# Best New Releases (July 26th) – The Fair Ohs, The Features, Tidelands, Boy + Kite, Dex Romweber Duo, Pallers, Mr. Lewis and the Funeral Five, Little Horn

- Link: https://indierockcafe.com/2011/07/releases-july-26th-fair-ohs/
- Published: 2011-07-27T13:51:20-04:00
- Author: Max Hammer

July has been an interesting month for new releases, with many impressive releases
from indie and DIY artists and bands that we never heard of before. In fact, if 
you missed any of the Best New Releases mixtapes for July, we encourage you to check
them out because there are awesome lead single MP3s for streaming or downloading
that you might be really surprised by, including Best New Releases for July 5th;
July 12th; July 19th.

This week’s Best New Releases is the last installment for July, and we have some
additional new albums, with new singles, that we are really enjoying a lot. While
there have been few “big” new releases in July, there have been plenty of under 
and on the radar releases that have made us take a second look at some of the top
new bands of 2011. As we did in 2010, we’ll be rolling out mixtape profiles of top
new breakout bands of 2011, that will include voting scripts so that you can pick
your favorite new bands of the year.

That said, July 2011’s new albums – in quantity and quality – falls far below the
Best New Releases of July 2010. In fact, this week is one of the thinnest weeks 
for new albums, EPs and singles, but there are still some noteworthy drops that 
we think many of you will find intriguing – again, mostly from bands that few people–
even indie enthusiasts – have heard of before. A number of bloggers have commented
on the relative lack of buzz bands so far this summer. While we understand that 
view, there are still plenty that are worth highlighting, including releases that
we think are exclusive to IRC because the artists sent them in directly to us, such
as Pallers.

#### London’s Breakout Band The Fair Ohs Drop Debut in the States

Our favorite new album of the week is from East Londoners **The Fair Oh’s** tropical
indie pop debut, _Everything Is Dancing_, which is fitting for this album because
it is full of uptempo, lo-fi Afropop influenced psych-rock. In fact, _Everything
Is Dancing_ is more of a tropical lo-fi psych rock blast than the releases from 
The Fair Oh’s** Lefse Records**‘ labelmates  **Ganglians**, and, as _**KEXP**_ stated:“
trashier than either Woods or Dinosaur Feathers.” Yes, indeed. If you are a fan 
of any of the aforementioned bands, you’ll probably want to get The Fair Oh’s debut.
We are stoked to have three singles from _Everything Is Dancing_ below for your 
review; and it is a good representation of what is easily one of our favorite debut
albums of the summer, thus far.

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“Baldessari” – **The Fair Ohs** from _Everything Is Dancing_

Double-shot: “Eden Rocks” – ** The Fair Ohs ** from _Everything Is Dancing_

Triple-shot: “Summer Lake” – ** The Fair Ohs ** from _Everything Is Dancing_

Other than the spectacular debut from The Fair Ohs, there really is not much else
going on this week in the realm of new releases that has us excited. Coming in a
close second would have to be the debut from The Features, who appeared on_ Jimmy
Kimmel Live_ last evening on the release date of their debut LP. We need more time
to listen to The Features’ Wildnerness, but so far, so good. As well, we are really
digging the fresh track from Tidelands, “Holy Grail.” While we sill have yet to 
listen to the entire self-released debut, _If…_, we expect it will be satisfactory,
if not more so.

“Content” – **The Features** from _Wilderness_

“Holy Grail” – **Tidelands** from _If…_ (self-released)

The lead track, “Think in Stereo,” from **Boy + Kite**‘s new, self-released debut,
_Go Fly_, is an undeniably catchy indie pop track, and one of the standout tracks
of the week. Next, the **Dex Romweber Duo** are 1950’s-style rockabilly revivalists,
and we have absolutely no problem with that. The lead track featured below, “Jungle
Drums,” is a certifiable bluesy rock romp that should get you up from your chair
and dancing in your cubicle (cube dwellers: that’s your cue, in case you didn’t 
get the clue). We recommend inviting your fellow cubeivores to join you.

“Think In Stereo” – **Boy + Kite** from _Go Fly_ (self-released)

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[” Jungle Drums”](http://www.bloodshotrecords.com/resources/mp3_drd_jungledrums.mp3)–**
Dex Romweber Duo** from _Is That You In The Blue?_

#### Mr. Lewis and the Funeral Five Cover The Kinks’ “Alcohol”

And, in keeping with the bluesy, older style rock theme for a moment, don’t be afraid
to taste “Alcohol,” a Kinks’ cover song from the band **Mr. Lewis and the Funeral
Five**. Also included is the original track from The Kinks’ now-classic 1971 groundbreaking(
at least in the annals of country/rock infusion) concept album, _Muswell Hillbillies_.
The track “Alcohol” is one of the album’s many highlights, and is yet another example
of **Ray Davies**‘ genius songwriting abilities, as demonstrated by some of the 
lyrics included below. It’s also a great sing-along drinking song.

