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Edgy DC Mar 11 2009 12:20 PM

"It's All Too Much": George track from Yellow Submarine just blew my mind. - A hybrid of George's Eastern and Western tastes - Instrumentation that you can't really identify unless you pay close attention over a few listens --- guitars processed and occasionally backtracked, Indian horns, western horns, winds. I can't tell what's coming out of keyboards - Can't distinguish Lennon's guitar work from George's - Ringo contstantly filling but keeping the pulse --- this may be up there with "Rain" among his best tracks. - Heavy (but pointed) use of feedback. - Except for a beat or so on the hook, it's all on one chord, the Indian way. Awesome track, too easy to overlook.

batmagadanleadoff Mar 11 2009 01:51 PM

and the longer mix

sharpie Mar 11 2009 02:13 PM

The 8 minute version (which I've only heard once) gives you even two more minutes of phantasmagoria. Here's the Wikipedia entry: "It's All Too Much" is a song by The Beatles which first appeared on the 1969 Yellow Submarine film soundtrack album. It was written and sung by George Harrison. It was originally recorded in 1967, shortly before the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and had been slated to appear on the next album, Magical Mystery Tour, but it was pushed back. The song was recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, making it one of only a very few Beatles tracks not recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Harrison and John Lennon played lead guitars on the song, and Harrison played organ and bass harmonica. Other than their earlier hit "I Feel Fine", this was the only other Beatles track to extensively use feedback. The track had the working title of "Too Much". A mono mix, over eight minutes long and containing all of the lyrics plus a much longer ending than the eventual released versions, has never been released officially, but has been found on bootleg recordings. The most well-known version of the song was further edited to over six minutes long and appears on the Yellow Submarine soundtrack album. The version of the song that appeared in the film itself is slightly different and contained a lyric that was cut from the album version: "Nice to have the time to take this opportunity/Time for me to look at you and you to look at me." However, this lyric remains in the eight minute mono mix. The song contains several lines taken from other works; the "With your long blonde hair and your eyes of blue" line was from The Merseys' "Sorrow", and the trumpets at many points emulate Jeremiah Clarke's "Prince of Denmark's March", also known as Trumpet Voluntary.

Edgy DC Mar 17 2009 08:41 PM

Lunchbucket argues compellingly that, when you vote the song, and not the brand, that, well, you can't vote against this baby. In honesty, if there was a brand for this, it would be Smokey Robinson. The 6/8 time, the vocal dynamics, the harmonies --- they all bring to mind early sixties R&B. It could be the followup to "You've Really Got a Hold on Me." Ms. Edgy also adds that you really can't vote against the singer's pants. It's, like, impossible.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 17 2009 09:52 PM

For me it's all about the drama when he says It won't be long, yeah-eh Till you're alone With you luh-uh-uh-ov-aaah By the way just finished the Bob Spitz Beatles opus -- very good book IMO

Edgy DC Mar 17 2009 09:57 PM

I stumbled upon a video of them performing it with the new singer in Chile. He nails it and the Santiagianos go wild. The good news is that he's totally re-invogoratated Journey. The bad news is that he's totally re-invogoratated Journey.

Edgy DC Mar 23 2009 08:50 PM Edited 4 time(s), most recently on Apr 23 2009 09:37 AM

I guess it's a good day, because I go to sleep with the Ramones in my head. It's amazing how the Ramones, while presenting themselves as a farce at so many levels, could unironcally capture what was great about the early sixties sound. Between Elvis and the Beatles, the spirit of rock 'n' roll may have been aslumber, but the art of songcraft was not. The Beatles, to their credit, drew from both. While the Ramones had the spirit of rock 'n' roll like almost nobody else, they would never be masters of songcraft. But they knew where to mine the craftsmanship when they needed it. This tune is by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector. Spector, of course, produces, as he did the original. The orginal featured Darlene Love and Cher, among others, backing Ronnie Spector.

metsguyinmichigan Mar 23 2009 09:19 PM

Ramones with a string section? Now that's cool!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 23 2009 09:47 PM

I feel like I'm on a codeine high, and I mean that in the best possible way. I think I'd sing along in full throat with the 7th-inning business if it were a Ramones song. (A rotation based on opponent/situation-- "Beat on the Brat" for the Phils, e.g.-- would be especially nice.)

Fman99 Mar 24 2009 08:30 AM Re: Track of the Day

Edgy DC wrote: "It's All Too Much": George track from Yellow Submarine just blew my mind. - A hybrid of George's Eastern and Western tastes - Instrumentation that you can't really identify unless you pay close attention over a few listens --- guitars processed and occasionally backtracked, Indian horns, western horns, winds. I can't tell what's coming out of keyboards - Can't distinguish Lennon's guitar work from George's - Ringo contstantly filling but keeping the pulse --- this may be up there with "Rain" among his best tracks. - Heavy (but pointed) use of feedback. - Except for a beat or so on the hook, it's all on one chord, the Indian way. Awesome track, too easy to overlook. I just listened to this again. I don't recall the last time I did. Superb.

sharpie Mar 24 2009 08:31 AM

Sadly, even though he was from Queens, Joey Ramone was a big Yankee fan.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 24 2009 11:52 AM

sharpie wrote: Sadly, even though he was from Queens, Joey Ramone was a big Yankee fan. I know-- weighed that in the decision. I figure, hell-- they are from Queens, and more of the underdog Met spirit than, say, Diamond or the Monkees. and hell, Sharp-- we let Billy Joel close down the place, and he's the very model of a Yankee guy. I would also be tickled with a singalong to PE's "Bring the Noise" or "Fight the Power"-- Chuck D is a huge Met fan-- or Nas' "Halftime."

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 24 2009 11:56 AM

Or, maybe better yet-- Yo La Tengo's "Meet the Mets" at the 7th, instead of "Lazy Mary"? http://www.looptvandfilm.com/blog/meet_the_mets.mp3

Edgy DC Mar 24 2009 11:57 AM Re: Track of the Day

Fman99 wrote: "It's All Too Much": George track from Yellow Submarine just blew my mind. - A hybrid of George's Eastern and Western tastes - Instrumentation that you can't really identify unless you pay close attention over a few listens --- guitars processed and occasionally backtracked, Indian horns, western horns, winds. I can't tell what's coming out of keyboards - Can't distinguish Lennon's guitar work from George's - Ringo contstantly filling but keeping the pulse --- this may be up there with "Rain" among his best tracks. - Heavy (but pointed) use of feedback. - Except for a beat or so on the hook, it's all on one chord, the Indian way. Awesome track, too easy to overlook. I just listened to this again. I don't recall the last time I did. Superb. I know, right? I might have gone the rest of my days and not given another thought to this song. Thank you, "Pandora"! Back to "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'." I'm now realizing that I didn't dig deep enough into the song's soul sources, and the melody is a pretty close imitation (lawsuitingly close, the first two lines may be dead on) to Sam Cooke's "Nothing's Gonna Change This Love" --- a song that may be the father of all 6/8 R&B classics with country piano licks. Other fratenity members include "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," "Try a Little Tenderness," and "Never Tear Us Apart." Journey would later return to 6/8 soul vein with "Lights."

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 23 2009 08:58 AM

SuperGroup alert: The rock-steady beat of Cheap Trick's Bun E. Carlos... ...the pop artistry of Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schleshinger... ...the, uh, flash of that asian guy from Smashing Pumpkins... ...and the delicious silky vocals of your favorite cuteypie from Hanson... Tinted Windows. Uh, OK, but dig in and turn it up!

Edgy DC Apr 23 2009 09:07 AM

That's like being 13 and seeing Cheap Trick on Don Kirschner all over again. How'd you come across that?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 23 2009 09:12 AM

I saw 'em mentioned on some blog I was eavesdropping on. Turns out these guys have made all the music press in recent weeks and were just on David Letterman and a bunch of dates in NY, not that I'd ever have noticed. Yeah, they seem to wanna really soak up that 70s feel musicially and stylistically. But what the heck. Good song!

A Boy Named Seo Apr 23 2009 09:31 AM

Yeah, that was a pretty infectious jam. I clicked play before I read who it was, and thought it was from '81 or something until I noticed James Iha.

seawolf17 Apr 23 2009 10:02 AM

I'd read that this band was happening, but didn't realize the album was out already. I have a $10 GC to Best Buy that expires next weekend, and this might be worth grabbing.

Edgy DC Apr 23 2009 10:15 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 23 2009 01:05 PM

Even the lyrics seem to be cribbed from a Shaun Cassady* album. Still kind of funny how they do the switcheroo on verse three. Woah-woah! Woah-woah! Woah-woah! Woah-woah! She's the kind of a girl you can't get enough of She's the kind of girl you need to feel the touch of She's the kind of a girl that can really shake up your whole world The kind of a girl you kinda never wanna let go! Uh oh! Uh oh! Uh oh! Woah, woah, woah! I had some time to kill, I had a lot to learn, yeah She said I heard you got a little money to burn, yeah She said she knew some things to do, some places we could go The way she looked I guess I kinda couldn't say 'no'! Uh oh! Uh oh! Uh oh! Woah, woah, woah! And she took me by the hand And she said she had some plans And I tried so hard but I didn't quite understand But she knows just what to say And she always gets her way And before too long it was clear as day This girl was here to stay She's the kind of a girl you can't take too much of She's the kind of a girl you kinda had enough of She's the kind of a girl that can really take up your whole world The kind of a girl you kinda wish you didn't know! Uh oh! Uh oh! Uh oh! Woah, woah, woah! * Yeah, my second Cassady family reference in two days. What of it?

metsguyinmichigan Apr 23 2009 11:28 AM

Is this a side project for Bun E.? Or did the Trick call it a career? Cheap Trick is one of those bands that I've always kind of liked and always wanted to see in concert, but just never had the opportunity.

TransMonk Apr 23 2009 12:09 PM

Cheap Trick is very much alive and shows no signs of ever dying as long as there are shows to be played. They are touring this summer with Def Leppard and Poison. They have a new album due out as well.

seawolf17 Apr 23 2009 12:51 PM

Memo to Edgy: track 7 is for you.

Edgy DC Apr 23 2009 01:07 PM

Awesome.

Swan Swan H Apr 23 2009 02:06 PM

Jeez, I'm a sucker for that sort of thing. I watched the video three times, and I can feel a cavity forming in an upper left molar. I must buy this CD and play it repeatedly. Do I still have any skinny ties in the attic?

Edgy DC May 03 2009 03:41 PM

"Margo and Harold," a tale of middle-aged self-realization. Video is an amateur slideshow and adds nothing to it, but it's what I could find.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 26 2009 10:35 AM

Where modern white English girls imitate American black girls of the 60s -- with cute animation!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 26 2009 11:50 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 07 2009 09:19 AM

Caught 'em when they were stateside two years ago at the Highline Ballroom. A little less nutritional value than, say Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings (in a similar vein), but cheekily superfun. Also... ... they're foxier than a British hunting ground.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 26 2009 12:00 PM

Tough choice overall but I'll go 1. Left 2. Center 3. Right Cutey=patooties

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 02 2009 08:34 AM

Beatlesque rave-up from the best new-wave/prog-rock fusion album of all time.

Edgy DC Jul 07 2009 09:00 AM

I don't know if this has gotten mileage yet here, so I'm laying it out for you. I was wondering when the Trick's cutiepie bassist Tom Petersson had become a baldie, but that's Tony Levin jumping in. He's like the David Cone of rock 'n' roll. Bring him in to fill out a hole in your rotation and you get an instant championship. Division, anyhow.

Willets Point Jul 07 2009 11:08 AM

Llama Trekking with the Dirty Projectors.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 07 2009 11:14 AM

Willets Point wrote: Llama Trekking with the Dirty Projectors. I'm not gonna say that sucks but, um... What should I say?

Edgy DC Jul 07 2009 11:16 AM

Hey, you totally elbowed my track out of the day.

Willets Point Jul 07 2009 11:21 AM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Willets Point wrote: Llama Trekking with the Dirty Projectors. I'm not gonna say that sucks but, um... What should I say? It's not your thing. Also, someone who's as gay as you are for Queen should not be trusted with determing what sucks.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 07 2009 12:24 PM

Sorry for being so gay.

Rockin' Doc Jul 07 2009 03:34 PM

Edgy DC -"Hey, you totally elbowed my track out of the day." Absolutely not. At least for me, your submission is the track of the day.

dgwphotography Jul 07 2009 06:50 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Sorry for being so gay. There's nothing wrong with being happy.

