Jason the Swamp: what a great way to come back from a “vacation.” And after four years of running YANP (I missed its birthday! Oops!) I consider posting three videos over three days a vacation. It’s good to be back in somewhat full force. I’ve stuffed myself with turkey, leftovers, chinese food and leftover chinese food (in that order) and am ready to buckle down. I’ve got a few papers to turn in this week, but nothing too bad. Anyway, here’s some great new music from Jason the Swamp.

MP3: Jason the Swamp - Nobody Lives Down There
Like I said the last time I wrote on Jason the Swamp, I said that it called to mind a lot of Animal Collective’s early to mid-career stuff. Now, one year later, I can still say the same thing. The production has gotten a lot better, but Jason the Swamp is still honing his skills in that area. “Nobody Lives Down There” sounds like the product of Grizzly Bear’s Horn of Plenty winding up in the hands of the Animal Collective in 2004. I’ve gotten through most of the album tonight and am really enjoying it. Luckily you don’t have to speculate, though; you can grab the whole album for free just by clicking that link below!

Download Jason and the Swamp albums at Rack and Ruin Records

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