Warren G featuring Nate Dogg - "Regulate"
RIP Nate Dogg
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Song of the Day (3.15.2011)
The Rural Alberta Advantage - "Don't Haunt this Place"
UPDATE: Picked up their newest album Departing and have been really digging the track Stamp.
UPDATE: Picked up their newest album Departing and have been really digging the track Stamp.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Song of the Day (3.14.2011)
This Will Destroy You - "Quiet"
ESPN had another great entry in their 30 for 30 series of documentaries last night, The Fab 5. Being a freshman in high school at the time I thought they were the coolest team to ever step onto the hardwood. All that aside I immensely impressed by a song used in the final montage of the film. It sounded familiar- Trans-Am? Mogwai? Sigur Ros? Godspeed? Nope. This Will Destroy You from Texas.
Still cannot believe I'm posting a song I heard first on ESPN. I really thought they had an exclusive deal with Black Eyed Peas, LInkin Park, and Nickelback.
ESPN had another great entry in their 30 for 30 series of documentaries last night, The Fab 5. Being a freshman in high school at the time I thought they were the coolest team to ever step onto the hardwood. All that aside I immensely impressed by a song used in the final montage of the film. It sounded familiar- Trans-Am? Mogwai? Sigur Ros? Godspeed? Nope. This Will Destroy You from Texas.
Still cannot believe I'm posting a song I heard first on ESPN. I really thought they had an exclusive deal with Black Eyed Peas, LInkin Park, and Nickelback.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Song of the Day (3.13.2011)
Blood for Blood - "Wasted Youth Crew"
Reading all the shit going on in WI, and how governors in OH, FL, MI, and others are working feverishly to take away citizen rights- how their actions have related to a Constitutionalist, libertarian platform is mind boggling to me- has put me in a bit of an off mood this morning. Sure, it could be the lost hour of sleep last night, but whatever, I have a bee in a bonnet. So, fuck you.
Reading all the shit going on in WI, and how governors in OH, FL, MI, and others are working feverishly to take away citizen rights- how their actions have related to a Constitutionalist, libertarian platform is mind boggling to me- has put me in a bit of an off mood this morning. Sure, it could be the lost hour of sleep last night, but whatever, I have a bee in a bonnet. So, fuck you.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Song of the Day (3.11.2011)
The Tallest Man on Earth - "The Wild Hunt"
Does he sound like Dylan? Yeah, so what?
Kristian Matsson is from Sweden and he's now released a couple of full length folk albums. The Wild Hunt (which is where this song is from - obviously) is his second album that he's released. It was released in early 2010 and strong recommended if you can tolerate folk. This is a more intimate recording of "The Wild Hunt," but it's even better than the album version; which is hard to imagine.
Does he sound like Dylan? Yeah, so what?
Kristian Matsson is from Sweden and he's now released a couple of full length folk albums. The Wild Hunt (which is where this song is from - obviously) is his second album that he's released. It was released in early 2010 and strong recommended if you can tolerate folk. This is a more intimate recording of "The Wild Hunt," but it's even better than the album version; which is hard to imagine.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Song of the Day (3.10.2011)
The Dodos - "Going Under"
The Dodos fourth studio album, No Color, has leaked. Despite me already paying for the digital download when it'll be released next week, I'm excited to announce that this album is everything I was hoping for. I'm not ready to say it's better than their previous album Time to Die, but it's close. Only time will tell.
The song here is what I consider to be one of the standout tracks. It very typical as far as a Dodos song goes. It has a huge percussion section and change of paces that seem to occur every minute of the song.
The Dodos fourth studio album, No Color, has leaked. Despite me already paying for the digital download when it'll be released next week, I'm excited to announce that this album is everything I was hoping for. I'm not ready to say it's better than their previous album Time to Die, but it's close. Only time will tell.
The song here is what I consider to be one of the standout tracks. It very typical as far as a Dodos song goes. It has a huge percussion section and change of paces that seem to occur every minute of the song.
Gayngs Relayted Regrind: Affiliyated
Gayngs have allowed a fellow midwestern group to remash, remix, regrind, or whatever you want to call it, to their debut Relayted.
The group that was allowed to do this is called Doomtree. It's not a gorup in the sense that they are a band, but instead a record label consisting of a group of rappers and producers. This "regrind" album is called Affiliyated.
The only stipulation that Gayngs gave them was that they A) had to used 10 of their beats/sounds without them knowing what they were prior to using them, and B) had to maintian the 69bpm that they used for Relayted. There were a lot of rumors regarding how the album would be distributed, but it's been released as a free download.