Swan Swan H Jul 10 2009 09:19 AM

Capsized by Sarah Harmer. Obviously a homemade video, but it's the only one I can find.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 30 2009 08:49 PM

Cover me

seawolf17 Jul 31 2009 07:33 AM

Dammit, I had a track for today, but you beat me to it. I love the first Sweet/Hoffs album; haven't heard the second one yet.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 31 2009 07:51 AM

Just been sampling the tracks at iTunes, they're all nice and voicy and echo-y and a killer bunch of songs including two Rundgren songs -- the overplayed "Hello it's Me" and the criminally overlooked "Couldn't I Just Tell You." Plus Mac's "Second Hand News"

Edgy DC Jul 31 2009 08:05 AM

"Second Hand News." It's almost painful to think Mac once sounded that good.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 31 2009 08:22 AM

I think I said before here, amazin' that that one was NOT a single. How could it not've been?

Edgy DC Jul 31 2009 08:51 AM

Is the new Sweet/Hoffs album covering the 1970s?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 31 2009 09:13 AM

Not all 70s ... 1. Sugar Magnolia (The Grateful Dead) 2. Go All The Way (The Raspberries) 3. Second Hand News (Fleetwood Mac) 4. Bell Bottom Blues (Derek & The Dominoes) 5. All The Young Dudes (Mott The Hoople) 6. You’re So Vain (Carly Simon) 7. Here Comes My Girl (Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers) 8. I’ve Seen All Good People: Your Move/All Good People (Yes) 9. Hello It’s Me (Todd Rundgren) 10. Willin’ (Little Feat) 11. Back Of A Car (Big Star) 12. Couldn’t I Just Tell You (Todd Rundgren) 13. Gimme Some Truth (John Lennon) 14. Maggie May (Rod Stewart) 15. Everything I Own (Bread) 16. Beware Of Darkness (George Harrison)

Edgy DC Jul 31 2009 09:23 AM

Looks all 70s to me. Even the Petty song.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 31 2009 09:39 AM

See I'd have guessed that Clapton song was a 60s number and Petty the 80s. Got the setlist from their Facebook page. And not The Susanna Hoffs' Sexyness Appreciation Consortium which I may also join.

Fman99 Jul 31 2009 11:29 AM

I am diggin on this fantastic "unplugged"* version of the Black Crowes "Wiser Time." *only one acoustic guitar, the rest are playing standard instruments. Don't care.

TransMonk Jul 31 2009 11:33 AM

Saw Matthew Sweet at Summerfest last month. He looked like crap but sounded really good. He closed his set with All The Young Dudes. Now I know why.

Rockin' Doc Jul 31 2009 06:08 PM

Nice call Fman. The Black Crowes are an often overlooked band that plays some smokin' blues tinged, southern rock.

Edgy DC Jul 31 2009 06:43 PM

I'll listen tomorrow. No doublin' down on the day!

Edgy DC Jul 31 2009 11:00 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 01 2009 09:42 PM

I've got mixed feelings so far on the Hoffs/Sweet album. It's much more produced than the first, with both of them (Sweet in particular) drenched in echo. It's much more electric also, and rather than rely on the beauty of the song and their lovely voices, on the electric tracks, they really respect the original arrangements. And if you grew up when I did, those arrangements are really tired and played out, even as I continue to respect the songs and singers. My favorite track from the first album, for instance was "Alone Again Or," when he takes a Spanish-Mexican guitar and re-invents a great song. They seem more willing to do that on the more acoustic-y ones, and the 70s gives them fewer of those than the 60s did, maybe. You listen to "Seen All Good People" there and the acoustic parts are revelatory and the electric parts are begging for a fast-forward. My favorite so far is "You're So Vain," although nobody can make me sick of "Here Comes My Girl."

Edgy DC Jul 31 2009 11:16 PM

Bonus Tracks: "Dreaming" "Marquee Moon" "I Wanna Be Sedated" "Baby Blue" "You Say You Don't Love Me" "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" "You Can Close Your Eyes" "Melissa" "Killer Queen" "A Song for You"

Edgy DC Aug 01 2009 08:52 AM

The liner notes, written from the point of view of Sid 'n' Susie, the free-lovin' 60's naifs they bill themselves as, were a little overly cute on the first record. They're a little overly stupid on this one.

RealityChuck Aug 01 2009 08:37 PM

Track of the next six weeks:

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 13 2009 08:40 AM

Brill

Edgy DC Aug 13 2009 09:00 AM

"Turn my muddy water into sweet Mexican wine." Excellent. The early part of the song, before the full arrangment comes in, he sounds like me.

Rockin' Doc Aug 13 2009 10:54 AM

It's amazing how completely Fulks has captured the Fountains of Wayne sound in his parody tribute to the band. Even the vocals sound an awful lot like Collingwood. Great find.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 20 2009 07:21 AM

2 minutes of mellow grooviness, brought to you by the Ohio Express: Fun Fact: The fellows in this video aren't actually the singers or players or writers of this recording. The writer/singer was Graham Gouldman, and the his band later to be known as 10-cc. The Ohio Express were one of those bands recruited to play "bubblegum" pop songs written by pros like Gouldman. Did you know Gouldman also wrote Bus Stop (Hollies), For Your Love & Heart Full of Soul (Yardbirds), No Milk Today (Herman's Hermits), etc etc etc

Edgy DC Aug 20 2009 07:30 AM

I always thought "Bus Stop" was Graham Nash song. Did the Hollies do any original material?

sharpie Aug 20 2009 07:57 AM

"Carrie Anne" was an original Hollies tune. Graham Nash wrote it about Marianne Faithfull but was too shy to use "Marianne" so it became "Carrie Anne." I was a 10cc fan back in the day. "The Original Soundtrack" featuring "I'm Not In Love" and their next album (cant' remember the name) got lots of spins. I think they broke up shortly after that.

Edgy DC Sep 09 2009 11:11 AM Re: Track of the Day

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jNWPUFNA2U Sometimes I fall hard for a song that sounds like it was written on the spot.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 09 2009 11:25 AM Re: Track of the Day

She plays the Alarm at the Snake Farm!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 11 2009 02:18 PM Re: Track of the Day

Simple, stupid, irresistible: How could you not love it? [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nLiQBV6A7c

Edgy DC Sep 11 2009 02:24 PM Re: Track of the Day

-We can't afford much of a set. -Dry ice? -Brilliant!!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 11 2009 02:57 PM Re: Track of the Day

Stumbled on this during the West Coast trip following John Hughes' passing. You have to love something with art direction that's so of its time-- the "bright eyes" makeup/lighting, slow-motion spilling water, totally-inappropriate "1984" ad imagery-- don't you? C'mere, you stupid, pretentious video, and lemme plant one on ya!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 23 2009 07:17 AM Re: Track of the Day

Sweeter than a cherry coke. Let's see if I can do this ... it will take you directly to the song. [url]http://www.thevoyces.net/audio/01_Bye_Bye_hifi.mp3

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 25 2009 07:53 AM Re: Track of the Day

Hmmmm... no love for the Voyces ... Let's go instead for Willie "New Dylan" Nile. Way back in 1979, he blew me away with "Vagabond Moon" then I forgot about him for 30 years. But this new song rocks! Almost went and saw him last nite but his show was sold out... I suck. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qKjUeGji78

Edgy DC Sep 25 2009 07:56 AM Re: Track of the Day

Nope. Not much love there. Now I'm gunshy on the Willie Nile track.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 25 2009 08:08 AM Re: Track of the Day

Fuck. Never good to lose your DJing cred in a youtube-less forum.

Rockin' Doc Sep 25 2009 11:16 AM Re: Track of the Day

I like the Willie Nile track. Have checked 3 or 4 other songs of his on YouTube as well. I'll have to check out more of his stuff in the near future. Unfortunately, my lunch is almost over, so it's back to work in a few minutes.

Edgy DC Sep 25 2009 11:38 AM Re: Track of the Day

You've posted the Nile track here before. It's stands up well next to "Snake Farm," in the category of old guys with old bands still bringing energy and humor into their recordings.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 25 2009 12:01 PM Re: Track of the Day

Nah, I facebooked it. But yeah. The true story was that, as an 8th grader or whatever, I conflated Nile's "Vagabond Moon" and Steve Forbert's "Romeo's Tune" since they were both songs by scratchy-voiced New York-based Young Dylans about meeting girls at their windows. Around a decade later Steve Forbert came out with the "American in Me" comeback album and went and filled in with his old records, and I kind of forgot Willie Nile ever existed until coming across (not literally) that video on some blog and it seeming familiar to me. I followed that back to his web site, and found a "Vagabond Moon" mp3 that punched me in the face.

Edgy DC Sep 27 2009 12:27 PM Re: Track of the Day

The wonderful Ventures do an inspired alternative arrangement of "Walk, Don't Run" here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei9JqUvPDMA They're performing in Japan in 1964 where they were and would remain huge --- one of the biggest western acts in Japanese history. They finally made it into the R'n'R Hall of Fame last year well too late for drummer Mel Taylor, but he cooked. Masters of the tone arm, they're playing Mosrites here, which I associate with Johnny Ramone. I wonder if Mosrite sponsored their Japanese tour or something, because most footage from the sixties shows them with Fenders, and the lead guy would later switch to an SG.

Frayed Knot Sep 27 2009 01:33 PM Re: Track of the Day

I miss the days when instrumentals could still 'chart' as singles.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 28 2009 06:51 AM Re: Track of the Day

I'm all in on surf instrumentals. This one cannot be beat. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUoSVVujARk

Edgy DC Oct 05 2009 10:15 AM Re: Track of the Day

While we're in the early years of rock 'n' roll, I haven't been able to get this thing out of my head all week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgJwm9erBaQ And this has the magic of early rock 'n' roll all over it. Gary Troxel and Gretchen Christopher, two Centralia, Washington teenagers, are waiting for Gretchen's mom to pick them up after school. Gary starts humming to a looping rhythm and Gretchen starts ad-libbing lyrics over it. They like it, can't stop singing it, and enlist Gretchen's friend Barbara Wilson to harmonize on it. They finish it, and perform it two school functions. Their classmates demand recordings, so they go into the studio to cut a record, but they do it all wrong. Instead of laying down the instruments and dubbing the vocals over it, they record it a capella, as they've performed it, and lay the instruments over that. But it works, because the only instruments they decide to use are an acoustic guitar and the jangle of Gary's keys. At this point a record company gets wind of this small phenomenon. These days, the label would buy them up, re-cut the thing with professional instruments, gated drums and a trip-hop interlude, fire one of the girls, take them out of the prom clothes, and slut everybody up. But the label only convinces them to change their name to the Fleetwoods (from their off-the-cuff original name of Two Girls and a Guy), taken from their telephone exchange FLeetwood-2, and change the name of the song from "Come Softly" to "Come Softly to Me," because "Come Softly" sounded too risque. Anyhow, the song goes to number one on the pop charts and number five on the R&B charts, and still creeps into my dreams to this day. That is why "Come Softly to Me" is my track of the day.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 05 2009 10:23 AM Re: Track of the Day

Nice. All the same I wonder what Gretchen would look like all slutty and stuff.

Edgy DC Oct 06 2009 10:27 AM Re: Track of the Day

Not a lot of feedback on that one, though. Here we go. One of the top power pop songs you'll find: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cEvEUKN4Fw Cool thing is that Paul Collins earlier band was the Nerves. He played drums, and would go on to found the Beat. He was joined by Peter Case, who would go on to found the Plimsouls, and Jack Lee, who wrote their best song "Hanging on the Telephone," and get rich when Blondie covered it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 07 2009 08:37 AM Re: Track of the Day

Good performance of a good song: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnVXIUyshng

The Second Spitter Oct 07 2009 08:40 AM Re: Track of the Day

Yes, she is.

Edgy DC Oct 07 2009 08:56 AM Re: Track of the Day

I watched that last week after hearing it on the radio. I hear it on the radio and it sounds like John's the primary vocalist with Darryl hitting hard on the transitions. You see that performance and it comes out as the opposite.

Edgy DC Oct 07 2009 09:02 AM Re: Track of the Day

Oh, and thanks for stepping up. My tracks weren't sticking.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 07 2009 09:27 AM Re: Track of the Day

I'm pondering asking Santa Claus for the new Hall & Oates box set. Is there something wrong with me?

The Second Spitter Oct 07 2009 09:30 AM Re: Track of the Day

Nothing wrong with that. I've been actually listening to Hall & Oates a lot lately (right now even).

Edgy DC Oct 07 2009 09:32 AM Re: Track of the Day

Yes. How much are you going to listen to Private Eyes (clap!) They're watching you (clap-clap!)? Download your favorite tracks, but accept that their period as a hit single machine was embarassingly (and soul-lessly) formulaic and shallow.

The Second Spitter Oct 07 2009 09:35 AM Re: Track of the Day

You're just out of touch.

Edgy DC Oct 07 2009 09:48 AM Re: Track of the Day

Do Hall and Oates deserve one more thin dime for "Family Man"?

