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np: "steam machine" - daft punk
so the new Daft Punk album (Human After All) has been leaked, and it's pretty hot. at least from what i'm hearing on my first listen. first single "Robot Rock" and the title track both jumped up and bitchslapped me to grab my attention, pretty damn impressive for someone who's usually not a huge fan of dance/electronic music.
anybody that's here hoping to see the latest Slop From The Pops UK chart rundown - you're going to have to wait an extra day or two. seems BBC Radio 1's website is updating thier streaming software so i was unable to listen today. i peeked at the results, though, and saw a nice surprise at number one. lots of enticing new entries as well, so look for that update later this week.
speaking of updates, i'll also have the top 20 for my 2000-04 album countdown coming later this week. aaaaand, if you're lucky (more, if i'm lucky and get my package from Saddle Creek*), you'll get my initial thoughts on the two new Bright Eyes albums. yeah, i know those have been leaked for awhile as well, but sometimes i do actually like to keep some suspense when it comes to favorite artists. so keep checking back, and there will be plenty of new content to keep you entertained.

* - while i'm (sorta) on the subject of Saddle Creek, allow me to air a minor bitching here. so i decided to support Conor and the label by ordering the new albums from the label's site direct. ok, this was mostly because i thought the $11 price would be cheaper than any shops around here. come to find out that Best Buy will be selling each disc for $8 a pop. for fuck's sake.