Friday, September 24, 2010

The Walkmen "The Rat" (2004)

This showed up on many decade ending lists of the greatest rock songs of the Aughts. Likely because there was a raw anger that comes through, as if it was recorded in their landlady's basement with eviction note in hand. Actually, they have done that. Interestingly, the song of theirs that has heard the most ears was featured in a Saturn Ion commercial in 2006.

The Walkmen's upcoming sixth album is getting good pre-release buzz. Check out four of the songs here (pre-clip ad alert).