This is too good. Backstroke of the West.
Sorry HM you lose this one too.
Can you pick out a fake smile? I got 17 of 20. good luck.
Enjoy your Sunday.
More later
Bro
the O factor. Is Owen Wilson a factor in Wes Anderson magic? Slate tries to find out.
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Saturday, July 30, 2005
This will be a link free post.
So about a week ago I called Cbro out on always giving positive reviews to everything he reviews on this site. Kudos to him for stepping up and naming a few artists whom he did not share love for. Now a couple of these were safe choices (American Idol?!), but I digress.
As for myself, I will list my dissappointments/never liked/just don't get it bands now.
1.) Coldplay.
I couldn't agree with Cbro more. This album was supposed to be the one to put them over the top?, Make them the biggest band in the world?, Their "Joshua Tree"?,...It isn't. The last two Coldplay albums were far superior and this one just bores me overall. The Doves and Snow Patrol do a better job at what Coldplay is trying to do.
2) Arcade Fire.
Everybody loves them. Aren't their stage antics cute? I even watched thier webcast from Lollapalooza...nothing. I have tried with these guys since last year. I just can't get into them. This band screams gimmick to me. The Hives of this year.
3) Greenday.
Again, what's the big fucking big deal? I like Greenday overall, but It's like people forgot about them since "Dookie", and 10 years later they come out with a politically themed "concept" album and now their genius. I liked some of the stuff since "Dookie", but this album seems bland, overproduced and just beyond their reach. Stick to 3 minute punk/pop songs.
4) Dave Matthews Band
Anyone who knows me knows that DMB is a favorite target of mine, but at least in the past their records showed a decorum of creativity. Dave's got a great live band, I'll give them that, but the new disk seems like just a stopgap to continue their endless touring schedule.
5) Billy Corgan
This album sucks...bad. You want your band back Billy? I hope for your sake you get them back...quickly.
Now that that nasty business is taken care of we can go back to the lovefest that is A Glorious Mess .
Tonight I will bare witness to a fantastic double bill, The Kings Of Leon/Secret Machines show pairs up what may be my two favorite new bands of the last couple of years. I have seen both before and expect an excellent show.
More later, HP
As for myself, I will list my dissappointments/never liked/just don't get it bands now.
1.) Coldplay.
I couldn't agree with Cbro more. This album was supposed to be the one to put them over the top?, Make them the biggest band in the world?, Their "Joshua Tree"?,...It isn't. The last two Coldplay albums were far superior and this one just bores me overall. The Doves and Snow Patrol do a better job at what Coldplay is trying to do.
2) Arcade Fire.
Everybody loves them. Aren't their stage antics cute? I even watched thier webcast from Lollapalooza...nothing. I have tried with these guys since last year. I just can't get into them. This band screams gimmick to me. The Hives of this year.
3) Greenday.
Again, what's the big fucking big deal? I like Greenday overall, but It's like people forgot about them since "Dookie", and 10 years later they come out with a politically themed "concept" album and now their genius. I liked some of the stuff since "Dookie", but this album seems bland, overproduced and just beyond their reach. Stick to 3 minute punk/pop songs.
4) Dave Matthews Band
Anyone who knows me knows that DMB is a favorite target of mine, but at least in the past their records showed a decorum of creativity. Dave's got a great live band, I'll give them that, but the new disk seems like just a stopgap to continue their endless touring schedule.
5) Billy Corgan
This album sucks...bad. You want your band back Billy? I hope for your sake you get them back...quickly.
Now that that nasty business is taken care of we can go back to the lovefest that is A Glorious Mess .
Tonight I will bare witness to a fantastic double bill, The Kings Of Leon/Secret Machines show pairs up what may be my two favorite new bands of the last couple of years. I have seen both before and expect an excellent show.
More later, HP
Friday, July 29, 2005
Friday Fun
Family Guy style. Remember the 80s? Take me on.
Also just in time for the weekend. Pick this up and listen before you hit the bar scene. good luck big guy.
Very cool and very odd. Two photos of the same person. One young and one older meshed together.
Vanity plates.
More later
Bro
Also just in time for the weekend. Pick this up and listen before you hit the bar scene. good luck big guy.
Very cool and very odd. Two photos of the same person. One young and one older meshed together.
Vanity plates.
More later
Bro
Thursday, July 28, 2005
A blind albino told me stories in the moonlight
Decent NYT's article on Digital Radio.
Save CBGB. Benefits toward the cause.
Is payola wrong? on Slate.
It's true that no matter what you believe you can find a study to back up that belief. Downloaders still buy CDs. I do both and will continue to do so. So should you.
XM and Napster in bed together. First AOL now Napster.
Chaucer turned into Hip Hop tunes?!? Not sure how I feel about this. I think not good.
White Stripes live MP3s.
Zombie4. a game. have fun. and here's another game. Grow RPG.
Maakies. Cartoon fun. a bit more cartoon fun.
David Sedaris article in the New Yorker.
and finally a great laugh. 10 worst lyrics ever.
More later
Bro
the title is from the Giraffe's "Nothin' 2 looz" to buy or listen to 30 sec clips click on link below.
Save CBGB. Benefits toward the cause.
Is payola wrong? on Slate.
It's true that no matter what you believe you can find a study to back up that belief. Downloaders still buy CDs. I do both and will continue to do so. So should you.
XM and Napster in bed together. First AOL now Napster.
Chaucer turned into Hip Hop tunes?!? Not sure how I feel about this. I think not good.
White Stripes live MP3s.
Zombie4. a game. have fun. and here's another game. Grow RPG.
Maakies. Cartoon fun. a bit more cartoon fun.
David Sedaris article in the New Yorker.
and finally a great laugh. 10 worst lyrics ever.
More later
Bro
the title is from the Giraffe's "Nothin' 2 looz" to buy or listen to 30 sec clips click on link below.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
New Releases for today
Start with Bob then move on from there. The Ian Brown reissues might be worth it if you don't have the originals. Fruitbats are a decent bet too and I was surprised by Husky Rescue. All in all not a bad week.
Lemon Jelly - Make Things Right (Xl / Beggars Us Ada)
Ian Brown -Unfinished Monkey Business, Golden Greats and Music of Spheres [RE_ISSUES] [BONUS TRACKS] (Koch)
The Church - Momento Descuidado (Cooking Vinyl)
The Concretes - Layourbattleaxedown (Astralwerks)
Fruit Bats - Spelled in Bones (Sub Pop
The High Dials - War of the Wakening Phantoms (Rainbow Quartz )
Husky Rescue - City Lights EP (Phantom)
Joan Of Arc - Presents Guitar Duets (Record Label)
Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill Acoustic (Maverick)
Bob Mould - Body of Song (Yep Roc Records)
Jason Mraz - Mr. A-Z (Atlantic)
Joe Strummer - Walker (Astralwerks)
Kevin Tihista - Home Demons, Vol. 1 (Parasol Records)
Ninja by 7 seconds of love. Cats as Ninjas. cool.
I have no words. Either the greatest idea ever or just a really bad one. Or I think I may have found my halloween costume. The Hooter Shooter.
50 people that need a beating. Pretty good list.
happy shopping
More later
Bro
Lemon Jelly - Make Things Right (Xl / Beggars Us Ada)
Ian Brown -Unfinished Monkey Business, Golden Greats and Music of Spheres [RE_ISSUES] [BONUS TRACKS] (Koch)
The Church - Momento Descuidado (Cooking Vinyl)
The Concretes - Layourbattleaxedown (Astralwerks)
Fruit Bats - Spelled in Bones (Sub Pop
The High Dials - War of the Wakening Phantoms (Rainbow Quartz )
Husky Rescue - City Lights EP (Phantom)
Joan Of Arc - Presents Guitar Duets (Record Label)
Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill Acoustic (Maverick)
Bob Mould - Body of Song (Yep Roc Records)
Jason Mraz - Mr. A-Z (Atlantic)
Joe Strummer - Walker (Astralwerks)
Kevin Tihista - Home Demons, Vol. 1 (Parasol Records)
Ninja by 7 seconds of love. Cats as Ninjas. cool.
I have no words. Either the greatest idea ever or just a really bad one. Or I think I may have found my halloween costume. The Hooter Shooter.
50 people that need a beating. Pretty good list.
happy shopping
More later
Bro
Monday, July 25, 2005
Dumb it down for the Average Joe--Dumb it down I don't want to know
Way to go Lance but didn't he leave his wife a bit ago? The wife that got him through cancer? Nice.
Free the Gnomes. Free them damn you.
Vegas Baby Vegas. Bonnaroo spin off.
Payola in radio? Nah that's against the law. That hasn't happened since ... what ... You have our emails... I know how about we pay you too.
How do the bosses really feel about their artists? Read this LA Times article. The truth does hurt.
