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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Random Song of the Day: “Land of 1,000 Dances” – Wilson Pickett
If there’s ever a song that will automatically put me in a good mood, it’s Wilson Pickett’s version of “Land of 1,000 Dances”. The song is bursting with energy that practically blows from the speakers. Paul McCartney might have the … Continue reading
Martin Scorcese’s Use of Music In Film
My first introduction to The Crystals “Then He Kissed Me” was in Martin Scorcese’s Goodfellas. As Henry Hill takes his then-girlfriend Karen through the back of a restaurant (avoiding the lines outside) the entire song plays in the background. It’s … Continue reading
The Hundred Days Recall 80s Dance Rock. Exclusive Interview
San Francisco band The Hundred Days has just released their debut album, Really? August 16th, 2011. Really? recalls The Killers Hot Fuss-era, Franz Ferdinand, as well as British post-punk bands Echo and The Bunnymen, and The Cure and Joy Division. … Continue reading
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Tagged british rock, Echo & the Bunnymen, Franz Ferdinand, Hundred Days, Joy Division, Michael Patterson, NME, San Francisco
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A Tribute to Keith Moon On What Would Have Been His 65th Birthday
If he were still alive, Keith Moon would have turned 65 today. It’s hard to imagine him as an old man, considering how he lived his life. Even as the youngest member of The Who, Moon barely looked older than … Continue reading
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Tagged John Bonham, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Music, PeteTownshend, Roger Daltrey, Tony Fletcher, Who
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Band of Brothers?
The infamous Gallagher brothers from Oasis are at war, once again. This time, Liam is suing his older brother for libel regarding comments about the break-up of the band. Noel claims that Liam was too hung-over to play the V … Continue reading
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Tagged Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, John Fogerty, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Rich Robinson
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Why The Early Beatles Albums Are Under-Rated
Chances are, if you ask anyone to name their favorite Beatles album they will probably reply with almost any album from 1965 on. Every single album after Help! was drastically different in its approach and sound. Rubber Soul and Revolver … Continue reading
Will The Red Hot Chili Peppers Return to Former Glory?
I recently heard the new Red Hot Chili Peppers single “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” and while the song plays to the Chili Pepper’s strengths, overall it was a bit underwhelming. Flea is in full flight with a memorable … Continue reading
Why I’m Skeptical About “Watch the Throne”
Popular music doesn’t lend itself well to the concept of collaboration albums in the same way that say, jazz does. Ella and Basie, Duke Ellington & John Coltrane are definitive records from the Jazz era. With the exception of The Basement … Continue reading
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Late 90s Nostalgia….?
Nostalgia seems to be a buzz word these days. With the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Nirvana’s Nevermind, early 90s nostalgia is about to reach its apex. Even more indie-oriented bands such as the Pixies and Pavement have taken to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Behind Blue Eyes, Limp Bizkit, Nirvana, Popmart Tour, Reel Big Fish, Rolling Stone, Ruby Tuesday, Stone Temple Pilots
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