Pure Reason Revolution – Les Malheurs

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Tart turned me onto this post on , 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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