The band Okkervil River is most definitely worth checking out. Unlike more disappointing bands like The Cold War Kids and The White Rabbits this band is able to put out music that doesn't annoy. Not only do they not annoy, they do whatever the opposite of annoy is. On their album The Stage Names they combine hints and traces of music genres that compliment each other into a musical chili where one ingredient does not overshadow the others. Their ability to mix and not annoy sets them apart from other more hyped bands who released music in 2007. Although they will undoubtedly never be as famous as they deserve they will be remembered fondly 20 years from now by music obsessive types; which is more than you can say about than most groups. Okkervil River iTunes
Stand out track - John Allyn Smith Sails