The Second Spitter Oct 07 2009 09:59 AM Re: Track of the Day

The fact you didn't bother to post a link probably means no. Ok so, maybe I was a bit overzealous in my commendation of H&O, something probably supported by the fact I've been oscillating between three of their songs and calling it a revival. But they're not that bad; that song just bites.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 07 2009 10:03 AM Re: Track of the Day

Do Hall and Oates deserve one more thin dime for "Family Man"? Oh, man. Forgot that one. See, that's why I ignored some of the good stuff for so long.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 07 2009 10:05 AM Re: Track of the Day

Hitmaking duo Daryl Hall and John Oates announced Wednesday that they will release a four-CD box set that spans their remarkable 43-year career. Entitled 'Do What You Want, Be What You Are: The Music of Daryl Hall and John Oates,' the retrospective shows how they went from Philadelphia teens to the biggest selling duo of all time. "This box set will be a treasure for the die hard Daryl Hall and John Oates fan and a creative surprise to the casual fan," Oates tells Spinner. " All the hits are there but the real gems are the unreleased tracks and live performances that showcase the true depth of our life's work as professional songwriters, producers and artists." On top of their six No. 1 singles -- such as 'Rich Girl,' 'Private Eyes' and 'Out of Touch,' and their 10 Top 10 tracks, 'including 'You Make My Dreams,' 'She's Gone' and 'Everything Your Heart Desires' -- the 74-song collection includes 16 previously unreleased recordings. Of the 10 live tracks, five are from their first show in England while the most recent, a cover of the Mad Lads' 'I Want Someone,' comes from Hall's Internet series, 'Live From Daryl's House.' The six remaining studio tracks include outtakes, a remix of 'Gino (the Manager)' and a new recording of a lost 1972 demo, 'Dreamer.' In addition, the liner notes for each song will be included in a 60-page booklet that also features never-before-seen photographs and a brand new band biography. Throughout the book, there are also testimonials about the duo and their music by notable musicians such as Mick Jagger, Carly Simon, Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard, Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump and many more. The set will be released Oct. 6, just before the duo plays one of the final shows at the Philadelphia Spectrum Oct. 23. Track List: Disc 1 1. Girl I Love You (The Temptones) 2. I Need Your Love (The Masters) 3. Say These Words of Love (The Temptones) 4. Perkiomen 5. I'm Sorry 6. Fall in Philadelphia 7. Waterwheel 8. Lilly (Are You Happy) 9. Had I Known You Better Then 10. Las Vegas Turnaround 11. She's Gone 12. You're Much Too Soon 13. Is It a Star 14. It's Uncanny 15. Love You Like a Brother 16. Lady Rain (Live at the New Victoria Theatre, London, October 3, 1975, Previously Unreleased) 17. Beanie G. and the Rose Tattoo (Live at the New Victoria Theatre, London, October 3, 1975, Previously Unreleased) 18. Better Watch Your Back (Live at the New Victoria Theatre, London, October 3, 1975, Previously Unreleased) 19. Abandoned Luncheonette (Live at the New Victoria Theatre, London, October 3, 1975, Previously Unreleased) 20. When the Morning Comes (Live at the New Victoria Theatre, London, October 3, 1975, Previously Unreleased) Disc 2 1. Camellia 2. Sara Smile 3. Alone Too Long 4. Gino (The Manager) (Previously Unreleased - 2009 Remix) 5. Ennui on the Mountain 6. Out of Me, Out of You 7. Back Together Again 8. Rich Girl 9. Crazy Eyes 10. Have I Been Away Too Long 11. August Day 12. It's A Laugh 13. I Don't Wanna Lose You (7" Remix) 14. Wait For Me 15. Time's Up (Alone Tonight) 16. The Woman Comes And Goes 17. How Does It Feel To Be Back 18. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling 19. Kiss On My List 20. Everytime You Go Away (Live in Tokyo, Japan, 1996, Previously Unreleased) Disc 3 1. You Make My Dreams 2. Private Eyes 3. Head Above Water 4. Did It In A Minute 5. Your Imagination 6. I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) 7. Don't Go Out (Previously Unreleased) 8. Maneater 9. Family Man 10. One on One 11. Go Solo 12. Say It Isn't So 13. Adult Education 14. Out of Touch 15. Method Of Modern Love 16. Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid 17. Possession Obsession (Live at the Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York, May 23, 1985) 18. A Nite at the Apollo Live! The Way You Do The Things You Do/My Girl (Live at the Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York, May 23, 1985) with David Ruffin & Eddie Kendrick Disc 4 1. Everything Your Heart Desires (Video Mix) 2. Missed Opportunity 3. Keep On Pushin' Love 4. Storm Warning (Previously Unreleased) 5. Change of Season 6. Starting All Over Again (Live in Tokyo, Japan, 1995, Previously Unreleased) 7. So Close (Live in Portland, OR, 2006, Previously Unreleased) 8. Do It for Love 9. Forever for You 10. Heartbreak Time 11. All the Way From Philadelphia (Previously Unreleased) 12. Have You Ever Been In Love (Demo, Previously Unreleased) 13. Me and Mrs. Jones (Live at John Jay College, New York, March 24, 2003) 14. I Want Someone (Live From Daryl's House, Previously Unreleased) 15. Do What You Want, Be What You Are (Live 2007, Previously Unreleased) 16. Dreamer ('72-'09 Redux, Previously Unreleased)

TransMonk Oct 07 2009 10:09 AM Re: Track of the Day

How a H&O box set cannot include "Portable Radio" is beyond me. I'm with Edgy that you can download the dozen or so "hits" and skip the 76 song saga that this seems to be. I can live through a Hall & Oates song now and thought they were the bee's knees when I was in 3rd grade, but I can't see myself buying this.

Edgy DC Oct 07 2009 10:13 AM Re: Track of the Day

The Temptones were Darryl's teenage vocal soul band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIY7K4EcNbY It seems he wanted to make it with a harmony and dance step outfit but the market was drying up for such acts and so he switched to the arty rock band presentation, even if he still considered himself a soul survivor. If you beleve the legend they tell, a sock-hop --- in which Darryl's band and John's were each playing their new single --- broke up into a brawl between rival gangs with which Darryl and John were loosely affilitated. They met in freight elevator, and Darryl invited John to join his band --- and has been dominating the poor guy ever since. I'm actually against Monk. I wouldn't download the MTV era hits, but rather fish through the other tracks, and take what works for me. On edit: basically, disc three can bite me.

The Second Spitter Oct 07 2009 10:39 AM Re: Track of the Day

Ok, here's my contribution to this thread; the song my sig comes from; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPrGPOxAYE4 It's morbid, but name me a song about a war that isn't, and it contains some great lyrics; Gravity keeps my head down. Or is it maybe shame At being so young and being so vain and And on the streets tonight an old man plays, With newspaper cuttings of his glory days. But don't go looking for anything more from them. This was their "Citizen Kane".

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 07 2009 10:42 AM Re: Track of the Day

This is what I get: This video is not available in your country due to copyright restrictions.

Edgy DC Oct 07 2009 10:44 AM Re: Track of the Day

Me too. Anyhow, one song per day in this thread. It needs to be disected, neglected, collected, connected, corrected, infected, inflected, suspected, and/or rejected... before we can move on.

Edgy DC Oct 09 2009 09:29 AM Re: Track of the Day

The guitars wash over you like a rough but warm August surf, and then, just as you pull your head up and wipe the salt away from your face, the vocals jump out of the waves like a ravenous black dogfish shark and chomp all over you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQZQ5MHehes Yeah, the video is full of beautiful tortured young Brits. Annoying, I know.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 09 2009 09:43 AM Re: Track of the Day

Pretty good rip-off of the Stones' 'Street Fighting Man' isn't it? I kinda like these guys, even though they're apparently big douchebags or something. I could listen to the intro of "Live Forever" over and over again for my entire life probably.

Edgy DC Oct 09 2009 10:04 AM Re: Track of the Day

Yeah, I didn't recognize that explicitly, but it's there. I like them a lot too. It's easy to dismiss them as a ripoff act. But to me, instead of trying to imitate their influences and do songs that would hide nicely on side two of their influences' albums, they use a very specific point in Beatles history as leaping off point and end up somewhere completely different. They appear to be finished, as one of the Gallaghers walked out, basically acknowledging that he was gonna kill his brother if he remained in the band.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 12 2009 07:24 AM Re: Track of the Day

A special secretion from a secret gland: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNPMlq7emEk

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 23 2009 09:32 AM Re: Track of the Day

Just came across it (not literally). Goofy looking singer, but a nice song. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL_HpLuAT_s

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 04 2009 10:15 AM Re: Track of the Day

Have I completely killed this thread? Here's something new... to me. Sounds like it was left off "Songs from the Big Chair" [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLSKfNVbEa8

Rockin' Doc Nov 04 2009 10:40 AM Re: Track of the Day

Nice find, I like the music, but the lead vocal is too muted. The vocals gets overwhelmed, by the much louder music, to the point that it's difficult to actually hear what Matthews is singing. Good song, but it could have been better with a different mix, imho.

Edgy DC Nov 04 2009 03:00 PM Re: Track of the Day

He's even sitting in a big chair. I'm with RD. The instrumentation has an immediacy and bite that TforF never hinted at, but the vocals have none of that. What are you so ashamed of, grunge-era pop-rock guy?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 06 2009 12:52 PM Re: Track of the Day

test: [url]http://lala.com/zAKx

Edgy DC Nov 11 2009 09:07 AM Re: Track of the Day

KlassiK Kut, introudced by a nonsense-blathering Jose Feliciano: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haZPPBJC8Ic This is your track of the day. All day.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 11 2009 12:05 PM Re: Track of the Day

Nobody even reads track of the day. What are we supposed to do?

Edgy DC Nov 11 2009 12:07 PM Re: Track of the Day

Expand the community, improve the Mets, and fix the video embedding. Really, I think it takes an ever-bigger commitment to goofing off in this economy to watch videos during the day closely enough to offer useful feedback.

Rockin' Doc Nov 11 2009 06:10 PM Re: Track of the Day

I really liked Ronstadt when I was an adolescent. She had a great set of pipes. It was interesting to see Patrick Simmons of the Doobie Brothers playing the conga drums on that clip. Andrew Gold (Lonely Boy and Thank You For Being a Friend which eventually became the theme song for the show Golden Girls) was on guitar instead of Waddy Wachtel. Waddy Wachtel, who seemed to play with everyone during the 70's and 80's, is forever linked in my mind with the Ronstadt albums of my teenage years. I remember him, because of his name more than anything.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 11 2009 06:25 PM Re: Track of the Day

I go for all that Waddy Wachtel stuff.

Edgy DC Nov 11 2009 07:55 PM Re: Track of the Day

I too mentally anchor Waddy in Ronstadt's band, though he truly was everywhere, often backing chicks.

Frayed Knot Nov 11 2009 08:37 PM Re: Track of the Day

I really liked Ronstadt when I was an adolescent. She had a great set of pipes She could sing a little too [ba-dum-ching] I always associate Waddy W with Warren Z - although I guess it fits because Linda was an early champion of Z-man's stuff covering 'Hasten Down the Wind' and a bunch of others.

Edgy DC Nov 12 2009 07:28 AM Re: Track of the Day

I've been playing pieces of a recent Mark Knopfler album called Get Lucky in the morning. Trying to find something to help me get the energy to go back to the saltmines, but keep it light enough to not piss off the missus. The problem is that each morning, each track, he finds a new way to break my heart. This is what killed me this morning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww9a3gGcJ1M

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 12 2009 07:41 AM Re: Track of the Day

I'd heard a few cuts from that album too. They sound great, though I kinda wish Knopfler would rock little more. The other day I found 'Alchemy' on lala, not sure if it was ever on iTunes. That's a great recording.

Edgy DC Nov 12 2009 07:51 AM Re: Track of the Day

You know, doing folk, doing country, doing duets with Emmylou... it's all just a long (long) setup. When he does plug in again, perhaps with a reunited Straits lineup, he's going to blow. Your pants. Off.

Edgy DC Nov 18 2009 10:03 AM Re: Track of the Day

Boy named Seo, I believe Track of the Day is your privilege today.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 18 2009 10:09 AM Re: Track of the Day

Bobby D with the Schnitzelbank

Fman99 Nov 18 2009 10:23 AM Re: Track of the Day

You know, doing folk, doing country, doing duets with Emmylou... it's all just a long (long) setup. When he does plug in again, perhaps with a reunited Straits lineup, he's going to blow. Your pants. Off. I have two of these duet albums -- one is Knopfler/Harris and the other is him with Chet Atkins. A bit tranquil for my tastes, though there are a few real beauties. I like this one best. http://lala.com/zdN8

Fman99 Nov 19 2009 09:04 AM Re: Track of the Day

http://lala.com/z2rb

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 19 2009 09:33 AM Re: Track of the Day

Hey can't find your profile. We're stalking each other on there, you can find mine using my name.

