Nighttiming - Coconut Records Debut Release

I can't believe I missed this record last year! I mean, I can't tell you how many times I was asked to list and re-list my picks for the Top 10 Albums of 2007--if I'd taken the time to listen to this one a few months ago, it most certainly would've made that list. Coconut Records is a Weezer-esque version of Voxtrot with hints of the Microphones and Animal Collective's Sung Tongs. It's the solo project/brain child of none other than Jason Schwartzman, whom you hopefully know from more than just the Mellow Yellow GAP commercial and Phantom Planet. His debut record (Nighttiming) came out in March of 2007 and is utterly fantastic, from start to finish. The simple yet painfully familiar lyrics are set to poppy melodies and accented by random samples in foreign tongues and not-so-boring background noise. Yea, I know--how vague of me, right? Whatever. Just trust me on this one: you need to hear this fucking record. In fact, go download it for free on soulseek or something right now, but make sure you get to the store and buy it so you get the "special surprise item" that comes with it. And don't forget tell me what it is, cause I bought the album on Amie Street so I don't get a special item. :(