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classic song of the moment

In light of the very exciting news regarding the reforming of Wu-Tang Clan and the announcement of a brand new album entitled 8 Diagrams coming out his summer, here are a couple of classic tracks from Wu-Tang’s first record.


Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta Fuck Wit [super-wicked-cool song]
C.R.E.A.M. [super-wicked-cool song]
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boys would fashion their emotions to the pattern of your heart

As reported before, Bright Eyes will be releasing Cassadaga on April 10, the follow-up to 2005’s I'm Wide Awake It's Morning and Digital Ash In A Digital Urn. The new album will be supported by an EP entitled Four Winds, which will feature the first single off of the new album plus five brand new b-sides. The first thing I noticed when I listen to Four Winds is the incredible production value. The sound quality of the EP is absolutely wonderful; I am just blown away by the instrumentations on each track. Oh, and not to mention, much like all other Bright Eyes releases, Four Winds again features some remarkable lyrics by Conor Oberst. I am pretty mcuh shocked by the fact that only the title track/single will appear on Cassadaga and the rest are just b-sides... hands down, Four Winds features the best collection of b-sides I have ever heard. After hearing the EP, I know that it will make every Bright Eyes fan extremely happy and I cannot wait to hear Cassadaga.

Four Winds [wicked-cool song]
Reinvent The Wheel [wicked-cool song]
Smoke Without Fire [wicked-cool song]
Cartoon Blues [wicked-cool song]
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Four Winds EP comes out on March 6, you can pre-order the CD version here and the 12" vinyl here

horses want to dance but find their wings are damaged

Do you want to hear the first perfect record of 2007? Well, the wait is almost over as Klaxons’s Myths of the Near Future will be out in less than a week in the UK. Myths of the Near Future is one of my most anticipated albums this year... seriously, it really feels like I’ve been waiting forever for this goddamn record!! No doubt, Klaxons fans will be familiar with many songs on the album as they have been featured on various singles and EP released by the band prior to the full length debut. Myths of the Near Future is filled the band's signature multi-layered-falsetto-chaotic-like vocal style along with mixtures of post new wave, house, dancepunk music. Ok, let me try to explain Klaxons’ musical style to those who are hearing about them for the first time: Klaxons create some sort of crazy disorder environment and psychedelic soothing atmosphere at the same time... and the two very different timbres contrast each other instrumentally and vocally throughout Myths of the Near Future. In other words, the band/the album is insane.... insanely good!!!!

Two Receivers [wicked-cool song]
Atlantis to Interzone [wicked-cool song]
Golden Skans [super-wicked-cool song]
As Above, So Below
Magick [super-wicked-cool song]
It's Not Over Yet
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Myths of the Near Future comes out on January 29 in the UK, you can per-order it here

don’t expect me to eat haggis

Happy Robbie Burns' Day!

i've seen your band, i hate your band...

If you are a regular reader of this blog, it is more than clear that I am a huge Libertines/Pete Doherty fan... and yes, that includes Babyshambles and Dirty Pretty Things. I am constantly looking for Libertines influenced bands... searching through MySpace, NME, Drowned In Sound, Last.fm, etc. almost everyday to look for that Libertines sound. Last week, I came across a band from Sheffield, England called Little Man Tate. Although not even close to the fantasticness of The Libertines, Little Man Tate is without a doubt, a Libertines influenced band. Their new record, About What You Know has a similar carefree and witty style as The Libertines. Unlike many want-to-be Libertines sounding records, About What You Know does not become boring or repetitive. In fact, it features more than a handful of extremely memorable songs. If you feel like listening to a fine Brit-rock album, make sure you check out About What You Know, you will not be disappointed!

Man I Hate Your Band [wicked-cool song]
Sexy In Latin [wicked-cool song]
This Must Be Love [super-wicked-cool song]
Who Invented These Lists
Court Report [wicked-cool song]
Little Big Man
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About What You Know comes out on January 27, you can pre-order it here

out this week...

The Good, The Bad & The Queen: The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Damon Albarn’s is back with his best release since 1997’s Blur.

Northern Whale
The Good, The Bad & The Queen [wicked-cool song]

buy The Good, The Bad & The Queen here


Dustin Kensrue: Please Come Home
A surprisingly great solo record by Thrice’s frontman.

Pistol [wicked-cool song]
Blood & Wine [wicked-cool song]

buy Please Come Home here


The Shins: Wincing the Night Away
Just what everyone would expect from The Shins... Wincing the Night Away is another fine indie pop record.

Phantom Limb [wicked-cool song]
Split Needles

buy Wincing the Night Away here


Of Montreal: Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?
Weirdly poppy and enjoyable.

Suffer for Fashion [wicked-cool song]

buy Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? here

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cover song of the moment

New '_____ song of the moment' feature! Cover songs are fun! Here’s a cover of The Streets' "When You Wasn't Famous" by Bromheads Jacket, a band I’ve been listening to a lot recently.

Bromheads Jacket: When You Wasn't Famous [super-wicked-cool song]
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lovers all talk in spits and tongues, fight in the playground bully each other

It is almost impossible to pinpoint which genre Jamie T belongs to. His wide range style extends from punk and alternative rock to 2-step and reggae... that’s right, Panic Prevention features styles from acts such as Art Brut, Larrikin Love, Mystery Jets, Babyshambles, and even The Streets. For most parts, Panic Prevention is a noisy, up tempo record. Jamie T’s vocal style is loud and in your face, but at times, there is also this witty quality in it. Indeed, Panic Prevention is very original and it will definitely take at least several listens to sink in all the musical elements.

Brand New Bass Guitar [wicked-cool song]
Salvador [wicked-cool song]
So Lonely Was The Ballad [wicked-cool song]
Back In The Game [wicked-cool song]
Ike & Tina [wicked-cool song]
If You Got The Money [wicked-cool song]
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Panic Prevention comes out on Janurary 29 in the UK, you can pre-order it here

lethargic sunday

Here’s a repost of Patrick Wolf’s cover of The Beach Boys’ "I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times".