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Snipe Likes: The Walkmen

John Rogers | Thursday 15 July, 2010 16:47

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While we’re going all NYC on you, here’s a veteran Manhattan band making a return. The Walkmen are back, with a new album “Lisbon” coming out in the UK on October 11th, via Bella Union. I can’t decide if this song’s brass arrangement reminds me of Christmas, or Mexico. Maybe both. What do you reckon? Download below, then let’s have a “Christmas or Mexico” vote in the comments section…


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