Two quotes

"No matter what I played my whole life, I've always believed that a drum sounds better when you hit it really hard."
~Jonathan Kane, drummer for Swans (and many others)

"Every golden age is as much a matter of disregard as of felicity."
~Michael Chabon, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

The Life and Times: No one loves you like I do

These guys just keep getting better. Those Wolves Actually Happened opened for them in Boston a few years ago while they were touring for their record Tragic Boogie, and I learned that the singer/guitarist is Allen Epley from Shiner. Minor brain explosions ensued. No One Loves You Like I Do was released in late January 2012 and has that delicate blend of spacey atmosphere, rolling thunder, and warm melodies. There's also just the right amount of oddities; a kind of moody loneliness or longing that comes out in the performances. The concept seems fully realized and genuine here, a love so strange and powerful it's unlike any other, the kind of love that terrifies but ultimately makes for many many beautiful musical moments.

Stream the whole thing at The Life and Times' Bandcamp, and then pick up the vinyl for a wallet-friendly $12 right here, like I just did.