A Boy Named Seo Nov 19 2009 10:44 AM Re: Track of the Day

Yah, fman, I'm all over there, too. Your song of the day comes from Spoon, a great American rock 'n roll band from Austin. I made the mistake of confusing them with Sponge or Train or something, and was late arriving to the party, but now that I'm here, I'm not leaving. In this one, Britt misses his old man and pines for the better days of yore using the vehicle of his dad's old fitted shirt. Nice riff, too. http://lala.com/zFAy

TransMonk Nov 19 2009 10:49 AM Re: Track of the Day

I'm not much into Spoon's last few albums but the Girls Can Tell/Series of Sneaks/Kill the Moonlight era was pretty awesome.

A Boy Named Seo Nov 19 2009 11:00 AM Re: Track of the Day

I thought 'Gimme Fiction' kicked ass, too, but 'Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga' never did it for me.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 19 2009 11:49 AM Re: Track of the Day

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Yah, fman, I'm all over there, too. Your song of the day comes from Spoon, a great American rock 'n roll band from Austin. I made the mistake of confusing them with Sponge or Train or something, and was late arriving to the party, but now that I'm here, I'm not leaving. In this one, Britt misses his old man and pines for the better days of yore using the vehicle of his dad's old fitted shirt. Nice riff, too. http://lala.com/zFAy JCL likes this

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 19 2009 11:57 AM Re: Track of the Day

TransMonk wrote: I'm not much into Spoon's last few albums but the Girls Can Tell/Series of Sneaks/Kill the Moonlight era was pretty awesome. What he said. Except I thought Ga x 5 was also alright. (Overused in movies though it may be, I still like "The Underdog.") Britt and the boys give good show, as well.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 25 2009 10:03 AM Re: Track of the Day

Australian psychedelic harmonic pop. How great is this? [url]http://lala.com/zQLw

dgwphotography Nov 25 2009 10:33 AM Re: Track of the Day

I facebooked this one, and went through this thread and didn't see it here. A great version of Toto's Africa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjbpwlqp5Qw

Frayed Knot Nov 25 2009 11:40 AM Re: Track of the Day

I facebooked this one, and went through this thread and didn't see it here. A great version of Toto's Africa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjbpwlqp5Qw That's because we had a whole thread on it -- viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12026

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 25 2009 12:20 PM Re: Track of the Day

Yeah, let's get back to the discussion we were all having about Even, everyone's next favorite Australian power trio. Seriously these guys make better Beatles music than Oasis.

dgwphotography Nov 25 2009 02:18 PM Re: Track of the Day

I facebooked this one, and went through this thread and didn't see it here. A great version of Toto's Africa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjbpwlqp5Qw That's because we had a whole thread on it -- http://cranepoolforum.net/phpBB3/viewto ... =2&t=12026 I knew I saw it somewhere here - I even posted on the damned thread...

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 30 2009 08:06 AM Re: Track of the Day

Skinny white guy plays bluesy, country rockaboogie. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aupG-9257Hc

metirish Nov 30 2009 08:12 AM Re: Track of the Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Skinny white guy plays bluesy, country rockaboogie. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aupG-9257Hc Not bad , quite generic though. I like the guitars when they start out....bass player has the bass playing stiff torso head nodding thing down .

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 16 2009 10:51 AM Re: Track of the Day

Happy Holidays. Become my favorite xmas record, non-Phil Spector division [url]http://lala.com/zYjl

Rockin' Doc Dec 16 2009 11:23 AM Re: Track of the Day

Great vocal harmonies. They sound a lot like our church choir with the organ and vocal harmony.

Swan Swan H Dec 17 2009 07:37 AM Re: Track of the Day

I may be a crusty old heathen, but during the holiday season I occasionally want to hear a song that's a little less ho-ho-ho and mistletoe and presents for pretty girls and more about the little baby Jesus. And, at times like that, this is the one I click on. Sorry, no lala or youtube, but iTunes does have it. Before You Go Richard Shindell Love, just a word before you go Just a few things you should know Come and sit here by my side Love, how I wish that you could stay There can be no other way I must send you on your own Love, here's a place and here's a name Love, she will hold you in her arms And show you who you are Love, you'll be hungry, you'll be weak You'll be tempted, you'll be free To turn away from me Love, dressed in rags and far from home You will wander all alone You will wonder where I am Love, you will laugh and you will cry Love, you will live and you will die But only for a while There's a world that you must bear They're waiting for you there To lead them from the night And bring them to the light Love, here's a place and here's a name Love, she will hold you in her arms And show you who you are She will show you who you are She'll show you who you are

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 17 2009 08:14 AM Re: Track of the Day

Looked and couldn't find it on lala neither. I did stumble upon A Summer Wind, A Cotton Dress -- really gorgeous. [url]http://lala.com/zDxb

Edgy DC Dec 27 2009 08:05 PM Re: Track of the Day

Go, Captain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov3oXMMTHoA

Fman99 Jan 04 2010 06:15 AM Re: Track of the Day

http://lala.com/zJIW "The Syn are an English band that lasted from 1965 to 1967 and then reunited as a progressive rock band in 2004. Chris Welch, in his book, Close to the Edge: The Story of Yes wrote, "The Syn were very similar to Yes in fact. It was very much a precursor of Yes."[1]" Toes a tappin. Add the next song on the album "Reach (Outro)" to the queue and listen to them in succession.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 04 2010 08:54 AM Re: Track of the Day

I liked it but thought it should have ended in the middle. Didn't need the xtra 2-3 minutes. I am now stalking you on lala. Today I'm listening to heavy-ass pop from Grand Atlantic. [url]http://lala.com/z5kW

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 15 2010 07:53 AM Re: Track of the Day

Folksy, dramatic, majestic. New to me. Piece of work. [url]http://lala.com/z5r2I

Fman99 Jan 19 2010 05:08 AM Re: Track of the Day

The late, great... http://lala.com/zSlJ

A Boy Named Seo Jan 19 2010 12:36 PM Re: Track of the Day

Tracks o' the day: Spoon's new album "Transference" is out, and on sale today for $3.99 (MP3) at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Transference/dp/B ... =163856011 I'm playing it NOW!!!! and will decide if $4 bucks is a fair price in this or any economy. Lala: http://lala.com/zcmvI

Fman99 Jan 21 2010 09:35 AM Re: Track of the Day

A little old school hip hop, circa 1989. Good sampling. http://lala.com/zc82I

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 21 2010 10:05 AM Re: Track of the Day

I see your old-skool rap and raise you one. This song was on a compilation cassette tape I found for 1.99 at kmart in 1990. Loved every song on it, but I can only remember a few anymore. I know I'm impossibly old and all, but I think maybe hipping and hopping went backwards in the last 20 years. [url]http://lala.com/zxui Edit -- found it! The compilation was called Yo! Mo Rap from K-Tel records. Here's a track listing: 1. Teenage Love - Slick Rick 2. Loced After Dark - Tone Loc 3. Night of the Living Baseheads - Public Enemy 4. On the Real Tip - Def Jef 5. Jenifa (Taught Me) - De La Soul 6. So What Cha Sayin' - EPMD 7. Ya Bad Chubbs - Howie Tee/Chubb Rock 8. Words I Manifest - Gang Starr 9. Jack the Ripper - LL Cool J 10. Rollin' With Kid 'N Play - Kid 'N Play

Fman99 Jan 21 2010 10:23 AM Re: Track of the Day

I see your old-skool rap and raise you one. This song was on a compilation cassette tape I found for 1.99 at kmart in 1990. Loved every song on it, but I can only remember a few anymore. I know I'm impossibly old and all, but I think maybe hipping and hopping went backwards in the last 20 years. [url]http://lala.com/zxui Edit -- found it! The compilation was called Yo! Mo Rap from K-Tel records. Here's a track listing: 1. Teenage Love - Slick Rick 2. Loced After Dark - Tone Loc 3. Night of the Living Baseheads - Public Enemy 4. On the Real Tip - Def Jef 5. Jenifa (Taught Me) - De La Soul 6. So What Cha Sayin' - EPMD 7. Ya Bad Chubbs - Howie Tee/Chubb Rock 8. Words I Manifest - Gang Starr 9. Jack the Ripper - LL Cool J 10. Rollin' With Kid 'N Play - Kid 'N Play Awesome. LOVE the old hip hop. As far as I am concerned the entire genre was buried with Biggie and Tupac, everything that has come out since they died has been shit.

Edgy DC Jan 21 2010 10:43 AM Re: Track of the Day

As far as I'm concerned, it died when the Fat Boys broke up.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 29 2010 07:35 AM Re: Track of the Day

Good morning. Have some rock! [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTH4Zu8gleA

Edgy DC Jan 29 2010 07:53 AM Re: Track of the Day

That's, um, wonderful.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 22 2010 09:01 AM Re: Track of the Day

The 2nd part of this clip is the "actual" T of the D but the first is fun, especially for your kids zoom zip [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeNIiX2opy4

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 27 2010 02:39 PM Re: Track of the Day

As befits a Track of the Weekend, this one's got giddyup to it. Try not to dance in your chair to this bid'ness from Janelle Monae (w/Big Boi).

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 02 2010 07:20 AM Re: Track of the Day

Thank you for that booty shake. Now for some smoke-machinin', cowbellin' mornin' rawk. Kinda runs light on melody after a spell but the first 60 seconds of this song should separate you from your genitalia, depending on the volume. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXZXJ46xdfg

Edgy DC Mar 02 2010 07:32 AM Re: Track of the Day

"More Than a Feeling" --- the guitar riff that keeps giving. So, who was number 68 for the Jets in 1989?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 02 2010 12:49 PM Re: Track of the Day

Thought it might have been center-for-forever Jim Sweeney, but it's actually RT/gigantic hunk of human Reggie McElroy, actually.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 02 2010 01:10 PM Re: Track of the Day

Are we sure that's a Jets jersey and not some random college or Philadelphia Eagles?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 02 2010 01:27 PM Re: Track of the Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Are we sure that's a Jets jersey and not some random college or Philadelphia Eagles? I just assumed he wasn't a Philly guy, because he wasn't calling me a faggot or throwing beer on a child. It could be a random college shirt, but the Iggles wore a lighter colored jerz or a black-outlined one.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 05 2010 07:41 PM Re: Track of the Day

Happy Weekend, all. And since mine will be all about keeping calm in the face of impending dusty, hot life explosion*, let's go with a little something to keep the cool side cool... with a little Bobby Womack sprinkled in liberally amongst the retro-80s beat-box/synth and Mos Def's spacey rhymes. *Just saw "Hurt Locker." Pardon the metaphor strain.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 11 2010 08:09 AM Re: Track of the Day

Have some pop, and a wickit video too: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GU5RPHPc8A

Edgy DC Mar 11 2010 08:14 AM Re: Track of the Day

It's about time the son of Ron Wood got to front a band.

Edgy DC Mar 12 2010 07:22 AM Re: Track of the Day

You look a little listless this morning, and what you need is a little trip to the 13th floor.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 12 2010 07:40 AM Re: Track of the Day

I liked them before they got so big.

Edgy DC Mar 12 2010 07:55 AM Re: Track of the Day

They're much better, cleaner and tighter, and I like the mod sound much better than them playing mopey grunge. But the kid honestly don't sing too good.

Fman99 Mar 15 2010 05:54 AM Re: Track of the Day

Instrumental blues, and some really ripping guitar work, from a band that you would not normally expect to produce this kind of music. http://lala.com/zyTlI

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 18 2010 08:59 AM Re: Track of the Day

Edgy DC wrote: "More Than a Feeling" --- the guitar riff that keeps giving. No kidding! [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFspFuvjwME

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 07 2010 07:13 AM Re: Track of the Day

New wave farfisa zaniness + 50s influenced vocals, smothered in gooey delicious cheese. Oh baby. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofDCsRhT57o

Edgy DC Apr 07 2010 07:21 AM Re: Track of the Day

Costuming courtesy of the Garden City Links Country Club. I like how the keyboardist/vocalist steps out to join in the dance steps while his organ is still playing the lead lick. I don't recall anyting about no Racey. What is this? 81? 82?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 07 2010 07:28 AM Re: Track of the Day

Yeah I never heard of them either but that song got up to No. 3 in the UK in 1979: Racey's greatest hit! I got the song as part of a huge package of obscure tunez I downloaded off some blog a while ago and was just listening to for the first time the other day. You might say it jumped out of the headphones and took me roughly from behind.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 07 2010 10:57 AM Re: Track of the Day

I keep expecting a gopher puppet to pop up and start vamping in the corner. For a dessertif of sheer creepiness, follow your entree with this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i15ALD6f ... re=related

Edgy DC Apr 07 2010 11:02 AM Re: Track of the Day

Hey, buster, "of the day" means "of the day."

