October 2004 Playlist

I Can't Stand It

Click the image for a larger, more legible version. Today I'd also like to unveil a new feature here on our Monthly Playlist series and that is...MP3's available for downloading! My sources tell me all the cool kids are doing it. So today, I offer you these two choice cuts from the mix above:

REM - Cuyahoga (live) - An absolutely gorgeous rendition recorded during their semi-recent MTV 2 UNplugged gig. To me, this song makes me kinda sad because this REM is gone forever. They will never write another song like this again. Instead Stipe now sings about hanging out with Q Tip at uber hip clubs in Manhattan. Fuck REM and their $75 concert tickets. They lost me after Up. I couldn't be less excited about their new record if I tried.

Unbelievable Truth - I Wanna Be Adored (Live) As I said when I unveiled the Greatest MixTape Ever: Volume Two, this was a great band that never got the attention and kudos they deserved, so now is your chance. I get a kick out of hearing Thom Yorke's little brother sing a Stone Roses classic.

I'm sure a few of you are wondering why there is no Ted Leo love on this current mix. Well, that's because I've had to stop myself from listening to the new record because I don't want to get burned out on it. It doesn't even come out for another two weeks. I had contemplated posting a track for download here, but decided not to for reasons that will be explained at a later date. However, proving the old adage that "unemployed and recently unemployed minds think alike", The Big Ticket does the damn thing, complete with lyrics. Go peep the title track from Shake The Sheets and play it real, real loud. And GO BUY THE RECORD WHEN IT DROPS IN TWO WEEKS. You will not be disappointed. BTW, Go Twins!

Peter Gammons hands out his MLB awards.

Am I a bad person because I am more excited about Celtics media day than I am about first pitch at 4:09 PM? Don't answer that. I'm sure my attitude will change later in the day but peep this: Gary Payton saying all the right things and Air Jordan taking C's rook Tony Allen under his wing this summer. But then again, everyone is optimistic about their team in October. I think with GP on board, we can do some damage this year. Winning our division is not out of the question IF things go right.

Breaking news, Jason Kidd doesn't think the Nets will win the title this year. O ye of little faith.

Macca + Brian Wilson = collabo full length?

Cheeky Buskers.

The Real Janelle has been mucho silent on the Cubs and their fall from grace. Not gloating, just saying.

Vote for Lindsay (on the left, circa age 10)!

My fellow Virginians; so very retarded.