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So, I got an advance copy of the new Woodhands album Heart Attack earlier this week and it’s been kicking my ass for a solid four days now.

It’s a spastic, non-stop, balls out dance party. It’s actually kinda tough to listen to it at my desk without sporadically jiggling in my seat…which is why I’m uber excited that I’ll be seeing the pair at The Drake tomorrow night at Paper Bag Records’ CMW showcase.

Dan Werb and Paul Banwatt are the brilliant pair behind Woodhands, and
Heart Attack, their debut with Paper Bag Records (Woodhands also have a previously released self-titled album), comes out on April 1. You can buy it directly from PBR for just $12! Pre-order…do it.

It’s always a challenge describing the way an album sounds, especially when it’s got so many varied genres and styles wrapped up in it…it’s more like, the way it makes you feel. I find myself tracking back to album meaty opener Dancer over and over. And I love the vocoded vocals on I Wasn’t Made for Fighting - “I wanna do it one more time” - kinda reminscent of Daft Punk’s One More Time. Straighten The Curtains is the only moment of rest you get on Heart Attack - it’s the album’s lone downtempo track.

Woodhands are on the cover of this week’s Eye Weekly (out today!). And NOW Magazine lists them as part of their “Be Prepared” guide of CMW shows that are guaranteed to be rammed full and limited entry. Get there early.

Expect great things.

Links:
Official Site: Woodhands
MySpace: Woodhands
Record Label: Paper Bag Records

Posted on Thursday, March 6th, 2008 at 12:24 pm by Soja and is filed under MuchRadar.

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