Author Archives: James Kaufholz

David Byrne – “Rei Momo”

Rei Momo is a critical album to my childhood. Hearing David Byrne’s odd vocals over South American and Latin music is a pairing that immediately makes me think of driving around Seminole with my dad and my brother. Rei Momo‘s … Continue reading

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Broken Bells: “Broken Bells”

As a long-time fan of The Shins, as well as Danger Mouse’s Grey Album (a mash-up of The Beatles’ White Album and Jay-Z’s Black Album) I was bound to love Broken Bells. The project is that of James Mercer, lead … Continue reading

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Wyclef Jean: The Carnival

The Carnival was one of the first hip hop albums I was exposed to. My brother and I would drive around Seminole in his gold Jeep. Every part of the car was either made of metal or leather, a combination … Continue reading

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Thrift Vinyl #2: Leo Addeo and His Orchestra’s “Hawaii’s Greatest Hits”

Every month, I go to the thrift store to buy a record. There are only two specifications for which record I buy: 1. It has to be by an artist I have never heard of. 2. It has to cost … Continue reading

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Yeasayer: Odd Blood

Yeasayer’s new album Odd Blood really tests my devotion to songs’ melodies. The band is pretty experimental with their sound, and though I love when bands constantly try new things, a lot of the time with experimental rock, I’m turned … Continue reading

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