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February 4, 2009

New WAVVES - "Gun In The Sun"

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When posting about WAVVES, aka the one-man project of 22-year-old San Diego-based Nathan Williams, in The Outsiders, I made the caveat that "he seems like he's ready to explode from the starter gate" via two new records -- one upcoming on De Stijl Fat Possum, one already out on Woodsist -- "and a groundswell of buzz (and his own knack for melody, the current fascination with DIY culture, etc)." The point was that, in general, ears are adventurous these days (OK, too many people still can't parse another higher profile band like Black Dice, but that's their loss). WAVVES and his fuzzed-out 4-track skate-pop/punk might have remained a curiosity even a couple of years ago, but with the New York Times feature ascension of Animal Collective and Gang Gang Dance to Late Night with No Age to whatever, it doesn't take a scientist (or blogger) to tell you he has the just-strange-enough ingredients -- as well as the boyish charm -- to put him on a much bigger stage in 2009. Thoughts? Take a listen to "Gun In The Sun" and please note WAVVES warming his own guns in the sun in the above picture.

WAVVES - "Gun In The Sun" (MP3)

In case you missed these the first time, here are a couple more nuggets. "California Goth" comes from the Woodsist collection, "So Bored" from Fat Possum's.

WAVVES - "California Goth" (MP3)
WAVVES - "So Bored" (MP3)

To continue the WAAVES parade, here's the "So Bored" again, this time in live studio form:


(Via P4K)

And, "To The Dregs"


(Via GvsB)

WAVVVES, from whence we nabbed "Gun In The Sun," is out 3/17 via Fat Possum. Keep up on sounds and tour dates at MySpace. Remember, Randy Randall really digs him.

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coulda swore this was called 'get in the sun'

Posted by: chris profile link at 02/04/09 5:45 PM  | Reply
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Double checked before posting because I thought that as well, but the title's been updated for whatever reason...

Posted by: brandon profile link  in reply to chris's comment at 02/04/09 5:56 PM  | Reply
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gun in the sun is better anyways

Posted by: chris profile link  in reply to brandon's comment at 02/04/09 6:13 PM  | Reply
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Didn't he just sign with Fat Possum?

Posted by: Don at 02/04/09 5:47 PM  | Reply
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You are right. It was De Stijl when we posted the earlier tracks a little ways back. I guess this is a good time to rest my case re: his "buzz."

Posted by: brandon profile link  in reply to Don's comment at 02/04/09 5:56 PM  | Reply
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When I say "FUCK W/\VVES" - I truly mean 'ladies - fuck this young man'! Tubular jangles and I dig 'em. I fucking wish they sold 24oz PBR in this neck.,///

Posted by: Bruce Cockburn at 02/04/09 6:10 PM  | Reply
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Uh... I think your invitation is meant for dudes as Nathan is gay. I can attest to the fact that he is indeed a demon in the sack. The lineal feet of cock this young man has had in his orifices is enough to get you to the moon and back. Enjoy!

Posted by: halibut  in reply to Bruce Cockburn's comment at 02/05/09 10:28 PM  | Reply
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Uh... I think your invitation is meant for the dudes as Nathan is very gay. The lineal feet of cock this young man has enjoyed could get you to the moon and back.

Posted by: halibut  in reply to Bruce Cockburn's comment at 02/05/09 11:35 PM  | Reply
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wavves is awesome, i preordered the album a while back!

http://bonafidewithheadphones.blogspot.com/

Posted by: BONA_FIDE profile link at 02/04/09 6:35 PM  | Reply
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I wanted to say this here - if you think you already downloaded the leak for this album - YOU DID NOT. You downloaded the DE Stijl version which is no longer going to be released. Most of the songs were changed. The new Wavves album is everywhere and its the wrong version, therefore, obsolete.

Posted by: karl at 02/04/09 8:04 PM  | Reply
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"changed" -or- tracks in a different order? "changed" as in Clark Kent -vs- Clark Griswold -vs- Superman?

Posted by: Bruce Cock Burn  in reply to karl's comment at 02/05/09 12:28 AM  | Reply
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Changed as in there are a few totally different songs on it and others that have been taken off of it. Changed as in "not the same"

Posted by: karl  in reply to Bruce Cock Burn's comment at 02/06/09 1:09 PM  | Reply
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Not as brilliant as "So Bored", but still damn damn good.

Also: That cassette tattoo gives me wood.

Posted by: Paper Werewolf profile link at 02/04/09 10:46 PM  | Reply
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I honestly can't tell this guy apart from the millions of other punk bands before him.

Posted by: Pablo at 02/05/09 5:12 AM  | Reply
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I guess I just don't get it. "So Bored" sounds like a shitty Pixies home recording or something.

Posted by: Pat at 02/05/09 11:16 AM  | Reply
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I like it more without the video. ;/

Posted by: Comehomenow profile link at 02/05/09 11:40 AM  | Reply
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Wavves are going to be HUGE! ...Vivian Girls/El Guincho huge!

Posted by: MF McNutt at 02/05/09 5:35 PM  | Reply
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All the fuzz makes my head dizzy.

Posted by: Sexual Robotics profile link at 02/05/09 5:50 PM  | Reply
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OMG he's gay?
Biggest/newest crush got even bigger.

Posted by: lookie-here profile link at 02/09/09 11:51 PM  | Reply
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