The full-length debut of this Texas band follows their 2003 self-titled five-song EP; a much poppier affair produced by Spoon's Britt Daniel, with a dose of thunder and lightning, pain and pleasure. Produced this time by Paul Barker (Ministry, Revolting Cocks), the record is more sadness than joy with lonely lyrics and hauntingly echoed guitar persuaded by chorused basslines. The sound is coaxing and familiar, then howling and anguished. Reminiscent of latter-era Talk Talk; with the introspection also comes   [ read more ]

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REISSUE. Produced in summer 2003 by Britt Daniel of Spoon, I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness' eponymous debut perfectly captures the band's strong pop-sensibility also found on their debut long-player "Fear Is On Our Side" from earlier this year. Included among the EP's five tracks is the live favorite and venerable set closer "Your Worst Is The Best" which features dueling vocals over a chiming Rhodes and epic guitar lines.[ read more ]

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Not a band to sit still, our favorite Austinites, I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness have emerged from the big state by crossing the country several times over in support of Fear Is On Our Side and now releasing the first single from the record, "According to Plan". Described by Res Magazine as an "ethereal anthem with a great bass hook and gently chiming guitars," the song transcends and destroys the generational gap that plagues so many bands these days who were influenced Joy Division and New Wav   [ read more ]

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