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What are you listening to in 2010?

Centerfield Aug 24 2010 08:25 AM

Do we not have one of these threads already? Scanned the NBF but couldn't find it. Feel free to merge if I'm an idiot and missed it. Anyway, this weekend was my first foray into the world of iTunes. I bought a couple of tracks from Sublime and the Killers that I've been meaning to get. Thinking of buying the Muse album but I can't tell if I'm going to be sick of those songs in a week. Any recommendations? I know, like, no new music, so I'm open to anything.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 24 2010 08:47 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Not to whore this site out again but Rdio.com is a terrific resource to find new shit and old shit too, I'm on it all day long. Plus, no mp3s to jam up your hard drive or iTunes making you swallow a useless QuickTime player. Some new stuff I found there recently and liked: Best Coast (60s inspired heartbreaking pop songs) and Lissie (indie chick "folk" singer, a little too put together but if I had to guess probably a future supastar). I am digging on the old stuff though, Sam Phillips' Martinis & Bikinis and Chris Isaak's Forever Blue are both great records I hadn't heard in years and highly recommend. I am also trying to reconstruct the "Tempted by the Fruit of 1981" playlist. Sam with a song left off Revolver: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezJKEWzSWYY

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 24 2010 09:04 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010? Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 24 2010 09:19 AM

Ha-- liked that Sam Phillips record lots during high school. T-Bone Burnett's lady, no? In your sonic neighborhood, CF... I've liked what I've heard from Vampire Weekend. Slightly more ambitious-- and one I've really liked for the last two weeks or so, since a friend recommended it-- is Titus Andronicus' The Monitor. It's a concept album kinda linking Civil War battles to the battles of romantic relationship (would it surprise you if I told you Conor Oberst was involved?)... and it actually kinda works. More importantly... the music's good. Also rough and ready and kick-ass: the newest Black Keys.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 24 2010 09:15 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Yes, I've heard that Titus Andronicus, I almost made that a Track of the Day once. I like how it starts and ends, but that lengthy instrumental break between the verses is a little bit of a mountain to climb.

seawolf17 Aug 24 2010 10:15 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Just downloaded the new self-titled debut from The Union. I'm a sucker for iTunes bonus tracks.

Fman99 Aug 24 2010 10:36 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

I'm listening to the best thing I can find in 2010, which of course is music recorded in 1974.

A Boy Named Seo Aug 24 2010 11:35 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Agreed w/ JCL on Best Coast. She's this, like, 19-year old chick all danked out on kind bud who lives on the beach and just writes great tunes about the beach and boys and pot. She dates alt-macbook rocker WAVVES and his latest album "King of the Beach" is fun summertime music, too. http://rd.io/x/QGJRK3qcZg Dawes is one of my favorite bands lately. 20-something year old guys from Malibu who write this 70's sounding Laurel Canyon-inspired music with big 3-part harmonies all over. Here's a sample: http://rd.io/x/QGJRK3HabQ Agreed w/ JCL just as much on Rdio, too. Not as with it as Lala when it comes to adding new release stuff, but I still use the hell out of it. Arcade Fire's got a new one that is big, anthemic, and rocky. That album will litter year-end best-of lists fo sho. Agreed on the Black Keys album. How hot is this goddamn track? http://rd.io/x/QGJRK2t_hw New album by Eels I'll pickup. Not new new, but really loving both Mumford & Sons debut and Scottish rockers Frightened Rabbit. Mumford: http://rd.io/x/QGJRK3TGWA Rabbit: http://rd.io/x/QGJRKwbNhw "you're the shit and I'm knee-deep in it... you're the shit and I'm knee-deep in it!"

Centerfield Aug 24 2010 03:21 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Cool. Thanks for all the recommendations. Will be sure to check them out tonight.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 24 2010 03:26 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Does anyone wanna know what I'm listeining to in 2010? This:

Centerfield Sep 07 2010 10:15 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

You guys are awesome. Checked out a bunch of these. Out of them the Black Keys and Arcade Fire were my favorites...turns out I've heard some of the Arcade Fire stuff before but never put it together. Really good stuff. Stuff others recommended that I liked were Audioslave (new music for me is anything post-2000), Foo Fighters, the Strokes...also really like Laredo by Band of Horses. Got a recommendation for Neon Trees, they were just ok for me. My Chemical Romance was just ok too, their melodies are a little campy, but it's probably meant to be ironic or something. The only band I really did not like was Coldplay. I can't see why they're so popular, and I wish people would stop recommending them to me as something I'd like. It makes me wonder if I'm making a bad impression on folks.