Pedro the Lion preview of new LP. Site includes an MP3.
press release reports: Universal Music are pleased to announce the Monday September 5th 2005 DVD premiere release of 'The Police - Synchronicity Concert' - the stunning live-in-concert live extravaganza filmed on at their final concert on their Synchronicity World Tour (and their last ever Police concert) in Melbourne, Australia 1984, the DVD also boasts for the first time ever - four songs performed in multi-angle at their Montreal concert (in 1983) on the same world tour
According to TotalRock.com, AC/DC are plannig a U.S. tour for early 2006. This would coincide with the release of their new album, details for which are still being kept under wraps.
RollingStone.com reports that Bloc Party will reissue their 2005 debut album Silent Alarm in remix form on September 13th. "We'd commissioned a bunch of remixes for B sides and singles and thought it'd be nice to collect them all together," Bloc Party drummer Matt Tong says of the CD's genesis
Let it Be on DVD.
Over heard in Dublin. Very simple site. You are in Dublin. You overhear something. You post it. Most are not so good but a few keepers.
28,000 year old dildo?
Friends? Gotta love'em. One last prank. His face is priceless.
Want to make your own POP ROCKS? Here you go.
Keep your mouse safe. It's not that easy.
More later
Bro
The title is from the most excellent Pernice Brothers. The is tune is "Dumb it down" If you don't have this band in your collection...start anywhere in their catalogue. Really? Yes Really. click to buy.
Free the Gnomes. Free them damn you.
Vegas Baby Vegas. Bonnaroo spin off.
Payola in radio? Nah that's against the law. That hasn't happened since ... what ... You have our emails... I know how about we pay you too.
How do the bosses really feel about their artists? Read this LA Times article. The truth does hurt.
Pedro the Lion preview of new LP. Site includes an MP3.
press release reports: Universal Music are pleased to announce the Monday September 5th 2005 DVD premiere release of 'The Police - Synchronicity Concert' - the stunning live-in-concert live extravaganza filmed on at their final concert on their Synchronicity World Tour (and their last ever Police concert) in Melbourne, Australia 1984, the DVD also boasts for the first time ever - four songs performed in multi-angle at their Montreal concert (in 1983) on the same world tour
According to TotalRock.com, AC/DC are plannig a U.S. tour for early 2006. This would coincide with the release of their new album, details for which are still being kept under wraps.
RollingStone.com reports that Bloc Party will reissue their 2005 debut album Silent Alarm in remix form on September 13th. "We'd commissioned a bunch of remixes for B sides and singles and thought it'd be nice to collect them all together," Bloc Party drummer Matt Tong says of the CD's genesis
Let it Be on DVD.
Over heard in Dublin. Very simple site. You are in Dublin. You overhear something. You post it. Most are not so good but a few keepers.
28,000 year old dildo?
Friends? Gotta love'em. One last prank. His face is priceless.
Want to make your own POP ROCKS? Here you go.
Keep your mouse safe. It's not that easy.
More later
Bro
The title is from the most excellent Pernice Brothers. The is tune is "Dumb it down" If you don't have this band in your collection...start anywhere in their catalogue. Really? Yes Really. click to buy.
Sunday, July 24, 2005
It's late so no title--goodnight
New Dane Cook CD/DVD called retaliation. New tour and a great name too. Tourgasm. Also you need to check out Dane doing Tom Cruise. Nice!! You can spend sometime at his myspace site too.
The Aristocrats. It wouldn't be coming to a theatre near you so just put it in your netflix queue now. Trailer.
Go US. Sunday the Mens National team (soccer) play in the CONCACAF Finals.
You are going to hate me as you will never be able to stop playing this game.
Ever want to be Indy? here's your chance.
Rock Gods of Rock. Pretty tame until the last song but oh so worth it. Turn up the V.
Reuters reports: Bruce Springsteen's recent turn on the VH1 series "Storytellers" will emerge on DVD Sept. 6 via Columbia Music Video.
The footage has been re-edited, expanding the program from the one-hour version that premiered April 23 on the music channel to nearly two hours for the home video release.
xfm in the uk vote for best fantasy indie band.
The official teaser site for Tenacious D's upcoming film "The Pick of Destiny" is online at www.tenaciousdmovie.com. On the site, you can watch a clip of the "Hell O' Clock News" on channel 666 where the D is interviewed about the upcoming film
Usher has too much money or wtf?
Ananova reports: Usher has spent £1 million on a watch that features his face.
The watch has 1,106 diamonds reports the Mirror. [Think of all of the kids in Africa that money could have fed instead of Usher's ego. Call Sir Bob!
All is good.
More later
Bro
The Aristocrats. It wouldn't be coming to a theatre near you so just put it in your netflix queue now. Trailer.
Go US. Sunday the Mens National team (soccer) play in the CONCACAF Finals.
You are going to hate me as you will never be able to stop playing this game.
Ever want to be Indy? here's your chance.
Rock Gods of Rock. Pretty tame until the last song but oh so worth it. Turn up the V.
Reuters reports: Bruce Springsteen's recent turn on the VH1 series "Storytellers" will emerge on DVD Sept. 6 via Columbia Music Video.
The footage has been re-edited, expanding the program from the one-hour version that premiered April 23 on the music channel to nearly two hours for the home video release.
xfm in the uk vote for best fantasy indie band.
The official teaser site for Tenacious D's upcoming film "The Pick of Destiny" is online at www.tenaciousdmovie.com. On the site, you can watch a clip of the "Hell O' Clock News" on channel 666 where the D is interviewed about the upcoming film
Usher has too much money or wtf?
Ananova reports: Usher has spent £1 million on a watch that features his face.
The watch has 1,106 diamonds reports the Mirror. [Think of all of the kids in Africa that money could have fed instead of Usher's ego. Call Sir Bob!
All is good.
More later
Bro
Thursday, July 21, 2005
I never thought I'd see it coming--I never thought I'd ever know
Pimp your name. First try. Snake Eyes C. Slither. Second time Vicious D. C. Smooth. Nice.
Lebowski Fest. They Might Be Giants are playing in KY. Not sure if Naught will be there but I might.
LHIOB.
A few cartoons by Mr. Fish.
this is pretty cool. Google Maps get a guy out of a ticket.
Pick up the baseball bat and hit that crazy frog.
Vid. 7 words you can't say in Kindergarten. Yes they are the bad ones so be careful when and where you open. The punch line is pretty good.
Legal downloading times three.
Taking on iPod via Wired. and kinda iTunes news. A new worm pretends to be from iTunes.
Rare Beethoven online.
Rhino to release 2004 ACL fest CD.
Google Moon. Zoom all the way in.
Adverts for Durex condoms...that's right condoms so by clicking I am sure you know what you are getting yourself into. Nothing too bad though.
The End is near people: the key part is in bold.
By Derek Caney Reuters
News Corp. (NYSE:NWS - news) on Monday said it would buy Intermix Media Inc.(AMEX:MIX - news), owner of the popular MySpace.com social networking site, for$580 million in a move to expand the media conglomerate's Internet offerings.
The deal comes after News Corp., home to the Fox television network, Fox Newsand 20th Century Fox film studios, announced on Friday the creation of anInternet division to hold the company's sports, news and entertainment sites.
News Corp. will pay $12 a share, a 12 percent premium over Intermix's closingprice on the American Stock Exchange on Friday. Intermix shares rose 9.5percent to $11.74 in Monday trading.
"For a company with a market capitalization of over $50 billion and $6 billionin cash on their balance sheet, to pay $580 million for the fifth most widelyviewed domain, that strikes me as reasonable," said Natexis Bleichroederanalyst Alan Gould.
"With a significant amount of advertising dollars moving from traditionaloutlets to online, News Corp., like most media companies, is looking to boostits Internet assets," Gould added.
Online advertising is expected to be the fastest growing category for nationaladvertisers, up 15 percent to $7.9 billion this year, according to media buyingfirm Universal McCann.
MySpace.com is the most popular of the once-trendy social networking sites,which allow people with common interests to seek dates, friendship andprofessional relationships.
Google Inc. (Nasdaq:GOOG - news), for its part, has a social networking sitecalled Orkut. Yahoo Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO - news) has made social networking a partof its Yahoo 360 networking tool.
"The thing about MySpace is that it's a growing audience," said JupiterResearch analyst David Card. "Its users are pretty loyal. They get a lot oft ime spent on their pages. And the personal information they get from users ispretty reliable because they want to meet people. One would think thisinformation would be pretty useful to advertisers."
Intermix, which had $24.1 million in revenue in its fiscal fourth quarter, willbecome part of News Corp.'s newly created Fox Interactive Media.
the title is from the stompy bluesy rock and roll of the Black Rebel Motorcylce Club. the tune is "shuffle your feet" from the soon to be released Howl. You can get the tune on iTunes and you should. Feed your need for R-n-R.
Lebowski Fest. They Might Be Giants are playing in KY. Not sure if Naught will be there but I might.
LHIOB.
A few cartoons by Mr. Fish.
this is pretty cool. Google Maps get a guy out of a ticket.
