While I am compelled to publicly parade my recent infatuation with ADEM, I am also a little embarrassed to admit I'd never heard of this guy until a month ago. His first album HOMESONGS, and it's rave pitchfork review, slipped under my radar. Oh, what my life may have been like if it had found me earlier. Maybe I would have kissed Maggie Woods that night by the campfire, or been inspired to quit my job and follow my dream. But alas I'm left here labouring over some lifeless spreadsheet, carrying the burden of unrequited love. But ADEM's new album LOVE AND OTHER PLANETS reminded me that life is good. Every sound, every word, every silence carries your mind around like the smoke from a cigarette and forces you to think about ideas and ambitions you forgot you had. I think the album cover itself is a good summary of what Im trying to say. Interpret it as you will . . .

preview:
Launch Yourself
Something's Going To Come
X Is For Kisses
Sea Of Tranquility

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ps. I am now preparing my resignation letter which reads something like:
Dear Boss,
I am leaving the company because Im convinced there is so much more to life than this.
Adem made me do it.

Labels: Adem, Tom