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Thankful for Free MP3s

Once again, here's a round-up of the music I've been recommending this week on Twitter.

For Everyone

• Valleys: Tan Lines - Elemental shoegaze, whispered female lyrics, native-style drumming - what's not to love? ****

For UK Readers

Amazon UK downloads are restricted to UK IP addresses regardless of account status

• Ghostape: Many Stars - All this electronic chill track really has going for it is that it's free in the UK. Messy but OK as part of a larger mix. ***

For US Readers

An excellent selection on Amazon US this week for Thanksgiving, I recommend you try all of the 4* and 5* tracks.

Amazon US downloads are restricted to verified US account-holders

• Debbie Davies: Percolatin' - Excellent blues/rock'n'roll guitar, love it. *****


• Sheva: The Closest Thing - Just the sort of thing you'd expect me to like (strong female voice leading musically rounded soft-pop-rock ballad). ****


• Mulatu Astatke: Mulatu - It's common for jazz musicians to produce a self-titled track as a defining signature. This interesting, syncopated and varied track seems an excellent introduction. ****


• Deleted Waveform Gatherings: The Doorway - Like an extract from some 70s prog-rock, and as such I quite like it, despite the slightly tacky synth effects. ****


• System And Station: Love Etc. - Promising rock but a touch shouty for my tastes. ***

[Note that these links and offers are highly likely to corrode over time]

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