Pick up the baseball bat and hit that crazy frog.
Vid. 7 words you can't say in Kindergarten. Yes they are the bad ones so be careful when and where you open. The punch line is pretty good.
Legal downloading times three.
Taking on iPod via Wired. and kinda iTunes news. A new worm pretends to be from iTunes.
Rare Beethoven online.
Rhino to release 2004 ACL fest CD.
Google Moon. Zoom all the way in.
Adverts for Durex condoms...that's right condoms so by clicking I am sure you know what you are getting yourself into. Nothing too bad though.
The End is near people: the key part is in bold.
By Derek Caney Reuters
News Corp. (NYSE:NWS - news) on Monday said it would buy Intermix Media Inc.(AMEX:MIX - news), owner of the popular MySpace.com social networking site, for$580 million in a move to expand the media conglomerate's Internet offerings.
The deal comes after News Corp., home to the Fox television network, Fox Newsand 20th Century Fox film studios, announced on Friday the creation of anInternet division to hold the company's sports, news and entertainment sites.
News Corp. will pay $12 a share, a 12 percent premium over Intermix's closingprice on the American Stock Exchange on Friday. Intermix shares rose 9.5percent to $11.74 in Monday trading.
"For a company with a market capitalization of over $50 billion and $6 billionin cash on their balance sheet, to pay $580 million for the fifth most widelyviewed domain, that strikes me as reasonable," said Natexis Bleichroederanalyst Alan Gould.
"With a significant amount of advertising dollars moving from traditionaloutlets to online, News Corp., like most media companies, is looking to boostits Internet assets," Gould added.
Online advertising is expected to be the fastest growing category for nationaladvertisers, up 15 percent to $7.9 billion this year, according to media buyingfirm Universal McCann.
MySpace.com is the most popular of the once-trendy social networking sites,which allow people with common interests to seek dates, friendship andprofessional relationships.
Google Inc. (Nasdaq:GOOG - news), for its part, has a social networking sitecalled Orkut. Yahoo Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO - news) has made social networking a partof its Yahoo 360 networking tool.
"The thing about MySpace is that it's a growing audience," said JupiterResearch analyst David Card. "Its users are pretty loyal. They get a lot oft ime spent on their pages. And the personal information they get from users ispretty reliable because they want to meet people. One would think thisinformation would be pretty useful to advertisers."
Intermix, which had $24.1 million in revenue in its fiscal fourth quarter, willbecome part of News Corp.'s newly created Fox Interactive Media.
the title is from the stompy bluesy rock and roll of the Black Rebel Motorcylce Club. the tune is "shuffle your feet" from the soon to be released Howl. You can get the tune on iTunes and you should. Feed your need for R-n-R.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Mess with me will ya
OK...it may seem as if I love everyone and everything. Hey I grew up in the Midwest. I am a lover not a fighter. I am a uniter not a divider (and mean it unlike some people) but Don't get me started on the so called Southern Hospitality. Honestly don't say "bless your heart" around me. Sorry about that but I do have some venom in me--HM you know me well enough to know that.
So you wanted a few CDs of not so good. Here you go.
1. Coldplay. They wanted this LP to be their OK Computer or Kid A but they aren't that good so they dish out the same crap part 3. Don't get me wrong it is not a bad CD but I have already heard it twice before and both of their prior CDs are better. Sorry. They are. They want to be bigger than U2...they have a long way to go with me. Right now they are just glammed up David Grays. In fact, I bet David Grays new CD (coming out soon) will be listened to more than this at least by me. And don't even get me started on APPLE. Seriously. Apple? You are a dumbass.
2. I have never watched an American Idol. I don't listen to AI winners. I just can't but here at number two I put in that BO guy. I saw him on the Daily Show and didn't really like the way he came across but Jon Stewart said he like Bo's singing. I really hope he was just blowing smoke up the young man's ass because I have to knock Jon down a notch or two if that is how he really feels. Now I will also tell you that this review is based on iTunes 30 second preview but I did listen to "Inside your heaven". Truthfully it isn't better than anything done by Winger. Winger people Winger. Boy am I glad I have never watched an American Idol and deep down you wish you could say the same thing. Go take a shower(and bring a beer in with you or better yet a bottle of Patron)-- you will feel better and remember you don't have to watch "reality" TV.
3. Willie just because you like to "Burn One Down" does not make you a reggae star. Next time wouldn't someone please have the balls to tell Willie that it just isn't a good idea. Even if he fires you...you will sleep better at night. Maybe he was to busy watching that Jessica Simpson video of "these boots are make for walking" he was in to notice just how bad things were going. Jessica was gushing about working with Willie I bet this reggae thing was her idea. Or maybe Nick got jealous and planted the seed one night when he was getting high with him. That actually would be pretty cool if that were the case.
4. The Kaiser Chiefs. They are the front runners in the Mercury Prize running. Really? They have a couple of good tunes...but album of the year I think not. Aren't these the same people that awarded Gomez the M prize many moons ago?
5. This one hurts but I have a feeling that is what HM wanted so here it goes. Ben Folds. Silverman is actually decent but not for Ben. I want him to Rock my Suburbs with witty, funny, thought-provoking tunes that have hooks. That is all I want from him. I know this is my problem and not the CDs. Don't expect too much and you'll never be disappointed. I have this proudly in my collection next to the rest of his catalogue but honestly when I am in the mood for Mr. Folds I will grab any of his other CDs except this one. I am sad now.
More later--I know there are plenty more but this should give you an idea.
Bro
So you wanted a few CDs of not so good. Here you go.
1. Coldplay. They wanted this LP to be their OK Computer or Kid A but they aren't that good so they dish out the same crap part 3. Don't get me wrong it is not a bad CD but I have already heard it twice before and both of their prior CDs are better. Sorry. They are. They want to be bigger than U2...they have a long way to go with me. Right now they are just glammed up David Grays. In fact, I bet David Grays new CD (coming out soon) will be listened to more than this at least by me. And don't even get me started on APPLE. Seriously. Apple? You are a dumbass.
2. I have never watched an American Idol. I don't listen to AI winners. I just can't but here at number two I put in that BO guy. I saw him on the Daily Show and didn't really like the way he came across but Jon Stewart said he like Bo's singing. I really hope he was just blowing smoke up the young man's ass because I have to knock Jon down a notch or two if that is how he really feels. Now I will also tell you that this review is based on iTunes 30 second preview but I did listen to "Inside your heaven". Truthfully it isn't better than anything done by Winger. Winger people Winger. Boy am I glad I have never watched an American Idol and deep down you wish you could say the same thing. Go take a shower(and bring a beer in with you or better yet a bottle of Patron)-- you will feel better and remember you don't have to watch "reality" TV.
3. Willie just because you like to "Burn One Down" does not make you a reggae star. Next time wouldn't someone please have the balls to tell Willie that it just isn't a good idea. Even if he fires you...you will sleep better at night. Maybe he was to busy watching that Jessica Simpson video of "these boots are make for walking" he was in to notice just how bad things were going. Jessica was gushing about working with Willie I bet this reggae thing was her idea. Or maybe Nick got jealous and planted the seed one night when he was getting high with him. That actually would be pretty cool if that were the case.
4. The Kaiser Chiefs. They are the front runners in the Mercury Prize running. Really? They have a couple of good tunes...but album of the year I think not. Aren't these the same people that awarded Gomez the M prize many moons ago?
5. This one hurts but I have a feeling that is what HM wanted so here it goes. Ben Folds. Silverman is actually decent but not for Ben. I want him to Rock my Suburbs with witty, funny, thought-provoking tunes that have hooks. That is all I want from him. I know this is my problem and not the CDs. Don't expect too much and you'll never be disappointed. I have this proudly in my collection next to the rest of his catalogue but honestly when I am in the mood for Mr. Folds I will grab any of his other CDs except this one. I am sad now.
More later--I know there are plenty more but this should give you an idea.
Bro
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
A hot summer night post
It has been a crazy few weeks, new job, new domicile and all the madness that comes with it.
In the spirit of mixing things up I decided to antagonize Cbro a bit. It seems he has nothing but glowing reviews for every disc he encounters. I know he must not like some records that come out, at least feel some are overrated, so I put the question to you Cbro. What are your LEAST favorite disc of the year? The reasons can be just because it didn't grab you, you didn't give it a chance, or perhaps the lead singer keyed your car, I don't care. I will respond in kind when I hear your list.
Mercury Prize shortlist announced...http://www.nationwidemercurys.com/
Out of that list I would give it to Bloc Party
After winning greatest american rock band poll in USA Today, Pearl Jam's Mike McCready gave an insightful interview, Mike's USA Today.com interview is up now.http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/popcandy/2005-07-12-pop-candy_x.htm
While no official statement has been made it appears that Cream (Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce) will perform three shows at New York City's Madison Square Garden on October 24, 25 and 26. These gigs will be the band's first United States shows since disbanding in 1968. These shows will come on the heels of Cream's May reunion at London's Royal Albert Hall. With the exception of the band's 1993 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the Royal Albert shows were the group's first gigs since breaking up.
