Songbird
Jan
30
All Time Favorite #10
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Rob: I get by because of the people who make a special effort to shop here – mostly young men – who spend all their time looking for deleted Smith singles, and original – not re released, underlined – Frank Zappa albums. Fetish properties are not unlike porn. I’d feel guilty taking their money, if I wasn’t…well…kinda one of them.
High Fidelity as one of my All Time Favs? What a cliché, but a damn good cliché! I think I have watched this movie like 52 million times, maybe that’s an exaggeration, it might be more like 51 million. My copy isn’t in it’s box and I have no idea where it is but that’s alright because it was a VHS and after watching it 51 million times it only really had one or two more viewings before it went to VHS heaven right along side my VHS copy of Kicking and Screaming (1995). But I digress…
John Cusack is a cutie patooty and he can make me a mix tape any day…This movie appeals to both men and women and that is rare. The soundtrack really just completes the package nicely with gift wrap and a big giant red bow.
Selecting one song to include this pick as an All Time Fav was not an easy task…Stereolab, The Beta Band, The Velvet Underground and then some appear on this soundtrack and if you don’t own this soundtrack…Go buy it right now. Seriously stop what you are doing and go to your nearest record store and pick up a copy ASAP.
After careful consideration…
Cold Blooded Old Times (mp3 expired) – Smog
High Fidelity Soundtrack (2000) [Get it]
also available on Knock Knock (1999) [Get it]
Smog is awesome, Bill Callahan is brilliant…
the type of memories
that turn your bones
turn your bones to glassand though you were
just a little squirrel
you understood every wordand in this way
they gave you clarity
a cold-blooded clarityCold-blooded old times
Cold-blooded old times
Cold-blooded old timesthough how can I stand
and laugh with the man
who redefined your body?…-Smog (Bill Callahan)
Fucking chilling it’s so good.
Jan
26
Rewind Repeat
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What’s this you say? A new feature? Yes, you are correct sir!
The way this feature plays is quite simple, the following is a mix of songs which have been playing repeat style on my pod throughout the week. So the songs vary from brand new album releases to not so new album releases. Some songs may be from albums that have previously been featured on Untitled but I will never re-post a song. Is everyone following my complicated explanation? Hope so…I make everything ten times harder than it needs to be, a terrible flaw I admit.
But pish posh let us get to the music….Weeeeeeeee!
Of Montreal released their new album, Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? Quite an original album title don’t you think? Of Montreal create some of the most unique synth pop-rock I have heard in awhile and in all honesty their new album is electric. The album has something for everyone, which is why I think it is so appealing. The opening track “Suffer for Fashion” is a magnetic pop gift from the heavens that I never want to end. Other tracks like “Labyrinthian Pomp” and “She’s a Rejecter” are equally enjoyable in a amusing bizarre way. You can stream the entire album here
Sink The Seine (mp3 expired) – Of Montreal
Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? (2007) [Get it]
The Shins have also released their new album, Wincing The Night Away, hopefully there are still some of you who avoided the leak and held out for the official release. This is what I did and as always this makes it so much more enjoyable for me. This is another album I was pleasantly surprised by and after 3 Shinless years this album was highly anticipated to say the least. So did they live up to the hype? Well, they did and they didn’t…I think this album demonstrates the progression of their tra-la-la pop to a swirly symphonic layered tra-la-la pop that is quite pleasing. But I think some fans have yet to appreciate the evolution of sound, and I say they are missing out. I have to raise my glass to toast The Shins as they have succeeded in expanding their music without loosing what made them so delightful to begin with. Cheers!
Stream the entire album here
thank Chad over at Everybody Cares, Everybody Understands for that.
I leave you with a taste, the opening track, dreamy fan-fucking-tastic pop…
Sleeping Lessons (mp3 expired) – The Shins
Wincing The Night Away (2007) [Get it]
This next band is courtesy of Rich over at the always fantastic Cable & Tweed. He introduced me to the music of Chainestereo and their debut EP Magnetic South, which proves that some of the best indie-pop rock is coming out of Georgia. A strong and very enjoyable 6 track EP from this fairly young unknown band that I highly recommend giving a listen. The EP is available at Criminal Records [Phone: (404) 215-9511] or contact the band.
