The Last Drop

The Dodos, Visiter – The first in a long line of “Why Didn’t I Get This in 2008?”. And probably one of my favorites. Given that Elodie intensely pitched them as a band that I absolutely have to listen to, I am a bit disappointed that it took me almost 6 months to pick up the album. Plus, they are hometown (as in my most current one) heroes. What more can you ask for? Well, for starters, more music. Visiter is amazing – unique, inspiring, intense, playful, and just plain good. Little did I know I was waiting for a more rhythmic interpretation of the blues in a rock setting with outstanding vocal interplay from Drew and Kathy. Vampire Weekend take notice – there are better ways of incorporating “African rhythms” outside of smug Ivy League references to the plight of the upper middle class. The Dodos have stumbled on a winning formula that is bound to keep me listening for many albums to return. Maybe they will work on their spelling skills in the meantime.