Wilco added to farm-Aid lineup http://www.wilcoworld.net/
Welcome Naught, if you make as much noise as Pezman, I won't even know your here.
More later, HP
In the spirit of mixing things up I decided to antagonize Cbro a bit. It seems he has nothing but glowing reviews for every disc he encounters. I know he must not like some records that come out, at least feel some are overrated, so I put the question to you Cbro. What are your LEAST favorite disc of the year? The reasons can be just because it didn't grab you, you didn't give it a chance, or perhaps the lead singer keyed your car, I don't care. I will respond in kind when I hear your list.
Mercury Prize shortlist announced...http://www.nationwidemercurys.com/
Out of that list I would give it to Bloc Party
After winning greatest american rock band poll in USA Today, Pearl Jam's Mike McCready gave an insightful interview, Mike's USA Today.com interview is up now.http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/popcandy/2005-07-12-pop-candy_x.htm
While no official statement has been made it appears that Cream (Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce) will perform three shows at New York City's Madison Square Garden on October 24, 25 and 26. These gigs will be the band's first United States shows since disbanding in 1968. These shows will come on the heels of Cream's May reunion at London's Royal Albert Hall. With the exception of the band's 1993 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the Royal Albert shows were the group's first gigs since breaking up.
Wilco added to farm-Aid lineup http://www.wilcoworld.net/
Welcome Naught, if you make as much noise as Pezman, I won't even know your here.
More later, HP
New Releases
Frank Black
Honeycomb
Narada
As surprising as ever, Frank Black follows the Pixies' powerful reunion tour with Honeycomb, an album of intimate singer/songwriter tunes recorded in Nashville with session legends like Anton Fig, Steve Cropper, and Spooner Oldham. There's almost no rock here, but it is still the one cd to buy this week.
Iggy Pop
A Million in Prizes: The Anthology
Virgin
Iggy Pop didn't just invent punk — on his albums The Idiot and Lust For Life (produced by David Bowie), he invented post-punk as well, and dipped his toes in metal, dance pop, art rock and even jazz. A Million In Prizes: The Anthology is a near-definitive two-disc compilation of Iggy's most memorable moments on record, and it captures his influence, fury and intelligence with commendable accuracy.
Carly Simon
Moonlight Serenade
Donovan
Mellow Yellow [UK Bonus Tracks]
EMI
Donovan
Sunshine Superman [UK Bonus Tracks]
EMI
Emmylou Harris
The Very Best of Emmylou Harris -- Heartaches & Highways
Rhino
Bert Jansch
Running from Home: An Introduction To
Castle Us
The Mediæval Bæbes
Mirabilis
Nettwerk
Original Soundtrack
The Dukes of Hazzard
Sony
Original Soundtrack
Stripes
Varese
Robert Palmer
The Very Best of the Island Years
Island
Various Artists
20 Greats from the Golden Decade of Power Pop
Varese
CD sales slump by Rolling Stone.
Mercury Prize list. UK's grammy.
Fish make music? Art can be cool and weird all at the same time.
Indie bash in NYC written for Chicago SunTimes.
Hornsby chats up Springsteen.
Book radio...yeah you read that right a book that is a radio.
Ballad...gothy comic.
Naught you may want to comment on this...plus I have a feeling you could add 40 more. 40 things that only happen in the movies.
Beachvolleyball photo...nice. Just a guy being a guy.
What a typo...the White Ho. See caption.
Sarah Michelle Gellar wants to be naked in next film... Naught you're the film guy...
More later
Bro
Happy shopping.
Honeycomb
Narada
As surprising as ever, Frank Black follows the Pixies' powerful reunion tour with Honeycomb, an album of intimate singer/songwriter tunes recorded in Nashville with session legends like Anton Fig, Steve Cropper, and Spooner Oldham. There's almost no rock here, but it is still the one cd to buy this week.
Iggy Pop
A Million in Prizes: The Anthology
Virgin
Iggy Pop didn't just invent punk — on his albums The Idiot and Lust For Life (produced by David Bowie), he invented post-punk as well, and dipped his toes in metal, dance pop, art rock and even jazz. A Million In Prizes: The Anthology is a near-definitive two-disc compilation of Iggy's most memorable moments on record, and it captures his influence, fury and intelligence with commendable accuracy.
Carly Simon
Moonlight Serenade
Donovan
Mellow Yellow [UK Bonus Tracks]
EMI
Donovan
Sunshine Superman [UK Bonus Tracks]
EMI
Emmylou Harris
The Very Best of Emmylou Harris -- Heartaches & Highways
Rhino
Bert Jansch
Running from Home: An Introduction To
Castle Us
The Mediæval Bæbes
Mirabilis
Nettwerk
Original Soundtrack
The Dukes of Hazzard
Sony
Original Soundtrack
Stripes
Varese
Robert Palmer
The Very Best of the Island Years
Island
Various Artists
20 Greats from the Golden Decade of Power Pop
Varese
CD sales slump by Rolling Stone.
Mercury Prize list. UK's grammy.
Fish make music? Art can be cool and weird all at the same time.
Indie bash in NYC written for Chicago SunTimes.
Hornsby chats up Springsteen.
Book radio...yeah you read that right a book that is a radio.
Ballad...gothy comic.
Naught you may want to comment on this...plus I have a feeling you could add 40 more. 40 things that only happen in the movies.
Beachvolleyball photo...nice. Just a guy being a guy.
What a typo...the White Ho. See caption.
Sarah Michelle Gellar wants to be naked in next film... Naught you're the film guy...
More later
Bro
Happy shopping.
Monday, July 18, 2005
Let's say sunshine for everyone
I like the concept. The Misfats. A large cover band of the Misfits that change the words a bit.
I don't feel so good or stop the world I want to get off. Paul Anka covers rock and/or roll. And now you must share my pain. Oh my ears...my ears they bleed. Anka does Jump by VH.
I know I've alread posted this letter to the Kansas school board but he now has reply letters and other emails of interest. You should check it out again.
Singer uses ebay to get money for a record. Now if I could just get someone to advertise with me for my own radio show playing all the tunes I mention here on this blog.
More on Podcasting this time from Wired.
Video to your iPod. Maybe soon.
The Dylan doc by Marty.
Love the name of the band. Morningwood. Love it. Here is their myspace...space.
Outsourcing your own job. Is this good or bad or why didn't I think of this.
Pixies ready for an album.
(antiMusic - Trent McMartin Special Report) Foo Fighter frontman Dave Grohl spoke candidly recently to Austin Scaggs of Rolling Stone about his relationship with the late Kurt Cobain. When asked why Cobain or Nirvana made him feel so insecure, Grohl replied, “When I joined Nirvana I was the fifth or sixth drummer -- I don’t know if they’d ever had a drummer they were totally happy with. And they were strangers. There was never much of a deeper connection outside of the music.”
The usually private Grohl has never really publicly discussed Cobain at such great length as he does in this interview touching upon various topics as Cobain’s sometime dissatisfaction with Grohl’s drumming, the pressure of being in Nirvana, the MTV Unplugged performance and the time leading up to Cobain’s death.
Grohl’s other famous band The Foo Fighters are currently out on the road supporting their latest release, the double album In Your Honor, which hit number two on the billboard album charts. The band is currently on tour. The band will be kicking off its Canadian tour next month before heading out to Europe.
Press Release reports: In addition to being the guitarist for one of the most influential and beloved bands of all-time, PIXIES' guitarist Joey Santiago is forging a career in television. Over the past few months in-between Pixies' reunion dates, Santiago has been holed up in the studio scoring the original music for "Weeds," the new Showtime original comedy series that debuts August 10. "Weeds" stars Mary-Louise Parker, Elizabeth Perkins and Kevin Nealon, and looks at "typical" family life in the suburban neighborhood of Agrestic, CA where recently-widowed Nancy Botwin (Parker) makes ends meet by becoming the neighborhood pot dealer.
"This is a lot of fun and something I can continue to do when I'll embarrass my kids by being on stage," joked Santiago. "Scoring a TV series is a lot different than playing in a band, the pace and deadlines are completely different, but once you get into the groove, it's really great."
Hailed as "the most talked-about comedy in ages" by Newsweek, "Weeds" will air on Showtime Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00PM.
Since Naught has reminded me about movies I thought I would inform you of the last two Netflix viewings I have had. The Machinist. Wow Christian. I am sure most of you know that Bale lost 60 lbs to play the role but it is more than that. It is a slow movie but in a good way. think Noir with a bit of Momento. It's moody. The other was The Boondock Saints. If you like Ultraviolent movies put this is your queue. I was surprised at how good it was. Plus it has Willem DaFoe in Drag.
the title is from a current fav--I can't get enough of it right now. You must check out Syd Matters if you like David Gray. The song is called "Obstacles" The CD comes out in August but he does have another cd out.
