This excellent song was released in 1976. A post apocolyptic look at New York. Every is leaving for Miami, the buildings are destroyed and they are watching the military blow up the Hudson Bridge. The album is real good, it is called Turnstiles.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Matt and Kim - Yea, Yeah
The more I watch this video the more I see! Catchy idea to a catchy song. I am loving the whole clean to dirty thing. Their album is just like this song. They are very infectious, but are like a more carefree White Stripes. Their album entitled Grand is out now!
Two Hours Traffic - Stuck For the Summer
This Canadian band put out this superb album last year. It is solid with catchy hooks and lofty lyrics. I recommend this album to anyone who wants some good driving music. The album is called Little Jabs!
Laura Izibor - From My Heart To Yours
Everyone needs some good soul. She seems to have a great sound. Her voice is very nice! Her brand new EP is out now "From My Heart To Yours"
Black Tide - The Freshman
I dont know what to think of these guys right now. But they have my attention. Sebastian Bach's son? The guitarist from Firehouse? I am confused. What year is this? I will be right back I have to go to the record store and buy this album while wearing my flannels and ripped jeans.
M83 - Kim and Jessie Live
I featured this guy last year on ONCE. Then they made my ONCE December best of 2008 list. This album is so cool I cant being to explain it. It is like atmospheric pop. Always dreamy. Always epic. And always mood capturing!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
P.O.S. - Drumroll
Wow!! His album comes out in February. I cant wait to get it. I am going have this drum roll in my head all day!
K-os - Man I used to be
Not only is this song awesome! It is a fun video full of rubber legging. This Canadian Rapper put this single out in 2005. I am waiting for his next project. The album is called "Joyful Rebellion". Every song on the album is slick!
Stars - Take Me To The Riot
A great road trip! This band had a super album last year. I look forward to everything they put out! This is from "In the Bedroom After the War".
Los Campesinos - My Year In Lists \ We Are All Excellerated Readers\Death To Los Campesinos!
I am going to check out this band as well in Austin. I cannot wait! They have out out two of my favorite albums in the last year. They have a greta eclectic sound that really cranks! They are from Wales.
Titus Andronicus - Arms Against Atrophy
I am going to check these guys in Austin this weekend. I am loving the album it is so ugly. But if you listen real carefully all of the sudden it comes into focus. His warbly vocals make for the great irish tilt he has going on. Their debut album is out now! I will have a track on the ONCE February 2009 Mixtape.
Nat King Cole - Mona Lisa
This helped the movie of the same name in 1950 become a hit. The song stayed at number one for many weeks. He had a voice that was unlike none other. If you are looking for a great starter album, go to a compilation album entitled "Long Songs" that was released in 1993.
Gonna Get Close To You - Queensryche
This was classic Queensryche. And everyone went nuts about The Police's famous "Every Breath You Take". But that was nothing compared to this creey masterpiece!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Grizzly Bear - He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss) - Live @ UCLA
The Crystals released this around 1960, and the song wasnt big. But others have picked it up and done their own version, It is a strange song about advocating domestic abuse. Produce at the time by the legendary Phil Spector.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Hit_Me_(And_It_Felt_Like_a_Kiss)
Devildriver - Not All Who Wander
My friend Nate made me a big fan of this band. Which was strange because the singer came from Coal Chamber which I didnt like. But man I have never heard a drummer hit the double bass more than this guy. The music is always octane fueled and blistering fast!
The Ting Tings - Not My Name
The Tings Tings have really gotten cool in the last few months. Just last week I caught their performance on the Yo Gabba Gabba show. And now a new video! All hail Wales!
Lykke Li - Tonight
This song is a great one from her new album. Plus the whole black and white solid shot thing really reminds me of a certain bald headed singer who wanted to let me know that know one compared to me!
We Versus the Shark: Live from Studio A
This band absolutely rocks! They just released a new album in November 2008. Grab it! This was filmed at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Conor Oberst - Souled Out!!!
A great new solo album from the man behind Bright Eyes. If you love those albums his solo album should be a natural extension of your collection.
Charlie Louvin - Ira
Charlie and Ira Louvin were a top act back in the 50's and 60's. They made close harmonies popular. Back in 1965 Ira passed away in a car accident. Now Charlie carries on without him. He has a great new album out called "Charlie Louvin Sings Ballads and Disaster Songs". This is a song about his brother and how much he misses him.
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