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[note, sorry to those who only read this blog for RPG related topics, this one is about indie music]

Supply Drop #1 Trailer from Soundsupply on Vimeo.

So, I ended up picking up the sound supply bundle of albums mentioned on boingboing.  10 albums for 15 bucks seemed like a steal of a deal.  Well, it was still a good deal and one I would recommend to people who are either fans of the bands, or fans of this style of music.  I’m glad to support this model, although I think they should have gone to a true humble indie bundle style of sales, with a name your own price, and part of the proceeds going to charity.   As for the music, I now have to add a couple of caveats.

1st, ten albums is a lot to digest at once.  I tend to buy at most an album at a time, if not just a couple of choice songs.  I mean, this is totally a #firstworldproblem, but still, I almost wish I could have downloaded an album or two at a time and listened to each one.

2nd, I have an issue with the video.  I was sold by the video, where I heard a lot of good indie and folk cuts.  In fact, in preparing this post, I went back to watch the video, and I was just as impressed the second time.  However, the music in the video does not seem to match the albums I have been listening to.  I mean, the songs on the videos are in the albums, but overall, the music in the albums really do not seem to match the quality of the music in the video, i.e. these are a bit like a pop album, one or two great cuts, the rest very much filler.

Not all of them are that way, and I hope the following reviews will help those people interested in the sound drop number 1 will be more informed.

Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin – Let it Sway: A year and a half old record, it’s a solid output by a hard working indie band.  I had heard them before, and their song on the video “Sink/Let It Sway” was one of the ones I enjoyed.  The rest of the album is good, if a little undistinguished.  I’ll be listening to it more, and perhaps it’ll open itself on more listens.

Coconut Records – Davy: Yep, Jason Schwartzman in effect!  I think this might be the second actors side project I own after She & Him.  It’s a fun 60’s inspired indie pop.  “Any Fun” is the song in the video, for those interested.

Into It. Over It. – Proper:  It’s a decent emo-esque album.   Have to admit, 21 year old Matt would have loved this album.  31 year old Matt thinks it’s ok, but I’ll just go listen to my Get Up Kids when I get nostalgic. “Fortunate Friends” is the song from the video.

Here’s the rest of the albums, which are sadly more forgettable than catchy for the most part.

Aficionado “Self-titled” (No Sleep Records)

Sister Suvi “Now I Am Champion” LP (members of tUnE-YaRds, Islands)

Andrew Dost (of Fun.) “Columbus” (Paper & Plastik)

Colour Revolt “The Cradle” (Dualtone)

Sophie Madeleine “The Rhythm You Started” (Xtra Mile, UK)

All Get Out “The Season” (Favorite Gentlemen)

Harrison Hudson “American Thunder” (Favorite Gentlemen)