Monday's Leaky Faucet

Who: Headlights
Title: Some Racing, Some Stopping
Label: Polyvinyl
Release Date: Feb. 19th
Thoughts: I will admit straight away that the new Headlights album, Some Racing, Some Stopping, falls somewhere in the realm between accepted, hip listening and total guilty pleasure; but, we really shouldn't be judging albums by their cool factor but by the way they make us feel. And Some Racing... makes me feel nothing but happy. The joyous harmonies throughout the album, the heartfelt tickling of the ivories, the lush songwriting, it's all beautiful and cutesy and puts a warm smile on my face. Some of the songs here are easy to castoff, but others stick to the roof of your mouth like a tasty peanut butter sandwich. "Cherry Tulips", the lead single from the album, is a very early contender for song of the year. Just listen to it and see if it doesn't stick around for a bit.
Listen: Headlights - "School Boys"
Headlights - "Catch Them All"
Headlights - "Cherry Tulips"
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Who: Frauke
Title: Dirtier Then Horses
Label: None
Release Date: Feb. 2008
Thoughts: You may already know that Frauke hates you, but that doesn't mean you can't go and enjoy their music. Hell, you may want to spite them by absolutely adoring it anddancing to it. But if you do, be warned they will hate you even more. Dirtier Then Horses, features a slew of humorous indie-rock for everyone to consume. It's all written with a sharp tongue, but you can't help believing that maybe this band doesn't really hate us so much. I mean, could they really abhor us and provide us with awesomely fun music at the same time? I didn't think so. If they really hated us they would be trying out for American Idol or Making the Band or some shit like that.
Listen: Frauke - "Canadian Girlfriend"
Frauke - "Parasite Fungus"

Who: Growing
Title: Lateral (EP)
Label: The Social Registry
Release Date: Feb. 2008
Thoughts: Growing have become drone metal legends. Their music is eternally powerful, always buzzes through your ears, and permeates every piece of your brain. On their four song EP Lateral, the band continues to drone on, using electronics and traditional instruments to create a sonic wave that will not be easily forgotten. This stuff is not for everyone, but those that love the sound will truly adore this record.
Listen: Growing - "Lateral"