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 07 2010 11:11 AM Re: Track of the Day

Oh, go change a job.

Edgy DC Apr 07 2010 11:23 AM Re: Track of the Day

Pedantic yet uncontrollable laughter.

Edgy DC Apr 08 2010 08:38 AM Re: Track of the Day

This song has been taking me back to gym class and battering me with red rubber dodgeballs all week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGrOQgCw7Hs Don't know the film that the footage is from.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 08 2010 08:55 AM Re: Track of the Day

That's the "She So High" guy, yeah? I thought that was some band not a guy.

Edgy DC Apr 08 2010 08:59 AM Re: Track of the Day

Sounds like what one of John Lennon's clunky and vunerable early seventies piano ballads might have sounded like with the Beatles backing him --- or the Beatles with Billy Preston.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 15 2010 12:55 PM Re: Track of the Day Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 15 2010 01:07 PM

Budding losing streak, managerial turmoil... AND it's tax day? I dunno about youse, but I'm feeling a little whimsical-cum-fatalistic. Hence, this little shot of stooopid pop-punk adrenaline, circa 2001's I Get Wet.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 15 2010 12:57 PM Re: Track of the Day

Linky no worky

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 15 2010 01:09 PM Re: Track of the Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Linky no worky Feexed.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 22 2010 11:08 AM Re: Track of the Day

Chumbawumba had to have been trying to write this one again. From 1980, here are Th' Dudes and the official drinking song of New Zealand: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a0z9ZcSwPQ

metirish Apr 22 2010 11:27 AM Re: Track of the Day

Chumbawumba had to have been trying to write this one again. From 1980, here are Th' Dudes and the official drinking song of New Zealand: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a0z9ZcSwPQ That's awesome, never before heard of them.....love the guitars , it would make me proud to be a Kiki too.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 22 2010 11:33 AM Re: Track of the Day

Fookin' great. Whatever the Kiwi national anthem is, this wonderfully jangly chanty should replace it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2010 08:23 AM Re: Track of the Day

Ladies and Gentlemen, Declan McManus Junior. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SobGRvYbwBI

Edgy DC Apr 27 2010 08:26 AM Re: Track of the Day

Wow, you can't miss that Elvisian sophisticated grit.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 27 2010 08:53 AM Re: Track of the Day

Uncanny. You've got to think that the vocal similarity makes following Pops an even tougher row to hoe, no?

Edgy DC Apr 27 2010 08:56 AM Re: Track of the Day

I think 'Bucket means to suggest he's merely a spiritual descendent.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2010 09:08 AM Re: Track of the Day

Yes, no relation. This is an Australian guy with the odd name Victor Stranges.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 27 2010 09:09 AM Re: Track of the Day

Ugh. My aim is false.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2010 09:20 AM Re: Track of the Day

s'ok. Really hard to tell the difference. I listened to the whole record yesterday, like this song too: [url]http://lala.com/zeocI

Rockin' Doc Apr 27 2010 10:40 AM Re: Track of the Day

I like this one. Of course, I like Elvis Costello too, so it's not a surprise that I would like that cut. I'll check out more of the album in the next day or two.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2010 12:02 PM Re: Track of the Day

Off-day following the best homestand in team history? Heading to a bruised, battered, be-jetlag-ed Philly squad's house to keep the good times rolling? Let's do it in slow motion... make it last a little longer.

Fman99 Apr 29 2010 12:35 PM Re: Track of the Day

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Off-day following the best homestand in team history? Heading to a bruised, battered, be-jetlag-ed Philly squad's house to keep the good times rolling? Let's do it in slow motion... make it last a little longer. I heartily endorse this event and/or product.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 30 2010 01:19 PM Re: Track of the Day

The Sound of Philadelphia, dig it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 03 2010 08:36 AM Re: Track of the Day

Anthem to today, shit ton of work to do (including a KTE!), it's raining and I'm cranky. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c1NYCEecbs This is the greatest band ever.

Edgy DC May 03 2010 08:39 AM Re: Track of the Day

That's a great choice. I so want to live the Hoodoo Gurus lifestyle.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 07 2010 10:17 AM Re: Track of the Day

With a nod toward our visitors from the Bay, some breezy decade-old pop from the cats in Bay Area favorites Beulah. It's like a slightly-less acerbic Pavement, but with horns and piano. And Lord love a trumpet-and-'bone hook (along with one of my favorite all-time unwieldy song titles). If We Can Land a Man on the Moon, Surely I Can Win Your Heart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8S3k2TW ... xt_from=ML Or a glockenspiel-and-flugelhorn one, for that matter: Landslide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8S3k2TW ... xt_from=ML

Edgy DC May 09 2010 09:56 PM Re: Track of the Day

Maybe you all know this one. Maybe not. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-5d5IfdYK4

Ashie62 May 10 2010 12:11 AM Re: Track of the Day

Edgy DC wrote: Maybe you all know this one. Maybe not. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-5d5IfdYK4 Another reason to join the Village Green Preservation Society

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 10 2010 11:47 AM Re: Track of the Day

Edgy DC wrote: Maybe you all know this one. Maybe not. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-5d5IfdYK4 Plumbing my brain with his fingers. Singing my ire with with his words.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 13 2010 12:15 PM Re: Track of the Day

In honor of the first Florida trip of the year, and the dearly-departed Dirty: dig that swinging horn, hepcats!

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 13 2010 12:20 PM Re: Track of the Day

In honor of the first Florida trip of the year, and the dearly-departed Dirty: dig that swinging horn, hepcats! Oh yes. A post bowlhit classic from kollege

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 14 2010 02:32 PM Re: Track of the Day

Come on, let's go [url]http://lala.com/zrssI That's supposed to be a link to "Telephone Road" by Steve Earle, Lala is dismantling as we speak.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 14 2010 02:56 PM Re: Track of the Day

Doo... dee... doo... doo... FLANG! Lest the link get disappeared like a Pinochet enemy, here's a possibly-safer link, albeit with iffier sound and weird-ass video of a cat driving a cartoon car. Just lean back, close yer eyes and think of Tennessee. Is it me, or is his grizzled ass all over a whole mess of film soundtracks (both deserving and undeserving) of late?

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 14 2010 09:39 PM Re: Track of the Day

I dunno. That's just a killer slice though.

Edgy DC May 15 2010 07:24 AM Re: Track of the Day

Yeah, definitely the NPR-darlinghood overexposed Steve and fed his already annoying arrogance, but yeah, "Telephone Road" rips.

Fman99 Jun 01 2010 03:00 PM Re: Track of the Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 01 2010 06:29 PM Re: Track of the Day

you said it. In the event you want to try MOG.com for a month free and don;t feel bad about being a whore, here's a link. (Normally the let you get only 3 days). [url]http://starbucksvia.mog.com/ I'll be using Mog for a few weeks, hopefully we get a word from Apple by then.

seawolf17 Jun 11 2010 02:51 PM Re: Track of the Day

Sure, it's late in the day for a TotD, but you can listen to it all weekend. I've been unable to keep Butch Walker's "Pretty Melody" out of my head since his visit to Webster Hall last month. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aTU5TjR39U

TransMonk Jun 11 2010 04:05 PM Re: Track of the Day

I see TotD and think Temple of the Dog. Thanks for the reminder that they had that solitary good album that I will need to listen to this weekend.

Fman99 Jun 14 2010 10:27 AM Re: Track of the Day

Cheers to ABNS for posting this on his FB page. This song has been stuck in my head for a solid week now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU58KvlJMtA

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 25 2010 12:49 PM Re: Track of the Day

As lyrically banal and plodding as ever, and as usual, I like it: Listen to "Hey Yeah" [url]http://www.stevemillerband.com/bingo2010.html

Rockin' Doc Jun 25 2010 03:46 PM Re: Track of the Day

Damn, I didn't know Steve Miller was still recording new material. The lyrics are really simplistic and don't say anything, but I like the guitar. Good background music for a party.

The Second Spitter Jun 28 2010 10:33 PM Re: Track of the Day

Aussie folk rock from the 80's. Awesome video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LerRV-CGeFU On edit: this is the banned version of the video -- the difference was a scene involving (implied) arm robbery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxZEh0LEMSE

seawolf17 Jun 30 2010 07:21 AM Re: Track of the Day

Aerosmith today. This song always makes me want to turn the volume way, way up. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjAAkOCVVk8

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 30 2010 07:44 AM Re: Track of the Day

The Second Spitter wrote: Aussie folk rock from the 80's. Awesome video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LerRV-CGeFU On edit: this is the banned version of the video -- the difference was a scene involving (implied) arm robbery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxZEh0LEMSE Never heard that before, pretty good! I am on a big Aussie retro kick these days, with Hoodoo Gurus and Even.

The Second Spitter Jun 30 2010 05:59 PM Re: Track of the Day

Don't mind the Gurus, either. My fave track is "Wow like Wipeout". Their signature track is "What's my scene", which I've gone off in a major way because of an ad campaign associated with it. On edit: Great lyric in WlW : "I kiss the city of New York where I first met you."

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 30 2010 06:59 PM Re: Track of the Day

Note his Mets jersey in the 'Scene' vid. you may have been on hiatus when it was revealed Dave Faulkner is a card-carrying Met-Lovin Big Shot.

The Second Spitter Jun 30 2010 08:03 PM Re: Track of the Day

Awesome!

The Second Spitter Jul 01 2010 06:58 AM Re: Track of the Day

Prog rock with an Australian flavour from this two-hit wonder band from the 80's. Builds up to an interesting crescendo and the chorus is delightful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWRK0Prfpv8

Edgy DC Jul 01 2010 08:32 AM Re: Track of the Day

So, yesterday, nobody else is in at work, and I'm trying to be productive while swimming through inky sludgy depression. I click on one of my Pandora channels to perk up, but every song only makes me more depressed. I was like Shleprock, yo. Only two songs were able to rally me. The first was repeat-player and former TotD-winner "It's All Too Much." The second one, which followed, I resolved to post today as the Track of the Day. Would you believe that track was... "Almost With You," the track that Spitter Number Two has beaten me to the punch on above? Well, it was! Only exception is that I caught the acoustic version. The Church gets a lot of mileage from their sound. They have a good mixer/masterer. I lub 'em.

The Second Spitter Jul 02 2010 05:49 AM Re: Track of the Day

Well, you know what they same about great minds and all. Pretty freaky, huh? Unguarded Moment was their biggest hit. Were you thinking about contributing that today?

Edgy DC Jul 02 2010 06:03 AM Re: Track of the Day

I certainly listened to it yesterday.

The Second Spitter Jul 03 2010 04:20 AM Re: Track of the Day

This pub rock band from Sydney were better known as Icehouse when they went all-mainstream which kinda sucked. Their bassist was Guy Pratt who achieved greater fame with Pink Floyd (also married the daughter of a PF band member). Very talented fellow, worked with the Smiths, Womack & Womack and Roxy Music, among others. This track is raw, energetic, almost frantic, although the lyrics are hardly insightful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfC30rx4ZM8

A Boy Named Seo Jul 05 2010 10:58 AM Re: Track of the Day

Watched a great Austin City Limits this weekend (Nick Lowe & the Swell Season). The last Swell Season song was a Daniel Johnston number and the man himself came out to perform it with a group of Austin school kids doing backup vocals. Weird, weird, pretty awesome "collab" there. I have just one Johnston album, "The Late Great Daniel Johnston Discovered Uncovered", where disc 1 is a collection of hip indie stars covering DJ songs and disc 2 are the originals performed by DJ. I don't participate much here, but today's track 'o the day is "True Love Will Find You In the End", by Johnston. Beck's version on the album is incredible, btw. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNXTh4A4uS0 What do you guys make of Daniel Johnston? Did you see "The Devil and Daniel Johnston"? Do you think he's brilliant and tortured? Do you think he sucks?

Rockin' Doc Jul 05 2010 02:10 PM Re: Track of the Day

Touching little song. It seems to have been covered by virtually everyone (Beck, Wilco, Matthew Good, and numerous others I have never heard of before). I never saw "The Devil and Daniel Johnston" but what I have seen of him, he is a talented and quite tormented individual.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 05 2010 03:48 PM Re: Track of the Day

Never saw the doc, though it's somewhere in my Netflix queue. Everyone's got moments of brilliance. He's got a few more than most, and his tend to make my eyes water a little.

TransMonk Jul 05 2010 04:05 PM Re: Track of the Day

I've seen the movie and seen him live. I guess I just don't get it. There are alot of people I know who LOVE him. I'll take Roky Erickson over him any day.

