The Morning After

The record that is changing my life for the better this week is not M83… as I had thought.

Rather a record I brought home from the Zone the other day, Michigan Left from Hamilton rock & rolla’s, The Arkells.

The Arkells are are winning at music because this album is just so darn happy.  It feels like the lead singer is smiling while giving the wink-and-the-gun during every cut.

Picking a favourite is a challenge as there are more one gem buried in the grooves.

The single is “Whistleblower.”  That song is solid and sounds great on the radio.

Right now, track one is getting it done for me.

The Arkells – “Book Club”

Solid jam.

At record club last night, I was talking with Michelle and Two about the greatness of this album and how much they both enjoy it.

Some songs we came away with as standout would be “Coffee,” “On Paper,” and “Kiss Cam.”  All so good.

Arkells come to Victoria for a Zone Show on November 12th.  WIN tickets from my radio show all this week… or you know, buy some tickets.  Sadly I’ll miss this show (but for a good reason).  So maybe you’ll go for me… because I can’t.

Last time I saw the Arkells live, they made me a believer!

As for the album title, Michigan Left. What is that?

According to wikipedia (and Michelle) its some weird way to make a left turn that you find all over the roads of Michigan.  neat.

Go with yourself.