After nearly a decade of prosperity, the indie music scene has shown no signs of letting up. Intelligent rock music is in, and the number of fans seems to be growing. The last two years have brought us an onslaught of new bands, and I'd like to discuss some of the finest debuts during this span.
Unfortunately, I only have time to mention three here, which is probably a bad idea. It might actually take me more time to narrow it down to my three favorites than it would to write about my ten favorites during the same span.
Anyway, let's give this a whirl. If you haven't heard any of these albums for any reason, I'd recommend giving them a listen as soon as you possibly can.
If you never heard Bon Iver's debut, I'd definitely suggest checking it out. This is an album that consists of raw folk, packed with emotion. The simplicity of the music is beautiful, and many critics and fans agree.
They say that he wrote this isolated in a cabin through the course of the winter, and the loneliness and isolation genuinely shows in his music.
The next album in my trio of newer debut classics is the first release by Vampire Weekend, a New York band with influences that span the world. One of the most unique blends of music I've ever heard, the band successfully mends styles that you never thought could go well together.
Lastly, Fleet Foxes came out with a debut in 2008 that was exceptional. The best way to describe the band's music is a mix of bluegrass, indie rock, and barber shop quartet. I know that's hard to explain, but their rich melodies will pull you in on first listen.
If you somehow haven't heard these, I envy you for the beautiful music you'll be hearing for the first time.
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