I really dig this remash. Download it, you'll love it. I also highly suggest listening to the actual Gayngs album first. It's fantastic. Below I included two links. One to download a few of the Gayngs tracks that were recorded over at Daytrotter (including an amazing Sade cover - "By Your Side"), and the link to the Doomtree regrind. Both downloads are free.
Gayngs Tracks
Affiliyated by Doomtree
The group that was allowed to do this is called Doomtree. It's not a gorup in the sense that they are a band, but instead a record label consisting of a group of rappers and producers. This "regrind" album is called Affiliyated.
The only stipulation that Gayngs gave them was that they A) had to used 10 of their beats/sounds without them knowing what they were prior to using them, and B) had to maintian the 69bpm that they used for Relayted. There were a lot of rumors regarding how the album would be distributed, but it's been released as a free download.
I really dig this remash. Download it, you'll love it. I also highly suggest listening to the actual Gayngs album first. It's fantastic. Below I included two links. One to download a few of the Gayngs tracks that were recorded over at Daytrotter (including an amazing Sade cover - "By Your Side"), and the link to the Doomtree regrind. Both downloads are free.
Gayngs Tracks
Affiliyated by Doomtree
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Song of the Day (3.8.2011)
Placebo - "You Don't Care About Us"
A jam. Nothing more to add other than the fact if you don't own the albums Placebo (self-titled) or Without You I'm Nothing (which is where this is from), you're missing out. Two of my favorite albums from the 90s.
A jam. Nothing more to add other than the fact if you don't own the albums Placebo (self-titled) or Without You I'm Nothing (which is where this is from), you're missing out. Two of my favorite albums from the 90s.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Song of the Day (3.7.2011)
Future Islands - "Long Flight"
Future Islands' album In Evening Air, which was released last year, is one of the most complete albums to come out in a long time. It's an interesting blend of Tom Waits and Joy Division (neither of which I'm too keen of). I highly suggest this album. It doesn't take long to get into the smoothness of the beats and the incredible song writing.
Future Islands' album In Evening Air, which was released last year, is one of the most complete albums to come out in a long time. It's an interesting blend of Tom Waits and Joy Division (neither of which I'm too keen of). I highly suggest this album. It doesn't take long to get into the smoothness of the beats and the incredible song writing.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Song of the Day (3.4.2011)
Gogol Bordello - "America Wedding"
I've decided I want to use this song as inspiration when planning my future wedding (minus the "marinated herring").
I put the lyrics below the video. Click on on the "read more" to see them.
I've decided I want to use this song as inspiration when planning my future wedding (minus the "marinated herring").
I put the lyrics below the video. Click on on the "read more" to see them.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Song of the Day (3.3.2011)
Lykke Li - "Love Out of Lust"
This is one of the stronger tracks off her delicious new album Wounded Rhymes, released on Tuesday. Few sophomore albums are as good as their first, yet Lykke Li delivers much needed dance tunes to my music doldrums. Check it out. Your legs won't be able to stand still.
This is one of the stronger tracks off her delicious new album Wounded Rhymes, released on Tuesday. Few sophomore albums are as good as their first, yet Lykke Li delivers much needed dance tunes to my music doldrums. Check it out. Your legs won't be able to stand still.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Song of the Day (3.1.2011)
Local Natives - "Cecilia" (Simon & Garfunkel Cover)
These guys cover this song damn well. Actually, it's probably one of my favorite covers I've heard. best of all they look like they're having a blast doing it.
Local Natives have a full length album called Gorilla Manner. It really is an amazing record form beginning to end. Easily a top 5 album from 2010.
These guys cover this song damn well. Actually, it's probably one of my favorite covers I've heard. best of all they look like they're having a blast doing it.
Local Natives have a full length album called Gorilla Manner. It really is an amazing record form beginning to end. Easily a top 5 album from 2010.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Opinion: My Top 50 Albums
Now, keep in mind that I'm not declaring these as the best 50 albums of all-time, just my favorite. I put my favorite track from each album below each one.
