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« Reply #20 on: February 23, 2012, 07:26:23 PM » |
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That was good. If you had said it featured Bernie Worrell and Vernon Reid and Bill Laswell remixed it, i probably would have listed when I first saw this post the other day.
I was hoping that someone would discover that and remark on it. Thanks, Sphinx! |
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« Reply #21 on: February 24, 2012, 08:54:37 AM » |
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It's an odd commercial tie-in, but the Converse-sponsored collaboration between Gorillaz, James Murphy (of LCD Soundsystem) and Andre 3000 is a lot of fun. Reminds me of an electro remix of Bombs over Baghdad. |
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« Reply #22 on: February 24, 2012, 10:43:37 AM » |
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Thought some fellow music geeks might get a kick out of this (stolen from a music forum):
“C, E-flat, and G go into a bar. The bartender says, "Sorry, but we don't serve minors." So E-flat leaves, and C and G have an open fifth between them. After a few drinks, the fifth is diminished, and G is out flat.
F comes in and tries to augment the situation, but is not sharp enough. D comes in and heads for the bathroom, saying, "Excuse me; I'll just be a second." Then A comes in, but the bartender is not convinced that this relative of C is not a minor. Then the bartender notices B-flat hiding at the end of the bar and says, "Get out! You're the seventh minor I've found in this bar tonight."
E-flat comes back the next night in a three-piece suit with nicely shined shoes. The bartender says, "You're looking sharp tonight. Come on in, this could be a major development." Sure enough, E-flat soon takes off his suit and everything else, and is au natural. Eventually C sobers up and realizes in horror that he's under a rest. C is brought to trial, found guilty of contributing to the diminution of a minor, and is sentenced to 10 years of D.S. without Coda at an upscale correctional facility.”
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« Reply #23 on: February 24, 2012, 11:26:23 AM » |
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Thought some fellow music geeks might get a kick out of this (stolen from a music forum):
“C, E-flat, and G go into a bar. The bartender says, "Sorry, but we don't serve minors." So E-flat leaves, and C and G have an open fifth between them. After a few drinks, the fifth is diminished, and G is out flat.
F comes in and tries to augment the situation, but is not sharp enough. D comes in and heads for the bathroom, saying, "Excuse me; I'll just be a second." Then A comes in, but the bartender is not convinced that this relative of C is not a minor. Then the bartender notices B-flat hiding at the end of the bar and says, "Get out! You're the seventh minor I've found in this bar tonight."
E-flat comes back the next night in a three-piece suit with nicely shined shoes. The bartender says, "You're looking sharp tonight. Come on in, this could be a major development." Sure enough, E-flat soon takes off his suit and everything else, and is au natural. Eventually C sobers up and realizes in horror that he's under a rest. C is brought to trial, found guilty of contributing to the diminution of a minor, and is sentenced to 10 years of D.S. without Coda at an upscale correctional facility.”
I rarely get anything out of these music threads as my tastes and interests are far less refined than most people postin here, but this was fantastic. |
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« Reply #24 on: March 20, 2012, 09:10:26 AM » |
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Current rotation:
Daniel Rossen - Silent Hour/Golden Mile EP
He's the guitarist/vocalist/pianist/songwriter from Grizzly Bear and Department of Eagles, and one of my favorite artists going right now. This is his first solo EP and honestly the first thing that's captivated me this year. Only five songs, but definitely worth a listen if you like his other bands. Truly amazing guitarist.
Andrew Bird - Break it Yourself
Another personal favorite, this album is good but not his best. Favorite tracks are "Near Death Experience Experience" and "Orpheus Looks Back."
White Rabbits - Milk Famous
They're kinda breaking out right now. Their last album (It's Frightening) was produced by Spoon's Britt Daniels, and this one picks up where they left off. Really good indie rock.
The Shins - Port of Morrow
First listen was pretty good. It's just Mercer now (all other bandmates are replacements).
Jay Farrar, Jim James, etc - New Multitudes
Woody Guthrie tribute from ex-Uncle Tupelo, current (?) Son Volt singer Jay Farrar, My Morning Jacket's Jim James and a couple other guys I didn't bother to look up. If you like Farrar's voice (I don't mind it in small doses), you'll like this.
A few more that are decent:
Julia Holter - Ekstasis
Dr. Dog - Be the Void
Lambchop - Mr. M
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« Reply #25 on: March 20, 2012, 10:50:05 AM » |
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Daniel Rossen - Silent Hour/Golden Mile EP
I'm really liking this, too. |
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« Reply #26 on: March 20, 2012, 12:06:02 PM » |
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Nice bump... I need to sort out all of my SXSW stuff... really liked the new Dr. Dog and Fanfarlo, though both were a little jarring at first. Still haven't heard the new Delta Spirit enough to have a strong opinion.
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« Reply #27 on: March 20, 2012, 12:49:23 PM » |
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Nice bump... I need to sort out all of my SXSW stuff... really liked the new Dr. Dog and Fanfarlo, though both were a little jarring at first. Still haven't heard the new Delta Spirit enough to have a strong opinion.
