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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Album of the Week: “Nevermind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols”
Johnny Rotten turns 56 today, which would have put him around 20 or 21 around the time Nevermind the Bollocks was recorded. Much of the album’s lyrics are confrontational in nature, which makes sense considering these were young men intent … Continue reading
Posted in Album of the Week, Music
Tagged 1970 england, johnny rotten, music reviews, never mind the bullocks, punk rock, Rock and roll, sex pistols, The Clash
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Song of the Week: “I Want You Back” – The Jackson 5
As soon as the piano swings its way in, it’s hard not to want get up and dance. And if you haven’t within that one second, the guitar that comes following commands you to. It’s a circular chord progression that … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Song of the Week
Tagged 1969 singles, debut singles, i want you back, Jackson 5, michael jackson, Motown, music reviews, Soul music
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Friday News Round-Up: Joy Division Vs. Disney, Miles Davis & The Post Office, Fiona Apple
Perhaps by now you’ve seen the infamous Disney t-shirts which have “been inspired” by the Joy Division classic Unknown Pleasures. At first, I thought the idea was awful and insulting to the legacy of the band. Now, I find the … Continue reading
New Music Thursdays: The Elkcloner, Torgny
The Elkcloner – “Crossfire” The first few seconds of Elkcloner’s “Crossfire” sounds like you’re being led into the world’s most horrifying carnival. Luckily, “Crossfire” doesn’t turn into campy shock (especially if you hate clowns like I do), but ends up … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Music News, New Artists
Tagged crossfire, electronic music, elk cloner, eps, music artists, new artists 2012, new music, torgny
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10 Songs that Should Be Played on a Jukebox at a Bar
Following last week’s list “10 Songs that Should Absolutely Not Be Played on a Jukebox at a Bar”, at the suggestion of a friend I’ve decided to list the songs that should be played on a jukebox. 1.) “Jump” – … Continue reading
Posted in Lists, Music, Music News
Tagged Bruce Springsteen, cheap trick, elton john, Jay-Z, jukebox, late night drinking, The Rolling Stones, tiny dancer, van halen
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Album of the Week: “Purple Rain” – Prince & The Revolution
“Matt, when you grow up I hope you don’t end up liking Prince.” This was something my older brother mentioned to me randomly one night. I had no idea who or what he was talking about. I couldn’t have been … Continue reading
Posted in Album of the Week, Music
Tagged 1980s albums, 1980s music, borders, Music, music reviews, Prince, Purple Rain, when doves cry
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Song of the Week: “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up” – Tom Waits
“I Don’t Wanna Grow Up” was the first Tom Waits song I ever heard. And I’m guessing that most people remember the first time they hear Tom Waits. That growl of a voice, that sounds like a disturbed Muppet sticks … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Music News, Song of the Week
Tagged 1990s music, being a teenager, bone machine, growing up, i don't wanna grow up, karate, muppets, Sesame Street, Tom Waits
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RIP Etta James
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAoCWpCJsuc Sorry I didn’t get around to this yesterday. The music world lost one of the greats yesterday. RIP Etta James.
Friday News Round-Up: Megaupload, Johnny Ramone, Johnny Otis
Damn, it has been a bad week for Megaupload. First, the site felt the wrath of Universal Music Group who objected to a promotional video which starred Kanye West, Diddy, and Will.i.am and even the likes of Kim Kardashian. Universal … Continue reading
Posted in Music News
Tagged johnny otis, johnny ram one, megaupload, music news, music reviews, Music Writing, swizz beatz
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New Music Thursdays: Bruce Springsteen: “We Take Care of Our Own”
A lot has been already been written about Bruce Springsteen’s newest album, Wrecking Ball due out March 6th. According to some reports, the album will have unexpected textures – loops, electronic percussion… influences and rhythms from hip-hop to Irish folk rhythms.” … Continue reading