I don't feel so good or stop the world I want to get off. Paul Anka covers rock and/or roll. And now you must share my pain. Oh my ears...my ears they bleed. Anka does Jump by VH.
I know I've alread posted this letter to the Kansas school board but he now has reply letters and other emails of interest. You should check it out again.
Singer uses ebay to get money for a record. Now if I could just get someone to advertise with me for my own radio show playing all the tunes I mention here on this blog.
More on Podcasting this time from Wired.
Video to your iPod. Maybe soon.
The Dylan doc by Marty.
Love the name of the band. Morningwood. Love it. Here is their myspace...space.
Outsourcing your own job. Is this good or bad or why didn't I think of this.
Pixies ready for an album.
(antiMusic - Trent McMartin Special Report) Foo Fighter frontman Dave Grohl spoke candidly recently to Austin Scaggs of Rolling Stone about his relationship with the late Kurt Cobain. When asked why Cobain or Nirvana made him feel so insecure, Grohl replied, “When I joined Nirvana I was the fifth or sixth drummer -- I don’t know if they’d ever had a drummer they were totally happy with. And they were strangers. There was never much of a deeper connection outside of the music.”
The usually private Grohl has never really publicly discussed Cobain at such great length as he does in this interview touching upon various topics as Cobain’s sometime dissatisfaction with Grohl’s drumming, the pressure of being in Nirvana, the MTV Unplugged performance and the time leading up to Cobain’s death.
Grohl’s other famous band The Foo Fighters are currently out on the road supporting their latest release, the double album In Your Honor, which hit number two on the billboard album charts. The band is currently on tour. The band will be kicking off its Canadian tour next month before heading out to Europe.
Press Release reports: In addition to being the guitarist for one of the most influential and beloved bands of all-time, PIXIES' guitarist Joey Santiago is forging a career in television. Over the past few months in-between Pixies' reunion dates, Santiago has been holed up in the studio scoring the original music for "Weeds," the new Showtime original comedy series that debuts August 10. "Weeds" stars Mary-Louise Parker, Elizabeth Perkins and Kevin Nealon, and looks at "typical" family life in the suburban neighborhood of Agrestic, CA where recently-widowed Nancy Botwin (Parker) makes ends meet by becoming the neighborhood pot dealer.
"This is a lot of fun and something I can continue to do when I'll embarrass my kids by being on stage," joked Santiago. "Scoring a TV series is a lot different than playing in a band, the pace and deadlines are completely different, but once you get into the groove, it's really great."
Hailed as "the most talked-about comedy in ages" by Newsweek, "Weeds" will air on Showtime Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00PM.
Since Naught has reminded me about movies I thought I would inform you of the last two Netflix viewings I have had. The Machinist. Wow Christian. I am sure most of you know that Bale lost 60 lbs to play the role but it is more than that. It is a slow movie but in a good way. think Noir with a bit of Momento. It's moody. The other was The Boondock Saints. If you like Ultraviolent movies put this is your queue. I was surprised at how good it was. Plus it has Willem DaFoe in Drag.
the title is from a current fav--I can't get enough of it right now. You must check out Syd Matters if you like David Gray. The song is called "Obstacles" The CD comes out in August but he does have another cd out.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Welcome Naught
Now we are Fair and Balanced. A Big Welcome to Naught. You already have as many posts as Pezman (as HM has pointed out) keep up the good work. Great start and I look forward to more Great Movies. Thanks man and welcome.
If I seem a bit out of it...it's only because I have been up since Midnight with my new copy of the latest Harry Potter. Just kidding but I have read and enjoyed a few of them. Hope all the muggles that have the new HP are enjoying it but don't forget there are other books out there too.
Like this.
Innocent When You Dream. It is the Tom Waits reader. You got love the barroom bard. Frank Black writes the forward too.
Death Cab Doc. Drive Well, Sleep Carefully
Bono has revealed that U2 are considering releasing a new version of POP. Bono goes on to say that "the bones of a great album are there."
Not sure if I have linked to these guys before. Stovokor. Klingons who channel warmongering in metal.
Kudos goes to Greg Myers the catcher for the Blue Jays. The music that plays when he comes to bat is "Sinkhole" by Drive By Truckers. I need him on my fantasy team. That is one of my fav tunes by DBT. Mike Mussina plays "The Zoo" by the Scorpins (very cool groove- yes I wrote groove and extra points for picking a Pre MTV tune). Mike Stanton plays Aldo Nova's "Fantasy". Termel Sledge takes the easy way out with a Peter Gabriel tune. Do I really have to tell you? I was pretty sure you could figure that one out. Got this info from Blender. I am embarrassed.
More later
Bro
If I seem a bit out of it...it's only because I have been up since Midnight with my new copy of the latest Harry Potter. Just kidding but I have read and enjoyed a few of them. Hope all the muggles that have the new HP are enjoying it but don't forget there are other books out there too.
Like this.
Innocent When You Dream. It is the Tom Waits reader. You got love the barroom bard. Frank Black writes the forward too.
Death Cab Doc. Drive Well, Sleep Carefully
Bono has revealed that U2 are considering releasing a new version of POP. Bono goes on to say that "the bones of a great album are there."
Not sure if I have linked to these guys before. Stovokor. Klingons who channel warmongering in metal.
Kudos goes to Greg Myers the catcher for the Blue Jays. The music that plays when he comes to bat is "Sinkhole" by Drive By Truckers. I need him on my fantasy team. That is one of my fav tunes by DBT. Mike Mussina plays "The Zoo" by the Scorpins (very cool groove- yes I wrote groove and extra points for picking a Pre MTV tune). Mike Stanton plays Aldo Nova's "Fantasy". Termel Sledge takes the easy way out with a Peter Gabriel tune. Do I really have to tell you? I was pretty sure you could figure that one out. Got this info from Blender. I am embarrassed.
More later
Bro
Friday, July 15, 2005
I would change for you but babe that doesn't mean I'd be a better man
XM and AOL join together. AOL is on a roll.
and this is something I have been telling you will happen but now Much Smarter People are saying it should happen. XM and Sirius merge. It's not if it's when.
Two TVs for the price of one. Well one very expensive one. Look for 3D tv soon too with no glasses to wear.
The zombies are coming. Urban Undead. An Online game.
Flying Gonzo...does is get any better than that. Movin' right along...footloose and fancy free
Elvis is alive. In art.
New York Dolls are back with roadrunner.
Parents complain about the Who on ABCs Live 8 coverage.
More later
Bro
Oh one more thing I was making a peanut butter sandwich and noticed the "Best if used by date" was 2034.
This title is by Crooked Fingers. The tune is "Sleep All Summer".
and this is something I have been telling you will happen but now Much Smarter People are saying it should happen. XM and Sirius merge. It's not if it's when.
Two TVs for the price of one. Well one very expensive one. Look for 3D tv soon too with no glasses to wear.
The zombies are coming. Urban Undead. An Online game.
Flying Gonzo...does is get any better than that. Movin' right along...footloose and fancy free
Elvis is alive. In art.
New York Dolls are back with roadrunner.
Parents complain about the Who on ABCs Live 8 coverage.
More later
Bro
Oh one more thing I was making a peanut butter sandwich and noticed the "Best if used by date" was 2034.
This title is by Crooked Fingers. The tune is "Sleep All Summer".
Thursday, July 14, 2005
I had a good coupla days and I hope you did too
albums that sucked...Fabio "After Dark". I am not sure if I want to hear this or not.
With Podcasting all the rage you might want to know how to make one. This is a good beginning. Here is Cuban's take on Podcasting.
Twenty under-rated albums.
MP3 turns 10. Happy BDay.
CDs down Downloads up.
Zep voted best fantasy group.
ON TV
Thursday:
ROBERT PLANT The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS)
BEN HARPER, JACK JOHNSON Last Call With Carson Daly (NBC)
Friday:
CAROLE KING Today (NBC)
BILLY CORGAN The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS)
THE WALLFLOWERS Late Night With Conan O'Brien (NBC)
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (CBS)
UPCOMING RELEASES or save up those hard earned pennies
July 19
Frank Black – Honeycomb
July 26
Bob Mould – Body Of Song
August 23
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – How
New Pornographers – Twin Cinema
Stellastarr – Harmonies For The Haunted
August 30
Death Cab For Cutie – Plans
September 13
Super Furry Animals – Love Kraft
Dandy Warhols – Odditorium or Warlords of Mars
September 20
My Morning Jacket – Z
Nada Surf – The Weight Is A Gift
October 4
Broken Social Scene – Windsurfing Nation
BW&BK reports: Vocal legend RONNIE JAMES DIO recently spoke with The Hairball John Radio Show regarding his BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW years as well as his current tour, future plans, and his desire to create an animation feature based on his music. Dio also spoke about his major motion picture debut in the upcoming Jack Black movie.
