Music of the 2000's - The Clientele - Suburban Light

The Clientele - Suburban Light (2000)

It is simply one of the most beautifully crafted albums of the decade. Dream-pop at it's finest. A magical album. If a single album could describe a cool, misty fall night, this would be the album.

I can't count the number of times I've listened to this album over the years. From the floor of my old, just-moved-in condo to Central Park the album still moves me. Fantastic lyrics, well mixed vocal/instrumental levels and wonderful musician ship shape this blissfully melancholy album.

If you like '90's-era bands like Ride, The Verve, Gene or The Ocean Blue, the you'll find this band right up your alley.

Recommended if you like:
Fairline Parkway, The Verve, Nick Drake

Music of the 2000's - The Clientele - Suburban Light

The Clientele - Suburban Light (2000)

It is simply one of the most beautifully crafted albums of the decade. Dream-pop at it's finest. A magical album. If a single album could describe a cool, misty fall night, this would be the album.

I can't count the number of times I've listened to this album over the years. From the floor of my old, just-moved-in condo to Central Park the album still moves me. Fantastic lyrics, well mixed vocal/instrumental levels and wonderful musician ship shape this blissfully melancholy album.

If you like '90's-era bands like Ride, The Verve, Gene or The Ocean Blue, the you'll find this band right up your alley.

Recommended if you like:
Fairline Parkway, The Verve, Nick Drake

Music of the 2000s: Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker (2000)

It's been a couple of weeks, so time to jump back into this music series ...

Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker (2000)

I take pride in trying to keep my CDs, Records and Tapes in as close to like-new condition as possible. So when something happens, like the little plastic hinge on a CD case breaks off, it annoys me. There's only one CD case that is in shambles - broken hinge, cracked plastic, pieces miss from breaking off - a mess. It also is one of my favorite CDs of the decade.

It was probably 1998 or 1999 when I first ran across Whiskeytown, so when Ryan Adams went solo in 2000, I was interested to see how he would fair as a solo artist. Rarely do the solo albums of artists whose group had success and acclaim match or exceed the level of success of their previous endeavor. Rarely doesn't mean never for a reason.

Beginning with a debate around Morrissey, Heartbreaker combines the all the wonderful talents and traits of Adams in what some believe is his best album - including those with Whiskeytown. With songs that range from stripped down and heart-wrenching to soulful but rocking, Adams laid the ground work for a prolific decade of recording.

Recommended if you like:
Old 97's, Iron and Wine, Sun Kil Moon

Music of the 2000s: Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker (2000)

It's been a couple of weeks, so time to jump back into this music series ...

Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker (2000)

I take pride in trying to keep my CDs, Records and Tapes in as close to like-new condition as possible. So when something happens, like the little plastic hinge on a CD case breaks off, it annoys me. There's only one CD case that is in shambles - broken hinge, cracked plastic, pieces miss from breaking off - a mess. It also is one of my favorite CDs of the decade.

It was probably 1998 or 1999 when I first ran across Whiskeytown, so when Ryan Adams went solo in 2000, I was interested to see how he would fair as a solo artist. Rarely do the solo albums of artists whose group had success and acclaim match or exceed the level of success of their previous endeavor. Rarely doesn't mean never for a reason.

Beginning with a debate around Morrissey, Heartbreaker combines the all the wonderful talents and traits of Adams in what some believe is his best album - including those with Whiskeytown. With songs that range from stripped down and heart-wrenching to soulful but rocking, Adams laid the ground work for a prolific decade of recording.

Recommended if you like:
Old 97's, Iron and Wine, Sun Kil Moon

Music of the 2000's - Blitzen Trapper

Blitzen Trapper - Furr (2008)

As mainstream indie/college rock evolved through the decade it became apparent that 2008 became the year of the folk revival. Along with Fleet Foxes' Fleet Foxes, Blitzen Trapper's Furr were two of the best examples of albums that highlighted this movement.

With Furr, the band tightened their sound slightly from their amazing and stylistically diverse debut album Wild Mountain Nation. Personally, Furr has only gotten better as I've listened to it more and more.

There may have been other albums with more critical acclaim, but is truly an enjoyable album with "God & Suicide" and "Black River Killer" highlighting its 13 tracks.

