Immortal Technique - Revolutionary Vol. 2

If you had to gauge Felipe Coronel's (aka Immortal Technique) rhymes, I'd put it somewhere between "ruthless" and "cut-throat." Lacking political correctness and brutally attacking social problems with lyrical ferocity, Coronel combines his skill with simple, well-timed beats and smooth transitions from track-to-track. No topic is safe from his barrage, from Bush (and everything he's ever done, ever) to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. If it involves a social/political issue, chances are Coronel has covered it on Volume 2. His lack of a real record label only helps his underground status, as he freestyles without boundaries and limitations on what he preaches. He embraces this as a strength, indifferent to larger, mainstream rappers who may have more popularity but lack the real opportunity to make people stop and think about what they're listening to. More than sick beats and thug rhetoric, Immortal Technique speaks directly to the listener, delivering the message loud and clear. Standout tracks: "Peruvian Cocaine," "Harlem Streets," and "Freedom of Speech."

Peruvian Cocaine

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?8zvmxjzzm02

Days Away - Ear Candy for the Headphone Trippers

Days Away's first release on Sargent House, Ear Candy is quite impressive, with a lot of energy packed into it's EP-size. Compared to Mapping..., their instrumentation has grown, as has their post-production. A more distinct indie vibe reverberates throughout the album, which supports Keith Goodwin's progressive pop style. This being their first foray musically since their split from Fueled by Ramen, hopefully it is just a taste of what's on the horizon. Standout tracks: "I'm Sorry I Told You All My Problems," and "I'll be Lost."

I'm Sorry I Told You All My Problems

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?azzjzd1dd5t

Meg & Dia - Something Real

I saw them at a show last night with Angels & Airwaves, and they were extraordinary with an obscene amount of talent. I've heard a bit about them here and there, seen them on TV, but never really gave them a second thought, and that was a huge mistake on my part. Their ability to harmonize and rectify their tone across multiple genres of songs showcases a diverse range, from the biting edginess of "Monster" to the refined vocals of "Cardigan Weather." Their finesse does not stop with their vocals, as their overall musicianship is just as impressive as their singing. Last night, Meg transitioned into "Santeria" while playing "Masterpiece" which is completely amazing. I highly, highly recommend this album. Standout tracks: "Masterpiece," "Tell Mary," and "Cardigan Weather."

Cardigan Weather

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?61mp1nf4ngc

updates

Sorry for the lack of updates, I've just been pretty busy. As consolation, request to your hearts content, either through comments, or in the box to the left, and I'll do my best to upload the albums tomorrow. Let's say all requests need to be in by NOON (EST) tomorrow. I'll try and have them all uploaded by Sunday. All Time Low album is on its way, as well as that Days Away album.

Jack Johnson - Sleep Through Static

Most songwriters run into problems when you only rely on a guitar and your voice to convey emotions, stories, and warmth. It becomes very difficult to create a sense of diversification between albums, and more often than not, albums become repetative and dull. Luckily, Jack Johnson has built his fan base upon his own style of surf-acoustic melodies, and while maturing as a songwriter, still delivers what you listen to any Jack Johnson album for: the laid-back appeal. Soft-spoken, each song reverberates with a sense of satisfaction, moving graciously between purely acoustic ballads and band-reinforced tracks. It's nothing new or groundbreaking, but it does have a familiar tone that is what you'd expect from Jack. Enjoy. Standout tracks: "Enemy" and "Go On."

Go On

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?0u30m3ilxmn

Juno Soundtrack

Based upon a solid collection of folk-y songs, the Juno soundtrack is basically a low-key indie-mixtape. Quiet and unassuming, the music moves much in the same fashion as the movie, which if you haven't seen it, you should. Musicians from every era, from Buddy Holly to Cat Power and everything between (both musically and chronologically) are prominently displayed in the 46 minutes of playing time. The eclectic mix is only fitting, because much of the storyline during the movie is interjected with well-written touches of musical anecdotes and references. I would say, other than a custom, original soundtrack, Juno is the best collection since the brilliantly put-together Garden State soundtrack. Although it will forever be hard to beat that record, Juno stands upon the laurels of the featured artists, and does so with pride and excellence.


Cat Power "Sea of Love"

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?34dgnzwx1js

Matt Costa - Unfamiliar Faces

Matt Costa's second full-length handiwork builds upon his well-developed sense of indie-acoustic understanding that was the footing of Songs We Sing. He wastes no time in boxing your ears with pop, starting off with the fetching and zippy "Mr. Pitiful," which also happens to be the first single from the new album.. The rest of the album returns to his characteristic guitar work, but not without other instruments strewn throughout his melodies. It is very apparent that more production went into this album, as most sophomoric efforts, but the music and lyrics still stand on their own, and when stripped down to their basic mechanisms, would still be believable during a live show. Though stylistically the tone of the album may be notably more progressive than his previous ventures, he does not stray from the roots that he knows, and that combination works well throughout this album. Standout tracks: "Mr. Pitiful," and "Unfamiliar Faces."

Mr. Pitiful

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?3heabsjd2mn