The Second Spitter Jul 10 2010 06:43 AM Re: Track of the Day

This song rocks from one of the most underrated bands. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPJnGCV6634

The Second Spitter Jul 11 2010 11:09 PM Re: Track of the Day

Slash re-records the Dr Dan/Triple M* theme song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z67ynzzpfZI&feature=fvst *Triple M is Sydney's classic rock station.

The Second Spitter Jul 13 2010 10:59 PM Re: Track of the Day

I nominate this song as the Mets rally song for the 2010 Playoffs; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQI5fdVCvlU (Still get goosebumps listening to it)

A Boy Named Seo Jul 13 2010 11:52 PM Re: Track of the Day

Slash re-records the Dr Dan/Triple M* theme song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z67ynzzpfZI&feature=fvst *Triple M is Sydney's classic rock station. Triple J and Triple M???

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 14 2010 07:52 AM Re: Track of the Day

The Second Spitter wrote: I nominate this song as the Mets rally song for the 2010 Playoffs; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQI5fdVCvlU (Still get goosebumps listening to it) Yet another "More than a Feeling" song!

The Second Spitter Jul 14 2010 07:57 PM Re: Track of the Day

Slash re-records the Dr Dan/Triple M* theme song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z67ynzzpfZI&feature=fvst *Triple M is Sydney's classic rock station. Triple J and Triple M??? Triple J is more alternative rock (but actual "alternative" rock, rather than what you guys call alternative rock). I nominate this song as the Mets rally song for the 2010 Playoffs; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQI5fdVCvlU (Still get goosebumps listening to it) Yet another "More than a Feeling" song! Guilty as charged. But you can't tell me you don't find inspiration in the lyrics when interpreted in a sporting context?

seawolf17 Jul 16 2010 09:29 AM Re: Track of the Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdcHv4o2dEQ Great effing song. (And it's "on my hope," not "on my hole.")

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 16 2010 09:37 AM Re: Track of the Day

Right. And by "finger my soul" he means "give me a warm embrace." I've never heard this band and their sweaters before.

seawolf17 Jul 16 2010 09:40 AM Re: Track of the Day

Reef. They're British, as all the good bands are. Three or four albums in the mid- to late-90s, then vanished. Doing some reunion shows this fall, sez Wikipedia.

Rockin' Doc Jul 16 2010 10:41 AM Re: Track of the Day

I really like the song and the music, but the vocalist's contribution to the song doesn't do much for me.

Edgy DC Jul 16 2010 10:43 AM Re: Track of the Day

seawolf17 wrote: Reef. They're British, as all the good bands are. Yeah, but you know, all the bad ones too.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 16 2010 11:19 AM Re: Track of the Day

Rockin' Doc wrote: I really like the song and the music, but the vocalist's contribution to the song doesn't do much for me. I don't know about that-- I do seem to be a little less constipated now. Hell, from the same era, give me some of the good Pulp, a dozen Supergrass throwaways or any of the Shaun Ryder stuff instead.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 19 2010 08:29 AM Re: Track of the Day

Have some pop from some band I never heard of [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9STN_iQT-Y4 What does this remind you of?

Edgy DC Jul 19 2010 08:39 AM Re: Track of the Day

Wikipedia sez: The Semantics, a power-pop band formed by Millard Powers and Will Owsley, featured Jody Spence and Ringo Starr's son, Zak Starkey. Ben Folds appeared on drums on two demos which were not released and on keyboard at a few live performances. Folds was not involved with the creative aspects of the group. The band was signed to Geffen Records, and their album Powerbill, initially slated for release through Geffen Records in 1993, was released in Japan through Alfa International on December 21, 1996. As an A&R guy, without listening to the demo, I'd be tempted to sign any band fronted by two guys named Millard Powers and Will Owsley. Zak Starkey: big bonus.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 19 2010 08:43 AM Re: Track of the Day

Owsley made a (self-inflicted) appearance in the dead thread recently, that's how I got to this. And yes, the "soundalike" was Ben Folds, even if he doesn't appear on this recording it sounds just like something he'd done.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 21 2010 09:39 AM Re: Track of the Day

Sounds like Billy Bragg, no? [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T5NUB1vyu4

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 21 2010 09:45 AM Re: Track of the Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Owsley made a (self-inflicted) appearance in the dead thread recently, that's how I got to this. And yes, the "soundalike" was Ben Folds, even if he doesn't appear on this recording it sounds just like something he'd done. Sounds more like something he'd done in 1998. (That's not an insult.)

Edgy DC Jul 21 2010 11:31 AM Re: Track of the Day

I'm not as awesome as this song makes out I'm angry, underweight, and sketching out Nice. Rhymes "out" with "out," but nice.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 21 2010 11:35 AM Re: Track of the Day

Edgy DC wrote: I'm not as awesome as this song makes out I'm angry, underweight and sketching out Nice. Rhymes "out" with "out," but nice. What's the rule or accepted practice for rhyming the same word? What about rhyming homonyms? I'd say that rhyming homonyms are OK. What do you think?

Edgy DC Jul 21 2010 11:42 AM Re: Track of the Day

Should be no rule. If you can get away with it, you can get away with it. Just be aware and be intentional.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 21 2010 11:52 AM Re: Track of the Day

I will try and ask this guy about it, playing in Brooklyn in a few weeks.

seawolf17 Jul 21 2010 11:55 AM Re: Track of the Day

Edgy DC wrote: Should be no rule. If you can get away with it, you can get away with it. Just be aware and be intentional. But she never lost her head Even when she was giving head

Frayed Knot Jul 21 2010 12:18 PM Re: Track of the Day

You don't have to read my mind to know what I have in mind

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 21 2010 12:19 PM Re: Track of the Day

(same song) So you have to give me a sign Some kinda sign

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 21 2010 12:22 PM Re: Track of the Day

Frayed Knot wrote: You don't have to read my mind to know what I have in mind John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: (same song) So you have to give me a sign Some kinda sign So... by quoting "Hot Blooded," you're arguing against this, then, right?

Frayed Knot Jul 21 2010 12:27 PM Re: Track of the Day

Well considering that 'Hot Blooded' might be the worst song ever written, yeah, I guess you could say so.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 21 2010 12:49 PM Re: Track of the Day

I see you, and I raise you. Rhyming "summer" with "summer" in the chorus isn't close to the worst lyrical crime in here. [See, it's so bad, you think it's sort of meta-stupid. Intentional, even? But, no... they did more, and they were like this, but not quite as over-the-top terrible. Oh, '90s people... you stupid, bad-highlight-wearing, gratuitous-DJ-scratch-loving people.]

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 21 2010 12:57 PM Re: Track of the Day

Like one of those Adam Sandler songs.

Edgy DC Jul 21 2010 01:01 PM Re: Track of the Day

The point is that it's dangerous ground, and if you choose to proceed, be aware of where you are and proceed with caution and intentionality. Then you may survive, and even prosper should you reach the other side. Don't stumble out there like, well, Foreigner.

Frayed Knot Jul 21 2010 02:34 PM Re: Track of the Day

A couple of examples where good songwriters have gone that route and survived From Tom Waits: Tell me is the crack of the poolballs, neon buzzin? Telephone's ringin'; it's your second cousin Is it the barmaid that's smilin' from the corner of her eye? Magic of the melancholy tear in your eye. to Tim Harden, who even went their twice in consecutive verses: Lady came from Baltimore, Her daddy read the law. She didn't know that I was poor, And lived outside the law. Her daddy said, I was a thief And didn't marry her for love. I was Susan's true belief, Married her for love. Foreigner, on the other hand, just sound like they ran out of ideas or, maybe more accurately, never had any to start with.

The Second Spitter Aug 02 2010 04:04 AM Re: Track of the Day

I discovered the Style Council late in life and boy am I glad I did. They're awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDfDvZUNjkc I said "oh Heavenly thing - please cleanse my soul, I've seen all on offer and I'm not impressed at all". How does one come up with lyrics like that?

Edgy DC Aug 02 2010 07:54 AM Re: Track of the Day

Back in the days of Live Aid, I was crazy mad for the Council. Something inside takes me down again Diving not for goblets, but tin cans Slays me now more than ever.

Edgy DC Aug 02 2010 08:22 AM Re: Track of the Day

I like how that video, even though he's not singing, stars the tortured face of pianist Mick Talbot. The first half, anyhow.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 02 2010 08:34 AM Re: Track of the Day

I like how that video, even though he's not singing, stars the mugging face of pianist Mick Talbot. I was gonna say that. But anything to distract your eye from that sweatshirt the singer's wearing is welcome. It's not the T.O.D. but right NOW!!!! I'm listening to this newly-released, newly remastered classic: They are calling this a 30th anniversary release even though I've have clear memories that this record came out in 1981, not 1980 (I've checked and am right -- April 1981)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 02 2010 10:00 AM Re: Track of the Day

I discovered the Style Council late in life and boy am I glad I did. They're awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDfDvZUNjkc I said "oh Heavenly thing - please cleanse my soul, I've seen all on offer and I'm not impressed at all". How does one come up with lyrics like that? Thatcherism and amphetamines, mostly. I like how that video, even though he's not singing, stars the mugging face of pianist Mick Talbot. I was gonna say that. But anything to distract your eye from that sweatshirt the singer's wearing is welcome. The irony is that Paul Weller was and continues to be a pretty stylish dude, rocking his modwear with the Jam like a pretty Elvis Costello... but that his clothing choices with the Style Council were the most... um... questionable of his long career. (The '80s: Nobody got out alive.)

The Second Spitter Aug 02 2010 04:25 PM Re: Track of the Day

I discovered the Style Council late in life and boy am I glad I did. They're awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDfDvZUNjkc I said "oh Heavenly thing - please cleanse my soul, I've seen all on offer and I'm not impressed at all". How does one come up with lyrics like that? Thatcherism and amphetamines, mostly. Hah! Greatest opening line in a song ever: You don't have to take this crap from "Walls Come Tumbling Down" I've never taken a sign to a sporting event before, but I'm tempted to bring this to Citi Field later this month.

themetfairy Aug 02 2010 05:55 PM Re: Track of the Day

Greatest opening line in a song ever: You don't have to take this crap from "Walls Come Tumbling Down" I've never taken a sign to a sporting event before, but I'm tempted to bring this to Citi Field later this month. No! If there's a god, he is laughing at us. And our football team. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjJa7BYCiiA

The Second Spitter Aug 03 2010 04:37 AM Re: Track of the Day

That's great - all three of my football teams! (Btw, is this your first contribution to the "Track of the Day" thread?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 13 2010 09:46 AM Re: Track of the Day

Best I can tell, this lo-fi, sad-happy pop is what the kids are digging on these days. I found this really arresting at first listen, but don't know if/how it will hold up. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh67tSQ9p8k

Edgy DC Aug 13 2010 09:56 AM Re: Track of the Day

I give it high marks, and you high marks for finding it. I found on the sidebar links the same act covering the Ramones "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend."

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 13 2010 09:59 AM Re: Track of the Day

Weird. Lo-fi though it is, with the bent notes and background vocals, they get to a transporting wall-of-swirling-sound kind of place by the end... not unlike, say, My Bloody Valentine at their best. Papa like.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 13 2010 11:03 AM Re: Track of the Day

The whole album is like some mashup of a 60s girl group with a fuzzy lo-fi indy junk. Interesting.

seawolf17 Aug 17 2010 01:00 PM Re: Track of the Day

Nobody else mashes thrash and melody better than the Wildhearts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plBna98XZNQ

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 18 2010 02:49 PM Re: Track of the Day

Get a load of this Ray beat the piss Out of Peter Criss Now we're bigger than Kiss Some explicit lyrics: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtGIVp91Zyg

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 21 2010 08:47 AM Re: Track of the Day

Oh, baby, baby, baby, why d'you wanna hurt me so bad? (So bad, so bad, so bad) I tried to tell my mamma, but she told me, "This is one for your dad." (Your dad, your dad, your dad) Criminally catchytrack of the weekend... and, if there's a Lord above, the summer.

Zvon Aug 21 2010 10:12 PM Re: Track of the Day

In memory. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-smMyAnJUc&feature=search And I still believe.

seawolf17 Aug 22 2010 05:58 PM Re: Track of the Day

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Oh, baby, baby, baby, why d'you wanna hurt me so bad? (So bad, so bad, so bad) I tried to tell my mamma, but she told me, "This is one for your dad." (Your dad, your dad, your dad) Criminally catchytrack of the weekend... and, if there's a Lord above, the summer. Was in my head all day. Brilliant and insipid all at the same time. Well done, Cee-lo.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 23 2010 08:41 AM Re: Track of the Day

That song should catchier.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 23 2010 08:45 AM Re: Track of the Day

My chem teacher used to constantly remind me to wear gloves in the lab. Did I listen? I did it to myself-- I've got it earwormed in there pretty good, too. Which can be tricky when you spend roughly 35-40 hours of your weekend holding/in close proximity to a curious 6-month old; I was constantly self-dubbing the chorus, like a live version of a network airing of Lebowski.