Recommended if you like:
The Shins, Fleet Foxes, My Morning Jacket, Okkervil River

Music of the 2000's - Blitzen Trapper

Blitzen Trapper - Furr (2008)

As mainstream indie/college rock evolved through the decade it became apparent that 2008 became the year of the folk revival. Along with Fleet Foxes' Fleet Foxes, Blitzen Trapper's Furr were two of the best examples of albums that highlighted this movement.

With Furr, the band tightened their sound slightly from their amazing and stylistically diverse debut album Wild Mountain Nation. Personally, Furr has only gotten better as I've listened to it more and more.

There may have been other albums with more critical acclaim, but is truly an enjoyable album with "God & Suicide" and "Black River Killer" highlighting its 13 tracks.

Recommended if you like:
The Shins, Fleet Foxes, My Morning Jacket, Okkervil River

Music of the 2000's: M.I.A.

M.I.A. - Arular (2005)

There was a time when having her single "Galang" on the commercial for the Honda Civic was grounds for the over-exposed label. My, my, how things change.

While M.I.A is nominated for a Grammy for "Paper Planes" off the Kala album in late 2004 (before Arular was officially released) and through almost all of 2005 she was the hottest thing on the dance floor.

Whether it be "Galang" or "Bucky Done Gun" or "10 Dollar" M.I.A. crafted tracks that were a unique blend of electro, hip-hop, dance hall and IDM drove the kids crazy.

Recommended if you like:
Miss Kitten, Peaches, C.S.S.

Music of the 2000's: M.I.A.

M.I.A. - Arular (2005)

There was a time when having her single "Galang" on the commercial for the Honda Civic was grounds for the over-exposed label. My, my, how things change.

While M.I.A is nominated for a Grammy for "Paper Planes" off the Kala album in late 2004 (before Arular was officially released) and through almost all of 2005 she was the hottest thing on the dance floor.

Whether it be "Galang" or "Bucky Done Gun" or "10 Dollar" M.I.A. crafted tracks that were a unique blend of electro, hip-hop, dance hall and IDM drove the kids crazy.

Recommended if you like:
Miss Kitten, Peaches, C.S.S.

Music of the 2000's: Rogue Wave

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Rogue Wave - Out of the Shadow (2004)

I'll be honest, when I set out on my own personal chronicle of the music of this decade, I didn't do so thinking that I'd write about Rogue Wave. But the whole reason I wanted to do it was to feature bands like Rogue Wave.

In 2004, Rogue Wave released their first album, Out of the Shadow. I don't remember buying it, but more than likely it was on one of my Amazon binges (I checked, it was) when I'd order bunches of CDs by bands I hadn't hear of in hopes of finding a few gems. Likewise, I don't remember putting this CD in my car after getting it. But I do remember that it stayed in my changer for quite a while.

So a few weeks ago, when I began going through CDs looking for something to play, I grabbed Out of the Shadow. It had been several years since I last listened to the album and figured this whole chronicle thing I was doing was a good reason to pop it in my trusty 15 year-old CD player. Two songs in I was reminded why I've spent thousands of hard-earned dollars in CDs/Records/Tapes/etc. - to remember, to recall and to refresh.

Out of the Shadow is a marvelous debut album from the Oakland-based band. Wonderful lyrics with a number of memorable lines like, "if music was my lover, you are just a tease" and, "in this postage stamp world, you can get in line, and lick my behind" are a credit to the band's founder and songwriter Zach Schwartz (aka Zach Rogue). More than a few kitschy lyrics, the album is beautifully melodic, with a minimal production value that holds up well five years after its release. As a matter of fact, their sound compares nicely to DeVotchka and Fleet Foxes.

Songs of note from the album include, "Postage Stamp World", "Kicking the Heart Out" and "Every Moment". With only five of the 12 album tracks longer than three minutes, it is a complete album that only takes about 35 minutes to listen to in its entirety.

Out of the Shadow belies the problem of any retrospective; for every album that deserves more praise and recognition, there are a dozen more that are overlooked and under-appreciated.

Recommended if you like:
The Shins, DeVotchka, Fleet Foxes

In all honestly ...

I happened to see Rogue Wave on their tour supporting Out of the Shadow back in '04. I went to see them at the small Atlanta club called the Drunken Unicorn for a mid-week show. I was excited to see them, because I thought the album was fantastic. I don't think I've ever been more disappointed with seeing a band live than I was with Rogue Wave. Not only was their live performance more neo-hippie/jam band that I cared for, they played a number of songs that they had just written and seemed ill-prepared to play live - especially on their first tour to support their debut album. I ended up leaving before their set was finished - something I never did - because I was so disappointed with the show.

