KanYe's New Album: It's Time to Get Excited

Last weekends "under a rock" post was incomplete. KanYe has a new record, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, being released November 22, and, like always, anyone who is a fan of hip-hop (or music in general) should be excited. If you think you need a reason to be (you don't), take a look at the list of collaborators, which includes none other than Justin Vernon (Bon Iver). Twice. I know, West's public schtick is getting a bit old, but listen to "Lost in the World", and try to not be pumped. You can't:

KanYe West: "Lost in the World"

Also, in case you weren't aware, back in August West started a program called "GOOD Fridays". The basic premise involves a free track being released every Friday until Christmas. Not a completely novel idea, but still pretty cool coming from a guy who works within the jurisdiction of The Evil Empire (The RIAA). Not all of the songs involve West, but three of them will be on Dark Twisted Fantasy, including "Lost in the World". Taken along with Cee-Lo covering Band of Horses' "No One is Gonna Love You" on his new album, it seems as though a totally boss trend may be taking root here. Now we just need KanYe to return the favor on Bon Iver's next album...

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Junip (Feat. Jose Gonzalez): "Always"

Junip is basically José González' answer to Justin Vernon's Volcano Choir Project. Almost to a "T", actually. These guys have been playing together off and on since the late '90s, but have never really dedicated themselves to the project until now. No doubt it's been worth the wait, but be forewarned: listening to "Always" will most likely lead to a tormenting couple of months until the 27th of September, when their first full length, Fields, is finally released. Doubt my warnings at your own peril:

Junip: "Always"

You can also head on over to the band's website and download a free copy of their under-the-radar Rope and Summit ep in exchange for handing over your email address, etc., which José González will most likely encase in a small seashell and wear around his neck in an attempt to bolster his vocal prowess.

Junip: "Rope and Summit"

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