Song of the Day - November 15, 2006

Oh my God! The Suicidal Birds' Z-List is a tremendous album. A Dutch quartet, their album was recorded deep in the woods of the Netherlands soley by led singer Jessie. She is assisted by other band members when playing live. For fans of garage rock, riot grrrl, and urban blues The Suicidal Birds will not disappoint. Jessie is a kinetic bundle of energy and her emotional vocals are a symbiotic marriage with the music. Their fans include J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr, who they recently supported in a European tour. I recommend listening to the album in its entirety, but if you only have time for a single tune check out "Me Animal;" Jessie does childlike imitations of a barnyard full of animals, while the guitars roar ferociously around her. Click here to listen.