I’m back… (stuff I’m enjoying this Summer) at Nuno Jardim Nunes

After almost a year decided to upgrade the website and start writing again hopefully more frequently than before.

Following the somewhat surprisingly popular “Stuff I’m enjoying” posts, here is a list for this summer…

Sigur Ros - Meo Suo I Eyrum Vio Splium Endalaust - the unpronounceable Icelandic wizards are back with a more accessible but still complex record. It makes you wonder why some portuguese bands still think that singing in english is the way to go… they should listen to Sigur and understand the beauty of singing in your own language…
Beirut - The Flying Club Cup - a friend offered me this record and I must confess I’ve never heard about Beirut before, the best I can say is that if Tom Waits was living in 20s he would probably sound as sophisticated and elegant as Zach Condon.
Coldplay - Viva la Vida and All His Friends - for those that think I only like alternative music I must confess there is nothing wrong with good plain pop…
Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes - I must confess I was never a great fan of Wilson’s Beach Boys music and the fuzz about this debut album from Fleet Foxes that describe themselves as “baroque pop, music from fantasy movies, Motown, block harmonies … not much of a rock band”, is working it’s way…
Tindersticks - the Hungry Saw - a beautiful album from one of the most solid alternative bands out there…
Silver Jews - Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea - the album’s name appeals to Madeira… but it’s much more urban and complex… a much more accessible follow up to Tanglewood Numbers.

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