Clap Your Hands Say Yeah was one of the first of the great bloggist-bands.  In 2005 they rose in large part because of the huzzahs of the rising musical blogosphere, which catapulted their self-released, eponymous debut album up the charts, all capped off by Pitchfork’s rave review.  We concurred completely, having been smitten with the album and leader Alec Ounsworth’s signature vocals and songwriting.  They’ve since released two more quality albums.  The band recently announced a splintering of sorts so we’ll have to wait to see the next iteration of CYHSY.   Bowery Presents has just released a commemorative video below of all the members performing In a Motel in an apartment in Brooklyn before the split.  After, check out their performance of the agonizing Misspent Youth (followed by an interview).  Well done lads–y’all come back now, ya here?  And youths:  be safe out there as you find your ways home this holiday season.

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