Music of the 2000's: Rogue Wave

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Rogue Wave - Out of the Shadow (2004)

I'll be honest, when I set out on my own personal chronicle of the music of this decade, I didn't do so thinking that I'd write about Rogue Wave. But the whole reason I wanted to do it was to feature bands like Rogue Wave.

In 2004, Rogue Wave released their first album, Out of the Shadow. I don't remember buying it, but more than likely it was on one of my Amazon binges (I checked, it was) when I'd order bunches of CDs by bands I hadn't hear of in hopes of finding a few gems. Likewise, I don't remember putting this CD in my car after getting it. But I do remember that it stayed in my changer for quite a while.

So a few weeks ago, when I began going through CDs looking for something to play, I grabbed Out of the Shadow. It had been several years since I last listened to the album and figured this whole chronicle thing I was doing was a good reason to pop it in my trusty 15 year-old CD player. Two songs in I was reminded why I've spent thousands of hard-earned dollars in CDs/Records/Tapes/etc. - to remember, to recall and to refresh.

Out of the Shadow is a marvelous debut album from the Oakland-based band. Wonderful lyrics with a number of memorable lines like, "if music was my lover, you are just a tease" and, "in this postage stamp world, you can get in line, and lick my behind" are a credit to the band's founder and songwriter Zach Schwartz (aka Zach Rogue). More than a few kitschy lyrics, the album is beautifully melodic, with a minimal production value that holds up well five years after its release. As a matter of fact, their sound compares nicely to DeVotchka and Fleet Foxes.

Songs of note from the album include, "Postage Stamp World", "Kicking the Heart Out" and "Every Moment". With only five of the 12 album tracks longer than three minutes, it is a complete album that only takes about 35 minutes to listen to in its entirety.

Out of the Shadow belies the problem of any retrospective; for every album that deserves more praise and recognition, there are a dozen more that are overlooked and under-appreciated.

Recommended if you like:
The Shins, DeVotchka, Fleet Foxes

In all honestly ...

I happened to see Rogue Wave on their tour supporting Out of the Shadow back in '04. I went to see them at the small Atlanta club called the Drunken Unicorn for a mid-week show. I was excited to see them, because I thought the album was fantastic. I don't think I've ever been more disappointed with seeing a band live than I was with Rogue Wave. Not only was their live performance more neo-hippie/jam band that I cared for, they played a number of songs that they had just written and seemed ill-prepared to play live - especially on their first tour to support their debut album. I ended up leaving before their set was finished - something I never did - because I was so disappointed with the show.

Music of the 2000's - Lucero

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Lucero - That Much Further West (2003)

In the midst of the indie-pop revolution came Lucero's legendary country-punk album, That Much Further West.

For me, the album struck like lightening on a clear summer night. I had been a Steve Earle fan since my early teens and this album - this band - made me feel like I did when I'd listed to early Earle records. Ben Nichols' raw, stressed and strained vocals resonated throughout the album with songs was full of piss and vinegar, angst and destitution, and of course, women troubles and bottles of whiskey. That Much Further West was the album that I'd listen to when I needed to relate to music whose roots were closer to my gravel-road up-bringing than most of the other music to which I was listening.

There are albums we love because there are a few songs we know by heart but there are relatively few albums in which each song is cherished. That Much Further West is one of those albums. I can put a time and place with almost every song from "That Much Further West" and "Hate and Jealousy" to "Tears Don't Matter Much" and "When You Decided To Leave" Lucero created a brilliant album that was not only one of the best of 2003 but the decade.

That Much Further West is one of my all-time favorite albums of any genre and any decade.

Recommended if you like:
Social Distortion, Steve Earle, Cory Branan, Jason and the Scorchers

Bonus: Lyrics to "Tears Don't Matter Much"

Matt Bradley's got the broken teeth
He wears a jean jacket with a bullet in the sleeve
He's just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

Doug Deluca's voice could break a heart
I recorded every song
I used up three whole tapes, and put 'em in a box
To give away
To break a heart

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along ...
I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along

Cory Branan's got an evil streak
And a way with words that'll bring you to your knees
Oh he can play the wildest shows and he can sing so sweet
I still sing along

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along ...

