The Devil, You and Me by The Notwist

Ah, The Notwist. These guys are one of my favorites. Mostly cause they share a progression of musical taste similar to mine. And let's be honest. I'm important. They started out as a punk rock / hard core band back in the early 90's (The Notwist), then progressed into a sort of post punk / indie rock phase (Nook and 12), then into some sort of jazz/electronica/experimental hybrid (Shrink). After that, they made a more pop sensible electronic music that most people know as Neon Golden. That is the only record i can find in pretty much any record store, so that's what most people know unfortunately. Two of the members also work with other AWESOME bands like Lali Puna (a band which Tom Yorke was listening to while recording Kid A), 13 and God (A sweet ass electronic hip hop group with members of Themselves and Subtle who are also awesome in their own right), and various other goodies.

 

These guys know how to compose a fucking song in almost any genre. How cool is that shit? Let me answer for you. IT'S FUCKING COOL.  Now this is their new album The Devil, You and Me. This album, like their last few albums are mostly electronic with sporadic live drums strewn throughout. It's a little less formulaic than Neon Golden, and even though i really liked Neon Golden, it's one downfall was that it was a little TOO straight-forward. Thus, this new album is yet another welcome transition in a band that transitions like it's their job (which it is i think). Either way, I am just glad that these guys finally freakin released an album again. It took them like what, 6 years or something. They have musical ADHD they just can't stop helping other people make good music. Next post will probably be one of the bands i listed above or possibly more Notwist. Message me if you care which one. Enough babbling, you just want music anyway, don't you? 

The Devil, You and Me