In which a suited man and a boy in warpaint and tie headband stare longingly while blogger hero JV sings it’s “time to go … to go, to go” like an indie rock Rihanna. There’s some measuring by the man going on, and the pursuit of green apples; but, honestly we’ve watched it four times and could use some subtitles. No matter, this a strong first single from Emerald City. Which is why we watched it four times.
Emerald City is out 7/24 on Barsuk Records. If somehow you missed John’s Stereogum-commissioned cover of “Karma Police” head here.
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I heart John Vanderslice, for everything he is and everything he represents. I got to see him play for free earlier this year at a friend’s suggestion – it was a lovely show.
I don’t know, I’m just not feeling Emerald City. I keep thinking the whole time I listen to it, “wow, Pixel Revolt’s better in every single way.”
Really? I haven’t listened to EC yet….although I like White Dove. Bummer if that’s the case.
I’ve heard Emerald City and while it takes a few listens to get used to, this is an EPIC JV release.
This is JV Fusion at its best. You can no doubt hear a little part of each previous record throughout the record.
5 stars.
director’s site has big beautiful quicktime http://brentchesanek.com/jvttg.html