Dio: “I am also doing a movie that Jack Black is doing. Jack of course was on one of our videos, our last video that was called ‘Push’. Jack and Kyle Gass from TENACIOUS D were on that video and I got to be a good friend of Jack’s, who is a brilliant person and the most intense guy I know. He loves the music that the Classic Rock people have made, loves the music he grew up with, so he is doing a film called Tenacious D – The Pick of Destiny and he asked me to be part of it.
Ben Lee covering "float on"
More later
Bro
With Podcasting all the rage you might want to know how to make one. This is a good beginning. Here is Cuban's take on Podcasting.
Twenty under-rated albums.
MP3 turns 10. Happy BDay.
CDs down Downloads up.
Zep voted best fantasy group.
ON TV
Thursday:
ROBERT PLANT The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS)
BEN HARPER, JACK JOHNSON Last Call With Carson Daly (NBC)
Friday:
CAROLE KING Today (NBC)
BILLY CORGAN The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS)
THE WALLFLOWERS Late Night With Conan O'Brien (NBC)
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (CBS)
UPCOMING RELEASES or save up those hard earned pennies
July 19
Frank Black – Honeycomb
July 26
Bob Mould – Body Of Song
August 23
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – How
New Pornographers – Twin Cinema
Stellastarr – Harmonies For The Haunted
August 30
Death Cab For Cutie – Plans
September 13
Super Furry Animals – Love Kraft
Dandy Warhols – Odditorium or Warlords of Mars
September 20
My Morning Jacket – Z
Nada Surf – The Weight Is A Gift
October 4
Broken Social Scene – Windsurfing Nation
BW&BK reports: Vocal legend RONNIE JAMES DIO recently spoke with The Hairball John Radio Show regarding his BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW years as well as his current tour, future plans, and his desire to create an animation feature based on his music. Dio also spoke about his major motion picture debut in the upcoming Jack Black movie.
Dio: “I am also doing a movie that Jack Black is doing. Jack of course was on one of our videos, our last video that was called ‘Push’. Jack and Kyle Gass from TENACIOUS D were on that video and I got to be a good friend of Jack’s, who is a brilliant person and the most intense guy I know. He loves the music that the Classic Rock people have made, loves the music he grew up with, so he is doing a film called Tenacious D – The Pick of Destiny and he asked me to be part of it.
Ben Lee covering "float on"
More later
Bro
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
This blog is alot of work...(not that I am complaining)
And on a related note...where the hell is Pezman?! He makes one self-indulgent, non-music related post and then disappears? Now I know I don't post as much as Cbro, but Jesus H. Christ, if your gonna have your name on a blog, contribute something.
Perhaps I should speak my mind a little more around here...give you a glimpse into the inner workings of HelperMonkey. Share a little more of my daily goings on, ala Pezman and his lousy one post ass. Well ok, maybe I will.
Ok...here it goes:
I started a new job last week and I plan on moving to a new place in a few wee...oh f**k it...back to the links....
Franz Ferdinand Prepare New Album/tour dates
http://www.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=3547887
You had to know this was coming....
http://www.tomcruiseisnuts.com/
A 360 degree panoramic picture of the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia. (Requires QuickTime.)
http://panoramas.dk/fullscreen5/f26_Live8.html
A new way to create beats...
http://www.extraversion.co.uk/beatbox/
Farm aid 2005...
http://www.farmaid.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=6315
Oh and I should point out a few albums that have been out for a bit, but have really grown on me/are good summer records. I am really digging Spoon's "Gimmie Fiction", The White Stripes "Get Behind Me Satan" and Beck's "Guero".
"MORE" later, HP
Perhaps I should speak my mind a little more around here...give you a glimpse into the inner workings of HelperMonkey. Share a little more of my daily goings on, ala Pezman and his lousy one post ass. Well ok, maybe I will.
Ok...here it goes:
I started a new job last week and I plan on moving to a new place in a few wee...oh f**k it...back to the links....
Franz Ferdinand Prepare New Album/tour dates
http://www.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=3547887
You had to know this was coming....
http://www.tomcruiseisnuts.com/
A 360 degree panoramic picture of the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia. (Requires QuickTime.)
http://panoramas.dk/fullscreen5/f26_Live8.html
A new way to create beats...
http://www.extraversion.co.uk/beatbox/
Farm aid 2005...
http://www.farmaid.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=6315
Oh and I should point out a few albums that have been out for a bit, but have really grown on me/are good summer records. I am really digging Spoon's "Gimmie Fiction", The White Stripes "Get Behind Me Satan" and Beck's "Guero".
"MORE" later, HP
Sunday, July 10, 2005
A small list of CDs of 2005
Yes I know this is late. This is mostly in order but of course the only constant in life is change so it will change by the end of the year. I am sure. Please feel free to let me know "who should be where" and "how could you leave "blank" off the list" in the comments or via email. Thanks. If you don't know any of these bands give them a try...you may like it...you may want more. C'mon everyone's doing it. Anyway on to the list:
CDS of 2005
Bloc Party—Silent Alarm
Spoon—Gimme Fiction
John Butler Trio—Sunrise over Sea
Low—The Great Destroyer
Tim Booth--Bone
Kings of Leon—Aha Shake Heartbreak
The Decemeberists—Picaresque
Kasabian-Kasabian
Sufjan Stevens - Illinois
Doves—Some Cities
Ryan Adams –Cold Roses
Bruce Springsteen—Devils and Dust
Louis XIV—The Best Little Secrets Are Kept
British Sea Power—Open Season
Josh Rouse- Nashville Eels—Blinking Lights and other Revelations
White Stripes—Get Behind Me Satan
John Doe—Forever Hasn’t Happened Yet
Teenage Fanclub—Man Made
Stars—Set Yourself on Fire
Husky Rescue - Country Falls (Minty Fresh)
The Fiery Furances—EP
Brendan Benson—Alternative to Love
Beck—Guero
Iron & Wine—Women King (ep)
Jack Johnson—In Between Dreams
Okkervil River—Black Sheep Boy
Oasis—Don’t Believe the Truth
Coldplay—X&Y
Frank Black- Honeycomb
Lucero—Nobody’s Darlings
Stereophonics- Language, Sex, & Violence
The Raveonettes—A Touch of Black
Mercury Rev --The Secret Migration' (best album cover)
The Mountain Goats—Sunset Tree
Aimee Mann—The Forgotten Arm
And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead—Worlds Apart
Over the Rhine—The Drunkard’s Prayer
Bright Eyes—I’m Wake Awake, It’s Morning/Digital Ashe in a Digital Urn
The Bravery
M.Ward—Transistor Radio
The Duhks
Hot Hot Heat--Elevator
Peter Himmelman—Imperfect World
CDS I either need to buy or need to listen to a bit more...
if you have any info on them please pass it along
Architecture in Helsinki—In Case We Die
The National
Stephen Malkmus
Shannon McNally--Geronimo
Pernice Brothers—Discover a Lovelier You
MIA
Longwave
Kills—No Wow
Queens of the Stone Age
The Evens
I just saw Avenue Q. It was great. You must see it the next time you are in NYC. If you don't know anything about it is Sesame Street for Adults.
I will be gone for a few days...be good HM. I can't think of a more classy way to say goodbye then this video. Remember only stand next to a horse in an interview if you are willing to sffer the consequences.
More later--in few days
Bro
CDS of 2005
Bloc Party—Silent Alarm
Spoon—Gimme Fiction
John Butler Trio—Sunrise over Sea
Low—The Great Destroyer
Tim Booth--Bone
Kings of Leon—Aha Shake Heartbreak
The Decemeberists—Picaresque
Kasabian-Kasabian
Sufjan Stevens - Illinois
Doves—Some Cities
Ryan Adams –Cold Roses
Bruce Springsteen—Devils and Dust
Louis XIV—The Best Little Secrets Are Kept
British Sea Power—Open Season
Josh Rouse- Nashville Eels—Blinking Lights and other Revelations
White Stripes—Get Behind Me Satan
John Doe—Forever Hasn’t Happened Yet
Teenage Fanclub—Man Made
Stars—Set Yourself on Fire
Husky Rescue - Country Falls (Minty Fresh)
The Fiery Furances—EP
Brendan Benson—Alternative to Love
Beck—Guero
Iron & Wine—Women King (ep)
Jack Johnson—In Between Dreams
Okkervil River—Black Sheep Boy
Oasis—Don’t Believe the Truth
Coldplay—X&Y
Frank Black- Honeycomb
Lucero—Nobody’s Darlings
Stereophonics- Language, Sex, & Violence
The Raveonettes—A Touch of Black
Mercury Rev --The Secret Migration' (best album cover)
The Mountain Goats—Sunset Tree
Aimee Mann—The Forgotten Arm
And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead—Worlds Apart
Over the Rhine—The Drunkard’s Prayer
Bright Eyes—I’m Wake Awake, It’s Morning/Digital Ashe in a Digital Urn
The Bravery
M.Ward—Transistor Radio
The Duhks
Hot Hot Heat--Elevator
Peter Himmelman—Imperfect World
CDS I either need to buy or need to listen to a bit more...
if you have any info on them please pass it along
Architecture in Helsinki—In Case We Die
The National
Stephen Malkmus
Shannon McNally--Geronimo
Pernice Brothers—Discover a Lovelier You
MIA
Longwave
Kills—No Wow
Queens of the Stone Age
The Evens
I just saw Avenue Q. It was great. You must see it the next time you are in NYC. If you don't know anything about it is Sesame Street for Adults.
