The said title is the new Okkervil River song from their upcoming The Stage Names. However, what I mean by upcoming is two months from now, so don't get too excited (I made that mistake). I first came upon the live version of this song, which I liked right off the bat. Like "Black" from Black Sheep Boy, the song manages to be big and upbeat while still maintaning the thickness of the angsty lyrics. Much of the rage stems from the lyrics and the vocal. If there is such thing as tone in singing then Will Sheff would probably win first place. I just downloaded the album version of this song today and was really disappointed by how different it sounds to the live version. For some reason, the distant effect they did on the drums lends an 80's feel to it and the energy that was so raw in the live version is diffused in the studio. However, I'll leave it up to you to decide. I posted both, let me know what you think.
The Stage Names will be released on August 7.
Okkervil River - Our Life is Not a Movie or Maybe (live at the Bowery Ballroom)
Okkervil River - Our Life is Not a Movie or Maybe
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