Bot Fall Music Picks

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Joggers

- "With a Cape and a Cane" - Startime International

You know a good record when you hear it, something inside you just twinges and your ears seem to perk up. No one can ever pinpoint why an album becomes a permanent fixture in his or her CD collection. It's either the vocals or the catchy guitar line or some distant percussion part. This falling in love with an album instantly occurred to me with The Jogger's new "With A Cape And A Cane" album. Just in case you doubt the love at first listen phenomena that occurred to me, "Entertainment Weekly" also recently listed "With A Cape And A Cane" as one their most anticipated albums of the fall, ranking the boys next to artists such as Outkast, My Morning Jacket and Madonna. Reminiscent of a less-polished Walkmen or labelmates-The French Kicks, The Joggers sophomore effort is one fall release you should not ignore. The track "Night of the Horsepill" show¢ases what The Joggers are all about: grimy guitar lines, ringing harmonies and reflective yet bittersweet lyrics. This track takes a personal tum as it explains that in relationships, even after they end, the memories you have created with that person will remain with you forever. Standout track "Wicked Light Sleeper" kicks off with a Futureheads-esque repetitive guitar and bass line that lasts the entire song. With start-stop vocals and one of those melodies you just can't wrap your head around, this track definitely deserves the repeat button, plus spins on every specialty station. Having toured in the past with artists such as Hot Hot Heat, Ted Leo and The French Kicks, the Portland band plans on touring the United States almost non-stop throughout the year. You can find more information about The Joggers at www.thejogeers.com or ww.startimeintl.com.

Matt Pond PA- "Several Arrows Later" -Altitude Records

With the summer heat finally starting to fade out, you'll need the lush and poignant pop of Matt Pond PA to ward off the chills of fall that are soon to come. Matt Pond PA was formed right in Cabrini College's backyard in Philadelphia (hence the name). Pond currently lives in Brooklyn, NY and with the rest of his band they create lugubrious songs to warm your heart, even though many of them are about heartbreak. You might already be familiar with Matt Pond PA, as they are notorious for their covers of songs appearing on the pop-culture ridden television show "The OC": first Oasis' "Champagne Supernova" and then Neutral Milk Hotel's "In An Aeroplane Over the Sea." Moreover, Matt Pond PA was recently featured in "Rolling Sonte" as "10 Bands to Watch." Pond told ''Rolling Stone" that this album is all "about letting go, knowing that the thing you love the most - like girls - is the worst thing for you sometimes. And then just going right back to it anyway." Matt Pond PA's latest album "Several Arrows Later" showcases guitarist/pianist/vocalist Pond's skill as an arranger. While some might say Matt Pond PA's songs all have a similar sound, I beg to differ, for it's Brian Pearl's piano line or Margaret White's subtle violin in this album that separates it from all the other releases hitting the shelves this fall. Their first single "Halloweeen" sliowcases the perfection that is reached with the unity of piano, bass, guitar, violin and keyboards while P_ondgives advice as he sings, "I heard it's modern to be stupid/ you don't need a thought to look good." Matt Pond PA is currently on tour in support of Liz Phair. You can find more information about Matt Pond PA at www.mattpondpa.com or www.altituderecords.com.

Metric - ''Live It Out" - Last Gang Records

I'm not going to lie that I'm a huge fan of Canada, especially their music that lately has been trickling down to the U.S. Metric's latest release, "Live It Out," reinforces why Canada is such a producer of excellent bands. This Toronto-based foursome is slightly reminisceot of artists such as Liz Phair, Rilo Kiley or the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Don't let this album sneak pass you this fall! It will grab your attention with singer Emily Haines sweetly delivering lyrics like "When you get the money / To buy yourself a castle/ How will you wear your leisure" on the song "Handshakes." At the same time, it has ~---------~ just the right amount of slinky synths and new-wave anthems to make everyone from my 11-year-old sister to aging hipsers dance along on tracks such as "Monster Hospital" and "Patriarch On a Vespa." When Metric came to town two weeks ago, I got to experience their live·performance, which was equally politically as it was sexy. As they performed in the sizzling hot venue that was actually the basement of a church, I realized I was witnessing something worth way more than the twelve dollars I shelled out for the show. Haines vibrantly strutted across the stage while guitarist James Shaw led a guitar line that turned the entire au_dienceinto a pit of sweaty dancers. There is nothiI).gbetter than seeing a band perform the songs off an album you've been awaiting to hear for a \VhiJ.e,so I sugge&tyou check them out when they pass through your town. Metric is currently in the middle of their North American tour before heading over to Europe to do a few dates in France. You can find out more about Metric at www.ilovemetric.com or www.Iastgangrecrods.com.

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