New Obsession Alert: The Big Pink

I recently stumbled on a band called The Big Pink and have been obsessing ever since.  They are set to release their second album in January, 2012 on 4AD.  It's totally fitting that they are now my new favorite band and that they are on 4AD, because 4AD was the home to many of my favorite bands and henceforth became my favorite record label back in the day (ya know, when people had favorite record labels).  I don't know if I would have made it through the 90's without 4AD (would not have been pretty).  They brought me many bands, but I am mostly grateful for: Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil, The Breeders, Belly, Throwing Muses, The Amps and most of all...THE PIXIES.  Love, love, love.

Anyway, 4AD knows good music, which is only one reason you should check out The Big Pink.  The better reason is because they are pretty frickin good.  "Stay Gold" had me hooked, and then came "Hit the Ground (Superman)" which sealed the deal.  January 2012 can't come soon enough!