Tim Cohen Discography 2009 - 2011 (Two Sides of..., Laugh Tracks

Music : Indie : MP3/Variable Tim Cohen Discography 2009 - 2011 In this torrent: *** 2009 - Two Sides of Tim Cohen (MP3@320) *** *** 2010 - Laugh Tracks (VBR-MP3) *** *** 2011 - Magic Tricks (FLAC & MP3@320) *** *** 2011 - Bad Blood (EP)(VBR-MP3) *** As a lyricist, Fresh & Onlys frontman Tim Cohen clearly evokes the early era of rock'n'roll he also explores in his music. His chord changes are simple without being rudimentary, his lyrics are romantic without being cheesy, and-- perhaps most notably-- his output is outrageously prolific without skirting inconsistency. Since 2009, the Fresh & Onlys have released three full-lengths and handfuls of 7"s and 12"s, all while touring regularly and taking a long enough "break" for Cohen to release his second solo set, Laugh Tracks (following the limited-edition The Two Sides of Tim Cohen). After the praise for fall's Play It Strange, you could expect Cohen to take a little break-- or at least wring a little more life out of a record that was released barely four months ago. But that is not Tim Cohen's way; instead, we've been given the separate-but-simultaneous release of a new LP and EP from a good songwriter who can't seem to stop writing songs. The big draw here is the album, Magic Trick, a collection that leans heavily on the well-worn themes of heartbreak and mortality. "Love," Cohen croons on acoustic ballad "Legerdemain", "is a trick of the heart/ A twist of the arm." Rife with background singers, a cascading bassline, and subtle piano, the song is reminiscent of Conway Twitty, at least before the its thunderous, noisy ending. Like Laugh Tracks, Magic Trick is more restrained than Cohen's work with the Fresh & Onlys, but the latter album is marked with a sense of nuance, a likely consequence of its being his first LP since recording Play it Strange in a studio with an outside producer (Tim Green, who has worked with the Fucking Champs and Comets on Fire). Spacey effects wobble throughout "The Flower", while thudding, muffled drums gallop slowly but majestically on "Sweetheart", and the bouncy rhythm section on "Top on Tight" highlights Cohen's oft-unmentioned hip-hop influence. Bad Blood contains the same sort of attention to production, but in smaller doses. Opener "Delicate Creatures" carries similar ambiance as "The Flower", here bookended by ringing guitars. And while distant keyboards punctuate the EP's title track, a little less focus was put into the sonic aspects of this shorter set of songs. Bad Blood is yet another solid set, however, often marrying feelings of struggle to Cohen's brightest pop numbers yet. Despite being so consistent, there are clear standouts. "I and I Will Be" and "Hey Little One" are pop songs too bouncy for the driving garage of his main band, but they fit perfectly into the grab-bag of styles featured in his solo work. Magic Trick closer "I Looked Up" is the highlight of both offerings, with Cohen indulging in his gift for balladry, building on top of something heartfelt and quiet with a climactic crescendo that includes a tempo change and a makeshift choir. Given the amount of Fresh & Onlys material already out there, it's unlikely Magic Trick and Bad Blood will usher new fans into the fold, but that's not why they exist. As Tim Cohen continues building his impressive catalog, it seems he can't help but document the progress of his songwriting. Recording music, collecting the most cohesive bits together, and throwing it all into the either multiple times a year seems to be the only working process he knows, the magic trick that he never messes up. And fans of his work-- a number that seems to grow little by little every year-- benefit greatly by having so many of his songs at their disposal. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15142-magic-trick-bad-blood-ep/ Tim Cohen may be familiar tthe two sides of tim coheno you because you recently heard about The Fresh & Onlys, are a fan of the multi-genred Black Fiction, or are familiar with one of his many mysterious side projects. This newly released record, The Two Sides of Tim Cohen, however, is the first to bear his name. Written and recorded by Tim at his home during the interim between the unfortunate end of Black Fiction and the birth of The Fresh & Onlys, The Two Sides of Tim Cohen is perhaps his most personal work to date. An immensely creative psych-folk opus, it is full of heartfelt love songs, amazing visions, and musings on death and worms. Tim's songs are reminiscent of the catchy, self-produced pop sontwo sides of tim cohengs of RAM-era Paul McCartney crossed with the skewed baritone bellows of Skip Spence and Michael Yonkers. The new album is recommended for fans of Ariel Pink, Panda Bear and Mayo Thompson. It has been released on Secret Seven/Empty Cellar Records. http://www.amoeba.com/blog/2009/07/people-s-republic-of-northern-california/the-two-sides-of-tim-cohen.html 2009 - Two Sides of Tim Cohen (MP3@320) Tracklist: 01. Amazing Visions 02. Haunted Hymns 03. Take Aim Goliath 04. We Never Go In 05. Burn My Martyr 06. Unjeweled Splendor 07. Open Up The Sky 08. I Swear To God 09. Warriors & Clowns 10. Burden of Being 2010 - Laugh Tracks (VBR-MP3) Tracklist: 01. Oh, Oh, Oh 02. Wonderful Life 03. A Mind Of Their Own 04. Laughter 05. Deep Blue Sea 06. I Lifted My Arms 07. That's My Baby 08. Send No Sign 09. Mine's The One 10. Pray For Me 11. Small Things Matter 2011 - Tim Cohen's Magic Trick (FLAC & MP3@320) Tracklist: 01. I Am Never Going to Die 02. New House In Heaven 03. The Flower 04. Don’t Give Up 05. Legerdemain 06. Sweetheart 07. Season of Fires 08. Hey Little One 09. The Spirit’s Inside 10. Top On Tight 11. Tunnel of Love 12. I Looked Up 2011 - Bad Blood (EP)(VBR-MP3) Tracklist: 01. Delicate Creatures 02. Fight For The One You Love 03. Pyramid Scheme 04. Bad Blood 05. Rock Bottom 06. Purpose In Life 07. I and I Will Be 08. Doctor, Doctor More info: www.timcohen.com/ http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15142-magic-trick-bad-blood-ep/ http://www.amoeba.com/blog/2009/07/people-s-republic-of-northern-california/the-two-sides-of-tim-cohen.html http://www.discogs.com/artist/Tim+Cohen+%282%29 ENJOY & AS ALWAYS: REMEMBER TO KEEP SEEDING FOR OTHERS!!! THANKS!

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