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September 23, 2009

New Free Energy - "Something In Common"

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The good-time Philly quartet take it down a notch on "Something In Common," the B-Side for their debut DFA "Free Energy" 7". Whereas the James Murphy-produced A-Side was all about '70s guitar parts and cowbell hits in a sweaty house party awash with friends and balloons, "Something" relies on mellowly seductive "it's alright" assurances (and a catchy bassline) to propel it forward. Like last time, the guys lock into the sorta grooves that make it clear how their Television/Strokes-esque rock 'n' roll ended up on a label housing so many dance-floor experts.

Free Energy - "Something In Common" (MP3)

The "Free Energy" b/w "Something In Common" 7" is out via DFA. Their full-length Stuck On Nothin' should be out in early 2010.

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These guys are quickly becoming my favorite band ever.

Posted by: Sharky profile link at 09/23/09 7:09 PM  | Reply
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just saw these guys play in iowa city, good shit. i was way down with hockey night, and this is up a very similar alley; maybe a little less pavement-y. bought the 'something' 7" off of em too. nice guys, shredded it live.

Posted by: redredropes at 09/23/09 7:32 PM  | Reply
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whoa, that is an unexpected sweet jam. thank you. ok now i am curious for this album, anyone heard the rest of it?????

Posted by: grateful at 09/24/09 9:58 AM  | Reply
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