The Second Spitter Aug 28 2010 01:55 AM Re: Track of the Day

Bitchin' track heard at Kiss & Fly tonight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwomjjGD ... re=related (I think I may well have got myself banned from the "Track of the Day" thread.)

The Second Spitter Aug 29 2010 04:20 PM Re: Track of the Day

How harrowing is this video and how appropriate is the song title? I get goosebumps watching it. Not a bad song either. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rdfFroO67g

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 15 2010 09:17 AM Re: Track of the Day

This guy is pretty amazin' [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBaSTozYLdI

The Second Spitter Sep 20 2010 05:10 PM Re: Track of the Day

Evermore are one of the best things to come out of NZ since Fush & Chups and Number 6. This track has a poppy slant, but their other stuff is more indie/alternative. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjj4uVUl ... re=related

The Second Spitter Sep 23 2010 03:12 AM Re: Track of the Day

Eskimo Joe are my fave contemporary Aussie band. "New York" is meant to be a homage to Dylan, although the band have never actually said as much. However the video is quite Dylanesque. http://vimeo.com/1335615 (couldn't find a YouTube link). Other great tracks from EJ: "From the sea" "Sarah" "Black Fingernails, Red Wine"

Ashie62 Sep 23 2010 09:57 PM Re: Track of the Day

The Jo Burt Experience doing "Every Picture Tells a Story" Jo Burt teamed up with Englishman Tom Robinson (The Tom Robinson Band) to form Sector 27 circa 1982. This link is wild. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqHz7ru5YnQ&feature=related

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 14 2010 08:02 AM Re: Track of the Day

From 30 years ago, the astonishing "Playing Bogart" from Manchester new wavers Any Trouble. How great is this? [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-04atcBc5A Bonus, "homemade" video. I'm in love with the girl. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95KYEoheL1E

The Second Spitter Oct 14 2010 11:02 PM Re: Track of the Day

Greatest lounge/poolside song EVAH! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o-KvGMp ... re=related

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 15 2010 07:32 AM Re: Track of the Day

That's an awful lot of intro for me. As Mike Campbell says, "Don't bore us, get to the chorus."

seawolf17 Oct 15 2010 07:38 AM Re: Track of the Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: That's an awful lot of intro for me. As Mike Campbell says, "Don't bore us, get to the chorus." I got to the chorus. Still sucked.

Edgy DC Oct 15 2010 07:40 AM Re: Track of the Day

I guess I had heard that "Playing Bogart" track once or twice in my life, but the synapses are barely giving me a spark. Wow. Sounds like a forgotten Joe Jackson b-side. There's not a lot of songs out there about getting your bullshit together before a party, and it seems perfect for it's time.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 15 2010 07:58 AM Re: Track of the Day

Edgy DC wrote: I guess I had heard that "Playing Bogart" track once or twice in my life, but the synapses are barely giving me a spark. Wow. Sounds like a forgotten Joe Jackson b-side. There's not a lot of songs out there about getting your bullshit together before a party, and it seems perfect for it's time. Nice little guitar solo, good vocals, KILLER bass line, and a baffling change-up. The song of theirs I knew was the ska-flavored "Second Choice" but "Bogart" is really more representative of their junk.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Oct 15 2010 09:35 AM Re: Track of the Day

The standout from the new Nick Hornby (words)/Ben Folds (more than words) collaboration: "Belinda." (Featuring a nice imaginary-hit-song-within-a-song conjuring from Mr. Folds.)

themetfairy Oct 15 2010 09:38 AM Re: Track of the Day

The standout from the new Nick Hornby (words)/Ben Folds (more than words) collaboration: "Belinda." (Featuring a nice imaginary-hit-song-within-a-song conjuring from Mr. Folds.) Funny - at the moment I have Picture Window playing in my head. I consider that one to be the standout.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Oct 15 2010 09:41 AM Re: Track of the Day

The standout from the new Nick Hornby (words)/Ben Folds (more than words) collaboration: "Belinda." (Featuring a nice imaginary-hit-song-within-a-song conjuring from Mr. Folds.) Funny - at the moment I have Picture Window playing in my head. I consider that one to be the standout. Funny - because at the moment I have Picture Window playing on the 'puter. It's a medal contender for my favorite, and I like the losing-the-fight-against-optimism sentiment, but I think "Belinda" is just a little bit more fully-realized.

seawolf17 Oct 15 2010 09:45 AM Re: Track of the Day

The whole disc is a winner. His best stuff since the EP series.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 15 2010 10:03 AM Re: Track of the Day

Funny - I gave that record a spin the other day and couldn't get through 3 songs.

themetfairy Oct 15 2010 10:07 AM Re: Track of the Day

I wish he'd put out another live album. His warped sense of humor adds to the enjoyment of his laughing at/laughing with the world tone of his songs.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Oct 15 2010 10:12 AM Re: Track of the Day

I'm not quite where JCL is, but... well... I'm a little disappointed (with the above exceptions). So far. I'll give it a little more time.

themetfairy Oct 15 2010 10:17 AM Re: Track of the Day

Well, it's not his voice in the songs; it's Hornby's. Thus, it doesn't have the same kind of resonance as his other albums. Still loving Picture Window, though. I heard it for the first time in concert last spring, and have loved it from first listen.

The Second Spitter Oct 15 2010 06:16 PM Re: Track of the Day

Such negativity. That does it, I'll never post another club song in this thread. OE: Esp when I've had a few soda pops throughout the day. seawolf17 wrote: I got to the chorus. Still sucked. And to think I've been telling everybody you have the best musical taste on CPF.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 15 2010 08:52 PM Re: Track of the Day

Just be glad you got a review. Most TOTDs are roadkill by 10am.

The Second Spitter Nov 16 2010 07:55 PM Re: Track of the Day

The Angels were formed in Adelaide sometime in the 70's (and recently re-formed). They tried to distance their sound from AC/DC as much as they could, which is sorta ironic cos Bon Scott frequently cited them as his fave band. This number has a mean solo @ 2:30, however this is my fave song of theirs.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 16 2010 08:13 PM Re: Track of the Day

I was just listening to their American lineup, Angel City, playing "Shadow Boxer" (1979). That song brings the Thundah from Down Undah, and ranked No. 48 on the Top 121 of 1979 on rdio.com

Rockin' Doc Nov 16 2010 08:14 PM Re: Track of the Day

I must admit that I had never heard of the Angels, but I like both songs. The guitarist is funny with his detached, disinterested appearance while all the time laying down some blistering solos. It's a shame that so many talented bands never seem to break through and make it big.

The Second Spitter Nov 17 2010 04:44 AM Re: Track of the Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I was just listening to their American lineup, Angel City [...] I wasn't sure what you meant by this, so I did some research -- I had no idea they were only known as "Angel City" in the US. Huh. Gonna see them down in Melbourne in 2 weeks. Rockin' Doc wrote: I must admit that I had never heard of the Angels, but I like both songs. Their best known song is "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?" (as featured in the "K-Rod Arrested" thread -- was actually writing a parody at the time, which I didn't quite finish. Alas, the moment has now passed)....

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 17 2010 08:01 AM Re: Track of the Day

Also from 1979: Ian Hunter's rockin' n' sockin' tribute to mortality, Life After Death. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKs_HKbAvkI

Edgy DC Nov 17 2010 08:50 AM Re: Track of the Day

The Angels sound like they fit in nicely with the surge of a nu wave/metal hybids that were coming out at exactly that time, maybe like the nu wave flip side to Judas Priest. Switch the levels on two sliders on the mixing room and the bands would sound pretty similar.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 17 2010 10:45 AM Re: Track of the Day

Their best known song is "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?" (as featured in the "K-Rod Arrested" thread -- was actually writing a parody at the time, which I didn't quite finish. Alas, the moment has now passed).... Wikipedia sez: Starting when The Angels were a pub band their song "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again" has received an iconic response from audiences. Whenever Doc Neeson sang the words of the Angels' classic love song 'Am I Ever Going to See Your Face Again?' back came the ingenious response: 'No way, get fucked, fuck off'.[15]

The Second Spitter Nov 17 2010 08:33 PM Re: Track of the Day

Wikipedia sez: Starting when The Angels were a pub band their song "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again" has received an iconic response from audiences. Whenever Doc Neeson sang the words of the Angels' classic love song 'Am I Ever Going to See Your Face Again?' back came the ingenious response: 'No way, get fucked, fuck off'.[15] Hahaha. My sister was told me about ages ago. Said they stopped playing the song at school dances for that reason. The song also spawned a hilarious parody of its own which made it into the Top 10 a couple of years ago.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 18 2010 09:57 AM Re: Track of the Day

This came out just this week, or in 1987 when REM released 'Document' But if you liked that... [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR9DjdMrpHg

Edgy DC Nov 18 2010 07:22 PM Re: Track of the Day

Good call. But there's an insistence (or similar quality) from Document-era REM tha't missing though, don't you think? I think it's in the intervals on the harmony vocal. Something about Mike Mills harmonies had him always attacking even when Michael Stipe was ready to surrender.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 23 2010 08:44 AM Re: Track of the Day

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04hcZwqYVpI Sweet Beatle ripoff.

Edgy DC Nov 23 2010 03:35 PM Re: Track of the Day

Brilliant. I hear a Beatle contemporary more than the Beatles I think. Kinks? If Oasis broke when I was a teen, I'd never stop talking about them. I followed that link to a video of them playing "My Generation." I love their covers. No posturing or borrowed authority, just giving their all to the song.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 23 2010 04:55 PM Re: Track of the Day

The Beatle I hear there is 'Good Day Sunshine' I think. I could listen to this song again and again and in fact I do.

themetfairy Nov 24 2010 02:32 PM Re: Track of the Day

Shake Me Like A Monkey by the Dave Matthews Band at Citi Field. Value Added - Rashawn Ross sure knows how to dress for a concert!

Ashie62 Nov 24 2010 08:39 PM Re: Track of the Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: The Beatle I hear there is 'Good Day Sunshine' I think. I could listen to this song again and again and in fact I do. I hear the Rutles doing my guitar gently weeps.

Ashie62 Nov 24 2010 08:41 PM Re: Track of the Day

Davie Davies/Kinks Death of a Clown "The trainer of insects is down on his knees, searching around for runaway fleas." [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK-Po-IGY8k

Ashie62 Nov 25 2010 09:31 PM Re: Track of the Day

A 1977 Kinks three chord cruncher "Live Life" from the "Misfits" album. This is a live version right before the Kinks put out "Low Budget." [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlYrxOrsnv4

A Boy Named Seo Nov 27 2010 06:35 PM Re: Track of the Day

JCL turned me on to this dude at rdio & this is my fav song by him. Sounds a bit older & more mature than mid-20's. kinda looks like seth guy from '40-year old virgin' (a little chub + goofy + beard). Really like this album. Every time he says "far as the eye can................... see", I think my stereo or computer or phone broke and stopped playing the song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5RIHff3oas

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 28 2010 08:06 PM Re: Track of the Day

A Boy Named Seo wrote: JCL turned me on to this dude at rdio & this is my fav song by him. Sounds a bit older & more mature than mid-20's. kinda looks like seth guy from '40-year old virgin' (a little chub + goofy + beard). Really like this album. Every time he says "far as the eye can................... see", I think my stereo or computer or phone broke and stopped playing the song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5RIHff3oas Nice, nice, very nice. One thing this free streaming world is doing to me is making everything cycle even faster. I'd nearly forgotten about this record already.

batmagadanleadoff Nov 28 2010 09:13 PM Re: Track of the Day Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 01 2010 10:40 PM

Here's the Track of the Day for all you late Sunday night hipsters. But you'll hafta put on your platform shoes if you wanna groove to this one. Anthony Hamilton channels Nixon era soul funk for the period piece gangsta flick, American Gangster. That's right. The Nixon era. When Tom Seaver, The Rolling Stones, All in the Family and Mad magazine ruled. When the funk was sung instead of screamed. So sing it to me. Then sock it to me. James Brown vibes, Bootsy Collins bass lines and tasteful dollops of psychedelicized wah-wah riffin'. Pay attention: the first note is worth the price of admission. This is how to use horns, Mr. Springstein. Enjoy. And keep on truckin'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziqJpsmzB9A

Edgy DC Dec 01 2010 10:13 PM Re: Track of the Day

Actually what a James Brown/Famous Flames track might sound like with a healthier voice. Nice. I, meanwhile, found myself feeling sad this evening for a lump of clay. So I submit if for your Track of the Day.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 01 2010 10:20 PM Re: Track of the Day

Edgy DC wrote: Actually what a James Brown/Famous Flames track might sound like with a healthier voice. Nice. I, meanwhile, found myself feeling sad this evening for a lump of clay. So I submit if for your Track of the Day. Damn, that was pretty and sad and a wrist-slittingly good song. Adding more 'the Weepies' to my rdio queue now (too sad for caps and '!!!!').

