So, I consider myself a fairly well-disciplined guy (most of the time), but I've got a few guilty pleasures: The History Channel, mint chocolate chip ice cream, Madden 2009, and American Crew Citrus Mint Shampoo to name a few. Well, you can go ahead and add the new L:P from Aussie rockers Cut Off Your Hands, titled You & I, to that list as well.
You & I is currently streaming in its entirety on AOL Spinner. It was just released stateside yesterday, so have yourself a listen and see what you think. If you like it, make sure it finds its way to your weekend shopping list. The music of Cut off Your Hands makes me want to transport to the 80's with some Zubas or to a backstage party at a Morrissey concert. That's a good thing, right?
In addition to steaming their debut LP, the band has put together an e-card for fans featuring an album stream, links to videos, and a full itinerary for their upcoming tour with Ra Ra Riot, which has expanded since initially announced to include another run of dates in March, both before and after SXSW. The shows after the festival include Frenchkiss labelmates Passion Pit.
Tour dates:
02-21 Vancouver, BC - Richards on Richards *
02-22 Victoria, BC – Lucky Bar *
02-24 Portland, OR - Doug Fir *
02-25 Seattle, WA - Neumos *
02-27 San Francisco, CA - Independent *
02-28 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey *
03-01 San Diego, CA - The Loft *
03-02 Costa Mesa, CA – Detroit Bar *
03-07 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
03-15 St. Louis, MO – Fire Bird
03-16 Oklahoma City, OK – Conservatory
03-18 – 03-21 SXSW
03-24 Bloomington, IN – The Cinemat #
03-25 Akron, OH – Musica #
03-26 Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig #
* w/ Ra Ra Riot
# w/ Ra Ra Riot, Passion Pit