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May 3, 2007

New Alex Delivery - "Sheath-Wet"

Alex Delivery is not advised for the ADD addled. On the Brooklyn based indie kraut outfit's Star Destroyer, the majority of tunes stretch well over nine minutes -- and even then, take their time reaching a redeeming stride. But do a little digging and bear with the band's starry-eyed caravan be rewarded. "Sheath-Wet" is an example; the track doesn't find a sweet spot until 3:30, but builds to something better with each passing minute marker from then out.

Alex Delivery - "Sheath-Wet" (MP3)

If you're feeling patient and are inclined to invest a little time with AD, though, you should start with "Komad," the record's lead track and standout -- also clocking in over ten minutes, but a better model for the Delivery's kraut jamz.

Alex Delivery - "Komad" (MP3)

Alex Delivery's got some May tourdates with Stereofaves Frog Eyes, dates TK.

Star Destroyer is out via Jagjaguwar.

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tour dates TK? frog eyes are on absolutely kosher records not jagjaguwar.

Posted by: toad at 05/03/07 6:32 PM  | Reply
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finally someone is talking about this band! this is my favorite cd of the year thus far - if you've got the patience for it, it absolutely pays off!

heart - dave

Posted by: wordsplusguitar at 05/03/07 7:52 PM  | Reply
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Yeah, these guys are great, if you have a taste for the lengthy droney Krautrock\psych side of things (and I do!)

Posted by: Richie at 05/03/07 7:57 PM  | Reply
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I totally saw that painting on heroes.

Posted by: dannygutters at 05/04/07 9:41 AM  | Reply
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Ugh, I hate that title, "Sheath-Wet." It's like they took two words that make me mildly uncomfortable on their own and then mashed them together into a queasy paste of a song title.

Posted by: Erin at 05/04/07 11:33 AM  | Reply
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