Appomattox (mp3 expired)- Chainestereo
Magnetic South EP (2006) [Get it]
My last song for this first Rewind Repeat post is from a band I previously covered here. But I think they deserve a bit more attention. They recently signed a 3 album contract with Polyvinyl sharing the same label as our friends Of Montreal. The first album is a re-release of their debut full length, Broom which is just quite simply fan-fucking-tastic. Catchy glee pop that is honest and personal. I highly recommend checking out the album, here is a sample track which has been playing non-stop on my pod…
House Fire (mp3 expired) – Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
Broom (2006) [Get it]
Jan
25
Bulletproof…I Wish I Was
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I think Radiohead is my favorite of all time, I am going to go ahead and stand by this statement, so it’s official Rachel’s favorite band=Radiohead.
I was going through my mp3 files *cough* checking to make sure all songs were properly labeled and organized…Yeah, I know I have no life and I am fully aware of my OCD tendencies so save your psycho analysis for some other chap.
The Bends quite possibly might be my favorite Radiohead album but I hesitate to order any of their albums because no matter how many times I have heard any of their album(s) I still experience it differently, new light is shown, a different perspective is seen or another emotion evoked with each and every listen. Quite simply nothing compares…
Bulletproof… I Wish I Was
Limb by limb, tooth by tooth
Tearing up inside of me
Every day, every hour
I wish that I was bullet proofWax me, mould me
Heat the pins and stab them in
You have turned me into this
Just wish that it was bullet proof,
was bullet proofSo pay the money and take a shot
Lead-fill the hole in me
I could burst a million bubbles
All surrogate and bullet proof
And bullet proof
And bullet proof
And bullet proof– Radiohead 1995
Bulletproof…I Wish I Was (mp3 expired)
Radiohead, The Bends [Get it]
Acoustic version found on Fake Plastic Trees CD2 [Get it]
Jan
24
The Broken West, I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On
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It is not often I share the locale of a band I am listening to, not sure why perhaps because LA isn’t really a happening place when it comes to music. As for film and TV, well that is another story, you could say LA may have some of that here. :-PThe Broken West formed in Los Angeles in 2004 and after a little name change in 2006 Merge has released their debut full length. A 12 track album consisting of contagious energetic pop that is just fantastic I am not kidding. I know the new Shins album came out today as did Of Montreal’s new one…. But they are rotating over there in my absorbed in section, I just want you to not forget about this highly recommend band The Broken West, give them a listen you’ll be hooked by their airy melodies, I guarantee it.
In other news things are winding down at work, the company I work for is selling to a competitor so by the end of February I have no job (and job hunting is so much fun, almost as much fun as standing in front of a huge audience naked would be, not my idea of a good time). Each day it gets harder and harder to get out of bed in the morning and I am really quite bored in general with the place and I know I was looking for a better job anyway but still now I actually have to look for one…*oh bother* Ok what happened to Broken West’s music? It stopped, press play…Yes see that is much better.
As for other things? Well…lots of stuff is a changing and this would probably be the cause of my space cadet ways last weekend. But my oh my it’s been divine. But it’s jam jam time, bedums for me and Puma (my cat)
So It Goes (mp3 expired) – The Broken West
Big City (mp3 expired) – The Broken West
I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On [Get it]
I just have one question what was with Merge giving away temporary tattoos with pre-ordered purchase of Broken West’s album? What? Are we 12?
Jan
23
Bloc Party Remixed
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Well did I ever get myself into a predicament opening my big mouth about posting my favorite Bloc Party remix…WTF was I thinking? One? ha yeah I don’t think I could pick just one, especially if you include the unreleased stuff geez…
So yeah I have a few favorite BP remixes, chime in with your favorite(s) in the comments below.
Tulips, Club Mix [Tulips 2005]
-I don’t think any version of this song could be bad-
So Here We Are (removed), Four Tet Remix [Silent Alarm Remixed 2005]
-Pretty much a given for me, we all know I have got to have atmospheric dreamy melodies-
Compliments (removed), Shibuyaka Remix By Nick Zinner [Silent Alarm Remixed 2005]
-My pick if I am feeling mysterious and creepy-
I also like…
Helicopter, Weird Science Remix Feat. Peaches
Plans, Re planned by Mogwai
Two More Years (removed), MSTRKRFT Mix [Courtesy of BlocParty.net]
There are others I am forgetting I am sure, in fact if you go here you can see a spectacular list containing every remix, also while you are there check there mp3’s they have a fantastic collection.
It’s Tuesday! Check out the new Contrast Podcast – Stick to Acting is the excellent topic suggested by Andy over at Concrete Circles. Weeeeeee!!!