Edgy DC Sep 07 2010 10:30 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Coldplay is one of those things that people who should know better nonetheless adopt. It's like they really like U2 so they have to see Coldplay also. Some explicitly say this to me. If you like 'em, you like 'em. But don't support them because you see them as a minor-league U2. Their players are never going to get called up. If you like U2, buy up the Call's back catalog.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 07 2010 11:21 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

If people like late-period U2 (as opposed to, say, tolerating it), that's an automatic disqualifier-- or, at the very least, a Bunyanesque qualifier-- for their recommendations in my book. Finally checked out Band of Horses: it is good. Thoughts on Minus the Bear, Seo (et. al.)?

A Boy Named Seo Sep 07 2010 12:56 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Never listened to Minus the Bear. Just put them in the queue now, an album called "OMNI". Not sure I'm 'vibing it'. Is that the right one? LOVE Band of Horses. Some absolute gems on all 3 of their albums & "Infinite Arms" is definitely on of my favs from 2010. A couple more of my favs from this year. Local Natives "Gorilla Manor": http://rd.io/x/QGJRPkFRFA New LA indie darlings. That first track has "Prius" commercial written all over it. Laura Marling "I Speak Because I Can": http://rd.io/x/QGJRPkGD5A Sparse, sad-sounding, & pretty. Beach House "Teen Dream": http://rd.io/x/QGJRPkFGAA dreamy, atmospheric pop music. One more... Surfer Blood "Astro Coast" http://rd.io/x/QGJRPkKhHw Good to put with Best Coast on your "Ultimate Summer Mix Jam" comp.

A Boy Named Seo Sep 07 2010 01:12 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Dig this: http://youtu.be/I09hqp_KYv4 Njal proposed to Elin at the Band of Horses show in Oslo earlier this year. When the Bride and Groom heard that BoH was to play a festival in Tromso on the same day of their wedding, they contacted the band and told them their story. With all the coincidences surrounding the wedding, the band said, "What the hell" and decided to surprise the couple. The band showed up minutes after landing in Tromso to play Marry Song at their ceremony. BoH was honored to be a part of the couple's special day. Congratulations Njal and Elin!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 07 2010 02:17 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Just been listening to Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Mangan. Here's his record: [url]http://rd.io/x/QGJDPkZNmw and a video: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hviiGCkVMiY

metirish Sep 07 2010 02:19 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Look up some Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds..... What Edgy said up there about Coldplay is gold.

metsguyinmichigan Sep 07 2010 04:31 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

I'm usually 5 to 10 years behind in mainstream music -- but very current on what my wife dismisses as "God rock." Alas, I announced last month that I've discovered a "new" band called. O.A.R. My kids and wife rolled their eyes. Good music to run to. I made a playlist with some of the good live songs, and I've learned they have many live CDs. "Love and Memories," "Shattered," "Hey Girl" and "This Town" are my faves.

G-Fafif Sep 07 2010 04:34 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Ed Coleman right now. Howie Rose and Wayne Hagin in a little while.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 07 2010 05:19 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

metsguyinmichigan wrote: I'm usually 5 to 10 years behind in mainstream music -- but very current on what my wife dismisses as "God rock." You should listen to that fat guy who used to post here starting fights.

metirish Sep 09 2010 01:54 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

I caught a lot of The Concert of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on HBO hte other night, a few performances blew me away...Bruce with Tom morelo...wow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKT5R0eydM4 Jeff Beck doing an instrumental of A day in the Life was quite excellent http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1tHshH8e0c

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2010 03:53 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Awesome instrumental by Jeff Beck. I had not seen that before, thanks for posting it.

A Boy Named Seo Sep 09 2010 04:44 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Mellencamp's new record just dropped & it's gettin' hella good reviews.

Fman99 Sep 09 2010 09:15 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Mellencamp's new record just dropped & it's gettin' hella good reviews. I think he gets mad if you don't call him "Johnny Cougar."

