Regarding Centeran's comments: This album was originally released in 2001, when Khaela was performing under the name Get the Hell Out of the Way of the Volcano. She changed her name to The Blow for "The Concussive Caress" and subsequent albums, including the re-release of "Everyday Examples..." in 2005. Her sound is more refined now, so if you're just getting into The Blow, I recommened downloading "Paper Television" first and working your way backwards.
Like the Bonus Album, this seems to be a collection of extra material. It's interesting but not inspired. I especially enjoyed the tracks that only used guitar and voice. They give a nice insight into how these songs sound before the production. But this is also for fans only. If you are just checking The Blow out, get Poor Aim or Concussive Caress.
Whether you're happily married or told Cupid to shove it a long time ago, we can all agree on one thing: to quote the one-and-only Nazareth, "Love hurts/ Love scars/ Love wounds/ And mars." Or something. That's why we went ahead and compiled a list of 36 Songs To Soothe the Pain, from the bloodletting confessionals of Neko Case, Bright Eyes and Sunny Day Real Estate to the melancholic melodies of Sigur Rós, the Shangri-Las… more »