I'm a fan of the Delta Spirit's new one, but it also doesn't quite grab me by the short and curlies. Sorta like how I feel about most Spoon albums. |
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« Reply #28 on: March 20, 2012, 01:01:33 PM » |
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Fanfarlo
Forgot they had a new one. Worth getting? |
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« Reply #29 on: March 21, 2012, 05:21:47 PM » |
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Yeah, but it's quite a bit different from their debut. It took 3-4 listens to get used to it.
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« Reply #30 on: March 21, 2012, 05:41:36 PM » |
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Anyone getting the new Paul Weller? I listened to some extracts from it and wasn't really impressed. I'll probably get it and let it grow on me.
As an aside, I'm positive that John Cougar and Pat Benatar were nowhere near as popular as Sirius channels 8 and 25 would have you believe by the amount of spins they get.
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« Reply #31 on: March 21, 2012, 06:20:40 PM » |
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Anyone getting the new Paul Weller? I listened to some extracts from it and wasn't really impressed. I'll probably get it and let it grow on me.
As an aside, I'm positive that John Cougar and Pat Benatar were nowhere near as popular as Sirius channels 8 and 25 would have you believe by the amount of spins they get.
You mean *the* Paul Weller...from The Jam? The Modfather himself? Frankly, I'm surprised he's still alive, let alone has a new record out. Shows how out of touch I really am. Perhaps I'll give it a spin. |
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« Reply #32 on: March 21, 2012, 07:41:01 PM » |
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You mean *the* Paul Weller...from The Jam? The Modfather himself? Frankly, I'm surprised he's still alive, let alone has a new record out. Shows how out of touch I really am. Perhaps I'll give it a spin.
I liked his post-Jam stuff with The Style Council quite a lot. But, hell, even that was 25 years ago. I guess I haven't kept up, either. As an aside, I'm positive that John Cougar and Pat Benatar were nowhere near as popular as Sirius channels 8 and 25 would have you believe by the amount of spins they get. Well, JCM might have been, but I get your point. For awhile Ch. 33 played The Smiths so much, you'd have thought they were as big as . . . Pat Benatar or JC Mellencamp. I harbor a strong indifference toward that band, BTW. I used to listen to 33 (First Wave?) once in awhile as a sort of guilty pleasure - Smiths aside, they've always played it dance-floor heavy, and bit Eurocentric. But one day I was listening and one of the DJs, a bloke named Richard Blade, I believe, for some reason was rattling off what were in his opinion the five greatest bands of all time. And he promptly, blithely listed Depeche Mode. Straight up. I can't listen to that channel anymore. |
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« Reply #33 on: March 21, 2012, 07:58:51 PM » |
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You mean *the* Paul Weller...from The Jam? The Modfather himself? Frankly, I'm surprised he's still alive, let alone has a new record out. Shows how out of touch I really am. Perhaps I'll give it a spin.
The very same. He has a few solo records out; Stanley Road is a fantastic album. Lately I've been listening to Elvis Costello, the Jam, and Squeeze. The 80s are gonna be awesome. I harbor a strong indifference toward that band, BTW I like the Smiths a lot, but in small doses. I guess I feel a little stronger than indifferent. I think Morrissey's pretty funny. |
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« Reply #34 on: March 21, 2012, 08:11:08 PM » |
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I liked his post-Jam stuff with The Style Council quite a lot. But, hell, even that was 25 years ago. I guess I haven't kept up, either.
Well, JCM might have been, but I get your point. For awhile Ch. 33 played The Smiths so much, you'd have thought they were as big as . . . Pat Benatar or JC Mellencamp. I harbor a strong indifference toward that band, BTW.
For the record, I really like some of Mellencamp's stuff. I think Human Wheels is a really good record, and Sweet Evening Breeze might be my favorite Mellencamp song. |
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« Reply #35 on: March 22, 2012, 05:52:53 AM » |
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For the record, I like The Jam, Elvis Costello, Squeeze, Style Council, The Smiths, even Depeche Mode, but I never cared much for JCM or Pat Benatar. JCM and Pat Benatar have their strengths and talents but they just never worked for me. I didn't think they were all that great when they were getting over exposed in the early 80s. I do think JCM has written a few really good songs and he seems like a caring dude who is tuned in to helping others.
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« Reply #36 on: March 22, 2012, 06:11:18 AM » |
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Paul Weller's first solo disc and the follow-up "Wild Wood" are two of my all-time favorites.
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« Reply #37 on: March 29, 2012, 08:25:22 PM » |
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You wanted Jandek, you got him. 4pm Sunday at Big Star Bar. |
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« Reply #38 on: March 29, 2012, 09:10:46 PM » |
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I saw this elsewhere and became very excited. If it's an April Fool's prank someone is going to get their ass kicked. |
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« Reply #39 on: March 29, 2012, 09:52:32 PM » |
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That funk footage in the story is remarkable. People dancing? Close to him? He SMILES?
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