Updated on 25JUL08 - Nº1

Updated on 06JUN08 - I probably listen to this one more thant anything else at this point and I'd move it to number one if I didn't think that Bon Iver was absolute genius.

I wasn't thrilled after the first listen but after my most recent road trip last week, and a few start to finish listens, I can say it gets my stamp of approval (whatever that's worth?

This is the best thing I've heard in a long time.

Oh yes, oh yes. Me likes. Just pumped this one through the ear goggles and yep, yep yep. First listen magic.

Added on 06JUN08 - This one took me a while to get in to. I kept hearing Bad Company and a myriad of other 70's rock super groups; the types I used to hear so much of on WDVE (Pittsburgh) as a youngster, and I couldn't get past it. I'm glad I finally did.

Certainly doesn't have the energy of the previous album, but it's probably going to stay in my rotation for a while anyway. I don't know what it is about these guys that gets me, but it do.

It’s a bit melancholy but wonderfully done. I have to take in small doses in order to avoid depression. Of course, if you’re already depressed, it could be a great companion.

Updated on 06JUN08 - It has staying power.

Been listening to this one for a couple of weeks now. It's growing on me. Interesting sound if a bit frenetic. We'll see if it doesn't wear off as fast as it was worn on.

I'm jumping on the bandwagon here. Good for headphones for sure

Reminds me of old times and yet it's new. Have R.E.M.:
a) gone back to their roots?
b) polished off some old songs written but never recorded?
c) finally given up trying to do soemthing new on every album?

Does it really matter?