October 29, 2004
STRONGEST HUMAN BOND
Craw has scared the shit out of me since I heard them the first time (Green Room : Ypsilanti: 1994). Craw live is an experience I will never, ever forget. A drummer with an oxygen mask over his face because his drumming was so demanding (I don't think I've seen a better drummer live since then). A dread locked guitarist that looked like he had rabies. Crazy lights and a totally insane lead singer. I left that show terrified and freaked out of my mind. They couldn't finish the entire set. The drummer's arms gave out.
This is the sound of a nervous breakdown. And I think it's perfect for the days ahead when shit's about to get real crazy.
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October 27, 2004
PEEL
In deference to the unfortunate, unexpected and untimely passing of the world's greatest radio DJ.. I present his all time favorite song. The man listened to hundreds of thousands of songs in his lifetime, and "Teenage Kicks" by the Undertones remained his all time favorite.
Hats off to John Peel.
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October 25, 2004
TICKLE ME EMO
I hate the notion of emo music, but damn do I love its glory years. The fury and passion of bands like Quicksand and Rites of Spring make me recall when I was a young and nimble teenager. However, what passes for that trite piece of dung genre these days is nothing in comparison to it's roots. If emo music is allegedly based on the tension and romanticism of its lyrics..here are some choice tunes that were written before that whole movement started that could blow anything written today out of the water:
Hall and Oates - It's a Laugh
Association - Cherish
Mamas and the Papas- Dedicated To The One I Love
Beach Boys- When I Grow Up To Be A Man
Christopher Cross- Sailing
Up next: I explore some long lost hip hop gems you either will treasure or ignore. Much like that list up there, I'm sure.
Posted by robthe at 08:00 PM | Comments (0)
WORK IT
Work is driving me fucking NUTS today...so a full and proper post will appear later on this evening. Scout's honor.
In the meantime...enjoy a few of these tunes I've been listening to this mornining:
The Futureheads || A to B - They sound like XTC, Donnie Iris and Gang of Four to me. Poppy and New-Waveish. Their aesthetic is totally predictable and kind of sucks which is a shame.
The Legends || There and Back Again - A cross between Saturday Looks Good To Me, Jesus and Mary Chain and that Belle band. I'm kicking myself for missing this album last year. Apparently they're on some high profile soundtrack now. Expect them to break in '04 with their new record. Hopefully.
The Advantage- The Advantage are the kind of band I wish were around when I was younger. They do covers of old NES 8 Bit video game music, and goddamnit are they ever sweet. We've had this in the pipeline at work for weeks now, and a few of us are thinking about going up to GrandRapids for a field trip when they play next week.
Posted by robthe at 04:39 PM | Comments (1)
October 22, 2004
HI THERE.
So if you received the introductory email, you'd know that this is a secret site that was built with the intention of letting my friends (both near and far away) have a glimpse into the things that have been tickling my ears as of late. These mp3s will be up for a limited time..usually maybe a week..and then will be taken down. So like Krispy Kremes..you best get 'em while they're fresh.
I will also post mp3s based upon suggestions from friends. So send your suggestions in (with a link to an mp3 please) and I'll post them, giving you full credit of course.
Starting Monday, I will post mp3s. Usually about week's worth all in a row. You can pick and choose accordingly. Some of the mp3s will repulse you, others will arouse you. Some will make you weep with a melancholy tinge while others will have you dancing around in your skimpies in your bedroom.
I have been told several times that I simultaneously have the worst and best taste in music. Let's put that to the test.
-rt
ps. for now let's start off with my favorite indie-pop anthem of 2004..Saturday Looks Good To Me's "The Girl's Distracted". Any song that has rhymes the lyrics "met her" and "the Upsetters" makes me swoon, and it doesn't hurt that I loved the group anyways.
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