Bombay Bicycle Club - How We Are

Artist: Bombay Bicycle Club
Album: How We Are
Genre: Indie Rock
Origin: London, England
Year: 2007
Myspace: www.myspace.com/bombaybicycleclub

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 8.5/10

Hot Tracks: "How Are You", "Maybe More"


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Look See Proof - Between Here And There

Artist: Look See Proof
Album: Between Here And There
Genre: Indie Rock
Origin: Hertfordshire, UK
Year: 2008
Myspace: www.myspace.com/lookseeproof

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 7/10

Hot Tracks: "Casualty", "Obstruction"

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Pixels Pick #6 (The Music, The Appleseed Cast, Bear Colony, Coldplay, Sigur Ros)

Busy as a bee can be. Sometimes routine can be good, to get you organised and into a rhythm. And sometimes routine can be tiring and dishearting as it drags you down with all the tasks you have to complete each week with little rest and return.

Take some time from your routine and relax to these.

Heima - Sigur Ros

Vision - The Music

Poseidon - The Appleseed Cast

Sharks - Bear Colony

Obstruction - Look See Proof

N*E*R*D - Seeing Sounds

Artist: N*E*R*D
Album: Seeing Sounds
Genre: Funk, Hip-Hop
Origin: Virginia, United States
Year: 2008
Myspace: www.myspace.com/nerdofficial

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 7.5/10


Pharrell William's leads the all mighty N*E*R*D with a new album called 'Seeing Sounds'. It has been a good four years since Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shay Haley have put out a record together.

The lead single from the record, called "Everyone Nose" has recieved mixed reviews and is about girls who use cocaine in club toilets. Williams, who has spoken to many interviewers to promote their upcoming record has stated they made the record "... for people who pledge allegiance to our movement." and are "not doing this for the money".

Hot Tracks: "Sooner Or Later", "Everyone Nose"

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Sigur Rós - Með Suð í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust

Artist: Sigur Rós
Album: Með Suð í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust

Genre: Ambient, Progressive, Experimental
Origin: Reykjavík, Iceland
Year: 2008
Myspace: www.myspace.com/sigurros

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 9/10

Sigur Ros have now finally streamed their new album online on their homepage. I am yet to listen to all the tracks in the album order but so far it seems a splendid album with all the classic trademarks of a Sigur Ros' album. Most of you would of already heard Gobbledigook a few weeks ago, as it was released as a free single. The next track on the album is featured as one of the hot tracks in my opinion, it is called "Inní mér syngur vitleysingur". Its upbeat tempo, instrumental use of violins, xylophone, bass, trumpets and uplifting bridge of Hopelandic lyrics makes this track one of the feel good tracks on the album.

In this album the group finishes off with a track titled "All Alright" which comprises of slow piano and Jonsii singing in english for the first time in a Sigur Ros song.

Hot Tracks: "Inní mér syngur vitleysingur", "Suð í eyrum", "Góðan daginn"

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Coldplay - Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends

Artist: Coldplay
Album: Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends
Genre: Alternative Rock, Acoustic
Origin: London, England
Year: 2008
Myspace: www.myspace.com/coldplay

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 8.5/10

The kings of 'soft rock' are back with a new record titled "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends". 'Voilet Hill' was originally released as the first single and was given away as a free MP3 download from the Coldplay website.

Chris Martin did originally record a duet with Kylie Minogue, for the new record, called 'Luna', but he decided that the track was 'too sexy' for Viva la Vida and it will appear on their next album in late 2009.

Just remember to always viva la vida (live the life), have a top weekend!

Hot Tracks: "Death and All His Friends/The Escapist", "Lost?", "Yes!"

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Bear Colony - We Came Here To Die

Artist: Bear Colony
Album: We Came Here To Die
Genre: Indie Rock, Electronica
Origin: Arkansas, United States
Year: 2007
Myspace: www.myspace.com/bearcolony

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 8/10

Bear Colony is a music project consisting of many artists and was original created by Vince Griffin after being misdiagnosed with Crohns Disease. Their debut album called 'We Came Here To Die' has many great tracks including the electronic "Hospital Rooms Aren't For Lovers" and the smooth guitar riff and violin track called "Im Not Brave".

This album sounds fresh and Bear Colony have their own distinct sound in all their songs. Their music could be describe as Radiohead meeting Death Cab For Cutie for a few quiet beers on Christmas Eve.

Hot Tracks: "Hospital Rooms Aren't For Lovers", "Im Not Brave", "Sharks"

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The Music - Strength In Numbers

Artist: The Music
Album: Strength In Numbers
Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
Origin: Leeds, England
Year: 2008
Myspace: www.myspace.com/themusic

Pixel Pyro's Rating: 8.5/10

Strength In Number's is The Music's third studio album and it has been some time coming since Welcome To The North was released in 2004. The long wait has been due to several factors including Rob Harvey's battle with depression.

This album has many unique sides for new and old The Music fans. "Idle" is a mellow smooth track which discusses single life and "The Spike" is an upbeat track which leads into a song called "Drugs". Definately a top album which should please all The Music albums.

Hot Tracks: "Idle", "The Spike", "Drugs"

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