Pure Reason Revolution – Les Malheurs

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Tart turned me onto this post on Pure Reason Revolution, and their criminally overlooked album Amor Vincit Omnia. From this album comes “Les Malheurs”, an elusive little monster with huge melodies and an even bigger Big Pink-esque synth and bass-line.

Read all about Pure Reason Revolution and a review of “the best album you’ve never heard of 2009″ over at Love Shack, Baby.

MP3: Pure Reason Revolution – Les Malheurs

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lady_wraith December 7, 2009 at 9:13 pm

awful band name

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Adam. December 7, 2009 at 11:27 pm

Great song!

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Tart December 8, 2009 at 12:45 am

thank you sweetie, this album is criminally neglected and you’re wonderful to help get the word out xoxo!

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nico December 8, 2009 at 10:03 am

yep, agreed!

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