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pitchfork preview day 3: the walkmen – another one goes by

i love pitchfork festival. its got tons of bands i like and the whole festival atmosphere, but its super small (relatively speaking) and easier to see more shows, and i get to shower nightly. what more could anyone ask for? today is a huge day because not only do i finally get to see the flaming lips after all these years (kind of always wanted to see them, and i know their oft-discussed live show will definitely be the perfect ending to the whole festival), but i get to see some other favorites of mine the same day, such as grizzly bear, blitzen trapper, women (all 3 of whom have already appeared on dailybeatz.com) and last but certainly not least, the walkmen.

the walkmen have such a distinct sound that its pretty impossible to hear a song by them and not know its by them. with their crazy reverb, intense drumming and sometimes horn section combined with those one of a kind vocals, i cannot do them any justice without hearing it for yourselves. while the song i really want to post is “the rat”, probably their most famous track and one that makes me want to be an amazing drummer, ive decided to post “another one goes by” because i think it more accurately represents what they are all about. i think a few other bands have covered this too (unless the walkmen version is actually a cover, which im too lazy to confirm or deny). im sure the rat will make an appearance farther down the line, since i do have to post a song from now until eternity every single day. if this song is too laid back for you, then you need to seek out “the rat” on your own. i dont know off the top of my head where the walkmen are from, but they remind me of the south. perhaps its the reverb, or perhaps its that they have a song called “louisiana”, but they always make me think of the bayou. and they sound kind of old-timey too which i like. having seen them live once already, i know its going to be a killer show. hopefully i can weasle my way up front for this one.

the walkmen – another one goes by

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