The track, which is an interesting combo of marching band, theatrical, country and
jazz styles, is also somewhat autobiographical – Ray, and his legendary guitarist
brother, **Dave Davies**, were notorious in the rock world of the late 1960’s and
early to mid-1970’s, for their drunken antics on stage during the early 1970’s, 
which sometimes included fist fights between the two. The Davies brothers were the**
Liam** and **Noel Gallagher** of their time – there’s no question about that. In
fact, even now, in their 60’s, the brothers squabble with one another, which has
unfortunately or their fans, kept them from reuniting for the past 15 years.

“Alcohol” (The Kinks) – **Mr. Lewis and the Funeral Five** from _Delirium Tremendous_

**The Original:** [“Alcohol”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/alko.mp3)–**
The Kinks** from _Muswell Hillbillies _(1971)

“Alcohol” lyrics:
 _“Barley wine pink gin, He’ll drink anything, Port, pernod or
tequila, Rum, scotch, vodka on the rocks, As long as all his troubles disappeared.
But he messed up his life and he beat up his wife, And the floosie’s gone and found
another sucker She’s gonna turn him on to drink She’s gonna lead him to the brink
And when his money’s gone, She’ll leave him in the gutter”

#### Little Horn and Blind Atlas New Singles

We are fans of some country/folk rock (think Neil Young, Akron/Family, Wilco, Iron&
Wine), but it has to be great to keep us interested. The two applicable tracks below,
from **Little Horn** and **Blind Atlas**, are OK tracks, but probably not strong
enough that we’ll remember them a month from now; however, we do prefer Little Horn’s“
Bridges Break” over Black Atlas’ “Mary Anne”. In fact, Little Horn’s lead singer
does remind us a bit of the **Eels**‘ lead singer **Mark Oliver Everett **(aka, “
E”). Anyone else reading this agree with this assessment?

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“Bridges Break” – **Little Horn ** from _Twelve_

“Mary Anne” – **Blind Atlas** from _Iron Wall_

Another great band, **Pallers**, from our favorite **Swedish** label, **Labrador
Records**, released their debut LP this week. After three years spent in apartments,
basements, villas and cabins in Pallers, La mar, Stockholm, Miami and Cape Town,
the indie pop/atmospheric/dark duo has completed their debut, The Sea of Memories.
The single ”Come Rain, Come Sunshine” is the lead track from the album. In exactly
four minutes, the track builds from weird, stripped down electro to a grandiose 
dance epos with thumping percussion, massive choirs and a monumental chorus.

“Come Rain, Come Sunshine” – **Pallers **from _The Sea of Memories_

“Evergreens” – **Debbie Neigher ** from _Debbie Neigher_ (self-released)

**Double-shot**: “My My My” – **Debbie Neigher ** from _Debbie Neigher_ (self-released)

“Always Like The Son” – **Release the Sunbird** from _Come Back To Us_ ([stream](http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/spinner#/2))

**July 26**

[America](https://indierockcafe.com/2011/07/releases-july-26th-fair-ohs/ venturahighway1.com)–
_Back Pages_
[Beoga](https://indierockcafe.com/2011/07/releases-july-26th-fair-ohs/ beogamusic.com)–
_How to Tune A Fish_[Chuck Loeb](https://indierockcafe.com/2011/07/releases-july-26th-fair-ohs/ chuckloeb.com)–
_Plain n’ Simple_[Debbie Neigher](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/debbieneigher.com)–
_S/T_ (7/26)[Kindred the Family Soul](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/kindredthefamilysoul.com)–
_Love Has No Recession_[Jeff Johnson](http://jeffjohnsonofficial.com/) – _Shine_
[Jimmy Vaughan](https://indierockcafe.com/2011/07/releases-july-26th-fair-ohs/ jimmievaughan.com)–
_More Blues, Ballads & Favorites_[Joss Stone](https://indierockcafe.com/2011/07/releases-july-26th-fair-ohs/ jossstone.com)–
_LP1_[Kelly Rowland](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/kellyrowland.com)–
_Here I Am_[Mara Carlyle](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/6231218563)–
_Floreat _(U.K.)[Oh Minnows](http://ohminnows.com/) – _For Shadows_ (U.K.)[Queen](https://indierockcafe.com/2011/07/releases-july-26th-fair-ohs/ queenonline1.com)–
Expanded Catalog RemastersRelease the Sunbird (Zach Rogue) – _Always Like the Son_
DC[The Horrors ](https://indierockcafe.com/2011/07/releases-july-26th-fair-ohs/ thehorrors.co.uk)_–
Skying_[Vanessa Carlton](https://indierockcafe.com/2011/07/releases-july-26th-fair-ohs/ vanessacarlton.com)_–
Rabbits on the Run_