I’ve mentioned the Slip several times on this site. They just recently finished a run through the Midwest, opening for My Morning Jacket (mentioned in my last post). They were also named the “December Artist to Watch” on Philly’s WXPN and will be streaming live from the Electric Factory today at 12pm CT. Fortuntately, the performance will be archived at NPR’s Music site for future listens. Check it out and definitely consider buying their new album (which is also now available on Emusic).
Their new disc, called Eisenhower, was released on Bar/None Records and is an album I’m taking my time to take in. I’ve been digging the two tunes they released for promo for a few months now (“Even Rats” and “Children of December”). But overall, it’s a wonderful disc, with some interesting textures and solid songwriting beyond these two powerhouse tracks. One thing’s for sure, this disc is definitely a big way for the Slip to say, “We’re no longer just some New England jamband.” They may still stretch out some of their songs and do some improv, but the Slip are continuing to combine cool sounds and textures with powerful songwriting.
