Future Islands - Balance

Future Islands are back. And they have a nice change of pace to their sound this time around. Last time they were up on TMD was mid winter and they were slightly meloncholy and depressing but still very good. Their whole album was a bit dreary, but great for the middle of winter. Well, now they go ahead and release a perfect little summer tune in Balance. And they've got a new album coming out October 11. I love the bass line here. AndI'm not sure if I'm hearing steel drums in there or not. But regardless, it's delish.

Future Islands - Balance by thrilljockey

Future Islands - Long Flight

I've started a few posts with the same idea. The idea is the song that comes along once in a Blue Moon and totally grips you by your core. And you can't really help but drop everything and take note. Future Islands' Long Flight does just that. These guys are out of Greenville, North Carolina, Future Islands just gets it done. It's just a well built melody with a driving bass line and a great pace. Flawless. I can't say it as well as you can just hear it:

Future Islands - Long Flight
Future Islands - Long Flight - In Evening Air by Tympanogram