I will be gone for a few days...be good HM. I can't think of a more classy way to say goodbye then this video. Remember only stand next to a horse in an interview if you are willing to sffer the consequences.
More later--in few days
Bro
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Some day there'll be a cure for pain and that's the day I throw my drugs away
In case you missed it or just want to relive it. Live 8 video.
This vid makes me sad. I think. Or try the lego version.
What's wrong with this photo...no not the mullet. Lower.
13 over-rated songs.
Guns Germs and Steel a 3 part PBS series.
More later
Bro
The title is from Morphine's "Cure for pain". Rarely do I use a refrain for the title but I love this song. I love the line and I Loved the group and I am telling you that you must...must have this CD in your collection.
I just saw this on Good Morning America the Weekend edition.
Sport Jelly Belly Beans. Candy that is kinda good for you and a bit more off the abc website about "sport candy"
and this is pretty cool. London's underground logo reworked after the terrible bombing. Bloody Brillant. Or this one. We're not afraid.
Cleveland Rocks or at least this video playing grandma. Not sure it is real but really who cares.
This vid makes me sad. I think. Or try the lego version.
What's wrong with this photo...no not the mullet. Lower.
13 over-rated songs.
Guns Germs and Steel a 3 part PBS series.
More later
Bro
The title is from Morphine's "Cure for pain". Rarely do I use a refrain for the title but I love this song. I love the line and I Loved the group and I am telling you that you must...must have this CD in your collection.
I just saw this on Good Morning America the Weekend edition.
Sport Jelly Belly Beans. Candy that is kinda good for you and a bit more off the abc website about "sport candy"
and this is pretty cool. London's underground logo reworked after the terrible bombing. Bloody Brillant. Or this one. We're not afraid.
Cleveland Rocks or at least this video playing grandma. Not sure it is real but really who cares.
Friday, July 08, 2005
I'd rather have hope than saddness
Gigs cancelled after London Bombing.
Concert tickets cost up...sales down. Speaking of concerts Dane Cook is coming to NYC. If you don't know this funny man--change that. See you at the Thursday show at MSG. When clicking on his site turn up the V. Safe for work as he bleeps out the bad words.
New technology cool but most still use the tried and true ways of getting their music. This is going to change very soon. 5 years?
I can name that tune...for a price. Another article on a subject I've linked to before.
time to do something to take back the game. If you are sick of a player that has forgotten that he is living a charmed life then let the world know via a petition. This player sucks.
Now this is true love or why didn't I think of this...well maybe cuz I'm sane? Maybe.
The Aquabats...a very different band. Think Gwar done by Disney doing ska.
I think I found a pic of HM playing putt putt golf...get it HelperMonkey...nevermind although I have always found that the best jokes are the ones you need to explain.
HM already covered the poor coverage of Live 8 by MTV and as if they had read HM's post...Audio Aggression reports: MTV has apologized for its eminently interrupted coverage of July 2nd's Live 8 concerts, which was highly criticized for cutting away during Pink Floyd's performance, as well as excessive commercial breaks. MTV EVP Van Toffler told the L.A. Times that a re-edited version of the Live 8 broadcast is "not the craziest idea." He added, "Knowing what I know now, I probably would have made the decision to go commercial-free." Further proof that I indeed no longer need to ever watch the station again.
Have you been wondering who will replace Stern?...here's your golden god
Audio Aggression reports: Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth is being rumored as Howard Stern's replacement for Infinity Broadcasting's next radio star after "The King Of All Media" ends his run on FM radio. The rumor was started by Chaunce Hayden of Steppin' Out Magazine. Hayden had this to say in an online post:
"Howard Stern's successor has been found! It's none other than '80s rocker David Lee Roth. Infinity Broadcasting isn't commenting and Roth has been asked to keep mum until it's officially announced. But an inside source at Infinity has confirmed the signing.
More later
Bro
The title of the post is from the forth coming CD by Idlewind. I got this tune a pre-release on iTunes called "love steals us from loneliness" Right now it is an import so just wait a few months then it will be released Stateside.
Concert tickets cost up...sales down. Speaking of concerts Dane Cook is coming to NYC. If you don't know this funny man--change that. See you at the Thursday show at MSG. When clicking on his site turn up the V. Safe for work as he bleeps out the bad words.
New technology cool but most still use the tried and true ways of getting their music. This is going to change very soon. 5 years?
I can name that tune...for a price. Another article on a subject I've linked to before.
time to do something to take back the game. If you are sick of a player that has forgotten that he is living a charmed life then let the world know via a petition. This player sucks.
Now this is true love or why didn't I think of this...well maybe cuz I'm sane? Maybe.
The Aquabats...a very different band. Think Gwar done by Disney doing ska.
I think I found a pic of HM playing putt putt golf...get it HelperMonkey...nevermind although I have always found that the best jokes are the ones you need to explain.
HM already covered the poor coverage of Live 8 by MTV and as if they had read HM's post...Audio Aggression reports: MTV has apologized for its eminently interrupted coverage of July 2nd's Live 8 concerts, which was highly criticized for cutting away during Pink Floyd's performance, as well as excessive commercial breaks. MTV EVP Van Toffler told the L.A. Times that a re-edited version of the Live 8 broadcast is "not the craziest idea." He added, "Knowing what I know now, I probably would have made the decision to go commercial-free." Further proof that I indeed no longer need to ever watch the station again.
Have you been wondering who will replace Stern?...here's your golden god
Audio Aggression reports: Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth is being rumored as Howard Stern's replacement for Infinity Broadcasting's next radio star after "The King Of All Media" ends his run on FM radio. The rumor was started by Chaunce Hayden of Steppin' Out Magazine. Hayden had this to say in an online post:
"Howard Stern's successor has been found! It's none other than '80s rocker David Lee Roth. Infinity Broadcasting isn't commenting and Roth has been asked to keep mum until it's officially announced. But an inside source at Infinity has confirmed the signing.
More later
Bro
The title of the post is from the forth coming CD by Idlewind. I got this tune a pre-release on iTunes called "love steals us from loneliness" Right now it is an import so just wait a few months then it will be released Stateside.
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
And the greatest american rock band ever is?...
http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/popcandy/2005-07-05-pop-candy_x.htm
Was there any doubt?
Anyone who knows me knows this is something I would totally do...
http://www.dandobi.com/signs.htm
Kudos to AOL for streaming all the performances live and for free from Live 8. By comparison MTV's coverage was incomplete and annoying. A true changing of the guard from a network that used to be on the cutting edge 20 years ago to the internet age of now. You can still check out all the Live 8 acts you missed at:
http://music.channel.aol.com/live_8_concert/london_philly_toronto
A quick plug for my favorite show on tv right now
http://www.hbo.com/entourage/
Yacht rock? http://channel101.com/shows/view.php?media_id=805
This ain't over Cbro...I give you a discounted tater...
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-9566546-7493440?asin=B00061I4U6
Was there any doubt?
Anyone who knows me knows this is something I would totally do...
http://www.dandobi.com/signs.htm
Kudos to AOL for streaming all the performances live and for free from Live 8. By comparison MTV's coverage was incomplete and annoying. A true changing of the guard from a network that used to be on the cutting edge 20 years ago to the internet age of now. You can still check out all the Live 8 acts you missed at:
http://music.channel.aol.com/live_8_concert/london_philly_toronto
A quick plug for my favorite show on tv right now
http://www.hbo.com/entourage/
Yacht rock? http://channel101.com/shows/view.php?media_id=805
This ain't over Cbro...I give you a discounted tater...
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-9566546-7493440?asin=B00061I4U6
There it was...something beautiful--There it was...something wonderful
It's been a bit and hopefully everyone had a wonderful holiday. Did you celebrate the American way...by blowing something up? Well good for you.
Gilmour says that new LP sales will be donated. Highlight of the concert was far and away Floyd. Did Rog almost breakdown and cry? It was great. Well done boys. Looking forward to the dvd which I am sure is coming out soon but they better hurry...bootleg scum.
A challenge to Bono. and I think a pretty good idea too.
Music blogs are tastemakers for tastemakers. Makes sense kinda like preaching to the choir.
iPod shuffle price reduced.
This could be good or bad or just another reason to get XM or Sirius or hope that soon phones with be able to connect to internet radio...FCC to look at radio ownership.
