The Dodos - Visiter

For my first album I decided on Visiter by the Dodos.  Visiter (2008) is the band's second actual release, but their first release, Beware of the Maniacs, was released under their previous name "Dodo Bird."  The San Francisco-based band consists of lead singer/guitarist Meric Long, and drummer/everything else guy Logan Kroeber.  This album was definitely one of my favorites of 2008, because of their incredible integration of unique drumming beats and guitar rhythms.  If you only listen to one song from this album, it has to be "Fools," but other great songs include "Jodi," "God?" and "Red and Purple."  This album is fantastic and a must for anyone.

Track list:

1. Walking

2. Red and Purple

3. Eyelids

4. Fools

5. Joe's Waltz

6. Winter

7. It's That Time Again

8. Pain the Rust

9. Park Song

10. Jodi

11. Ashley

12. The Season

13. Undeclared

14. God?