Nov 1 2004
November 2004 Playlist
Life Is Sweet
Here are two downloads from this month's playlist that I have had on repeat for the last week or so. Please note that both of these files are in Apple's AAC file fromat so I am not sure if all MP3 players will be able to play these files. However, if you have iTunes, you should be all set.
Stereloab - Cybele's Reverie, from the amazing ABC Sessions double disc set. The track is originally from Emporer Tomato Ketchup and this version is much more loose and funky. And I love vocals sung in French.
...Trail of Dead's Mark David Chapman, from their Madonna album is sort of a departure for the group, in that it doesn't hit you over the head with their usual guitar/drums attack, but instead is much more moody and mellow. This is always a live favorite of mine whenever I see the group.
The Undertones decide not to re-release Teenage Kicks.
Nirvana box set tracklisting (sort of, it doesn't tell you what versions of the songs will be on there)
The Horror! Justin Hawkins from the Darkness punched a window and might not be able to play guitar for a while.
Just in time for my NBA preview (which will be revealed tomorrow), Latrell Spreewell offers up this gem regarding the TWolves not offering him a contract extension and raise from the $14 million he's due this year:
"If they don't want to pay me, why would I want to stay here and risk injury and sit there and be with nothing, no contract? If something happens to me, who is going to look out for Spree then? Nobody. Why would I want to help them win a title? They're not doing anything for me. I've got a lot at risk here. I've got my family to feed."
People, I will be setting up a Paypal account and accepting donations for Mr. Spreewell (information leafblower loves it when people talk about themselves in third person) since he can't live on FOURTEEN FUCKING MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR! Spree is tied for the 8th highest salary in the league this year. Think he's the 8th best player? Neither do the TWolves. For their part, the team offered him a three year, $27 million dollar contract, but apparently food is fucking expensive in Minnesota.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press also points out that Spree makes more than Ron Artest and Rip Hamilton, combined. This sounds like a candidate for 1115.org's Shut The Fuck Up feature.
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Comments
As long as I have anything to say about it, fellow crimson tiders will never get the STFU! treatment. Spree is safe.
Posted by: cashilini at November 1, 2004 12:33 PM
I love it when professional athletes pull out the "I've gotta feed my family" line. Enough with the "everyman" routine, pro athletes. You could feed you familiy *and* Uganda for a year.
All time favorite sports quote came from Zo during the lock out: "We make a lot of money, but we spend a lot of money, too." Or was that from the other lock out genius, Patrick Ewing?
Posted by: Coolfer at November 1, 2004 12:45 PM
I think that was Ewing. Great reset.
Posted by: information leafblower at November 1, 2004 1:18 PM
Holy cow, you are the only other person on earth who listens to Plexi. Well, outside of Los Angeles circa 1997, I guess.
Posted by: JK at November 1, 2004 2:10 PM
well, i can say that tien mao needs $14,000,000.01 a year to feed his family. i hear tien has growing needs...especially around the waistline.
Posted by: tien at November 1, 2004 5:42 PM
i luv spree & all, but he's got to be a little more realistic. go wolves!
Posted by: mr g at November 1, 2004 6:42 PM
it's all about the heavenly van halen.
also, if you've not checked out the crucial reissue of the self-titled album by united states of america, you simply must do so immediately. do not pass go. do not collect $200.
Posted by: the dommer at November 1, 2004 10:06 PM
Ah, the Undertones. Memories of high school. Love those guys.
Posted by: bex at November 1, 2004 10:49 PM
I love all your mixes; is there a way for me to get a copy of them? Thanks, keep up the good work. --T.C.
Posted by: T.C. at November 19, 2004 11:06 AM
