Misc. Music Archives

Downloaded a ton of music last night, some new, some old.

Over at iTunes, I was searching around for some trip hop and came across Tricky's Maxinquaye, which cost a paltry $5.99 for the ENTIRE ALBUM. I hadn't heard that album in ages (someone at the radio station in college stole my copy) and had forgotten what a classic it is. Damn, what happened to Tricky after this? The follow up wasn't bad, but wasn't great either and he's just faded from the spotlight since then. Last I saw him was on the WB or UPN on some live action teen dramady on a random Saturday morning. Oh how the mighty have fallen.

I would be buying alot more music from iTunes if all albums were just $6 (even thought it's hard to argue with $9.99) but I do have to admit that my main online music purchase loyalties currently belong to eMusic. And since today is the last day of the month, I had 40 downloads burning a hole in my digital wallet. Here's what I got:

Belle & Sebastian: The Life Pursuit - I am by no means a B&S fan(I think all the "They're the new Smiths" talk when the debuted really turned me off) but I kept reading that this record was sort of a departure for them, so I picked it up. I like it alot so far. It's more varied (and goofier)than any of the older material I've heard from them. Only about six tracks in, but so far so good.

Help: A Day In The Life - I'm almost ashamed to say I jumped up and down with joy when I found this was available on eMusic. This is the WarChild charity album released in the UK last year and it has some amazing stuff on it. Check out that tracklisting! New stuff from Radiohead (a Thom at the piano type b-side), Elbow, Mylo (like "Softrock", only better), Maximo Park (more great stuff from them, do they write bad songs?), The Go! Team (live in the studio sounding track with no vocals), Bloc Party (great tune with fast, plucky guitar sounds), Gorillaz (a slow Damon-solo type track), and those effing stoodents Coldplay. So far the best tracks are from the Manic Street Preachers (who are so fucking awesome when they just shut the fuck up and RAWK), The Zutons (on fire on this track, I have to go get their record now) and Kaiser Chiefs (everyday I hate them less and less). I've been wanting this album for a few months. I wonder why eMusic isn't promoting the shit out of this? It's a charity record with new material from Coldplay & Radiohead. It's an easy sell. *shrug* Sign up for your free eMusic trial just for this album. It's teh hottness.

I had 5 downloads left and eMusic was actually advertising their new Ninja Tune catalog, so I clicked on the ad and found a five song live EP from Kid Koala, Live From the Short Attention Span Audio Theater Tour, which I haven't had a chance to listen to yet.

Yay internets!

Speaking of Yay internets watch this and then read this. [video from Coolfer and almost as good as the Toy Story Requiem video mashup from Grambo]

New Ted Leo demos.

I want to go!

I promise you, if the reason for CYHSY's poor performance at the Black Cat was because, say...the Shout Out Louds bum-rushed the stage and started kicking at their shins and unplugging the instruments, I would have made note of it.

The War on Contraception.

Homeless man blogs about his experience

You'll never guess who I am going to see in concert tonight.

Ha! I have today off bitches! I have lots to do today before The Agenda tonight and my upcoming weekend in Philly. So here are two downloads to get you through the long weekend.

Super Furry Animals | Lazer Beam (Live + Acoustic) (MP3) - Listening to this sing will give you 65% more intelligence. Plus, it's fucking awesome. This is from Minnesota Public Radio or something like that.

Sing Sing | Come Sing Me A Song (MP3) - Strummy new goodness from Emma Anderson (ex of Lush).

Go here for another new Moz track, "Dear God, Please Help Me." You're welcome.

Laptop Nation.

Postage is due for companies sending e-mail

How to create your own ringtone.

Oh no he didn't!

Good to know.

Tickets on sale tomorrow.

Yes please.

How boring was the game last night? Grey's Anatomy was much more exciting. I would be complaining about the officiating but that bogus offensive pass interference call in the first quarter netted me a nice sum of money thanks to my magical square. Thanks crappy refs! More over at Slate.

The track "I Will See You In Far Off Places" is available for download here or here. Go get it. It's one of the most un-Moz-like tracks I've ever heard him do. Almost heavy metal. Big and bombastic. But is it any good? I'm not sure. His voice is in fine form though.

Superbusy again at work, so I give you the February/March tour dates for Nethers, my new favorite band. Make sure you go see them when they come to your town!

Feb 15 Washington, DC Black Cat
Feb 16 New York, NY Knitting Factory
Feb 17 Charlottesville, VA Twisted Branch
Feb 18 Raleigh, NC Bickett Gallery
Feb 19 Winston Salem, NC House show
Feb 20 Rock City, SC House show
Feb 21 Atlanta, GA Drunken Unicorn
Feb 22 Pensacola, FL Sluggo's
Feb 23 Baton Rouge, LA Red Star Bar
Feb 24 Austin, TX Red's Loft
Feb 25 San Antonio, TX Wiggle Room
Feb 27 Phoenix, AZ Trunk Space
Feb 28 Ventura, CA Billy O's
Mar 1 Los Angeles, CA Mountain Bar
Mar 2 Los Angeles, CA Spaceland
Mar 3 Santa Cruz, CA Cafe Pergolesi
Mar 4 Oakland, CA Lobot Gallery
Mar 5 San Francisco, CA Hemlock Tavern
Mar 6 Berkeley, CA Fort Oregon
Mar 7 McKinleyville, CA Six Rivers
Mar 8 Eugene, OR Sam Bonds
Mar 9 Portland, OR Towne Lounge
Mar 10 Seattle, WA Sunset Tavern
Mar 11 Boise, ID Neurolux
Mar 13 Salt Lake City, UT Kilby Court
Mar 14 Denver, CO Rhinoceropolis
Mar 18 Austin, TX TBD (SxSW)
Mar 20 St. Louis, MO The Way Out Club
Mar 21 Madison, WI Indie Coffee
Mar 23 Chicago, IL Hideout
Mar 25 Detroit, MI Trumbellplex
Mar 26 Grand Rapids, MI DAAC
Mar 28 Pittsburgh, PA Garfield Artworks
Mar 29 Brooklyn, NY Southpaw
Mar 30 Philadelphia, PA Khyber
Mar 31 Baltimore, MD Talking Head
Apr 1 Washington, DC DC9

I command you to go see them! Looking at the dates here, it looks like they'll be playing on the West Coast when I'm out there on holiday in March. Good timing!