#3: Blind Pilot 3 Rounds And A Sound
Could Blind Pilot be Portland's next big thing, following in the footsteps of the Decemberists and The Shins? The signs seem to point to yes as in the past year this duo has been the iTunes' "Single Of The Week" and Starbucks' "Pick Of The Week." Israel and Ryan keep things beautifully simple on 3 Rounds And A Sound with just an acoustic guitar and brushed drums, with the occasional horns and strings sprinkled throughout. Israel sings sweetly and with convincing honesty. Blind Pilot is also notable for their bike tours, carrying all of their equipment on their bicycles as they travel up and down the west coast. Fans of Sufjan Stevens and Iron And Wine would certainly enjoy this album as much as I have. I am really excited to see what 2009 has in store for these guys.
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