50. Black Milk - Tronic
"Long Story Short"
49. The Shins - Chutes too Narrow
"Saint Simon"
48. MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
"Pieces of What"
47. Mercury Rev - Deserter's Song
"Opus 40"
46. The Killers - Hot Fuss
"Smile Like You Mean it"
45. Interpol - Antics
"Slow Hands"
44. Green Day - Dookie
"Pulling Teeth"
43 Gomez - How We Operate
"Chasing Ghosts With Alcohol"
42. Face to Face - Big Choice
"Promises"
41. Elliot Smith - XO
"Independence Day"
50. Black Milk - Tronic
"Long Story Short"
49. The Shins - Chutes too Narrow
"Saint Simon"
48. MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
"Pieces of What"
47. Mercury Rev - Deserter's Song
"Opus 40"
46. The Killers - Hot Fuss
"Smile Like You Mean it"
45. Interpol - Antics
"Slow Hands"
44. Green Day - Dookie
"Pulling Teeth"
43 Gomez - How We Operate
"Chasing Ghosts With Alcohol"
42. Face to Face - Big Choice
"Promises"
41. Elliot Smith - XO
"Independence Day"
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Song of the Day (2.24.2011)
Alvino Rey Ochestra - "My Buddy"
The granddad of two members of Arcade Fire is Alvino Rey. This was recorded in 1940.
The granddad of two members of Arcade Fire is Alvino Rey. This was recorded in 1940.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Song of the Day (2.22.2011)
Matt & Kim - "Block After Block"
These two are great. This song is off of Sidewalks which is a fantastic album with a lot of great beats and hooks. If you ever want to throw it down with some Brit-pop/80's-esque fun, flip on Matt & Kim.
These two are great. This song is off of Sidewalks which is a fantastic album with a lot of great beats and hooks. If you ever want to throw it down with some Brit-pop/80's-esque fun, flip on Matt & Kim.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Song of the Day (2.18.2011)
Fear - "More Beer"
In honor of the weekend being here I find this appropriate.
In honor of the weekend being here I find this appropriate.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Song of the Day (2.16.2011)
Iron and Wine - "Tree by the River"
Iron and Wine is easily one of my favorite bands of all time. Sam Beam might be one of the best singer/songwriters from this decade and he only continues to release great material.
I have mixed feeling about their latest album Kiss Each Other Clean, but it's not like that washes away The Shephard's Dog, Our Endless Numbered Days, The Creek Drank the Cradle, or any of their several EPs (including their collaboration with Calexico).
Actually, some of Iron and Wine's best material might be covers(Such as, Stereolab's "Peng! 33," The Flaming Lip's "Waiting for Superman," New Order's "Love Vigilante," Postal Service's "Such Great Heights"). I strongly urge anyone to look up these tracks and give them a listen.
This song is from their latest album, but it's a track that Beam has been working on for years. In fact there's been several different live versions of the track performed over the years.
What's better than and Iron and Wine album? Hear them live and listening to it organically, like this track here.
Iron and Wine is easily one of my favorite bands of all time. Sam Beam might be one of the best singer/songwriters from this decade and he only continues to release great material.
I have mixed feeling about their latest album Kiss Each Other Clean, but it's not like that washes away The Shephard's Dog, Our Endless Numbered Days, The Creek Drank the Cradle, or any of their several EPs (including their collaboration with Calexico).
Actually, some of Iron and Wine's best material might be covers(Such as, Stereolab's "Peng! 33," The Flaming Lip's "Waiting for Superman," New Order's "Love Vigilante," Postal Service's "Such Great Heights"). I strongly urge anyone to look up these tracks and give them a listen.
This song is from their latest album, but it's a track that Beam has been working on for years. In fact there's been several different live versions of the track performed over the years.
What's better than and Iron and Wine album? Hear them live and listening to it organically, like this track here.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Song of the Day (2.15.2011)
The Antlers - "Two"
The Antlers album Hospice is one of those records that will go down as one of my favorite independent albums of all time. From beginning to end the album is a masterpiece, both lyrically and musically.
The theme of the album in general is about a relationship that's on life support and that's the reason why it was titled Hospice. This song's meaning is great and the delivery of the words are top-notch. More or less, this specific track is about his relationship going south and knowing it can't be saved. Meanwhile, he's cognitive to the fact that her past is the reason why she's, for a lack of a better term, fucked up.
I highly suggest listening to this song while reading the lyrics. The video is great, so don't get too distracted, but this song is very, very good.
The Antlers album Hospice is one of those records that will go down as one of my favorite independent albums of all time. From beginning to end the album is a masterpiece, both lyrically and musically.
The theme of the album in general is about a relationship that's on life support and that's the reason why it was titled Hospice. This song's meaning is great and the delivery of the words are top-notch. More or less, this specific track is about his relationship going south and knowing it can't be saved. Meanwhile, he's cognitive to the fact that her past is the reason why she's, for a lack of a better term, fucked up.
I highly suggest listening to this song while reading the lyrics. The video is great, so don't get too distracted, but this song is very, very good.
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