Noah and the Whale's sophmore cd hits store August 31st!!!! I can't fucking wait. Especially because I initially got a small taste of what's to come from their show in Toronto back in April this year. I have also been religiously overplaying their two posted singles- "The First Days of Spring" and "Blue Skies" from their myspace as well as a couple remix mp3s that you can download off their official blog. How very nice of them.
http://www.natwofficialblogspot.com/
www.myspace.com/noahandthewhale
But for real, I don't remember the last time I was truly this excited about an album release? It very well could have been when I was 9 years old and I begged on my knees (literally) and promised and pinky swore my dad that I would never ever whine to him about being bored and having nothing to do if and only if he bought me "Backstreet's Back" (I guess I thought I was doing him a favour or something.) Thank god my cd purchases are no longer reliant on my father's money or approval or else I really wouldn't doubt it if history were to repeat itself on August 31st.
I am particulary lusting this new work of theirs because it is a piece of art in so many ways- music, photography and film all bundled into one sweet, sweet package. The album comes with an additional 50-minute film also titled, The First Days of Spring directed by the band's mainman Charlie Fink. Even though I am guilty as charged when it comes to internet piracy and the whole downloading frenzy (as is virtually everyone living in the 21st century), I really do hate what it is starting to mean for musicians and the music industry. That's why I think The First Days of Spring is so great because the accompanied film is a genuine incentive for fans to start buying records again and really supporting and treasuring the music they love and the artists that make it. Merci, Merci.
I can't give a full review until after I've given the album and film and fair listen and viewing. For now, all I can do is encourage you to do the same. So watch the trailer below! It doesn't hint much at the premise, but it's intriguing nonetheless in it's cinematography and various glimpses of characters. NATW blogged and posted pictures of the film in the making and said that they are resisting "the term 'feature length music video' as it is a narrative film but its backbone is the soundtrack. The narrative of the film and the narrative of the album are not the same but they are complimentary." Even better.
http://vimeo.com/5743677
The infamous Vincent Moon is a true NATW fan and thank God for that. This fourth (or fifth?) take away show of his is also a really wonderful preview of a couple of Noah and the Whale's new stuff. I can't even imagine sitting in that loft of theirs. The atmosphere is so intimate and calm and casual and perfect. The absolute ideal setting to listen to, appreciate and sing along to such great music. Unfortunately my computer is being stubborn and not allowing me to embed videos into this post. However, the link below leads you right to where you can watch it. You're welcome.
http://vimeo.com/4818316
Laslty...I had to share a couple pictures from NATW's show at Glastonbury taken by James Robinson. He's been a huge part of the band's various projects. I really do love the photography he has done for them. As far as his other work, I am only beginning to look into it since he has only recently started up a personal photo blog. You can see more from this concert there as well!
Ever since that fateful evening back in April seeing NATW front row center, it was only natural that quite the healthy... obsession ensued. I have now come to realize that Charlie Fink is in fact my soulmate. Marry me, please?
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