I suppose when you first read that headline, you may have asked yourself whether I would really write a blog post about alternatives to using the United States Postal Service. I mean, we all know UPS is king in that department anyways, so why would I try to drum up debate on an already settled argument?

Right, well, in fact, what I am referring to is the band Faded Paper Figures.

What I like about Faded Paper Figures is their similar electronic style to that of The Postal Service, which exudes a kind of “lazy-but-thoughtful-provoking” feeling. This is especially so for the tracks on their more recent album, Dynamo. Add to the mix a wonderful  feminine voice on the chorus, and you’ve got a great combination.

I’m also a fan of the thought they put into their site’s lyrics page: for most bands, it’s enough to simply write a track, record it, and let the masses decide what exactly the song means to them. But at the same time, for those who are just a little more curious, the lyrics page provides a litany of links, on various words, to give the listener a window into the artists’ thinking.

In an age where artist-listener interaction is characterized by Facebook and MySpace pages that appear to give us more of a “connection” simply because we can “like” or comment on their posts, sometimes the simplest things like this can go a long way.

Anyways, if you’re feeling adventurous, do give Faded Paper Figures a listen!