I’m not usually one for compilation albums. Not just because it makes my iTunes library look like crap when sorted by artist, but because all the songs end up being disjointed from one another and the album ends up feeling cheap. Sort of like a “Best Of” album (which I usually really dislike), but worse.

However, I recently discovered the soon to be released “Dark Was The Night” album which sports more than a handful of my favorite musicians. Feist, Grizzly Bear, Blonde Redhead, Bon Iver, Iron & Wine, Sufjan Stevens, Yo La Tengo and oodles more. On first impressions alone, it’s an indie music lover’s wet dream. What really makes this project stand out to me is not just the all-star lineup – it’s the fact that thus far, all the songs I’ve listened to work well as an album – not just a random assortment of tracks. You can listen to many of these tracks on the project’s website. Go ahead.

I suppose I should also mention that the album is meant to raise proceeds for AIDS prevention and awareness. So be a good chap and save the torrent for the next release of The Source Presents or Jock Jams or whatever other crap compilations are out there – this album seems to be money well spent.