TransMonk Sep 10 2010 07:06 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Mellencamp's new record just dropped & it's gettin' hella good reviews. I think it's quite good.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 10 2010 07:12 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Mellencamp's new record just dropped & it's gettin' hella good reviews. I think it's quite good. Haven't heard it yet. Although it seems to me that ever since JCM was no longer seen as a threat to Petty and Springsteen his reviews improved: I've been fooled before into thinking Cuttin Heads or Human Wheels were greatness when they were really more like goodness. I will give it a listen! Here's the single, only thing on rdio so far. [url]http://rd.io/x/QGJDKwuasg

TransMonk Sep 10 2010 07:23 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

There's nothing groundbreaking about it...JCM has been pretty formulaic in his songwriting for the past 15 years or so. I think he realizes that he's not Springsteen or Petty at this point in his career. I like the mono recordings and the history in the studios he chose to record in. I wouldn't call it a great album, but it's definitely good enough.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 10 2010 08:02 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Yeah, he's his own guy, I didn't mean to imply otherwise. I just always got the feeling that the Rolling Stone magazine "establishment" felt that Mellencamp was scoring with fans they felt should be spending their $$ on Springsteen records instead.

Gwreck Sep 10 2010 08:05 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

I was really hoping to catch one of his shows on the tour behind this new album as it's supposed to be quite the event: a film to open, plus apparently acoustic and electric sets...but the show is coming nowhere near NY (at least so far).

TransMonk Sep 10 2010 08:10 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

JCL wrote: I just always got the feeling that the Rolling Stone magazine "establishment" felt that Mellencamp was scoring with fans they felt should be spending their $$ on Springsteen records instead. Yeah, he's his own guy, I didn't mean to imply otherwise. I just always got the feeling that the Rolling Stone magazine "establishment" felt that Mellencamp was scoring with fans they felt should be spending their $$ on Springsteen records instead. Agreed. I was really hoping to catch one of his shows on the tour behind this new album as it's supposed to be quite the event: a film to open, plus apparently acoustic and electric sets...but the show is coming nowhere near NY (at least so far). Yeah, the fall Mellencamp dates are all in the Midwest. I'd go see him, but he's not even coming close enough to me where I wouldn't need to fork over hotel room money. I saw him back in the Cherry Bomb days when I was a teenager. He gives a good show.

seawolf17 Sep 10 2010 08:31 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Really? We saw him at Jones Beach maybe ten or so years ago. Outside of a couple of songs that really clicked -- mostly the stuff from the just-released "Cuttin' Heads" like "Peaceful World" and a stripped-back "Women Seem," plus a cool version of "Gimme Shelter" -- we thought he was boring. I don't think he moved from center stage once; he was like a statue. I did enjoy the "Trouble No More" disc, though.

metsguyinmichigan Sep 10 2010 08:42 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

I saw him a few years ago on the greatest hits tour, and it was really neat. He was touring with Donovan, and instead of having Donovan appear as an opener, he brought him out in the middle of the set, played "Sunshine Superman" with him, then left him with the band. Donovan went through his set of hits and a couple songs from his then-new CD, them Mellencamp came back on and finished his set. Donovan then came on to sing some of the encores with Mellencamp. I thought it seemed like a reverent way to treat someone from the earlier generation. I like most of his stuff -- and "Cutting Heads" a lot -- but the last disc seemed a little depressing and I never got into it.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2010 04:37 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

I liked what I've heard from Band of Horses, but haven't found the time to invest in them monetarily or emotionally, but dear, they really sound like they picked up whetre the Jayhawks and Tomorrow the Green Grass left off. A new album by Mellancamp is meaningful because he's a big enough prick when it comes to getting his music to his (or any) audience, he's become a wayshower for others who've felt locked out or unable to figure out the current system.

seawolf17 Sep 11 2010 09:58 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

metsguyinmichigan wrote: I saw him a few years ago on the greatest hits tour, and it was really neat. He was touring with Donovan, and instead of having Donovan appear as an opener, he brought him out in the middle of the set, played "Sunshine Superman" with him, then left him with the band. Donovan went through his set of hits and a couple songs from his then-new CD, them Mellencamp came back on and finished his set. Donovan then came on to sing some of the encores with Mellencamp. I thought it seemed like a reverent way to treat someone from the earlier generation. I like most of his stuff -- and "Cutting Heads" a lot -- but the last disc seemed a little depressing and I never got into it. That's the same way Counting Crows did their last tour. Instead of an opener (Spearhead, I believe), they had the other band(s) join them in and out of the regular set. It's a really cool idea.

