late for low

"With music the object isn't to understand it or to quantize it; it's much more of a license to not have to put everything in order."
Low's Alan Sparhawk from You May Need a Murderer

When the Duluth, Minnesota band Low released Drums and Guns in 2007, I was immediately struck by the band's sparse, minimalist sound. I had heard of the band but not their music. I had no idea what my ears were missing.

Low has released eight albums since their birth in 1993 and are arguably one of America's most under-appreciated rock bands. Dutch filmmaker David Kleijwegt's short film You May Need a Murderer made me appreciate the band's contribution to American rock music. The film captures the band in their element: performing music. It also offers a very intimate look at Low's founding members -- and husband and wife -- Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker.

You May Need a Murderer is a compelling film regardless of the viewer's familiarity with the subject. You can view the film at Pitchfork.tv. Here's the link: You May Need a Murderer


[-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-]


As I predicted in my previous post, Spain defeated Russia by three goals earlier today and will move on to battle Germany in the Euro 2008 Championship match this Sunday. Spain's 3-0 win came with a price, however. David Villa, the tournament's leading scorer, left the game with an injury in the 35th minute and will not play this Sunday.

My prediction: The significance of Villa's absence cannot be overstated and the Spaniards will find themselves one capable striker short of their second Euro title. Germany wins a record fourth UEFA Euro Championship in a nail-biter of a finale, 2-1.

xx