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All posts by G. Gordon Gritty
A Warm Decade
WERS News
The head of the World Meteorological Organization, a United Nations weather agency, said Tuesday that the past ten years will “very likely” turn out to be the warmest decade on record going back to 1850.Michel Jarraud, the WMO’s secretary general, added that 2009 will likely be about the fifth-warmest year on record.
The WMO released its findings on the second day of the Copenhagen climate conference.
Delegates at the 192-nation conference, which opened Monday, are trying to reach a new agreement on controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Oh no, not the word “warm” !
You’re A Target!
This is the first real legit live version of this song that I’ve seen. It’s too bad that the crowd isn’t going crazy.
Film Review: Pirate Radio
Title: Pirate Radio (US); The Boat That Rocked (UK)
Production Company: Working Title Films
Release: 2009
Pro’s: Great music, generally good acting, the women who arrive on board, famous females appearing from famous songs (So Long Marianne and Eleanor Rigby).
Con’s: The whole plot about the government trying to abolish pirate radio
Overall: Pretty great movie from music and sub-plot standpoints. Unfortunately, the main plot and the ending kind of blew. This is probably one of the best I’ve seen in 2009…keep in mind I haven’t seen that many.
Tupac, Fleet Foxes On Vatican Playlist
(CNN) — Music from late rapper Tupac Shakur has been included as part of the Vatican’s official MySpace Music playlist.
The seat of the Catholic Church released a list of 12 songs onto the social networking Web site’s streaming music service this week when the site launched in the United Kingdom…
Other contemporary tracks on the mix include Muse’s “Uprising” from their new album “The Resistance” and “He Doesn’t Know Why” by the folk group Fleet Foxes.
The Vatican knows what’s up.
My Shadow, This Shit Hole!
WERS News
Representatives from about 200 countries are present in Copenhagen, Denmark for talks on climate change that are scheduled to start today.The summit, which is being called the 15th Conference of Parties, will center around discussions of a new international climate accord, and is the largest global meeting on the environment since the 1997 Kyoto Accords.
Climate change and the questionable effects of human-produced greenhouse gasses are both being investigated, as there is still wide spread skepticism about their effects on the planet. Recent controversies relating to these subjects promise to make a global agreement that much more difficult to reach.
Several thousand e-mails stolen from Climactic Research Unit (CRU) at the University at East Anglia in the United Kingdom have ignited even further debate on the validity of claims that the Earth’s climate is warming because of human action. These e-mails have been cited by those who question the availability of raw data and how easily research can be manipulated to point to global warming.
Those Darlins!
They opened for King Khan & BBQ Show…but only for a few weeks worth of dates. They are playing at TT The Bears on February 4! I recommend checking out some of their live videos in addition to this music vid, which bears at least some resemblance to the Black Lips’ style.
Updated Concert Calendar!
For all you lazy bastards (who could, in essence, just click on the link on the right side navigational bar), here is what is highly recommended by the likes of the KLYAM:
2009
December 13 – Arctic Monkeys – House of Blues
December 17- Faces On Film- Middle East
December 18 – Stellastar* – Paradise
2010
March 14- Alice In Chains- Orpheum
March 6- Blue Oyster Cult- Showcase Live
March 1 – Rogue Wave – Paradise
February 21 – Trevor Hall – Harpers Ferry
February 20 – Fucked Up – Middle East Downstairs
February 18 – Editors – House of Blues
February 18 – Jonathan Richman – Middle East Downstairs
February 17 – Jonathan Richman – Middle East Downstairs
Februray 16 – Jonathan Richman – Middle East Downstairs
February 4 – Those Darlins – TT The Bears
January 21 – People Under the Stairs – Middle East Downstairs
January 15- Mission of Burma- Paradise
January 10 – The Dutchess and the Duke – TT The Bears
CD Review: Horehound
Band: Dead Weather
Label: Third Man Records
Release: 2009
1. “60 Feet Tall” – 8.5
2. “Hang You From The Heavens” – 8.7
3. “I Cut Like A Buffalo” – 7.5
4. “So Far From Your Weapon” – 7.7
5. “Treat Me Like Your Mother” – 8.3
6. “Rocking Horse” – 7.5
7. “New Pony” – 8.3
8. “Bone House” – 9.2
9. “3 Birds” – 7.4
10. “No Hassle Night” – 8.5
11. “Will There Be Enough Water” – 7.6
Comments: Sweet licks — bass, guitar, etc. I do like the direction of many of the instrumentals, but often times these sounds are too processed for my liking. Their blues-rock style borders garage crossover, but is seemingly heavier than that. I get a weird Rage Against the Machine vibe; apparently others do too. PJ Harvey meets RATM meets Cold War Kids meets Downbeat 5. The good news is that this album possesses a ton of positive energy and is generally fun no matter which way you spin it. Most fun? Probably “Bone House.” The amount of noise (pop) is reminiscent of Sonic Youth. Filler alert for “3 Birds.” Overall, I’m not going to be coming back to this album for my fix of blues-rock, but for a one time deal it’s a solid listen.
Final Grade: 8.1
Classic CD Review: The VU & Nico
Title: The Velvet Underground & Nico
Band: Velvet Underground
Release: 1967
Label: Verve
1. “Sunday Morning” – A+
2. “I’m Waiting For The Man” – A-
3. “Femme Fatale” – A+
4. “Venus In Furs” – A+
5. “Run Run Run” – A
6. “All Tomorrow’s Parties” – A
7. “Heroin” – A+
8. “There She Goes Again” – A+
9. “I’ll Be Your Mirror” – A-
10. “The Black Angel’s Death Song” – A-
11. “European Son” – B
Comments: What can I say about this album that hasn’t already been said? Well, “I’m Waiting For The Man” is kind of lackluster compared to the crackly, but excellent 1969 Live version. A change-up comes with the noise classic “Run Run Run,” which has to have had a tremendous influence on many bands. I liken 3:37-on to Black Lips’ “Juvenile” with in terms of vocal structure and quick guitar progressions. “ATP” is an experimental-pop follow-up. It’s an awesome tune, no doubt, but not amongst the greatest on here. I like the noisy doo-wop of “There She Goes Again.” It’s fun. I’m not so impressed by the last three songs, but that’s okay.
Grade: A
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