Member Supported Public Radio from the University of Pennsylvania http://xpn.org http://xpn.org/images/assets/xpn_feedlogo.gif http://xpn.org 2008.10.28-01 Host David Dye welcomed O_Death to the World Cafe. The New York-based quintet's blend of hardcore alt-rock and old-time music brings to mind a manic turn-of-the-century hoedown in a scrappy saloon. Broken Hymns, Limbs and Skin is their new sophomore collection of dark, imagery-heavy tunes. In their sit-down with David, the band offers up stories of the personal and historical events that influence their somber songs, and the jug-band instrumentation that shapes their re-inventive approach to Americana. Check out this week's lineup here. http://xpn.org/xpn-programs/world-cafe 2008.10.28-02 Hercules and Love Affair is the new disco-based project of DJ Andy Butler of New York and you can listen to them live at XPN.org. http://xpn.org/listen-live 2008.10.28-03 Gossip in the Grain by Ray LaMontagne. On his third album, Gossip in the Grain, Ray LaMontagne breaks out of his own mold a bit, relying less on lamenting love loss and seemingly is more centered on expanding into more hopeful musical territories . The album_s opening track is evidence. _You Are the Best Thing_ is perhaps, up to this point, the most optimistic we've ever heard Ray. http://www.xpn.org/music-on-demand/wxpn-featured-album-of-the-week/2008/307 2008.10.28-04 New Music Tuesday, tonight at 8pm ET, followed by XPN Local Hour with Helen Leicht. http://xpn.org/xpn-programs/program-guide