Buzz on September 10th, 2010

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Pete Yorn is about to score himself some indie cred, and maybe some new fans. His newest release (out Sept. 28 on Vagrant) was produced by none other than Frank Black. Yes, that Frank Black. Recorded in less than a week at Black’s home in Salem, Ore. (with a band hand-selected by Black), the songs on the self-titled album are straightforward and raw, showing perhaps the most organic side of Yorn than fans have seen since his 2001 debut. “Pete told me he wanted to better define himself as an artist,” says Black of the collaboration, “I think he just wanted to rock out.” His influence is unmistakable. Check out the song “Velcro Shoes,” and see if you recognize the voice behind the background vocals on the bridge at the 1:56 mark.

||| Download:  “Velcro Shoes” [audio:http://www.mediafire.com/file/u9crs2jlqeuep33/Pete%20Yorn_Velcro%20Shoes.mp3]

||| Also download: “Precious Stone”

||| Live: Pete Yorn plays the Roxy on Sept. 27 and the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Sept. 28.

– By Addy Danti