Lost Captain Beefheart album to be released...The Darkness discuss almost-finished third LP...The Kills share an odd cover to a Christmas classic...
I wrote a while back about how I had newly discovered Captain Beefheart, namely their first album, Safe as Milk, which is still rotating on my Spotify account. But, apparently an album that the captain wrote and recorded in 1976 is set to be released on January 15th. Apparently, the album was shelved after some money problems between producer Frank Zappa and the record label. So, fans of Captain Beefheart can feast their ears on some unheard material, which ought to hold them off for a while, or at least forever, considering that Don Van Vliet (Captain Beefheart) kicked the bucket almost two years ago. It's safe to say that he is, and will continue to be, missed.
In other news, The Darkness have shared an update about their new album, which is nearly completed. The album will be released some time in the spring. I'm sure most of you mainly know The Darkness from their 2003 single "I Believe in a Thing Called Love," which was released from their 2003 record, Permission To Land. You can read more about the album, and watch a video of the band getting ready to go onstage at the 2011 Download Festival here.
Lastly, The Kills have released something new! YES! It's kind of odd though. They've decided to cover one of the Christmas season's most beloved songs of all time, "Silent Night." But, they've added a little twist in that they've tweaked some of the lyrics to give the song somewhat of a darker tone. Now, they wouldn't be the Kills if they kept everything light and fluffy. Honestly, can you hear Alison singing "Sleep in heavenly peace," because I can't. You can listen to the track below.
I'd like to leave this entry with a charming little number. Take care.
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