Are you ready for the Annuals?

I'm getting a kick out of watching the buzz quickly spread on the Annuals. The indie world eagerly awaits; is this the next band that completely blows up with a soaring Pitchfork review? Think Clap Your Hands Say Yeah of 2005 or Arcade Fire of 2004. Quick recap: As BV pointed out today, Postcore hinted at this in the July 17 post and right on schedule, Ryan Schreiber, with references to Animal Collective, Broken Social Scene and Arcade Fire, was practically drooling over the first single "Brother" in their 7/18 song review. You know what? He should be. "Brother" is a fucking phenomenal song and before you get caught up in Ryan Schreiber's comparisons, give the band credit, they do have their own sound. Annuals, based in Raleigh, NC, was formed by 19 year old Adam Baker and currently stands as a 6-piece . It's not clear yet when the album, Be He Me, will be released (Ace Fu just says this fall) but they will be opening up for Tapes 'n Tapes at the Black Cat on Halloween. Below are the 3 songs currently available for download through Ace Fu. Browse the blogosphere for others.

MP3: Annuals - "Brother"
MP3: Annuals - "Dry Clothes"
MP3: Annuals - "Bleary Eyed"
MySpace (One additional song)

UPDATE: Pitchfork tells us today (8/28) that their debut will be out on Oct. 17th.