Since taking prime time television with that ubiquitously whistled Asian Riff, PB&J have found plenty of ways to stay busy, teaming up with cool-questing Kanye in Sweden, Peter offering a turn as downcast troubadour, and so many et ceteras. Still, it’s been awhile since Writer’s Block. And it’ll be awhile more before we get a proper pop follow-up from the Swedes. There is a stop gap though, via the forthcoming (mostly) instrumental album they’ve titled Seaside Rock. From the sound of the first single, “Inland Empire” (see also) — and befitting the “see also” — it’s gonna be dark, saxy, and sexy.
That comes via P4K, who also have a PB&J-penned press release which explains the new album’s duskier sounds in flip fashion. Seaside Rock is out in the US on 9/23 via Almost Gold / Star Time International.
[Bass drum photo from ACL '07]
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I’m not normally a huge fan of instrumental music, but this is pretty great and Writer’s Block was brilliant, so I’m pretty excited for the new album .
the beat sort of reminds me of portishead
glad to hear something new from them… I loved Writer’s Block, can’t wait to hear more
@j
i hear ya on the portishead references, but don’t think thats a bad thing in this case.
I’m 1000% positive this was on the last Lethal Weapon or Beverly Hills Cop movie soundtrack.
which is why you’re such a d bag, because you have those movies memorized.
Yeah redo, that saxophone solo is SUPER SWEET!
Having seen PBJ once before Writers Block US release and Peter Moren solo I think they should concentrate on learning how to play their instruments and current catalog before adding saxophones and appropriating other musical styles.
Yeah, that saxophone solo is SUPER SWEET!
Having seen PBJ before Writers Block US release and Peter Moren solo I think they should concentrate on learning how to play their instruments and current catalog before adding saxophones and appropriating other musical styles.