Arts & Crafts SXSW 07 Sampler @ eMusic

Here's something new at eMusic (you do know about eMusic, don't you?), a seven track sampler of Arts & Crafts bands (A of H,The Dears, Young Galaxy, Amy Millan) and it opens with the most accessible song from Apostle and Hustle's (left) latest record, National Anthem of Nowhere. The album is an improvement over their debut, Folkloric Feel, it has more focus, they've whittled away any, and all, extraneous sounds that were on the debut disc.

And that aforementioned song, "My Sword Hand's Anger", will get your feet moving and blood pumping as it opens and continues with the kick drum's quickened heartbeat. It's a simple song that shines through it's sharp lyrics and tastefully arranged structure... give a listen and then go here to buy the album (you won't regret it).

my sword hand's anger

Arts & Crafts SXSW 07 Sampler Tracklist:
My Sword Hand's Anger - Apostle Of Hustle
Bandwagoneers - The Dears
Skinny Boy - Amy Millan
Outside the City - Young Galaxy
You and I (Are a Gang of Losers) - The Dears
Losin' You - Amy Millan
Swing Your Heartache - Young Galaxy
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Some notable albums found at emusic include:
Aloe Blacc - Shine Through
Tapes 'n Tapes - The Loon
Frank Zappa - Freak Out
Sufjan Stevens - Illinois
Beirut - Gulag Orkestar and Pompeii
AND Arcade Fire's Neon Bible