Album of the Day: Vetiver’s TIGHT KNIT

I imagine most of the independent-minded music world will be focused today on the release of M. Ward’s new album, Hold Time. But for my money, the real reason to wake up this morning was to bask in the melodic, groovy glory of a different new release: Vetiver‘s Tight Knit. Hopefully the leap to indie titan Sub Pop will bring Andy Cabic’s vision to a wider audience, for Cabic is, without question, one of our best and brightest. Tight Knit proves that he’s only gaining confidence as a musician and a songwriter. It’s rare to hear music that is so firmly rooted in the past without feeling like mere mimicry, however exceptional that mimicry may be. Cabic doesn’t put on any airs, and the result is one of 2009’s most exhilarating and refreshing batch of new songs.

A full confession: this album also happened to arrive at a much-needed moment in my life, as I am separated from My One True Love for another few weeks and am, more pressingly, dealing with the day-after blues of having had to fly back home without her. But this record has lifted me out of my sorrowful state and provided me with a few anthems to make me smile instead of frown. Visit the Sub Pop website or the band’s MySpace to listen to “Everyday,” which just so happens to be one of those anthems.

Thank you, Andy Cabic and Vetiver, for somehow managing to put this silly, sad boy in a happy mood again.

tully posted to Music on February 17, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (2)

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I agree—Vetiver is one of those bands who sweep you up. This is a wonderful record.

I hope to see you in Sarasota as your wonderful ladyfriend has programmed my short!

cheers - Lauren

By Lauren Kinsler on February 18, 2009

Agreed! I’ve been a big fan of Vetiver since they put out that astounding album of covers, “Things of the Past”. “Tight Knit” has blown me away. It’s one of my favorite albums that I’ve picked up in the last couple of weeks along with the new Dan Aurebach album, “Keep it Hid”. He’s one half of the Black Keys and I strongly recommend it. His album will certainly help keep you happy in these trying times. I as well have just returned from leaving my true love behind. I was just in the twin cities for a couple of days to see Moana and it was great fun. Will you be making it down to Sarasota for Pete and Ray’s wedding? Hope so. Love the blog. Hope you’re well.—andy

By andy on February 18, 2009