The album, unlike the single, is a complete offering. It’s not just verse, chorus, verse, chorus, interlude, chorus, outro. It’s not one lone musical idea. It’s an entire pallet of ideas. It’s an opera, a play, a novel. The album can be one of the greatest pieces of art, and when properly done, it’s magical.
And so, here are my favorite albums of 2010 (part 1): Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, albums, Band Of Horses, Ben Sollee, best of, Crystal Castles, Daft Punk, Daniel Martin Moore, Deerhunter, Gil Scot-Heron, Girl Talk, J. Roddy Walston & The Business, Justin Townes Earle, LCD Soundsystem, Owen Pallett, Surfer Blood, The Antlers, The Roots, The Tallest Man On Earth
Dear friends, family, loyal readers, and music lovers alike,
Just yesterday, I got engaged to the most wonderful girl in the world. And now, on top of the world, it’s time to share my joy with you, in the form of wedding songs. Thanks for reading and sharing in my happiness and as always – enjoy the music.
The Avett Brothers – January Wedding
Band Of Horses – Marry Song
Drive-By Truckers – Marry Me
David Bowie – Be My Wife
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Tagged Band Of Horses, David Bowie, The Avett Brothers, The Drive-By Truckers
We’ve just about reached the halfway point of the year, and with it comes the time for us to take a gander back at all the amazing new albums released this year. We had some great debut albums and myriad later releases, in a year that has so far released few of the albums I was excited about (Radiohead, The Strokes, Arcade Fire) but still has managed to keep me highly entertained.
So here it is: my list of the best, the most interesting, the quirkiest, and the stuff I just love to listen to; all combined into a no-order-necessary and no-nonsense list. Check out the tracks, buy the albums, and as always – enjoy the music.
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Tagged Band Of Horses, Ben Sollee, Crystal Castles, Daniel Martin Moore, Gil Scot-Heron, Joanna Newsom, LCD Soundsystem, Local Natives, Owen Pallet, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Sleigh Bells, Surfer Blood, The Black Keys, The Morning Benders, The National, The Roots, The Tallest Man On Earth
We’re in the awkward post-tour stage where Ed Ved and Co. are no longer on tour (at least in this country), but the official bootlegs aren’t out yet. Well, thank goodness for YouTube, audience bootlegs, and (more recently) PJ Radio bringing us the songs we want immediately after the shows. I know it’s childish to need this much this soon, but at this point in their touring career, every show packs with it such unbelievable energy and excitement and one can’t wait to relive it.
So these aren’t the official bootlegs, but they’re not far off. (Thanks, Yonah!) Due to copyright concerns, I’m only going to stream these tracks. But that’s ok – they’re awesome enough for you to stick around and listen.
Enjoy!
Pearl Jam – Hunger Strike (MSG II)
Pearl Jam – Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love (Hartford)
So, while I did get to see Pearl Jam on Thursday night, I was unable to see the opening band, The Black Keys, whom I’ve been meaning to see live for a while. Alas, it wasn’t to be this time around. Another band that was not to be was Band of Horses, who opened for Pearl Jam on every other date of the tour. But with BOH, at least I have this bootleg from the Columbus, Ohio show to listen to. And now you do too.
Enjoy!
Band Of Horses – The Great Salt Lake (live) Continue reading
Two finals down, one more to go. All this traveling and studying has seen me with a ton of playlists, especially the Subway version. So here goes Volume 3.
Some old, some new, some awesome, and some you’re probably going to hate. Just make sure to give each song a listen.
Enjoy!
Band Of Horses – Compliments Removed as per the request of the band and the Web Sheriff. See comment below for more details.
Gil Scot-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
"Just Kids" Patti Smith
Troubled Souls Unite 
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