Wednesday Linkage

Why is everyone running around acting like the new Kasabian record is Sam's Town Volume 2 ? I got a copy of it last week and I quite enjoy it. I think it's on par with their debut record (three or four killer songs, one or two other decent tunes and the rest kind of meh). From the reviews I read I expected a trainwreck of epic proportions, but nothing could be further from the case. Also, the two songs they've picked for singles are two of the weaker tracks on the record. The second half is chock full of dancey goodness. So to celebrate, I'm giving away some Kasabian goodies:

- full length "Empire" cd
- 10" vinyl
- Kasabian playing cards
- "empire" cd single
- 7" "L.S.F." vinyl single that comes wrapped in a huge poster

To win, all you have to do is email me and tell me the name of Kasabian's biggest fan.

Two new tracks from The Who!
[MP3] The Who | Tea & Theatre
[MP3] The Who | It's Not Enough

The Kooks are getting alot of press lately...
Watch their EPK.
Stream the track "Eddies's Gun."
Watch the video for "Eddie's Gun."

Here's a track by The Stills for your downloading pleasure:
[MP3] The Stills | Monsoon

The band My Latest Novel is from Scotland and they have a record coming out soon. Here's a track for you:
[MP3] My Latest Novel | The Reputation of Ross Francis

Listen to I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness play a four song set at the Rolling Stone offices. You can also watch their video for the track "The Owl."

Stream the Badly Drawn Boy track for "Nothing's Going To Change Your Mind."

I had the pleasure of attending a screening of The Departed last night all the way up in Bethesda and it was fucking awesome. Easily Scorsese's best work in a long, long time. Two actors I have a great deal of contempt for, Leo D. and Marky Mark, were both great in this film as was the criminally under-rated Alec Baldwin. And anytime Jack gets the space to do his thing, it's fun to watch. I think I like Jack even more since he refused to wear any Celtics gear during the film (It's set in Boston). Definitely make plans to see this movie, and hang on tight during the ending. Wow.