Two of the hottest bands this late summer are the goth-folk experience known as the xx...and the world-influenced bubble pop of JJ. Their success is due to the simplified approach to music making...that bigger isn't necessarily better. And the brevity of their names is a perfect example of how little you need to do to get your point across. But they are not the first to try their hand at the
Friday, 25 September 2009
Thursday, 24 September 2009
The Unknown: An Evening with Conor Oberst, Jim James, and M. Ward (Part 2)
Posted on 23:42 by Unknown
Here's part 2 to the show...Make sure you go out and buy the indie supergroup's new album...Monsters of Folk. for this week only...$4 on my store.And if you're not...follow us on Twitter.Here is part 2 of An Evening with Conor Oberst, Jim James and M. Ward:Conor Oberst's set17. Train Under Water18. Going For Gold19. Soon You Will Be Leaving Your Mom20. A Celebration Upon Completion21. We
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
The Unknown: An Evening with Conor Oberst, Jim James, and M. Ward
Posted on 11:10 by Unknown
In 2004, three icons of the indie rock movement (Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, and M. Ward) got together and performed an intimate folk concert. Who knew that 5 years later, the three (four including Mike Mogis) would get together to put out one of the most anticipated albums of 2009? Well, today's the day that the album finally lands on our computer. To
Monday, 21 September 2009
The 11 Best Pearl Jam Songs (00s):
Posted on 20:01 by Unknown
It was a tough call on a couple tracks this time around. "Brother" is technically a Ten-era outtake...but did not get a full release until the Ten Remaster from this year. So where does it belong? The 90s or 00s? I was going to leave it in the 90s...but it had no effect on the 90s and didn't get the proper mastering until just this year...and actually received some decent radio play. Tons
Sunday, 20 September 2009
The 11 Best Pearl Jam Songs (90s):
Posted on 23:42 by Unknown
With the Beatles Rock Band and Pearl Jam's exclusive deal at Target...the term "sell-out" is getting thrown around way too much. "Sell-out" should really be the term that describes a band who was on the outside looking in that sold their principles to get a good seat on the bus. For example...if Fugazi all of sudden hired Will.I.Am to produce their album of hip-pop for an exclusive deal at
Friday, 18 September 2009
The 11 Best Q-Tip Songs
Posted on 13:13 by Unknown
Q-Tip's new album is a perfect example of everything that is wrong with the music industry. I'm not saying that the music industry can't do anything right...they're just more skilled at doing things wrong. See, Q's album is not actually a new album...it's an old album that's been sitting around since 2001. Why? Because it's a concept jazz-infused hip-hop album without a break-out single which
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
The 11 Best Songs By Muse
Posted on 12:54 by Unknown
I watched the VMAs this Sunday. Not because I wanted to but felt like I had to. I've watched every year since it began...and despite its recent sucking...I can't give up now. This year was not nearly as bad as the last couple years...and yes, Obama is right about one thing...Kanye West is a jackass. But I noticed one thing about the awards...about the reason why it's just not that exciting
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
The 11 Best Songs By Pete Yorn
Posted on 08:28 by Unknown
Over the next few weeks (probably months) I'll be making the jump to my new site. It's already up and running and mirror image of this one. You can check it out here (www.goodbadunknown.com). I'm still learning how to use Wordpress...so that's been the delay.I've also started using Twitter for this site...you can add me via (goodbadunknown).Also visit my Amazon store, where I feature albums (
Sunday, 13 September 2009
The 11 Best Jay-Z Guest Spots
Posted on 21:15 by Unknown
The first Sunday of the 2009/10 NFL season has come to a close. Sunday's games were more grind-it-out exhibitions than scoring frenzies. Is this a clue to the season that is to come?..if so...it's going to be a very tough one to decipher. Or...is the fact the teams are still settling into their new line-ups? Leftwich and Gonzales are now a Falcons, Orton a Bronco, Cutler a Bear, TJ a Seahawk
Thursday, 10 September 2009
The 11 Best Songs By The Beatles
Posted on 09:25 by Unknown
Do I dare? What's the worst that could happen?And yeah...I'm not stupid. No MP3s on this one.The 11 Best Songs By The Beatles:1. Day in the Life (Sgt. Peppers)2. Let It Be (Let It Be)3. Revolution (fast version) (Non-Album)4. Yesterday (Help!)5. Something (Abbey Road)6. Hey Jude (Non-Album)7. Help! (Help!)8. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles)9. A Hard Day's Night (A Hard Day's
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
The 11 Best Songs By Jay-Z
Posted on 19:46 by Unknown
Are the Beatles sell outs? I have friends that think it's disgusting that the Beatles have their own video game. But how is having video game make you a sell out? The Beatles are entertainers. Video games are entertainment. How is combining the two a negative thing? And this is the Beatles we're talking about. The most shrewd businessmen in the music biz (second only to Gene Simmons). The
Monday, 7 September 2009
The 11 Best Songs By The Drive-By Truckers
Posted on 05:44 by Unknown
With Labor Day upon us, it's time to spotlight one of the hardest working bands in the music industry. The Drive By Truckers. Through line-up changes and toying with major label stardom, the band has remained true to the gritty, man of the south sound they burst on the scene shouting. This past week saw DBT release a collection of B-Side and unreleased Tracks called, A Fine Print. Where most
Thursday, 3 September 2009
The 111 Best Albums of the 00s (1-11):
Posted on 09:08 by Unknown
In creating the top 11, it really comes down to finding albums that weren't only great but also helped define the musical landscape of the decade. These ablums don't need a lot of explanation of why they were chosen. If you haven't heard these discs...then you likely were in a coma for the Bush years. It's only fitting in my opinion, that the most potent artist of this decade (Jay-z) opens the
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Wednesday, 2 September 2009
The Unknown: The Black Crowes - Rustic Cabin in an Evergreen Woods
Posted on 13:08 by Unknown
Some bands can't do it. They need songwriters, producers, mastering, and guest vocalists to make their albums worthy. Put these bands on a stage with only their instruments and their voices to carry them...and most flop harder than fat guy on a high dive. That's what amazes me most about the Black Crowes. Here's a band that just writes good music. Kind like what bands used to do back in the
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