1. "Same Boy You've Always Known"--The White Stripes, Glastonbury 2005 (live):
My brother-in-law loves Jack White and everything he touches. Personally, I am not a huge White Stripes fan and typically listen to them in spurts. As far as live albums go, this one is good. NO SHAME.
2. "Break a Promise"--Guv'ner, Score! 20 Years of Merge Records, Volume 2: Phil Morrison:
A lesser known band from the 90s days at Merge Records, Guv'ner is a band that I would not know much about except for compilations like this one. However, I do like this song, a solid 90s sounding indie song. I have a about 3 or 4 of their songs thanks to different samplers and comps I have picked up. For the record, Phil Morrison is a film director who curated this particular CD for the Merge 20 year anniversary box set. NO SHAME.
3. "A Magazine Called Sunset"--Wilco, More Like the Moon (EP):
This song is one that they played when I saw them live, and they blew my mind. I tracked down every song from that setlist since that was the concert that turned me around on Wilco. Still not a diehard fan but definitely dig and appreciate their songs. NO SHAME.
4. "One Machine, One Long Fight"--Lou Barlow, Goodnight Unknown:
In the last 10 years, Lou has become one of my favorite songwriters. Don't get me wrong. I have always loved the early Dinosaur Jr., and Sebadoh's Bakesale is one of my all-time favorite albums. However, the way he has sustained his career with multiple projects has really impressed me. This song is from his second "solo" album (solo in that it was released under his name rather than a band or project name). The solo albums have a lighter touch and are not really about electric guitars. However, they demonstrate his range and solid songwriting. It may not be his best song, but solid Lou. SHUFFLE GOLD!!
5. "Another Generation"--Fishbone, Fishbone:
Similar to the above, Fishbone, especially early Fishbone, is untouchable. If you are not familiar with Fishbone, get on it. Buy Truth and Soul right now, as well as this s/t EP as soon as possible. Also, watch the recently released (on DVD and Netflix) documentary about the band, Everyday Sunshine. Fishbone soldiers represent with SHUFFLE GOLD!!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Week of May 14, 2012
1. "Still Take You Home"--Arctic Monkeys, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not:
Though I don't know many of the songs by name, I like this album. I would not say I became a big fan, because I have not listened to anything else these guys have put out except for this first album from 2006. Solid song and NO SHAME.
2. "Can I Sit Next To You Girl"--AC/DC, High Voltage:
Being a fan of AC/DC has always come down to one question for me, Bon Scott or Brian Johnson? Even though the first album I bought by them was Back in Black (on 8-track tape, btw), I have always preferred Bon Scott. Back in Black was the exception for me. I never really liked much after that album. That being said, this song appears to be a bit of a deep cut off of one of their earliest albums (the Australia only version was their debut album). It features Bon Scott, of course, but doesn't do a lot for me. However, NO SHAME.
3. "Charlie Don't Surf"--The Clash, Sandinista:
I just found this double-cd used about 6 months ago. It was a hole in the catalog. I'm a huge Clash fan but found this collection of 36 songs to be pretty hit or miss, which I think is a standard take on this album. However, this song hits for me. It's free and easy Clash, and I dig it. SHUFFLE GOLD!!
4. "4 Out Of 5"--Soul Coughing, Irresistible Bliss:
As I have stated before, I prefer Mike Doughty's more recent solo work over the Soul Coughing. Except for a few songs here and there, I find that the Soul Coughing songs just don't hold up over time. They were distinctive in the 90s with what I call a "looping effect" in their song writing and interesting rhythm section. Not bad but a little grating if not in the right mood. MEH.
5. "Senseless"--Pure, Ballard:
Pure was a 3-piece North Carolina band who put out one 7" in 1991 on Merge Records. This is the lead single from that 7". The song has a textbook early 90s, indie rock sound. NO SHAME.
Though I don't know many of the songs by name, I like this album. I would not say I became a big fan, because I have not listened to anything else these guys have put out except for this first album from 2006. Solid song and NO SHAME.
2. "Can I Sit Next To You Girl"--AC/DC, High Voltage:
Being a fan of AC/DC has always come down to one question for me, Bon Scott or Brian Johnson? Even though the first album I bought by them was Back in Black (on 8-track tape, btw), I have always preferred Bon Scott. Back in Black was the exception for me. I never really liked much after that album. That being said, this song appears to be a bit of a deep cut off of one of their earliest albums (the Australia only version was their debut album). It features Bon Scott, of course, but doesn't do a lot for me. However, NO SHAME.
