I finally got my hands on “A Hiccup In Your Happiness,” The Lucksmiths’ February release. I often find singles to be yawn-tastic, but not this time. The three new songs are every bit as good as those on Warmer Corners–the album from which the title track comes–and those songs are amazing.

MP3: The Lucksmiths - From Macaulay Station
I don’t know what it is about the Lucksmiths, but I’d be hard pressed to name something about them that I don’t enjoy. “From Macaulay Station” is a deeply moving song that’s emotional, yet curious in the way that only Lucksmiths songs seem to be. The opening line, “I know by now that no one cheers up when told to,” artfully states an important truth about human interactions. It’s an important statement that kicks off an important Lucksmiths song. It’s easy to see “Macaulay Station” as the next step from Warmer Corners; and if this is where they’re headed, I couldn’t be more excited.

Order “A Hiccup In Your Happiness”

BONUS MP3: The Lucksmiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (The Smiths)

Ten or so bloggers share some of their favorite moments in song at Good Hodgkins. I didn’t think about it until now, but not only did I pick two post-punk-type songs, but I didn’t use Bishop Allen. Craziness!

Music For Kids… has an interview with Matt from Anathallo.