Sonic Youth never had a hit single. They never had a hit album. They never had a hit video. They never tune their guitars. They have never had their albums produced by Timberland. They have never played Saturday Night Live. They have never hired the paparazzi to chase them around for a pre-planned nip slip. They have never tried to make a commercial album. They have never tried to write
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By Sonic Youth of the 00s:
Posted on 20:43 by Unknown
Sonic Youth never had a hit single. They never had a hit album. They never had a hit video. They never tune their guitars. They have never had their albums produced by Timberland. They have never played Saturday Night Live. They have never hired the paparazzi to chase them around for a pre-planned nip slip. They have never tried to make a commercial album. They have never tried to write
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By G. Love
Posted on 21:26 by Unknown
I'm getting sick of Rihanna. Strangely, she's one of the few pop stars I can actually tolerate. And I assume, I'm not the only one who feels the same way. She performed twice at the Grammy's...a task that not even Mick Jagger has ever performed. One week later, she was the half-time show at the NBA Allstar game. Are there really no other great pop stars out there today to perform the
Saturday, 19 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By Radiohead (of the 00s)
Posted on 14:28 by Unknown
Less than a week ago, the only thing anyone knew about a new Radiohead album were faint internet rumors. It was coming!...was about the detailed extent of it. We could hope it was sooner than later, but with Radiohead, it could be any day...or a year away. Today, as I write this, the new Radiohead album is booming from my computer speakers. The band announced a new album on Monday, and a
Thursday, 17 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By Asobi Seksu
Posted on 22:37 by Unknown
In the 90s, the shoegazer genre left faster than it came. By the time most people discovered it, it was already gone. My Bloody Valentine and Ride broke up within years of forming. Lush went pop. And most fans of the genre were stuck discovering the other various bands through the used CD racks and cassettes of bootlegs from poorly sounding shows.
As with all good genres, they may burn out
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By The Dears
Posted on 07:11 by Unknown
Believe it or not...I don't really have an opinion on Justin Bieber. I'm not a big pop music fan, so I don't really pay him mind either way. But one thing, I will say, is that I've lived long enough to see plenty of Justin Biebers explode onto the scene only to fizzle away. Remember the Jonas Brothers? Hanson? How's 98 Degrees career going? But that's the shelf life of a pop music star.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By The Drive-By Truckers
Posted on 20:42 by Unknown
Let’s get one thing straight, country music today is not country music. It’s pop music. Just because you wear a cowboy hat and sing with a twang in your voice does not mean your music is country. Carrie Underwood has more in common with Norah Jones than she does Patsy Cline. Kenny Chesney has more in common with John Mayer than he does Hank Williams. Country music is about the down-trodden
Monday, 14 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By Bright Eyes
Posted on 22:35 by Unknown
Today was an uber-epic day in the world of music. Despite Radiohead announcing a new album out this Saturday, Green Day, The Flaming Lips and Foo Fighters releasing new songs, Quesadilla spaulding attacked by pre-pubescent tweens in need of pubes...there was one thing on the tip of everyone's tongue: Who the fuck are the Arcade Fire?
I'm not a fan of award shows, you should know that by
Friday, 11 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By Thin Lizzy
Posted on 21:19 by Unknown
As hard as it was to see the White Stripes break up last week, we all know they're going to be reuniting in the near future. It's harder when we truly lose someone forever.
This week, lead guitarist for the epic 70s rock band Thin Lizzy passed away. Gary Moore laid down some of the truly great guitar riffs of the 70s inspiring everyone from Metallica to Bruce Springsteen to John Cougar
This week, lead guitarist for the epic 70s rock band Thin Lizzy passed away. Gary Moore laid down some of the truly great guitar riffs of the 70s inspiring everyone from Metallica to Bruce Springsteen to John Cougar
Thursday, 10 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
Posted on 22:47 by Unknown
Itunes hates the Trail of the Dead. For some reason...adding "..." to the beginning of your band title does not jive well with Itunes Maoist operations. Even though I've imported their CDs into my computer countless times, whenever I go to play the band, Itunes can't find their music. Even if I search by album title or song title, nothing comes up. When I go to re-import the music...then
Monday, 7 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By Cut Copy
Posted on 21:50 by Unknown
Yesterday the Black-Eyed Peas played the Superbowl. Despite what every talk show said...most people I know...if not every one I know, hated the halftime show. Sure it was a great visual display, but it completely took you out of the game. I spent two hours watching modern day gladiators rip each other hearts out, and then I have pause for a half hour and watch the IceCapades. It totally broke
Sunday, 6 February 2011
The Unknown: The White Stripes - Get In Front Of Me Jesus
Posted on 10:41 by Unknown
We start next week in a world without the White Stripes. And after the Super bowl today, we may start the week in a world without NFL football. Negotiations pending, could be the end of an era.
Let's enjoy both while they're still around. (PS...this will be up for a limited time...get it while it's hot)
Here is The White Stripes - Get In Front Of Me Jesus:
1. What Goes Around
2. Black
Thursday, 3 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By The White Stripes
Posted on 21:37 by Unknown
This past decade, one band has managed to keep the Led Zeppelin torch lit: The White Stripes. In an era where karaoke contests determined the next music sensation, the White Stripes stuck to the basics. Their break-out release White Blood Cells was recorded on a 4-track. Their follow-up, Elephant, was recorded for less than the crafts services table at a stage Britney Spears paparazzi shoot.
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By Cracker
Posted on 23:12 by Unknown
The big news of the day is that White Stripes are breaking up. For good. Or so they say. It's definitely sad news for die hard rock fans. But they're on good terms...and there's only 2 of them. The chances of a White Stripes reunion in the next 5 years probably falls under the category "highly likely."
The big news should really be about the Decemberists hitting number one on the Billboard
The big news should really be about the Decemberists hitting number one on the Billboard
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
The 11 Best Songs By Matisyahu
Posted on 01:53 by Unknown
One of the most coveted musical honors is getting to play the Superbowl halftime show. This year, we get to be dulled to sleep by the Black Eyed Peas. Don't they realize the band's last album tanked? I really hate it when the network tries to go after ratings instead of giving football audiences what they want and like. You really think a bunch of 13-year-old girls are going to sit around and
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