Ashie62 Sep 11 2010 10:12 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

John Cougar who?

A Boy Named Seo Sep 11 2010 11:19 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Edgy DC wrote: I liked what I've heard from Band of Horses, but haven't found the time to invest in them monetarily or emotionally, but dear, they really sound like they picked up whetre the Jayhawks and Tomorrow the Green Grass left off. A new album by Mellancamp is meaningful because he's a big enough prick when it comes to getting his music to his (or any) audience, he's become a wayshower for others who've felt locked out or unable to figure out the current system. Just put "Tomorrow the Green Grass" in my queue. As for music budget stuff, I've saved so much money on music going w/ Rdio*. $10 bucks a month and I've bought just 1 CD since JCL got me on board (& that cd was a gift). I figure I've had plenty of $120 afternoons on new-release Tuesday at my neighborhood record joint, but now that's what I'm lined up to pay for a year of Rdio & couldn't be happier w/ it so far. Glad to piss that money away elsewhere. Was gonna try to recommend 1 Band of Horsies album and I guess if I had a gun to my head, I'd say the second release "Cease to Begin" might be the best of 3 great albums. But it's all big, mid-tempo rock with harmonies and there are gems on all 3 releases. *not an employee or stock-holder though I sound like one. Just a fan boi.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 15 2010 12:12 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

There used to be a big fan of Sloan who posted here. Slugger1178 or something? Thanks to the magic of unlimited streaming I am finally giving them a listen and quite dig 'em. [url]http://rd.io/x/QGJDPkUFCA

Vic Sage Sep 15 2010 01:21 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

i've been listening to Ukulele music! Some old-timey stuff, but alot of new singer-songwriter stuff, too, by women like Amanda Palmer, Sophie Madeleine, and Victoria Vox. There's a hilarious lesbian song by the team of Garfunkel & Oats called "Fuck You". And, of course, the dead fat Hawaiian Israel Kamakawiwo'ole does OVER THE RAINBOW.

Edgy DC Sep 15 2010 01:28 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

That guy is everywhere.

Vic Sage Sep 15 2010 01:31 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

he gets around, for a dead guy. And this guy, James Hill, is a total virtuoso! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsOhmN2mpHI

A Boy Named Seo Sep 15 2010 01:53 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Think it was Slugger who was into Sloan. Gotta queue em. Vic, I <3 Garfunkel & Oates. The short girl, Kate, is the adorable 'Gooch' on the hit TV show "Scrubs".

TransMonk Sep 15 2010 02:04 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Vic, I <3 Garfunkel & Oates. The short girl, Kate, is the adorable 'Gooch' on the hit TV show "Scrubs". The tall girl is one of the creepy killers from the remake of "Last House on the Left". I've only seen the song where they rap about not being able to give handjobs. What's funny about that?

Rockin' Doc Sep 15 2010 07:50 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

My daughter got into Sloan about two years ago. They had some good songs on the one CD I listened to on her recommendation.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 16 2010 08:30 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

All the kids today love that gospel sound. Check out Justin Townes Earle's "Harlem River Blues" -- wow. I know a few of you have discussed him before. I don;t know quite to make of him: Dresses sharp but with the scruffy douchebag hipster tats, sings country blues but sets his songs in NYC (there's one about working for the MTA), I think he's already done the junkie thing. [url]http://rd.io/x/QGJDKw2_iA [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf9lvU8_JUo

Edgy DC Sep 16 2010 08:34 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

I loved him the first time I saw him, not so much the seond, and thoough I didn't see it this way at the time, I think it comes down to him seeming clean the first time, but not the second.

