monolith Festival)
09-19 - San Diego, CA @ Street Scene
09-20 - San Francisco, CA @ Treasure Island Festival
* w/ = Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson
Get tickets via ticketmaster.com.
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Thought you might be interested in this first reaction to their new record http://drownedinsound.com/articles/3811437
Aug 20th, 2008 at 10:07 am
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