Monday, January 11, 2010
RHCP-ALBUM OF THE WEEK--ONE HOT MINUTE
Always thought that Frusciante (now departed from the band) was never as good or as funky as Dave Navarro. Navarro only played on one album, but it was arguably the band's best. One Hot Minute, complete with funky tracks and quirky lyrics and themes, is the Chili Peppers in their classic 90's drug-fueled best. Just for kicks, 3 songs will be included, from the funky fast Aeroplane, to the chill Walkabout, to the hard hitting Shallow Be Thy Game. Enjoy.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
DAYLIGHT
Great Coldplay track. Thought I should pull this one out as I just rediscovered it quite recently. Portrays all that is good about Coldplay and more. From their great album "A Rush of Blood to the Head" this really is one of the better songs by the four British lads. As a bonus, 2 songs will be posted, with the album closing song "Amsterdam" also. Both great songs. Enjoy
COVER OF THE WEEK--SOLEDAD BROTHERS--
This week's cover of the week is an old Soledad Brothers cut titled "Up Jumped the Devil", originally penned by bluesman Robert Johnson in the first half of the 20th century. The Soledad Brothers, now defunct, came out of the same Detroit Blues-Rock scene of the White Stripes back in the 2000's. For now, enjoy this good cover, complete with blistering harmonica solo and Johnny Walker references.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
MONDO DRAG--BAND OF THE WEEK
Ok here we go. Armed with a myspace link with 1 song on it, and a tip from a friend, I am going to attempt to review and recommend the musical behemoth. Hard to live up to that hype in that first sentence right? Just trying to procure some interest. Anyway, Mondo Drag=psychedelic/hard rock band from Iowa whose songs shift and change too fast to let the listener get too cozy. And yes this is a good thing. Mondo Drag, together with Tame Impala, seem to be leading the charge for a resurgence of psychedelic rock. First came MGMT, making it cool to be weird again. Now more and more bands seem to be branching out, playing a harder, edgier, tune. With an album titled "New Rituals" out in 2010, look for big things out of Mondo Drag.
Friday, January 1, 2010
2010
So to kick off the New Year, I will be introducing the new weekly posting which will take place every friday night (yes, it is still friday here in California). Anyway, back to the posting. Every friday night from now on a cover song will be posted. Both well done note-for-note renditions and reworked arrangements will be posted. And so for this first edition of Cover Song Friday (which might be renamed later) I will be posting an amazing rendition of the Britney Spears' track "Womanizer", done by Glasglow band Franz Ferdinand. Yes this is not a typo, this is real. Just listen. It is a little left field, but definitely original and worth a listen. Enjoy.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
RESOLUTIONS
Ok not so much about resolutions as it is things to look forward to in the next year of music.
1. Tame Impala Debut Album.
2. MGMT and Justice albums
3. New Strokes Album(???)
4.Maybe we get lucky and the Virgins/Kings of Leon come out with new albums as well.
5. New Black Keys album in April. Can you spell prolific?
6. Dead Weather album?These guys are tasty.
7. Maybe the Hall Monitors and/or Middle Distance Runner get some (more) national attention?
8. Hopefully Aushua comes back to DC. Great band. Lead singer looks like Ben Affleck.
TAME IMPALA
Tame Impala. What a name. Three lads from Perth Australia who play a brand of retro psychedelic rock (think Cream) while still sounding fresh. Opening gigs for the likes of MGMT and Yeasayer, they have gotten a good amount of buzz in their native Australia and beyond. Signed to Modular Records(home of Wolfmother, Cut Copy, The Avalanches), their debut LP slated for an early 2010 release, which they have hinted at as becoming double or triple album length. Until then, their 5 track, self-titled debut EP will satisfy listeners with songs such as "Half Full Glass of Wine", and "Desire Be Desire Go". Along with the EP, multiple demos have surfaced on youtube, such as the brilliant "The Serpentine" and the Hendrix-y "Bold Arrow of Time". All of these songs exemplify a great songwriting ability in this power trio, who in my opinion could/should/will become very big in 2010. Look out. mp3's below.
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