I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I still sing along

My tears don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

Music of the 2000's - Lucero

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Lucero - That Much Further West (2003)

In the midst of the indie-pop revolution came Lucero's legendary country-punk album, That Much Further West.

For me, the album struck like lightening on a clear summer night. I had been a Steve Earle fan since my early teens and this album - this band - made me feel like I did when I'd listed to early Earle records. Ben Nichols' raw, stressed and strained vocals resonated throughout the album with songs was full of piss and vinegar, angst and destitution, and of course, women troubles and bottles of whiskey. That Much Further West was the album that I'd listen to when I needed to relate to music whose roots were closer to my gravel-road up-bringing than most of the other music to which I was listening.

There are albums we love because there are a few songs we know by heart but there are relatively few albums in which each song is cherished. That Much Further West is one of those albums. I can put a time and place with almost every song from "That Much Further West" and "Hate and Jealousy" to "Tears Don't Matter Much" and "When You Decided To Leave" Lucero created a brilliant album that was not only one of the best of 2003 but the decade.

That Much Further West is one of my all-time favorite albums of any genre and any decade.

Recommended if you like:
Social Distortion, Steve Earle, Cory Branan, Jason and the Scorchers

Bonus: Lyrics to "Tears Don't Matter Much"

Matt Bradley's got the broken teeth
He wears a jean jacket with a bullet in the sleeve
He's just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

Doug Deluca's voice could break a heart
I recorded every song
I used up three whole tapes, and put 'em in a box
To give away
To break a heart

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along ...
I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along

Cory Branan's got an evil streak
And a way with words that'll bring you to your knees
Oh he can play the wildest shows and he can sing so sweet
I still sing along

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along ...

I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I still sing along

My tears don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

Music of the 2000's: Death Cab for Cutie

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Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism (2003)

In the Fall of 2003, Death Cab for Cutie released their fourth LP, Transatlanticism. I'll be honest, at that point, the band seemed to be everywhere in the world 'o indie and I wasn't interested in buying an album that everyone else already owned to hear songs that were popping up on TV and in the movies. I'd played Ben Gibbard's The Postal Service project for the majority of 2003 and figured I'd only be let down since, in my opinion, nothing could hold a candle to the holy-grail of one-album wonders.

But in 2004, I finally broke down and bought the album because I thought I'd probably be glad I owned in when I was 50. I let it sit around and collect dust for a few weeks before I finally cracked open the CD case and popped it in the CD player one fateful night. For months after Transatlanticism was in my regular rotation. Like The Cure's Disintegration, it was an album I could put on when I was feeling like a depressed teenager and somehow feel worse and better at the same time. Despite the melancholy tone of the album it did produce one song, "The Sound of Settling", that found its way into my set lists while deejaying.

The album is highlighted by the songs "Title and Registration" and "Transatlanticism" but frankly, the flow and consistency of the album showed the maturity of the band and its success entrenched the band as indie-pop superstars with crossover appeal. The future success of the band's follow-up LP, Plans, solidified Death Cab for Cutie as one of top bands of the decade.

Recommended if you like:
Snow Patrol, Starsailor, The Shins, All-Time Quarterback

Music of the 2000's: Death Cab for Cutie

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism (2003)

In the Fall of 2003, Death Cab for Cutie released their fourth LP, Transatlanticism. I'll be honest, at that point, the band seemed to be everywhere in the world 'o indie and I wasn't interested in buying an album that everyone else already owned to hear songs that were popping up on TV and in the movies. I'd played Ben Gibbard's The Postal Service project for the majority of 2003 and figured I'd only be let down since, in my opinion, nothing could hold a candle to the holy-grail of one-album wonders.

But in 2004, I finally broke down and bought the album because I thought I'd probably be glad I owned in when I was 50. I let it sit around and collect dust for a few weeks before I finally cracked open the CD case and popped it in the CD player one fateful night. For months after Transatlanticism was in my regular rotation. Like The Cure's Disintegration, it was an album I could put on when I was feeling like a depressed teenager and somehow feel worse and better at the same time. Despite the melancholy tone of the album it did produce one song, "The Sound of Settling", that found its way into my set lists while deejaying.

The album is highlighted by the songs "Title and Registration" and "Transatlanticism" but frankly, the flow and consistency of the album showed the maturity of the band and its success entrenched the band as indie-pop superstars with crossover appeal. The future success of the band's follow-up LP, Plans, solidified Death Cab for Cutie as one of top bands of the decade.