Want to see original art by Hendrinx?
McDiddy uniforms?
MTV reports: First it was fresh fruit on the menu and a track suit for Ronald, but now McDonald's is looking to give its employees a makeover too. According to AdAge.com, the burger chain has been in preliminary talks with P. Diddy, Russell Simmons and Tommy Hilfiger about having their respective fashion houses spearhead an $80 million makeover aimed at turning the chain's bland uniforms into hip street gear young employees would be proud to wear.[
BBC reports: A musical based around the songs of pop group UB40 will open in their home city of Birmingham next year.
Twelve of the band's hits will feature in Promises And Lies, alongside new tracks written for the production.
misery children. cool odd paintings.
Timberlake a batman villian?
London gets 2012. I am kinda happy NYC didn't get it. It would have been cool but a major pain.
Want to know Martha's prison nickname? After reading this I am just shocked. Not one ounce of remorse and she is in total denial of doing anything wrong. What a megalo.
Mo Kin. 3 year old bangs on medal bars. Maybe it's just me but her smile makes me afraid.
Now for an idea that is way overdue ...cereal all the time any time...then again I am known to eat breakfast for dinner.
Growth of the USA. kinda cool interactive map of the hows and whens of the states of the US.
Travel with Ben Stein.
I think alot about you by Margo Guryan. and a song from Say Hi to Your Mom. and one last great "la la" song by the Starlight Mints called popsicle.
New Releases:
Not much...just get Sufjan and call it a day.
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers / Live at Billy Bob's Texas (Smith Music Group)
Missy Elliott / Cookbook (Atlantic)
Steel Pulse / True Democracy (Elektra/Rhino) (Reissue)
Steel Pulse / Earth Crisis (Elektra/Rhino) (Reissue)
Sufjan Stevens / Illinois (Asthmatic Kitty)
I leave you with not a link to Star Wars but rather a quote:
Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together.... Carl Zwanzig
More later
Bro
This title is from Gomez's Split the Difference CD...you should have Gomez in your collection if not I am not sure I want to talk to you. Also they just came out with a great live CD "Out of the West"
Gilmour says that new LP sales will be donated. Highlight of the concert was far and away Floyd. Did Rog almost breakdown and cry? It was great. Well done boys. Looking forward to the dvd which I am sure is coming out soon but they better hurry...bootleg scum.
A challenge to Bono. and I think a pretty good idea too.
Music blogs are tastemakers for tastemakers. Makes sense kinda like preaching to the choir.
iPod shuffle price reduced.
This could be good or bad or just another reason to get XM or Sirius or hope that soon phones with be able to connect to internet radio...FCC to look at radio ownership.
Want to see original art by Hendrinx?
McDiddy uniforms?
MTV reports: First it was fresh fruit on the menu and a track suit for Ronald, but now McDonald's is looking to give its employees a makeover too. According to AdAge.com, the burger chain has been in preliminary talks with P. Diddy, Russell Simmons and Tommy Hilfiger about having their respective fashion houses spearhead an $80 million makeover aimed at turning the chain's bland uniforms into hip street gear young employees would be proud to wear.[
BBC reports: A musical based around the songs of pop group UB40 will open in their home city of Birmingham next year.
Twelve of the band's hits will feature in Promises And Lies, alongside new tracks written for the production.
misery children. cool odd paintings.
Timberlake a batman villian?
London gets 2012. I am kinda happy NYC didn't get it. It would have been cool but a major pain.
Want to know Martha's prison nickname? After reading this I am just shocked. Not one ounce of remorse and she is in total denial of doing anything wrong. What a megalo.
Mo Kin. 3 year old bangs on medal bars. Maybe it's just me but her smile makes me afraid.
Now for an idea that is way overdue ...cereal all the time any time...then again I am known to eat breakfast for dinner.
Growth of the USA. kinda cool interactive map of the hows and whens of the states of the US.
Travel with Ben Stein.
I think alot about you by Margo Guryan. and a song from Say Hi to Your Mom. and one last great "la la" song by the Starlight Mints called popsicle.
New Releases:
Not much...just get Sufjan and call it a day.
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers / Live at Billy Bob's Texas (Smith Music Group)
Missy Elliott / Cookbook (Atlantic)
Steel Pulse / True Democracy (Elektra/Rhino) (Reissue)
Steel Pulse / Earth Crisis (Elektra/Rhino) (Reissue)
Sufjan Stevens / Illinois (Asthmatic Kitty)
I leave you with not a link to Star Wars but rather a quote:
Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together.... Carl Zwanzig
More later
Bro
This title is from Gomez's Split the Difference CD...you should have Gomez in your collection if not I am not sure I want to talk to you. Also they just came out with a great live CD "Out of the West"
Friday, July 01, 2005
The secrets of the government is keeping you dumb well it's the other way around
Wow...this is very cool. an optical illusion to start out your holiday weekend.
David Foster Wallace's speech. Very good read. It was the Kenyon Commencement Address - May 21, 2005
Turn "Don't walk" into "walk" anytime with a few simple clicks.
Wave of the future or just a passing fad? Podcasting huge hit in first 48hrs.
Great more ads before the movie.
ON TV this weekend:
Friday:
MARTHA WAINWRIGHT Last Call With Carson Daly (NBC)
Saturday:
AQUALUNG The Saturday Early Show (CBS)
VARIOUS ARTISTS Live 8 Concerts (VH1)
JONNY LANG, CHUCK PROPHET Austin City Limits (PBS)
Sunday:
TORI MAMOS, TALIB KWELI, SUZANNE VEGA, JOHN BUTLER TRIO Breakfast With The Arts (A&E)
Blabbermouth reports: According to Pause & Play, Geffen Records has set a November 29, 2005 release date for the long-awaited GUNS N' ROSES album, "Chinese Democracy". "Chinese Democracy" will feature the band's first new music since "Oh My God", the group's contribution to the soundtrack to the 1999 movie "End of Days".
Stone's stable hands found dead.
NME reports: COLDPLAY are planning a duet with RICHARD ASHCROFT at LIVE 8, it’s been reported.
The ex-The Verve singer has recently supported Coldplay on a handful of dates on their European tour, and the two have come up with the idea of performing The Verve’s 1997 classic ’Bitter Sweet Symphony’ together, according to The Sun newspaper.
CBS reports: Celebrated rock guitarist Dave Navarro (formerly of Jane's Addiction and The Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Brooke Burke ("Wild On") are set to host ROCK STAR: INXS, beginning with a special one hour premiere on Monday, July 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by a one-hour broadcast on Tuesday, July 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and a half-hour edition on Wednesday, July 13 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Beginning the following week, ROCK STAR: INXS will be seen regularly on Mondays (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT), Tuesdays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Wednesdays (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
Another list of top 20 cds of the year so far.
More later
Bro
The title comes from a wonderful driving song by the Strokes. It's called "the end has no end". New Strokes coming soonish.
David Foster Wallace's speech. Very good read. It was the Kenyon Commencement Address - May 21, 2005
Turn "Don't walk" into "walk" anytime with a few simple clicks.
Wave of the future or just a passing fad? Podcasting huge hit in first 48hrs.
Great more ads before the movie.
ON TV this weekend:
Friday:
MARTHA WAINWRIGHT Last Call With Carson Daly (NBC)
Saturday:
AQUALUNG The Saturday Early Show (CBS)
VARIOUS ARTISTS Live 8 Concerts (VH1)
JONNY LANG, CHUCK PROPHET Austin City Limits (PBS)
Sunday:
TORI MAMOS, TALIB KWELI, SUZANNE VEGA, JOHN BUTLER TRIO Breakfast With The Arts (A&E)
Blabbermouth reports: According to Pause & Play, Geffen Records has set a November 29, 2005 release date for the long-awaited GUNS N' ROSES album, "Chinese Democracy". "Chinese Democracy" will feature the band's first new music since "Oh My God", the group's contribution to the soundtrack to the 1999 movie "End of Days".
Stone's stable hands found dead.
NME reports: COLDPLAY are planning a duet with RICHARD ASHCROFT at LIVE 8, it’s been reported.
The ex-The Verve singer has recently supported Coldplay on a handful of dates on their European tour, and the two have come up with the idea of performing The Verve’s 1997 classic ’Bitter Sweet Symphony’ together, according to The Sun newspaper.
CBS reports: Celebrated rock guitarist Dave Navarro (formerly of Jane's Addiction and The Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Brooke Burke ("Wild On") are set to host ROCK STAR: INXS, beginning with a special one hour premiere on Monday, July 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by a one-hour broadcast on Tuesday, July 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and a half-hour edition on Wednesday, July 13 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Beginning the following week, ROCK STAR: INXS will be seen regularly on Mondays (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT), Tuesdays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Wednesdays (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
Another list of top 20 cds of the year so far.
More later
Bro
The title comes from a wonderful driving song by the Strokes. It's called "the end has no end". New Strokes coming soonish.
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