You know the game, one orginal, one cover. First up “Where Did Our Love Go” by the Supremes
Next The Drums
Monthly Archives: November 2010
The Nightwatchman- “Battle Hymns”
As with every Vets and Memorial Day(s) I post The Nightwatchman’s “Battle Hymns” in honor of our brave men and women that serve in the military and sacrifice their lives for us. Yes, for us. Maybe not in the political sense, but through an emotional sense; I do not question the pure motivations of these Americans. So, yes I support the troops meaning I respect them for their bravery and committment, but that goes with saying that I am against the military personel that mastermind war and thrust our young brothers and sisters into harm’s way. Personally, I feel these two notions are inseparable. But, enough about me, the song here is The Nightwatchman (Tom Morello)- “Battle Hymns” and it is dedicated to anyone that is been on the battlefield, regardless of ideologies, nations, or any other affliations. In short, this one is for our badass Vets, hope the best for all of you and let’s all END THIS FUCKING WAR!
Chomsky on “Support Our Troops”
I post this not as any personal offense to anyone that would take it offensive, but merely as a catalyst for dialogue. What do people think of this slogan I see so often and clearly visible on today’s holiday. What do you think of Chomsky’s spiel? My thoughts are if you do not outright state that by supporting the troops that you mean bringing them home immediately (not next year, not next month, now) and that the military they are systematically coerced into is an evil killing machine, then you are defending said machine. The slogan itself is hollow, but I do not deny the genuine and loving motivations by the everyday people that shout it, not the faux PR people that manufacture it. That’s what I think. What about you?
CD Review: Sports [2010]
Band: Weekend
Release: 11/2010
Label: Slumberland
1. “Coma Summer” – B
2. “Youth Haunts” – C+
3. “Monday Morning” – C
4. “Monongah” – A-
5. “Landscape” – B-
6. “Age Class” – B
7. “Veil” – C
8. “End Times” – B+
9. “Afterimage” – C-
10. “Untitled” – B
Comments: Slumberland is a hot bed for noise pop these days. Pains of Being Pure at Heart released a structured self-titled debut that definitely was more pop slime than anything else. Weekend’s music on this album, conversely, is more of a reflection of the kind of extended shoe-gaze that we just don’t to see much of anymore. The drumming, across the board, is really awesome. The bass lines are typically catchy, as well. The guitars — well, what do you expect? — are loaded with feedback and other sorts of effects that aren’t atypical of this style of music. “Monongah” is my favorite tune on here. For one, it is one of the shortest; we get more “song” than anything else. You’ve got to be a real noise-phile to love Sports ’cause I sure don’t! I like tennis. No, not that Tennis.
Grade: B- (80)
KLYAMER Shuffle: Andrew
So let’s see what I have on shuffle
“The Black Angel’s Death Song”-The Velvet Underground (1967)- A perfect song that shows how important John Cale was to the band.
“Come On”-The Jesus and Mary Chain (1994)- A strong song from one of my favorite bands of all time.
“The Caterpillar”-The Cure (1984)- An old Japanese song from one of the most influential bands in history.
“It’s Just Begun”-She Wants Revenge (2007)- Kind of like Joy Division but without the subtilty.
“Little Wonder”-David Bowie (1997)- Electronic Bowie, not his finest hour but is there such a thing as a bad David Bowie song.
“Dig for Fire”-Pixies (1990)- Black Francis doing his thing.
“Fragile Tenison”-Depeche Mode (2009)- From the newest Depeche Mode album, meaning old school Depeche Mode.
“Yellow Leaves”-IO Perry (2009)- From a very talented singer songwriter.
“Happiness is a Warm Gun”-The Breeders (1968/1990)- A Beatles cover done right.
“Guess I’m Doing Fine”-Beck (2002)- Powerful song from arguably one of the top 10 albums of 00’s.
I can’t tell you how happy I am these songs came up because I have some real embarrassing stuff on my IPOD
Band Rec: The Castillians !!!
So NuRaveBrainWave is the one site where the authors have one hell of a taste in music. Seriously. Reading that website will give you exposure to music you’d normally never get (exposed) to. And most of the time, it is kick-ass stuff.
Introduced today was The Castillians from Birmingham, UK. A lo-fi Strokes, of sorts…or as “He Said, She Said” Fanzine wrote: “They are the sound of pop losing its virginity all over again. They are the musical magpies of the modern age, taking inspiration and adding perspiration to create a cocktail of potent strength and desire. The dirt under their finger tips is the compost of the rock n roll’s dream, learning from the past and creating the future, the Castilians will show you the light while dancing drunk in the shadows.”
CHECK OUT THEIR MYSPACE MUSIC: http://www.myspace.com/thecastillians
Radiohead “Almost Finished” W/ LP8
I don’t know Italian, but somebody does and that person translated Jonny Greenwood’s Rolling Stone Italia interview (above).
The bottom line? The new album is almost done. After it is done, the band will go on a big tour.
KLYAMER Shuffle
So, I hit shuffle on my ipod and the rest is history…
“One Man Revolution”- The Nightwatchman (Tom Morello) (2007)- Badass!
“Menu?”- Bill Hicks (recorded in 91, released in 2002) Bill ponders why Taco Bell has a menu
“Be Quiet (and Drive Far Away)”- Deftones (1997)- One of their strongest songs
“Loretta’s Scars”- Pavement (1992)- S & E classic
“Street Fighting Man”- Rolling Stones (1968)- 60s Revolution!
“Orange Spider”- mewithoutYou (2006)- “Orange Spider, Orange Leaf”
“Dancin’ Fool”- Frank Zappa (1979)- Gotta love that bizarre Zappa!
“Ocean Man”- Ween (1997)- Classic Ween from their incredible Mollusk LP
“Aja”- Steely Dan (1977)- I don’t really like this song or that genre of music anymore, but for what it is worth they clearly demonstrate excellent musicianship.
“Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance”- Frank Zappa (1968)- Damn, more Zappa!
Let’s see some other KLYAMER Shuffles. Be honest!
Post ‘Oasis’ Beady Eye Releases ‘Bring The Light’
First let me I am a big Oasis fan and one of my biggest disappointments is that I probably will never get the chance to see them live. Anyway after another nasty split by the Gallagher brothers, Liam Gallagher,Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock formed the band Beady Eye while Noel Gallagher (and primary song writer for Oasis) slowly launches his solo career. Time will tell who ends up more successful but Beady Eye has released the first song of their yet untitled album. Can’t say I like it as much as some of the best Oasis songs though.
if you really love the track you can download it for free from the band’s website
http://www.beadyeyemusic.co.uk/
New Black Lips LP Coming Out 4/5/2011
A little later than Ian St. Pe’s original estimate of “when school gets back in” (September 2010), but it looks like they’ve been spending time in New York with Mark Ronson finishing it up.
Kids Like You & Me (KLYAM) 