Jan
21
Long Knives
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My magic genie Rich over at Cable & Tweed introduced me to the music of the Long Knives, and when I listened I knew why he recommended them. Delicate melodies highlight the hushed lyrical tones creating music which is both mellow and strong making it just right. I couldn’t think of a better Sunday soundtrack.
So yeah everyone thank Rich…Thank you Rich! ;-)
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, I seemed a bit outta sorts, in a scatterbrain sorta way. I left my wallet at this pizza joint near my house and it had a significant amount of money in it too, I hadn’t even realized I had left it there until I got a local call on my phone an hour later alerting me to the fact that someone just turned in my wallet! FUCK!
But through some miracle of divine karma gods or perhaps magical genies I rushed over (even though if the money was gone it was gone and no amount of rushing would ever get it back) picked up my wallet and all cash money, money was intact along with misc. cards of all sorts and my driver’s license. SWEET!
I also dropped a lot of stuff throughout the course of the weekend and most of this went un-noticed by the person they call Rachel. Yeah so that was like one version of my weekend, there are other versions but those will have to be for another time perhaps another place in the mean time enjoy the Long Knives. ;-)
Song for Summer (mp3 expired)
Life In a Dollhouse (mp3 expired)
Long Knives, Long Knives [Get it]
Jan
19
All Time Favorite #9
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V for Vendetta (2006 World Release)
When the trailers first started coming out for this movie, I immediately deemed it unworthy and vowed not to see it…Then I saw it and well…I felt like a complete ass.
I couldn’t stop talking about, I recommended it to everyone I came in contact with. And maybe it was the mysterious rebel V or the bad ass action sequences, which won me over. Most likely it was combination of both and then some but whatever it was this film kicks some major revolution ass and at the same time makes your heart go pitter-patter in that girlie girl flick kind of way.
And to top it all off the soundtrack is just some of the best jukebox loving I have heard in a long time. There are a few songs I could pick from this album but since I have previously mentioned the Cat Power’s cover of I Found a Reason and Julie London’s version of Cry Me a River I thought for my All Time Fav #9 it was time to turn the spotlight on Antony & The Johnson’s, Bird Gerhl
Bird Gerhl (mp3 expired)
Antony & The Johnsons (mp3 expired)
V for Vendetta (original soundtrack) [Get it]
Jan
17
Bubble Pop Glee Belle & Sebastian
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I can be in the yuckiest of the yucky kind of moods but no matter how pissed I may be the music of Belle & Sebastian seems to cheer me up instantly. Before I know it I am dancing and singing my heart out to their fan-fucking-tastic ;-) bubble pop music.
Eyes of Love (mp3 expired)
Belle & Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch & Sarah Martin
Found on Future Pilot AKA, Secrets From the Clockhouse [Get it]
We Are the Sleepyheads (mp3 expired)
Belle & Sebastian, The Life Pursuit [Get it]
Jan
16
Various Compilations
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I am kind of a sucker for compilation/sampler/various artist/soundtracks etc….I don’t know why, maybe something about the surprise factor…I don’t know, I can’t really help you out with an explanation just some music…Weeeee!
Hope everyone survived their Monday, poor Mentok is still experiencing his Monday…Everyone give Mentok a sympathizing sad face :( hehehe
And check out this weeks Contrast Podcast #42…Where? HERE
When I Goosestep (mp3 expired)
The Shins
Sprout Soundtrack (2005), Wicker Park Soundtrack (2004)
*Just for the record I didn’t see either of these movies.
Go (mp3 expired)
Sparklehorse with The Flaming Lips
Late Great Daniel Johnston: Discovered Covered (2004)
*Highly Recommended
Jan
15
Mondays Suck
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I am so getting this shirt before I leave this job
Who hates Mondays? I do, I do. How come most everyone else has tomorrow off but yet I don’t and I know some other people who don’t have it off either…I mean it is either a holiday or it is not, it’s just that simple. Bullshit!
I offer some song’s for you to kick off the work week with, all of which come from highly recommended albums. Cheers!
Taste of Monday (mp3 expired)
The Purrs
The Purrs [Get it]
Fists Up (mp3 expired)
The Blow
Paper Television [Get it]
Abandon Ship (mp3 expired)
Mixel Pixel
Music For Plants [Get it]
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It’s a girl!!!!
Congratulations to Chad and his wife!Madeline (mp3 expired)
Yo La Tango
And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out
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