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Chad VanGaalen: SOFT AIRPLANE

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Chad VanGaalen: “TMNT Mask” / “Molten Light”

” Just when you think you have college all figured out it knocks you on your ass again. No worries though, scheduling conflicts fixed and senioritis staved off with LSAT books it’s back to the grind. Those daily grinds aren’t any fun, Brett Favre hated it so much that he retired but he’s as indecisive as my mate Dave. If there is one thing I do have figured out it’s Chad VanGaalen – this Canadian one-man-band can seems to do no musical wrong to my ears and I’d recommend his music to even the most weary music lover.

Indeed, ever since his debut album Infiniheart knocked my socks off it’s been a greenlight for good tunes. Exactly one year after the debut came the grand sophomore LP Skelliconnection, sonically taking the socks from my feet and forcing me to dance around the room like Fred Astaire before throwing them in a heap on the floor. Lucky for me, I was barefoot when listening to VanGaalen’s third album Soft Airplane, but it’s just as contagious and enjoyable.

VanGaalen has become an expert at home recording over the past few LPs, his latest album having been recorded on an old tape machine and JVC ghetto blaster in his Calgary basement. He blends guitar, synth, glitchy pop, and handmade instruments with stronger songwriting and creative lyricism. Soft Airplane, out Sept. 9th on Sub Pop, is a great record from start to finish and you can get an early sample taste from two of the tracks I’ve fallen for. “TMNT Mask” is a terrific electronic track complete with a serene harmonica breakdown while “Molten Light” will appeal for its intimate feel and progressive lyrics. Check ‘em both out and prepare for a doozy of a Chad CD next week.”

[MP3] Chad VanGaalen – TMNT Mask
[MP3] Chad VanGaalen – Molten Light

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