Tunes for Tuesdays: Evelyn Evelyn (and More!)

Evelyn Evelyn (L-R): Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley

Hmm, a concept album about conjoined twins touring with an early twentieth-century freak show? And all of it brimming with the vaudeville sass of Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley?

Tell me: why has it taken me almost twenty-four years to stumble across such an eclectic concoction of aural delights?

And the guest artists topping the bill are enough to make music aficionados tremble to their toes and back: Frances Bean Cobain, Tegan and Sara, Margaret Cho and Weird Al Yankovic, to name a few.

Their sound is fresh, impish, and rollicking fun even while their lyrics are biting at times. I get the impression listeners will either dive head-long into this album or bring the tents crashing down around it. In either case, I will expose you to the high-flying inventiveness of Evelyn Evelyn's self-titled debut.

The Internet brought me an unofficial (though professional-appearing) video for "Have You Seen My Sister Evelyn?" from the duo's inaugural album.

Marvel at their harmonious hijkinks!

Dare to witness the birth of a new form of alternative music!

Crank those speakers and shock your siblings and/or parentals with Evelyn Evelyn's dazzling usage of cuss words!

To check out more of their daring, death-defying tracks, visit Evelyn Evelyn's sparkling new site right --> HERE.

***

As I stated in the title to the post, THERE IS MORE.

I could not focus on one artist for this Tunes for Tuesdays segment. A quick scan of this week's new releases renders the task impossible. There's a flood of new work from the titans of music themselves and, as a blogette, I must make their albums known.

It is my sworn duty here at Cute, Queer, Canadian.

LISTS! LISTS! LISTS:

Erykah Badu, New Amerykah, Part II: Return of the Ankh (2010): Inventive, expressive, and defying genre. Ms. Badu never ceases to amaze with her audacious sound.

Joan Armatrading, This Charming Life (2010): A woman who can wield the blues is a welcome addition to the ol' music catalogue. Her first album, Whatever's For Us, came out in 1972. And yes, Ms. Armatrading has stood the test of time and continues to set audiences ablaze with her music.

Tegan and Sara, Alligator (2010): The adorable-meets-assertive Quin sisters return with an entire album of remixes based on their second single from Sainthood (2009), "Alligator." And no, I did not invent this.

Melissa Auf der Maur, Out of Our Minds (2010): I've been mixed about Ms. Auf der Maur since her self-titled solo debut in 2004. I loved (and still love) her first single, "Followed the Waves" and I am still holding out for her and her undeniable edge. Not to mention, she's a mad hottie and half Canadian to boot.

The Dead Weather, "Die By the Drop": Ooh, a new single from Alison Mosshart's latest project. It's just as chaotic and heavy-hitting as their first album and, goodness, I melt in the presence of Mosshart. *Sigh* The band's second album, Sea of Cowards, is due out on May 10/11.

Oh, I know I am missing a number of artists on this list. Had I more time this evening, I'd be writing out all the singles of interest. Sleep catches up with me at the moment. I came from another excellent night with Ladies in Writing, so the music selection schedule was pushed back. More updates to follow, ladies.