New Wave Outpost Forum

Surfer Blood's first full-length release just came out, and it's getting <a href="http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13844-astro-coast/" target="new">very good reviews</a>. They sound like a blend of The Shins (vocals, melodies), The Wedding Present (guitars) and maybe a little Pavement.

Amazon is selling the LP in MP3 format for $5.99 -- a great deal for a very good recording from a promising new band. They're touring the US - check the band's <a href="http://www.myspace.com/surferblood" target="_new2">MySpace page</a> for dates-- they'll be in NYC at the end of February, including a free in-store concert at Other Music.

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I have definitely added Surfer Blood to my agenda at SXSW. Really liking their laid-back but still-crunchy sound. Jesus H they're young.

Definitely one of the best 1st half of any album I've heard recently. They sold out before I could get tix to see them last Sunday. I'm sure they'll be back soon now that their popularity is surging.

Listened to it today in my new 528 and it sounds great.