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Friday, April 30, 2010


2nd post of the evening. Probably too much, but you know what? That's what you get. Random thoughts to ponder, argue, or agree with. Feel the flow, do the bull dance. Here we go.

  • Sleigh Bells is the new Crystal Castles. Energy.
  • Ted Leo might be 45 years old but 'catchy' might as well be his middle name.
  • To The Advantage, Battles, Alan Braxe, and Rob Crow - where are you?
  • Although I love most animals, the dog that lives above me needs to stop barking at every move I make before I go Ron Artest on his life!!!
  • Are the Beastie Boys not the biggest pioneers since Lewis and Clark?
  • Why are first albums usually the best?
  • If you watch the movie 'Half Nelson', Broken Social Scene will most likely become your new best friend.
  • Flight of the Conchords is way underrated. Should I say that again? Yes. Flight of the Conchords is way underrated.
  • Jay-Z IS the greatest rapper alive. I saw it in an encyclopedia yesterday.
  • Cansei de ser Sexy has more than just 'Music is my hot, hot sex'. For Brazilians.
  • Songs that could get a dead person psyched - 'All Medicated Geniuses' Pretty Girls Make Graves, 'Pull Out' Death From Above 1979, 'This Calling' All That Remains, 'XXZXCUZX Me' Crystal Castles, 'Man the Change' Hot Water Music.
  • A new FIKAK! stand-by - "If someone questions your tastes, question their life." Proverbs 45.23
  • It's just a matter of time until Albert Pujols literally knocks the leather off of a baseball. Oh yeah, all naturally.
  • I can't wait till I have enough cash to get a new computer with an advanced music program installed so the son of KFG can be born - Closed Casket. Hold on, brother. We'll see you soon.
So that might be enough. Just wanted to start a bit of discussion. I could keep going but I wanna save up some other thoughts when I get bored and I hope we don't get sued for using that likeness. Later daters.

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J. Robbins: Man, Myth, Legend


Most of you probably already know who J. Robbins is. He's the frontman for Jawbox, Burning Airlines, Channels, etc.. But, what you may not know is that he has produced all of your favorite albums...well practically. I always knew he produced a few different things that I love, but I figured it was time to make another list, so here we go! This is my list of the top 10 J. Robbins produced albums. You're gonna want to shake this guy's hand after this one. I'm going in chronological order starting with the earliest, because if Texas is the Reason happens to end up in any position but first, I will most likely be in a lot of trouble. Know your audience! Ha! Anyway feel free to debate, that's what lists are for, although this may be a hard one to disagree with...

Top 10 J. Robbins Produced Albums
1. Texas is the Reason - Do You Know Who You Are? - 1996
2. 400 Years - Transmit Failure - 1998
3. Sleepytime Trio - Memory Minus - 1998
4. Kerosene 454 - At Zero - 1998
5. Braid - Frame and Canvas - 1998
6. Jets to Brazil - Orange Rhyming Dictionary - 1998
7. Burning Airlines - Mission Control! - 1999
8. Dismemberment Plan - Emergency & I - 1999
9. Engine Down - To Bury Within the Sound - 2000
10. Faraquet - The View From This Tower - 2000

On another note, in 2007 J. Robbins' son Callum was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy. It is an incurable nerve disorder. There have been a number of benefits played to raise money for Callum. Here is a link to the DeSoto Records website that has some information about Callum, SMA, and a also a place where you can make donations.

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M.I.A - Born Free

If you haven't seen or heard of this video yet here is your chance to...well...your chance to be completely appalled. The video contains everything that should give it a rating of at least 'NC-17' and quite possibly a rating that has not been created yet. It was directed by the guy who did 'A Cross the Universe'. Not the movie with Beatles covers, but the one following electro-studs Justice. Not really important to mention that, but nevertheless. It has been taken off of YouTube in the US as it has drug use, nudity, disgusting nudity, violence, bloody violence, 'Saving Private Ryan' type of violence, and a good, ol' fashioned holocaust. The song isn't really any good at all so watch at your own risk and with no little people in the viewing area. Sorry.

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Sleigh Bells "Tell 'Em"

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Here is another new song from the upcoming Sleigh Bells album "Treats." It comes out on May 11, 2010. You can download it (and have your mind blown) here. I'm just posting this one so Tyler can listen to it. Tell 'em!

Sleigh Bells - Tell 'Em

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More from A.V. Club's "Undercover"

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Upon further investigation, this seems to be a pretty decent concept. They've picked out 25 songs that will be covered (although some of the song choices are a bit baffling). Once a band covers a song, it's crossed off the list, therefore reducing the amount of choices for the bands that hop on board later in the project. You can learn more about the whole shebang and check out all of the previously completed covers here. Still some awesome songs to be covered. Here's the truly awesome Retribution Gospel Choir covering all-time greats The Beach Boys (why they chose "Kokomo" for this project is beyond me):

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Maritime Cover Depeche Mode, Announce New Label & Album

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Maritime covered Depeche Mode for The Onion's "A.V. Club" recently (there's a keytar involved!), and also announced they've signed to Dangerbird Records (home to Silversun Pickups, Minus the Bear, etc.). An album will be hitting the streets later this year. Enjoy:

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Gorillaz on Colbert

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Gorillaz gave an actual real-life performance in the flesh, sans holograms, on Colbert last Thursday. It's been a busy/crazy weekend, but don't worry, this hasn't gone stale yet:

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Gorillaz - Stylo
www.colbertnation.com
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