I never like anything new. I guess these guys are new. They've been around in one guise or another since the early 1990s. So maybe that isn't that new. Whatever.... Seriously, I hate almost everything new. I usually hear something and think its total crap. I won't even go into my many problems with The White Stripes who everyone simply can't stop drooling over. Perhaps Meg's boobs have blinded everyone. Nevertheless, I make some effort to find new stuff that I'll like, and every so often, maybe once every couple of years my efforts are rewarded.

I discovered a new group that I like a lot. The Pernice Brothers. I purchased their newest album "Discover A Lovelier You" after reading many positive reviews. They are somewhat similar to the Wondermints - maybe more than somewhat similar. Aside from the Wondermints, which are really an amalgate of many influences themselves, I think Pernice Brothers combines pieces of early acoustic REM, some Smiths (particularly the guitar work but no rockabilly influences like Marr), Beach Boys in terms of vocal arrangements, and a little early 70s BBs in music. I think early Todd Rundgren is an influence. All in all, a sublime album. If I were you, I'd get it now. As it was, I bought it yesterday.

My musical discovery of 2003, Super Furry Animals has a new album coming out in a couple weeks. I can't wait. Relief from the daily ho-hum it seems.

More griping later.