A sleepy little album that will be pleasing to some, tedious to others. Regardless of one’s fondness for strings and softly spoken lyrics, though, the latest release from Portland’s Ah Holly Fam’ly deserves a listen. There are good things happening here, but it’s safe to say Reservoir isn’t for everyone.
Reminds us of: Beirut | Ohioan | Horse Feathers
Ah Holly Fam’ly: (Website | Myspace)
The Roots + Orgone + Lilla D’Mone - 1/2
Roseland Theater
Grass Widow + White Fang + Hornet Leg - 1/7
Artistery
The Moondoggies + Sera Cahoone - 1/8
Doug Fir Lounge
Steve Earle + Hayes Carll - 1/19
Aladdin Theatre
Asobi Seksu (Acoustic) - 1/19
Mississippi Studios
Steve Earle + Hayes Carll - 1/20
Aladdin Theatre
Steve Earle + Hayes Carll - 1/22
Aladdin Theatre
wow haters your lips must cant move as fast as his. the other reason mayb your brain cant follow up the words he be saying.
by tasha hines on Sat Jan 2, 2010 at 04.01 pm from the entry: Lil Wayne is going to jail
k’naan is the best album."Trabadour"
by Mohammed on Sat Jan 2, 2010 at 03.26 am from the entry: Top 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums/Mixtapes of 2009
Courtney Love is a neurotic, drug addled, fame whore. She should focus on seeking professional help. Courtney - substantiate your allegations in court, or shut up.
Ryan Adams is a talented songwriter, and has an alert and inquisitive mind. He is also a gentleman.
by sickchip on Fri Jan 1, 2010 at 09.54 am from the entry: Ryan Adams Denies Courtney Love's Allegations
Damn man, this is a real dope list. 2009 was a great year for hip hop! we actually made a list of our own for the top 10 albums of the year which had a couple overlaps but also some new stuff too:
http://da-what.com/2009/12/31/end-of-year-top-10-albums-of-2009/
we also made one for the top mixtapes of 09:
http://da-what.com/2009/12/30/end-of-the-year-top-10-mixtapes-of-2009/
and a list for who we thought had the best year of 2009:
http://da-what.com/2009/12/29/end-of-year-who-had-the-best-2009/
we would appreciate it if you checked it out and left some comments. tell us what you think!
by ben on Thu Dec 31, 2009 at 05.52 pm from the entry: Top 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums/Mixtapes of 2009
oh noes, josh! I love this. what’s jumpy alterna-pop - like harvey danger?
by beth on Thu Dec 31, 2009 at 05.08 pm from the entry: Vampire Weekend rockin' down a deserted alley (vid)
the Yamar jam was the shit
by spencer on Thu Dec 31, 2009 at 04.45 pm from the entry: Phish - The Gorge Amphitheatre (George, WA; Aug. 7th, 2009)
now that I have a baby at home, Vampire Weekend is surprisingly more listenable when dancing with my daughter. Well, as long as I earmuff that whole “do you wanna f*ck” bit…
by Ian on Thu Dec 31, 2009 at 08.47 am from the entry: Vampire Weekend rockin' down a deserted alley (vid)
this review is spot on. count me on the side of those who find this terribly pleasing and better with each play.
I agree its not for all. But I love it!~