3. "Charlie Don't Surf"--The Clash, Sandinista:
I just found this double-cd used about 6 months ago. It was a hole in the catalog. I'm a huge Clash fan but found this collection of 36 songs to be pretty hit or miss, which I think is a standard take on this album. However, this song hits for me. It's free and easy Clash, and I dig it. SHUFFLE GOLD!!
4. "4 Out Of 5"--Soul Coughing, Irresistible Bliss:
As I have stated before, I prefer Mike Doughty's more recent solo work over the Soul Coughing. Except for a few songs here and there, I find that the Soul Coughing songs just don't hold up over time. They were distinctive in the 90s with what I call a "looping effect" in their song writing and interesting rhythm section. Not bad but a little grating if not in the right mood. MEH.
5. "Senseless"--Pure, Ballard:
Pure was a 3-piece North Carolina band who put out one 7" in 1991 on Merge Records. This is the lead single from that 7". The song has a textbook early 90s, indie rock sound. NO SHAME.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Week of May 7, 2012
1. "In Defense of Humans"--Fugazi, State of the Union (compilation):
YES! Now this is pure Fugazi awesomeness. Never released on any of their studio albums, this song only appears on this DC compilation. It is one of their earlier songs and is solid SHUFFLE GOLD!!
2. "Don't Break Me Down"--The Donnas, Gold Medal:
As mentioned before, the Donnas are pretty much straight up rock. I definitely like their music. I believe this is one of two albums that I have of theirs. They tend to run together but are good when they come up on the shuffle. NO SHAME.
3. "Kingpin"--Wilco, Being There (Disc 2):
I was not a huge Wilco fan until seeing them live. I had Yankee Foxtrot Hotel and liked it; but I was not completely sold until I saw them live. I live in a pretty small town, and they played a solid 2 hour show here a few years back. They closed with this song, so I have great memories of it. I started completing their catalog after seeing them live. I would not say that I am a diehard fan but definitely dig them. NO SHAME.
4. "Jump"--Van Halen, Live Right Here Right Now:
Not my favorite version and not my favorite song, but Van Halen is Van Halen. Hagar managed to convince the band to put out a live album, something they fought for a long time. It has some high points and is definitely better than a lot of the bootlegs I have heard. I would love for them to put out a live album from their current tour with DLR. Anyway, you should know by now that this is SHUFFLE GOLD!!
5. "Wrong Number"--The Cure, Galore (The Singles 1987-1997):
I'm still waiting for a Cure song to come up on the shuffle that rocks my world. I am a fan and saw them a couple of times live. Robert Smith is awesome live. I do not know this song. It was the one new song on this compilation of "hits" that included singles from "Just Like Heaven," to "Friday I'm In Love," to "Mint Car." This song is fine but nowhere the caliber of the others on the compilation. NO SHAME.
YES! Now this is pure Fugazi awesomeness. Never released on any of their studio albums, this song only appears on this DC compilation. It is one of their earlier songs and is solid SHUFFLE GOLD!!
2. "Don't Break Me Down"--The Donnas, Gold Medal:
As mentioned before, the Donnas are pretty much straight up rock. I definitely like their music. I believe this is one of two albums that I have of theirs. They tend to run together but are good when they come up on the shuffle. NO SHAME.
3. "Kingpin"--Wilco, Being There (Disc 2):
I was not a huge Wilco fan until seeing them live. I had Yankee Foxtrot Hotel and liked it; but I was not completely sold until I saw them live. I live in a pretty small town, and they played a solid 2 hour show here a few years back. They closed with this song, so I have great memories of it. I started completing their catalog after seeing them live. I would not say that I am a diehard fan but definitely dig them. NO SHAME.
4. "Jump"--Van Halen, Live Right Here Right Now:
Not my favorite version and not my favorite song, but Van Halen is Van Halen. Hagar managed to convince the band to put out a live album, something they fought for a long time. It has some high points and is definitely better than a lot of the bootlegs I have heard. I would love for them to put out a live album from their current tour with DLR. Anyway, you should know by now that this is SHUFFLE GOLD!!
5. "Wrong Number"--The Cure, Galore (The Singles 1987-1997):
I'm still waiting for a Cure song to come up on the shuffle that rocks my world. I am a fan and saw them a couple of times live. Robert Smith is awesome live. I do not know this song. It was the one new song on this compilation of "hits" that included singles from "Just Like Heaven," to "Friday I'm In Love," to "Mint Car." This song is fine but nowhere the caliber of the others on the compilation. NO SHAME.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Special Beastie Boys Shuffle Gold Edition: RIP MCA
To Honor Adam Yauch (AKA "MCA") and his contributions as a co-founder of the legendary Beastie Boys, I am shuffling only my Beastie Boys catalogue. Consider all of the following SHUFFLE GOLD!!
