The 1900s, that wonderful troupe of Midwesterners (fine, they're from Chicago) who create intensely beauteous indie pop, have just issued a mini-album called Medium High for digital release (with a physical release happening January 20). "Age Of Metals", the first track we've gotten our hands on from the release, is a masterpiece of acoustic guitar, drum repetitions and vocal caterwauls, but thematically, it's far from the conceits of Cold & Kind, the band's debut. Looks like they've been playing LPs by Will Oldham a lot during the break.
Tracklist:
01 Collections
02 When I Say Cohen
03 Age Of Metals
04 A Face I Know
05 A Will In Firm Fashion
06 Making Love In Summertime
07 Gay Peace
(mp3) The 1900s - Age Of Metals
Godspeed!