Recommended if you like:
Snow Patrol, Starsailor, The Shins, All-Time Quarterback

Music of the 2000's: Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins

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Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat (2006)

This will be the first of many appearances by Jenny Lewis on this decade's recap of music. Lewis' first solo album was quite the success, popping up on most best of lists for '06. This album not only raised Lewis' profile and musical standing but it also pushed Rilo Kiley to the top of the indie stratosphere and ever closer to cross-over success.

With Rabbit Fur Coat, Lewis was able to step far enough outside of the the Rilo Kiley framework to make a name for herself while not alienating fans of Rilo Kiley or inhibiting their future success. That's not an easy line to walk.

The album was a fantastic listen cover to cover with high-points throughout. Best known songs from the album include, "Rise Up With Fists!" and "You Are What You Love".

A turning point in career and in genre, this is defiantly one of the need-to-own albums of the decade.

Recommended if you like:
Neko Case, Rilo Kiley, Sam Phillips, Amiee Mann

Music of the 2000's: Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins

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While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat (2006)

This will be the first of many appearances by Jenny Lewis on this decade's recap of music. Lewis' first solo album was quite the success, popping up on most best of lists for '06. This album not only raised Lewis' profile and musical standing but it also pushed Rilo Kiley to the top of the indie stratosphere and ever closer to cross-over success.

With Rabbit Fur Coat, Lewis was able to step far enough outside of the the Rilo Kiley framework to make a name for herself while not alienating fans of Rilo Kiley or inhibiting their future success. That's not an easy line to walk.

The album was a fantastic listen cover to cover with high-points throughout. Best known songs from the album include, "Rise Up With Fists!" and "You Are What You Love".

A turning point in career and in genre, this is defiantly one of the need-to-own albums of the decade.

Recommended if you like:
Neko Case, Rilo Kiley, Sam Phillips, Amiee Mann

Music of the 2000s: The Stills

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While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article.

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The Stills - Logic Will Break Your Heart (2003)

2003 yielded a litany of fantastic albums, many of which will find their way on this decade retrospective. The Stills released one of my favorite albums of the decade with Logic Will Break Your Heart. Songs like "Lola Starts and Stripes", "Allison Krausse" and "Gender Bombs" headlined an album that optimized the resurgence of indie-pop early in the decade.

While The Stills recently released a new album, they have performed more under the radar that some of their peers. Logic Will Break Your Heart remains a quality album that I recommend.

Recommended if you like:
Interpol, Nada Surf, The Killers

Music of the 2000s: The Stills

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While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article.

So write now and write often! There's nine years worth of music to cover ...

The Stills - Logic Will Break Your Heart (2003)

2003 yielded a litany of fantastic albums, many of which will find their way on this decade retrospective. The Stills released one of my favorite albums of the decade with Logic Will Break Your Heart. Songs like "Lola Starts and Stripes", "Allison Krausse" and "Gender Bombs" headlined an album that optimized the resurgence of indie-pop early in the decade.

While The Stills recently released a new album, they have performed more under the radar that some of their peers. Logic Will Break Your Heart remains a quality album that I recommend.

Recommended if you like:
Interpol, Nada Surf, The Killers

Music of the 2000s: Pete Yorn

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While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article.

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Pete Yorn - musicforthemorningafter (2001)

Pete Yorn seemed to be every hipster's dirty little secret. No one wanted to admit that they actually liked him and his raspy voice, but every time a song from musicforthemorningafter would be on the radio, jukebox, TV or club speakers, you'd find half the room nodding or singing along.

Because of Pete Yorn, no one had to worry about admitting that maybe, possibly, they liked John Meyer's first album.

Recommended if you like:
Ryan Adams, Old '97's

Music of the 2000s: Pete Yorn

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While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article.

So write now and write often! There's nine years worth of music to cover ...

Pete Yorn - musicforthemorningafter (2001)

Pete Yorn seemed to be every hipster's dirty little secret. No one wanted to admit that they actually liked him and his raspy voice, but every time a song from musicforthemorningafter would be on the radio, jukebox, TV or club speakers, you'd find half the room nodding or singing along.

Because of Pete Yorn, no one had to worry about admitting that maybe, possibly, they liked John Meyer's first album.

Recommended if you like:
Ryan Adams, Old '97's