1. "Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament"--the Beastie Boys, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2:
An instrumental track off of the most recent Beastie Boys album. A good groove to start, but we need some MCA rhymes.
2. "Lee Majors Come Again"--the Beastie Boys, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2:
Great song off of the newest album. Best MCA line: "I'll stage a coup and usurp your position
'Cause--'cause like a Mormon, I'm on a mission." I'm ready for some older stuff. Come on shuffle.
3. "High Plains Drifter"--the Beastie Boys, Paul's Boutique:
The second album from the Beasties and an absolute masterpiece. I was never a huge fan of the first album but was completely sold with this album and never looked back. A lot of trading lines back and forth between the three on this song, but the best MCA line is "cool like lemonade."
4. "The New Style"--the Beastie Boys, Ill Communication:
One of the better songs on this album for me. Best MCA line: "And I got more juice than Picasso got paint."
5. "Time to Build"--the Beastie Boys, To the 5 Boroughs:
A full lyrical contrast from the Ill Communication songs with a political rant against President George W. with the chorus "It takes a second to wreck it; It takes time to build." Best MCA line: "We've got a president we didn't elect; The Kyoto Treaty he decided to neglect."
Plenty of other songs that I would have preferred but that's the shuffle.
Sad today about MCA's passing but I will have the Beastie Boys on heavy rotation for days to come. Thanks Adam Yauch (1964-2012).
1. "Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament"--the Beastie Boys, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2:
An instrumental track off of the most recent Beastie Boys album. A good groove to start, but we need some MCA rhymes.
2. "Lee Majors Come Again"--the Beastie Boys, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2:
Great song off of the newest album. Best MCA line: "I'll stage a coup and usurp your position
'Cause--'cause like a Mormon, I'm on a mission." I'm ready for some older stuff. Come on shuffle.
3. "High Plains Drifter"--the Beastie Boys, Paul's Boutique:
The second album from the Beasties and an absolute masterpiece. I was never a huge fan of the first album but was completely sold with this album and never looked back. A lot of trading lines back and forth between the three on this song, but the best MCA line is "cool like lemonade."
4. "The New Style"--the Beastie Boys, Ill Communication:
One of the better songs on this album for me. Best MCA line: "And I got more juice than Picasso got paint."
5. "Time to Build"--the Beastie Boys, To the 5 Boroughs:
A full lyrical contrast from the Ill Communication songs with a political rant against President George W. with the chorus "It takes a second to wreck it; It takes time to build." Best MCA line: "We've got a president we didn't elect; The Kyoto Treaty he decided to neglect."
Plenty of other songs that I would have preferred but that's the shuffle.
Sad today about MCA's passing but I will have the Beastie Boys on heavy rotation for days to come. Thanks Adam Yauch (1964-2012).
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Week of April 30, 2012
1. "God is in the Radio"--Queens of the Stone Age, Songs for the Deaf:
I discovered Queens of the Stone Age and this album because Dave Grohl was playing drums with them. It is a solid album that I tend to forget about. I have never bought any of their previous or later albums. I think I have one of their later singles. However, this song is a solid one off of a strong album. NO SHAME.
2. "All Around the World"--The Jam, Greatest Hits:
The Jam is one of those bands that I should listen to a lot more. Every time they come up on the shuffle, I dig it. I have this greatest hits album but have not ever listened to it start to finish. Good stuff and definitely NO SHAME.
3. "O Holy Night"--The Carpenters, Christmas Portrait:
I feel like I should get a pass for having the Carpenters for my Christmas music, but even during Christmas time I typically skip their versions of the classics. In my opinion, it is not a good version of the song and does nothing for me (especially in the spring time). The Carpenters are nowhere near my personal taste in music and I am feeling the shame! I am done with this one. For the second time ever, we have a SHUFFLE KILLER!!
I discovered Queens of the Stone Age and this album because Dave Grohl was playing drums with them. It is a solid album that I tend to forget about. I have never bought any of their previous or later albums. I think I have one of their later singles. However, this song is a solid one off of a strong album. NO SHAME.
2. "All Around the World"--The Jam, Greatest Hits:
The Jam is one of those bands that I should listen to a lot more. Every time they come up on the shuffle, I dig it. I have this greatest hits album but have not ever listened to it start to finish. Good stuff and definitely NO SHAME.
3. "O Holy Night"--The Carpenters, Christmas Portrait:
I feel like I should get a pass for having the Carpenters for my Christmas music, but even during Christmas time I typically skip their versions of the classics. In my opinion, it is not a good version of the song and does nothing for me (especially in the spring time). The Carpenters are nowhere near my personal taste in music and I am feeling the shame! I am done with this one. For the second time ever, we have a SHUFFLE KILLER!!
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