The New Music

When it comes to the best concept albums of ghosts past, Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd), 2112 (Rush), Tommy (The Who) and Sea Change (Beck) are obvious contenders. But the problem with lists is they are always debatable, so let’s just leave this one open-ended. Oh, and let us agree (or agree to disagree) that American Idiot by Green Day is not invited to this particular list party. End Scene.

The Antlers album, Hospice (released in March 2009) is one that has flown under the radar of many music lovers (and at no surprise with Virgin Fest, Lollapalooza, and the Vans Warped Tour occupying music-related media at every corner the past few months). So while amazing bands like Grizzly Bear, The Cold War Kids, and Silverstein have had their fair share of spotlight – and deservingly so – it’s time to give The Antlers an elongated flash (oxymoron?). LIGHTS. CAMERA. SPOTLIGHT.
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