Monthly Archives: February 2011

Looking Back At Oscar’s Best Original Songs

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Since this Sunday is Oscar night, I’d thought I’d take a look back at a few “original songs” that have been nominated (or won) for an Oscar.  (As I’m looking through the list, I am shocked that nothing from Simon … Continue reading →

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George Harrison

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Solo: “Wah Wah” Today would be George Harrison’s 68th birthday.  Oddly enough, I was listening to All Things Must Pass earlier this morning without realizing it was his birthday until I saw it on list of birthdays I have on … Continue reading →

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What The Clash Mean to Me

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

I recently read the feature on The Clash in the new issue of Rolling Stone.  While it didn’t tell me anything I didn’t already know about the band, it certainly reminded me of why I love them so much. In … Continue reading →

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5 Songs About New York

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

I’m in the middle of Patti Smith’s fantastic memoir Just Kids which recounts her early years in New York City with Robert Mapplethorpe.  I’ve compiled a mix of songs about New York as a soundtrack while reading it.  Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Rock Band List From An Unknown Magazine

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

According to an article on radio station DC101, a “new magazine” put out a list of the list of the top 10 best bands ever.  Note that the name of the magazine wasn’t listed, and that the article doesn’t state … Continue reading →

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The Music of My 15 Year Old Self

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Here’s a glimpse into the music I was listening to at 15.    It should be noted that I almost bought Pinkerton in October of 1996, only to buy Blues Traveler’s Save His Soul instead.  Damnit. Blues Traveler Blues Traveler’s Four … Continue reading →

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5 Rarity/Unreleased Collections

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Bob Dylan – The Bootleg Series 1-3 The Basement Tapes had already proved that Dylan had a tendency to leave some of his best material in the vaults – which I’m not including because I could write an entire post … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Not Excited About Radiohead’s “The King of Limbs”

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

I’m probably in a minority here, but I never understood the fascination with Radiohead.   And while I applaud them on the “choose your own price” marketing of In Rainbows, I found the album to be smug, bland, and worst … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Borders

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Not that it really comes as a surprise, but Borders announced its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and plans to close 30% of its stores.  The digital age has already taken its toll on the record industry, and now bookstores are beginning … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga’s Battle With Sincerity

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

When Lady Gaga took the stage for her acceptance speech on Sunday night at the Grammys, I was shocked at how sincere she was.  It was almost painful.  Tears were flowing.  She talked about how she imagined Whitney Houston singing … Continue reading →

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