Man oh man. Yesterday I went on and on about new Midlake coming soon and now I will get all kinds of chatty, thanks to Joe Pug (Official / Myspace). Pug has become a blogger’s darling in the last two years. His two EP’s, Nation of Heat and In the Meantime give us but a glimmer of an introduction to this tremendous artist.

Messenger, Pug’s upcoming full-length album really delivers the goods. I really dig hearing Pug’s songs with a full band set-up, as opposed to his standard solo-acoustic scenario. The plugged-in version of “Speak Plainly, Diana”, which was a highlight from his Nation of Heat EP, is an absolute revelation. Below is one of the new tracks from the album, enjoy…

LISTEN: Joe Pug – “The Sharpest Crown” (from Pug’s upcoming Messenger album)

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By now, many of you may be aware of this, but I want to do my part to make sure you dont miss it, in case you havent seen this juicy bit of info thus far. One of my favorite talents of the last couple of years, Joe Pug (Official / Myspace), will be releasing a new full-length record entitled Messenger in February. His 2 EP releases have been mind-bogglingly great and it will be great to hear what he has come up with.

Thankfully, we don’t have to wait for a taste of what’s in store for us. Go to Joe’s official site and listen to not one, but two new tracks he has streaming. It looks like we are going to get the standard, high level of writing with more full, fleshed arrangements. I dig the pedal steel work in the title track. Well, what are you waiting for…HURRY!!!!

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