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Elena Dvorochkin

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Released on 4AD, 4/21/09

By Elena Dvorochkin (Mar 24, 2009)

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars. Once in a while a band comes along that catches you dead in your tracks. You stop, listen and take in the sound emanating from your speakers. For a moment it’s just you and the sound, existing harmoniously (no pun intended) in the ebb and flow of the universe. This sound is true genius at work. Often bands that have a knack for this said genius have a few things in common: they prove that they have a solid grasp on their craft and they can consistently deliver a great sound. Camera Obscura, the little indie pop band out of Scotland is definitely one of those bands.More

Peter Bjorn and John - Living Thing

Released Gold Recordings/StarTime International, 3/31/09

By Elena Dvorochkin (Mar 10, 2009)

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. It’s hard to imagine what the last couple summers would have been like had Peter Bjorn and John’s hit single “Young Folks” never came to fruition. The catchy tune has been the staple song of every road trip, club scene, house party and bar mitzvah -- a harmless tune even your grandparents might enjoy! This simple yet exuberant band seems to have a knack for a certain truthiness in their music, which in turn has attracted a wide array of fans.More

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