[2008-03-04] Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks "Real Emotional Trash" (Matador)

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:58 pm

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If you’ve never heard Stephen Malkmus, you might want to begin with one of the more accessible of his four solo albums, be it the self-titled debut or 2005’s watertight Face the Truth. But if you’re familiar with his individual work or that of his former band, Pavement, Real Emotional Trash will settle right in as the next chapter of the eccentric Portlander’s prolificacy. Leading the Jicks this time is ex-Sleater-Kinney drummer (and backing vocalist) Janet Weiss, who--while she never lets loose to pound her skins to oblivion--does manage to reel in the band on extended jams like that of the intricate "Elmo Delmo," a bluesy murder yarn called "Hopscotch Willie," or the sprawling 10-minute title track. Malkmus’s guitar fixation tends to overshadow his roguish, pop-sharp song craft this time around, with fewer catchy choruses and more axe-driven bypasses, save for the peculiar "Cold Son" and the joyful live-show staple "Gardenia." Then again, Trash's capriciousness and experimental willingness are what gave Malkmus an audience in the first place--and what promise to keep it coming back for more. --Scott Holter

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Stephen Malkmus has never made a record that covered nearly as much stylistic ground as this nor, it could be argued, has Stephen made an album until now that packed as much of an emotional (not nearly trashy enough for some) wallop. "Cold Son," "Out of Reaches" and "We Can't Help You" are amongst the more gorgeous, contemplative songs Malkmus has recorded, though we should stress a) there's no shortage of dark humor scattered through RET and b) Malkmus remains a sh*t-hot guitarist (ridiculously so).

1. Dragonfly Pie
2. Hopscotch Willy
3. Cold Son
4. Real Emotional Trash
5. Out Of Reaches
6. Baltimore
7. Gardenia
8. Elmo Delmo
9. We Can't Help You
10. Wicked Wanda

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Linda · **Posted:** Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:06 pm

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Stephen Malkmus unveils new album title

Stephen Malkmus and his band The Jicks have revealed the title of their forthcoming album.

The former Pavement frontman’s record, set for release in March 2008, is to be titled ‘Real Emotional Trash’.

The posting on the singer’s website also cryptically says ‘one hour of us – too much for my mirror?’ – presumably a Captain Beefheart-referencing remark on the length of the forthcoming album.

Malkmus also confirms the band’s touring plans on the post, saying: “It will be officially released in March. With a tour of the USA co-in-side-ing. And probably so[me] Euro/Asian dates after that.”

The singer was the frontman of alt-rock legends Pavement until their split in 2000 – since then, he has released three solo records, ‘Stephen Malkmus’, ‘Pig Lib’ and ‘Face The Truth’.

http://www.nme.com/news/stephen-malkmus/32264

Eric W.H. Taft · 14 Aug 2006

It pains me to say it, but this album is borderline crap. And I've really, really liked his solo work up until now. (Pavement ranks as maybe possibly my top band.) But man, I've given this a good half-dozen listens and it just leaves me empty, with no desire to ever hear it again.

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:24 am

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Cribs, Weezer men star in Stephen Malkmus video

The forthcoming video for Stephen Malkmus And The Jicks' new single 'Gardenia' features a star-studded cast of indie rockers including The Cribs' Gary Jarman, Brian Bell of Weezer and Modest Mouse's Joe Plummer.

Also appearing in the video, which was directed by Daniel Woods, are Girl Talk (aka Greg Gillis) and Ratatat. The musicians participate in a montage of air guitaring and lip syncing along to the music.

The video made its world premiere in Portland last night for an audience that included members of Spoon and Sleater-Kinney, reports Spin.

http://www.nme.com/news/stephen-malkmus/39070

[2008-03-04] Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks "Real Emotional Trash" (Matador)

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