I got an extra little Christmas gift in my inbox on Saturday from Yeasayer, saying that I could pay whatever I wanted for a live album they put out that day! Didn't I feel special! Yes, I know it was a mass email, but in the spirit of giving and receiving it felt nice to get just a little bit more from a band I fell in love with this year. Here's what they sent:
Hello Everyone!
We hope this message finds you well and that 2010 has brought you it's best. It has been an amazing year for us and we owe a lot to you, our fans and supporters, for all the successes and the ability to do what we love.
In thanks, we have decided to release a live show that was recorded at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels on October 28th, 2010. We didn't want to put a value on the live album, so it's up to you to decide what works best for you. This is being offered to you first before any viral spread, so please go here to download:
http://www.yeasayer.net
Again, this doesn't happen without you and we are forever grateful. Thank you for allowing us to move forward to 2011 with more ideas and tunes to share.
Peace and Happy Holidays.
YEASAYER Family
You heard 'em! Click on that link and choose from a range of prices starting at free and capping at $9.99. Aw, they didn't even let you shell out the big bucks for it. Hear the live version of "Madder Red" above and snag for keeps below, in case you're questioning the quality of the audio. I also nabbed a tracklisting for you to ogle:
01. Madder Red
02. Rome
03. Wait for the Summer
04. Tightrope
05. Red Cave
06. Grizelda
07. Sunrise
08. Mondegreen
09. Strange Reunions
10. O.N.E.
11. Ambling Alp
12. The Children
13. 2080