Edgy DC Dec 02 2010 08:26 AM Re: Track of the Day

Comes in under two minutes too. I discovered it by accident last night and when ABNS commented I replayed it this morning as I put on my shoes. Ms. E. comes into the room to urge me to get ready and ask what I'm doing, and I say "Watching a video of this sad pretty song." So I let it play out and I she's sitting behind me and not responding. I figure she's eyerolling and wishing I would get a move-on already. The song finishes up and I turn around and she's an absolute puddle of tears. I hate myself and apologize for bringing this song/video into your lives. Click it now.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 02 2010 08:31 AM Re: Track of the Day

This makes me cry because when I play songs on the computer Wifey tells me to stop goofing off

Edgy DC Dec 02 2010 08:41 AM Re: Track of the Day

Exactly, and that's precisely what I was expecting when I turned around. But no, THIS SONG BROKE THROUGH HER FA?ADE OF REPSONSIBLE EFFICIENCY. Friends, are you bullied by an impatient wife? No fun and all we're-late-for-this, don't-waste-your-time-on-that? Where's that warm-blooded chickie that you first fell in love with? Well, click the link above and melt her stone cold heart in two minutes. Just be prepared that you might kill her with beautiful ennui. You don't want that either.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 02 2010 10:43 AM Re: Track of the Day Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 02 2010 11:24 AM

True... but I might remember her better in the latter case. Between this and the "Phillies Suck" assault story, you're kinda killing me today, Cap'n.

Edgy DC Dec 02 2010 10:50 AM Re: Track of the Day

I deliberately didn't link to that story.

seawolf17 Dec 06 2010 08:13 AM Re: Track of the Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kZ4i88NRGA Stumbled across this nineteen-track live Butch Walker performance from last summer. Similar to the setlist I saw at Webster Hall in May, although missing a few of his better new songs, strangely.

Edgy DC Dec 06 2010 09:03 PM Re: Track of the Day

I don't know if I've offered this one, so I'm offering it now to beat the rush tomorrow. It's a seventies country ballad from a seventies country balladeer. Yeah, Don Williams a signature performer of that genre, but --- dear little thing that it is --- it may still not stand out to you. A little interesting guitar couterpoint, maybe. But just when it's about to fade into background noise on you, the refrain comes and it's like Brian Wilson walked into the room.

Willets Point Dec 07 2010 08:08 AM Re: Track of the Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: This came out just this week, or in 1987 when REM released 'Document' But if you liked that... [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR9DjdMrpHg My wife and I discussed this this morning and determined that the bassline is very R.E.M.-ish but the other qualities of the song are distinctively Decemberistic.

Edgy DC Dec 08 2010 08:13 AM Re: Track of the Day

Ozzie does Lennon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awOcbVoS4yE Makes you want to give him a hug.

metirish Dec 08 2010 08:24 AM Re: Track of the Day

Edgy DC wrote: Ozzie does Lennon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awOcbVoS4yE Makes you want to give him a hug. Did you leave this comment Edgy? 5 hours ago Ozzy is a very classy guy. Best Lennon? tribute EVER! Not sure what was worse, the song or watching a seemingly lost Ozzy walking around the city like a he is suffering from Alzheimer's. All the people ogling him are the not sophisticated New Yorkers I guess.

Edgy DC Dec 08 2010 08:27 AM Re: Track of the Day

No, I did not get up at 5 AM to praise Ozzy's classiness.

metirish Dec 11 2010 09:02 AM Re: Track of the Day

A local band from Tipperary and their song about immigration to Australia......so bad it's kinda good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWBcFh6k ... r_embedded Johnny B and the Boogie Men - What You Gonna Didgeridoo?

A Boy Named Seo Dec 11 2010 09:34 AM Re: Track of the Day

Dude, that was not good! I have an Irish friend just turned up in Australia. Gotta show him this!

metirish Dec 11 2010 09:38 AM Re: Track of the Day

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Dude, that was not good! I have an Irish friend just turned up in Australia. Gotta show him this! Yeah it was brutal.....I am trying to think what melody from the eighties they ripped off . The Irish are going to Australia in droves once again....a bunch of young lads from my village have gone in the last year.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 11 2010 09:42 AM Re: Track of the Day

Are they getting work visas? I get going there, but it's pretty damn expensive to live there, too. What are you friends doing for work, besides dominating the Sydney rap/rock scene?? I know an English guy who went to Sydney for a while and could only get different day labor jobs on his visa. Think he's in Perth now.

metirish Dec 11 2010 09:50 AM Re: Track of the Day

I highly doubt most are getting work visas, more likely overstaying holiday visas....working in construction, working in bars, both sides of the counter.....

Edgy DC Dec 11 2010 10:30 AM Re: Track of the Day

It used to be that the lack of professional opportunity in Ireland meant they simply couldn't put out bad music --- nobody in the entire country. Then came the Celtic Tiger and the Coors. And, well, you might want to look for a silver lining in the ecomic decline as perhaps a return to musical awesomeness. Nope.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 13 2010 07:34 AM Re: Track of the Day

Willets Point wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: This came out just this week, or in 1987 when REM released 'Document' But if you liked that... [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR9DjdMrpHg My wife and I discussed this this morning and determined that the bassline is very R.E.M.-ish but the other qualities of the song are distinctively Decemberistic. That little guitar jangle is lifted directly from 'The One I Love.' It could be a sample for all I know. Don't get me wrong I like it. Anywhoo, let's go back to 1992 for today's Majestic Alternapop Track of the Day. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqZHPTCV58

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 15 2010 09:09 AM Re: Track of the Day

I love that there's a band called "Death By Unga Bunga" -- and that they're Norwegians obsessed with 60s-style garage noise. Why not? [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S872dGuDUh4

metirish Dec 15 2010 09:14 AM Re: Track of the Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I love that there's a band called "Death By Unga Bunga" -- and that they're Norwegians obsessed with 60s-style garage noise. Why not? [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S872dGuDUh4 I like that, but in the same way I like various songs by The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand , Arcade Fire and the like....good song but I wouldn't stomach a whole album worth of it, certainly not in one sitting....

A Boy Named Seo Dec 15 2010 09:22 AM Re: Track of the Day

Norway vacay explained. Bucket just wants to follow Unga Bunga on tour.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 15 2010 09:56 AM Re: Track of the Day

Scandanavians seem to dig on-- and do as well with-- spinning bubblegum-catchy clatter out of garage as they do with the death metal. The latter makes some sense, given the long winters and all... but what gives with the former? Is this all the Hives' doing?

duan Dec 15 2010 10:39 AM Re: Track of the Day

this is better then 50/50 to be number 1 in Ireland this christmas. [youtube]v=ljPFZrRD3J8[/youtube] and it's brilliant. [url]http://www.hotpress.com/news/7394694.html

Edgy DC Dec 15 2010 10:46 AM Re: Track of the Day

You Irish are making some strange records with your Casios these days.

duan Dec 15 2010 10:48 AM Re: Track of the Day

seriously. it's so fucking brilliant on loads of levels.

duan Dec 15 2010 11:00 AM Re: Track of the Day

Irish is probably the only one here who'll get the earlier homage to Willie O'Dea [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY4ure_GSHw

seawolf17 Dec 15 2010 11:42 AM Re: Track of the Day

duan wrote: seriously. it's so fucking brilliant on loads of levels. You know? It is.

metirish Dec 15 2010 12:23 PM Re: Track of the Day

duan wrote: Irish is probably the only one here who'll get the earlier homage to Willie O'Dea [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY4ure_GSHw They had a segment on Newstalk this morning(my time) with them, all I heard was bleep , bleep , bleep....Willie O'Dea should have been Minister for Defense over here..... It's becoming a thing now where the anti-Xmas song goes to #1......#1 in the charts used to be a big deal......

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 15 2010 01:23 PM Re: Track of the Day

duan wrote: seriously. it's so fucking brilliant on loads of levels. Well, like, a couple of levels. But, yeah-- funny as hell.

Edgy DC Dec 15 2010 02:47 PM Re: Track of the Day

Yeah, I'm pretty sure you'll be sick of this by January and want to kill these guys by March.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 15 2010 03:19 PM Re: Track of the Day

Well, yes. Like a well-designed paper cup, it's disposably brilliant.

Ashie62 Dec 15 2010 04:57 PM Re: Track of the Day

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Scandanavians seem to dig on-- and do as well with-- spinning bubblegum-catchy clatter out of garage as they do with the death metal. The latter makes some sense, given the long winters and all... but what gives with the former? Is this all the Hives' doing? Thats how ABBA got started. Amixture of Scandavian folk and any rock and roll vinyl they could find. Glen Matlock of the Pistols claims he clipped "Pretty Vacant" from "Dancing Queen."

Ashie62 Dec 15 2010 05:02 PM Re: Track of the Day

You want jangly? Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians " So you think you're in Love." [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzrvuMOIqr8&feature=fvw

duan Dec 16 2010 08:13 AM Re: Track of the Day

edgy said "Yeah, I'm pretty sure you'll be sick of this by January and want to kill these guys by March." to be honest they've been around a few, the willie o'dea thing was done in march/april from memory and this is the coup de grâce. the live show stands up remarkably well.

metirish Dec 16 2010 08:18 AM Re: Track of the Day

I think it's worth stating that they are a comedy duo as much as a hip-hop duo....they are both I guess.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 16 2010 08:28 AM Re: Track of the Day

Ashie62 wrote: You want jangly? Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians " So you think you're in Love." [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzrvuMOIqr8&feature=fvw Yeah, like it.

Edgy DC Dec 22 2010 09:05 AM Re: Track of the Day

Nothing new here, but with Quine on guitar, Sara Lee on bass, and Pat Mastelotto on drums, it's doubling down on the awesome, even before the switch to 6/8 after the solo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzl3AB5tw-w I know that acoustic guitarist is somebody too, some Athens scenester from the dBs or somebody.

Rockin' Doc Dec 22 2010 10:34 AM Re: Track of the Day

A great song and album. Girlfriend opens with one of the all-time great guitar lead ins.

Willets Point Dec 24 2010 08:47 PM Re: Track of the Day

Happy Christmas, I love you baby.

Ashie62 Dec 24 2010 09:31 PM Re: Track of the Day

Edgy DC wrote: Nothing new here, but with Quine on guitar, Sara Lee on bass, and Pat Mastelotto on drums, it's doubling down on the awesome, even before the switch to 6/8 after the solo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzl3AB5tw-w I know that acoustic guitarist is somebody too, some Athens scenester from the dBs or somebody. I believe the Db's ish guy is Peter Holsapple from the Db's of Athens traded to Hoboken Quine comitted suicide about five years ago and Sweet (400lbs now) records with ex-bangle Susannah Hoffs.

Ashie62 Dec 24 2010 09:42 PM Re: Track of the Day

Voted this week by the CDC as the 19th best song to prevent suicide. Amazed someone polled this, anyway.. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdCVlmmnOzA

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 25 2010 09:47 PM Re: Track of the Day

Ashie62 wrote: Voted this week by the CDC as the 19th best song to prevent suicide. Amazed someone polled this, anyway.. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdCVlmmnOzA Not sure where I'd rank it as a suicide preventer, but nice song you never hear anymore.

The Second Spitter Dec 28 2010 04:25 AM Re: Track of the Day

Have a bad case of Earworm for this song; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyqClwGu_Sk A classic? I say it is. Argue the case against.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 28 2010 07:46 AM Re: Track of the Day

Well, so many popular artists from that era were doing the raggae thing, so I think of it more as one example of a prevailing trend, even if was better than most.

Edgy DC Dec 28 2010 08:48 AM Re: Track of the Day

I'm totally behind its classick status. It's maybe not true but seems to be true that every reggae song that has gone to number one in the US has been sung by a white guy. This came the closest to breaking that trend and it's reggae through and through, even praising Jah. Stevie was a fan and friend of Marley's and that's why "Jammin'" is the parenthetical title, so as not to steal a title from the guy (and song) he's using as an inspiration. I'd never heard anything like it because nobody played any actual real reggae on the pop radio and AOR radio stations I listened to back then. As Bucket recalled, when Marley died, Carol Miller played Clapton's cover of "I Shot the Sherriff." When he drops from his tenor range to baritone at the end to do those double-time vocal maneuvers, I'm smitten.