Centerfield Sep 19 2010 08:25 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Liking the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmGNo8RL5kM

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 04 2010 09:49 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Yet another precious California guy/girl harmony duo, Jenny & Johnny. They have a kind of delicate jangly thing happening, I heard traces of Chris Isaak and Los Lobos in there. I like her voice. Looks like the whole record can be youtubed: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GVnVBkAdXw

MFS62 Oct 04 2010 09:56 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

My wife and I are participating in a week-long Arbitron radio survey. Last Thursday through this Wednesday. During the baseball season, my listening is skewed (natch) toward WFAN. My wife is a big news hound, and likes to listen to WCBS. But when Yankee games are on, she has been listening to WINS. If they had sent us the survey not during the baseball season, the results would have been different than what they will see.. Silly them. Later

A Boy Named Seo Oct 04 2010 11:02 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Yet another precious California guy/girl harmony duo, Jenny & Johnny. They have a kind of delicate jangly thing happening, I heard traces of Chris Isaak and Los Lobos in there. I like her voice. Looks like the whole record can be youtubed: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GVnVBkAdXw Jenny's, of course, Jenny Lewis from Rilo Kiley/Jenny Lewis + the Watson Twins/80's tween hit movie "Troop Beverly Hills". Then: Now: Johnny's her b/f, Jonathan Rice, accomplished on his own, but not the sexiest bro in the history of the universe. Learn how to play the guitar, men.

seawolf17 Oct 04 2010 02:04 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Meh. I like Jenny's... voice, but that song doesn't do anything for me. Sounds like something we would have played the hell out of in our college radio days, circa 1994, though.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 04 2010 02:08 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

I shoulda been listening, dammit!

sharpie Oct 04 2010 03:16 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

That Jenny & Johnny album is pretty good. I also liked "Acid Tongue," her solo effort.

soupcan Oct 05 2010 07:16 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Just got Arcade Fire, 'The Suburbs': which Seo recommended on page 1 of this thread and CF liked. I dig it too. It's like an old-time 'album'. Each song plays on the title of the album. Also check out the groundbreaking video for 'We Wait'. You type in the address of the house you grew up in and watch what happens. I was also told that this - Sleigh Bells, 'Treats' - was really good: however, I've only given it one listen and so far it hasn't grabbed me. I'll keep giving it a go. I hear a little Bjork-ish thing going in there and I've always liked her stuff. The guy that recommended it has a pretty solid track record with me so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

A Boy Named Seo Oct 05 2010 11:00 AM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Got that Sleigh Bells on Rdio after a similar rec, but it hasn't grabbed me & not let go yet. Really like the Arcade Fire. Has crammed it's way into my 2K10, top 10. You guys also keep a list throughout the year that you are constantly re-ordering? Can't wait to read yours in late dec/first week of jan. Anyone heard the new Deerhunter? Peeps are going nuts about it. I didn't feel a thing about their last one.

A Boy Named Seo Oct 23 2010 03:39 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

Got that Sleigh Bells on Rdio after a similar rec, but it hasn't grabbed me & not let go yet. Really like the Arcade Fire. Has crammed it's way into my 2K10, top 10. You guys also keep a list throughout the year that you are constantly re-ordering? Can't wait to read yours in late dec/first week of jan. Anyone heard the new [crossout]Deerhunter[/crossout] Deerhoof? Peeps are going nuts about it. I didn't feel a thing about their last one. Actually dug the last Deerhunter album, new one is cool, too. Deer Tick, also awesome. Meant Deerhoof. That's the furry & hoofed electro-outfit I wasn't vibing. Right NOW!!!! I'm listening to the new all-Pearl Jam station on Sirius. Yup. 20 year anniversary for the band yesterday, so Siri launched their own station. It's a lot like the Dead channel, in that they play tons of live stuff because PJ has so many good-sounding, authorized bootlegs. I know a lot of peeps can take or leave these guys, but I've always thought they're fantastic. They played the 21 May 2010 show @ MSG this morning (think someone from here might've been at that one). It sounded awesome and I bought the bootleg for $9.99 at their website after. Deets on the station here: http://www.sirius.com/pearljamradio

seawolf17 Oct 24 2010 06:56 PM Re: What are you listening to in 2010?

I've been so hot and cold on Pearl Jam since Vitalogy. But oh, we were huge fans back in the day. Our band had probably six PJ songs in our repertoire.