Washed Out debut album - July 12th

[mikal]

This may end up being my #1 album this year. I like it that much.

 

[cobl04]

Every time I listen to this album, I really, really enjoy it. But I can never remember a second of it aside from Before.

 

[Axver]

Before is all that makes me hesitate in rating this album even higher than I already do.

Amor Fati is totally one of the best songs of the year though.

 

[bono_212]

Amor Fati!!!!

 

[The Sad Punk]

Yeah, Amor Fati's pretty hard to forget. And it was the only track that got some JJJ playtime.

I have one of those white Washed Out shirts that you can get on the Subpop site, I've only worn it once because I'm afraid of getting tosh all over it.

 

[mikal]

glad this thread got bumped. i'd still say this album will rank as my favorite release this year.

 

[Axver]

Russian Circles have got a lock on my #1 for 2011, but Within And Without will easily make the top five. Listened to this heaps.

Though I must admit, having known You And I for so long before the album came out, I can't help but feel like it's out of place. To me, this feels like a six track EP (Eyes Be Closed through to Before), followed by a three-track You And I single. I'm sure it doesn't actually sound out of place, but I used to have a playlist on my iPod that was just High Times with You And I at the start, and I still haven't quite got used to hearing it in the album context.

 

[cobl04]

Pretty surprised this hasn't come up anywhere yet. Anyway, gorgeous new tune.

Washed Out - The Sound of Creation - YouTube

Damn it's short though. Could listen to that for 20 minutes.

 

[mikal]

Pretty surprised this hasn't come up anywhere yet. Anyway, gorgeous new tune.

Washed Out - The Sound of Creation - YouTube

Damn it's short though. Could listen to that for 20 minutes.

That's sex right there.

 

[Danny Boy]

Damn it's short though. Could listen to that for 20 minutes.

Is there more to this? It cuts off rather abruptly at the end.

Spoiler

TWSS

 

[u2popmofo]

Washed Out Announces New Album, Paracosm | News | Pitchfork

Washed Out's Ernest Greene is back at it, prepping the release of his sophomore album. Paracosm, the follow-up to 2011's Within and Without, is out on August 13 through Sub Pop. The first single will be "It All Feels Right". Other tracks include "Great Escape", "Don't Give Up", "All I Know", "Falling Back", "Weightless", and "All Over Now".

This time, he's trying to shake the chillwave chains, using an array of 50 different instruments, plus samples, according to a press release. The album was produced by Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Deerhunter, Gnarls Barkley), who also produced Within and Without.

Watch a trailer for the album:

Washed Out - Paracosm (Official Album Trailer) - YouTube

 

[bono_212]

This is the kind of bump I like to see.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Aw hell yeah.

 

[iron yuppie]

Mr Burns - Excellent - YouTube

 

[The Sad Punk]

 

[cobl04]

OH YEAH clf

 

[u2popmofo]

OH YEAH clf

 

[Axver]

Fuck yes, very keen.

 

[Danny Boy]

I just preordered Paracosm from Sub Pop. Colored vinyl with a free 7" single containing 2 bonus tracks.

 

[u2popmofo]

The new single is nice.

 

[Danny Boy]

Paracosm is now streaming for folks who preordered from Sub Pop.

 

[Danny Boy]

...and it's good.

 

[u2popmofo]

How good?

 

[Danny Boy]

This good.

I only listened once, and I'm going to bed. I'll give it another spin or three tomorrow.

 

[u2popmofo]

Liar-screaming-in-weird-pose good?

 

[Danny Boy]

 

[BigMacPhisto]

The album doesn't pick up steam until "All I Know" which is an absolute beast. From there, it's a complete knockout. Maybe the first few tracks will grow on me, but they sound like the typical stuff he does when he's coasting...regardless, I need to buy this thing just for the last half of the record.

 

[bono_212]

The hell is this namby pamby, princy prancy bullshit?

Spoiler

Album's dope, yo.

 

[LemonMelon]

I want to give this album a hug.

 

[Imperor]

Where my Loser Edition at, Sub Pop? I wanna join in on the listening party.