Wolves at Night

Last night was full of HTML, CSS and House, so I was far too tired to write anything. Luckily I don’t really have to apologise to my mass of followers (mass = none).

I still treated my little poppet to some tune-age. The flavour of the evening came in the form of Manchester Orchestra’s debut full length album:

I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child

If Bright Eyes and Death Cab for Cutie had a really loud baby, that baby’s name would be Manchester Orchestra.  This ‘baby’ has been raised by singer/songwriter/guitarist (the full package) Andy Hull, who started writing in high school and after receiving a huge positive response, spent his final school years in home education so he could focus more on his music.  Turns out this was a good call, as he went on to obtain stellar band members, record an EP (You Brainstorm, I Brainstorm, But Brilliance Needs a Good Editor) and score shows all over.  Not long after this success came ‘I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child’. 

I love this album for its dynamics. The first track, Wolves at Night, isn’t what I expected at all (which was a mellow, acoustic sound. That’ll teach me to be presumptuous).  It’s punchy, catchy and upbeat, followed by a second track (Now that you’re home) which starts off with a strong, two-chord riff that then melts down into the softer side of this band’s style.  Then of course, there’s my favourite track.  Track number ten – Don’t Let Them See You Cry.  I find this particular song very soothing and beautiful, featuring a single guitar and Andy’s gorgeous voice and lyrical honesty.  However, it doesn’t really matter what I think of the tracks, I can only hope that my offspring (and hopefully my non-existent readers) will love this album as much as I do.

I chose this album to play to unborn baby no name because it really took me back to a time when I thought the world was ending.  It became an overplayed, pity party soundtrack that comforted me through what I though was the end of me and relationships forever.  Morbid? Heck yes, but despite this, I acknowledge that I am now entering a relationship that can and will never end.  A relationship where the love is unconditional and everlasting.  It is this relationship with my soon to be son/daughter that caused me to realize the beauty and joy encased in this 43 minutes and 45 seconds. I love this album now because it makes me smile, not because it assures me that I will never love a single soul again.

I felt you move quite a bit while listening to this one, my little Muggle, cant wait to see what your reaction to the next choice!