Prick Tunes: Damien Jurado "Reel to Reel"

Both TSLF and myself are pretty fucking obsessed with this song right now. Really, all of Maraqopa, the newest Damien Jurado record is damn fine and should be purchased henceforth.

Unfortunately, I can't seem to find an embeddable version of the album cut, so I've put in the best live version I could find. Really though, go to this site to hear the album cut and then go out to your nearest independent record store and buy the record (or at least go to his site and buy it). This album has not left the car stereo in weeks.

Prick Tunes: Damien Jurado "Nothing is the News"

This tune kicks off Damien Jurado's (by my count) tenth proper LP, Maraqopa--his second straight collaboration with musician/producer Richard Swift. When contrasted against his earlier solo output, this could almost be from a different artist, at least in the sonic sense. Luckily the ability to craft a song didn't fall by the wayside, and Jurado's got a gem on his hands here, kicking off an album that seems to be netting positive reviews everywhere you turn.

Here is hazy throwback "Nothing is the News" from Maraqopa: