Oct 3 2005
October '05 Playlist
What I'm Looking For
This month's image is kinda big, so click on the thumbnail for an image that's readable. Boy, these monthly mixes have gotten much better now that I'm actually getting some new music. Goodies:
Brendan Benson: What I'm Looking For (MP3) - I'm going to let you in on a little secret, one that I just found out myself. This Brendan Benson record is effing incredible. Go buy it. I don't want say there's no way you won't like it, but that's kinda how I feel about it. I got it on Friday and listened to it all weekend. It's like some weird 70's-centric radio station that plays album cuts by bands you've never heard of but all the songs sound kinda familiar. And so, so good. This better be the second single.
Harvey Danger: Wine, Women and Song (MP3) - Remember that band that wrote that really catchy and great song that got overplayed to death so you ended up kinda not liking them? Well, they've released other material since then, and it's better. I'm hoping these guys have a Nada Surf-esque return to the music public's consciousness, because they've done similar things, it just seems like no one knows about it. I played this song at our brunch gig last week and two or three people came up and asked me what it was. Typical Sean: We hit the wall, it was not resilient / She said that she was hungry and I was brilliant / And who the hell am I to disagree? / Didn't you used to be someone who meant something to me?
Supergrass: Kick In The Teeth (MP3) - This was the other record I listened to all weekend. I fell for all the super enthusiastic record reviews for their last album, Life on Other Planets, bought it, and hated it. My expectations were very low for this record, but the band slowed their tempo and changed up their sound to great effect. Dare I say that Supergrass have made a mature record? I'm not sure, but the band that's always been in search for a decent verse to go with their killer choruses has made a great, laid back record.
Suede: Asbestos (MP3) - I was never a huge fan while they were around, but I've been OD'ing on the Suede catalog lately. Killer line in this song: The suburban girls / and they're making noise / And they're making eyes / at suburban boys
So I'm really torn about the Super Furry show in NYC. I want to go, but I've heard less than stellar things about Webster Hall and tickets are $18. Plus, the only two delivery options are either 2nd day UPS ($14!!!) or will call. Has it always been like this on Ticketweb? Can they not put a frickin' stamp on my tickets and mail them to me?
Remember that Giant Drag CD I said I liked last week? We're giving away an autographed copy over at bluestate.
Mine! Muahahahahahaha! I got so excited I bought this and this since the seller was nice enough to let me combine shipping on everything.
When did Rolling Stone start selling MP3's?
A loss on Saturday and some fuzzy math gave the division to the Evil Empire, but the Sox still sealed the deal on Sunday. Man, is it October already? Last October was such a crazy time, I'm not sure I'm ready to hop back on that train again. Wait, who am I kidding, of course I am!
An excellent question. If you find out, be sure to let me know.
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Comments
What???... No Wolf Parade?
Posted by: Tigidal at October 3, 2005 1:05 PM
Alas, the great blogger buzz train for Wolf Parade hasn't made it down to DC yet...
Posted by: information leafblower at October 3, 2005 1:16 PM
I really like that Stefani remix, really groovy and cool (no pun intended).
Posted by: Dan at October 3, 2005 1:19 PM
You can get the Stefani remix over at Fluxblog:
http://www.fluxblog.org/2005/09/wheres-damn-elephants-sonic-youth-goo.html
Posted by: information leafblower at October 3, 2005 1:29 PM
Webster Hall is *that* bad. Just load up on alcohol before you go in, and don't any reason to interact with the horrible staff. The last few times I've been there have been OK experiences. Some people don't like the crowd, I think. They'd rather be at the Bowery with all the other sedate, flat-footed music fans. Webster Hall, like Irving Plaza, gets a different crowd because of its proximity to NYU.
I highly recommened BB's previous albums. I think they're both better than his most recent.
Posted by: Glenn at October 3, 2005 2:43 PM
I agree. Wholeheartedly re: Brendan. The only track that I feel doesn't "belong there" was Track 5. I hate to skip a track, but I always skip 5.
Robbers on High Street was a great opener for Brendan Benson when they were here in July
Loving both of these CD's.
Posted by: Melina at October 3, 2005 2:55 PM
'I understand it' is a brilliant tune, probly one of the best of 'Warning' !
Posted by: jean robert at October 4, 2005 9:29 AM
