Soon enough, it'll be a new America. Until then, we rock out ... er, read about rocking out, on another unnecessary music blog.
1. The Mighty Underdogs - "Monster"
Annoying kids in the beginning and at the end aside, this Outkast-leaning superhit* from indie rap's newest supergroup (featuring, most prominently, Blackalicious' Gift of Gab) is as instantly appealing as songs come. (For a taste of the Mighty UDs sound, check out this free MP3 download of "War Walk." <- Also from the group's new album, "Droppin' Science Fiction.")
2. The Black Hollies - "Paisley Pattern Ground" [MP3]
This track doesn't necessary scream originality -- it screams "unabashadly enjoyable," though -- so I will forego saying something original about it and lean entirely on Download.com's mini-bio: Psychedelic garage rockers the Black Hollies have reinvented their sound for their sophomore release, "Casting Shadows." ... Getting inspiration from the likes of the Yardbirds and the Animals, the Black Hollies made a complete 180 from their days in NJ’s post punk Rye Coaltion. After leaking two tracks they gained national attention via a Dell television ad.
3. Clem Snide - "Your Favorite Music [Master Key Mix]"
My favorite music? At the moment, Clem Snide!
4. Elliott Smith - "Thirteen" [Big Star cover]
Gloriously low-key. And haunting.
5. The Polyphonic Spree - "Move Away and Shine [In a Dream Version]"
Uplifting -- and very necessary at that, considering the "album" it's found on (the "Thumbsucker" soundtrack).
6. De Novo Dahl - "Memphis"
For whatever reason, this track's album, De Novo Dahl's self-titled debut, isn't listed on the group's Web site. I can't think of why that would be: This is amazing pop music, especially for a first try. (To see where the group is now, five years later, download "Shout" here.)
7. Jake One - "Hi"
Another crafty little interlude courtesy of Rhymesayers-signed uberproducer Jake One.
8. Kritical Kontact feat. Cannon - "Here We Go Now"
So good it was used twice, on Kritical Kontact's "Evolution of Revolution" and Cannon's "DCC Reloaded."
9. Michna - "Swiss Glide"
Mesmerizing production worthy of underground sensation Just Some Cat. (I understand that won't help most of you understand exactly what Michna is up to, so try on this free MP3 download of "Triple Chrome Dipped" for size.)
10. The White Stripes - "Astro"
What else can be said about this frenetic track? If this thing isn't in your player already ... somebody needs to prepare you a "mix tape care package" -- and stat!
11. Le Tigre - "Hot Topic"
Younkers is the way that I run. Oh, wait....
12. Manplanet - "Ball of Twine"
Another one from the "Don't Tell a Soul" radio show hall of fame.
13. Of Montreal - "For Our Elegant Caste"
Did you really think the new Of Montreal album would be a dud? I don't see that day ever coming.
14. Drug Rug - "Day I Die"
What the f--- is a drug rug?
15. Sean Na Na - "Photo Booth"
Har Mar Superstar is such a diverse musician.
16. The Danburrys - "The Duet" aka "El Duo (Spanish for the Duo)"
As much as I love Drew Danburry's solo career, I'll always remain enthralled by the Danburrys' lone release, "All the Good Ones Go for Jerks." One of the best songs I've ever featured on these here mix tapes.
17. Radiohead - "2+2=5" [LIVE]
Is the "Com Lag" mini-LP the best thing Radiohead's put out? Hardly, but this first track is definitely worth seeking out. Explosive.
18. Soul Asylum - "Shut Down"
Only gets better with age.
19. Molly and the Heymakers - "He Comes Around"
For whatever reason, my parents went through a country phase in the early '90s. Outside of Dwight Yoakam, this is one of the few groups I'm actually glad to have been introduced to. While the Heymakers (and Molly Otis, certainly) were popular with the country crowd, fans of Americana will find much to love here as well.
20. The Afghan Whigs - "Summer's Kiss"
Hopelessly romantic, as are all of Greg Dulli's records.
21. The Melismatics - "The Stranger"
“The Stranger,” while as engaging as anything as Motion City Soundtrack has put out, is also a delicate balancing act between vocalists Ryan Smith and Pony Hixon-Smith. I approve.
22. Marching Band - "Gorgeous Behavior"
If indie rock doesn't work out for Marching Band, the group's lush sound could easily translate to children's records. You'd assume there's money in it, as They Might Be Giants seem to make an album for the kiddies every other year!
23. The Albertans - "Canada"
Recommended if you like the Terrordactyls.
24. The Terrordactyls - "Baltimore" [MP3]
Speak of the devil ... I know it's only been a month, but I really wish the Terrordacyls would come back to town. Twisted (read: has a sense of humor) indie folk at its finest.
25. Sonic Youth - "'The Simpsons' End Credits Theme"
Told ya!
*In a just world.
Thus concludes your thirty-first dose of SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES, the awesome mix tape series previously known as "Don't Tell a Soul."
1. The Mighty Underdogs - "Monster"
Annoying kids in the beginning and at the end aside, this Outkast-leaning superhit* from indie rap's newest supergroup (featuring, most prominently, Blackalicious' Gift of Gab) is as instantly appealing as songs come. (For a taste of the Mighty UDs sound, check out this free MP3 download of "War Walk." <- Also from the group's new album, "Droppin' Science Fiction.")
2. The Black Hollies - "Paisley Pattern Ground" [MP3]
This track doesn't necessary scream originality -- it screams "unabashadly enjoyable," though -- so I will forego saying something original about it and lean entirely on Download.com's mini-bio: Psychedelic garage rockers the Black Hollies have reinvented their sound for their sophomore release, "Casting Shadows." ... Getting inspiration from the likes of the Yardbirds and the Animals, the Black Hollies made a complete 180 from their days in NJ’s post punk Rye Coaltion. After leaking two tracks they gained national attention via a Dell television ad.
3. Clem Snide - "Your Favorite Music [Master Key Mix]"
My favorite music? At the moment, Clem Snide!
4. Elliott Smith - "Thirteen" [Big Star cover]
Gloriously low-key. And haunting.
5. The Polyphonic Spree - "Move Away and Shine [In a Dream Version]"
Uplifting -- and very necessary at that, considering the "album" it's found on (the "Thumbsucker" soundtrack).
6. De Novo Dahl - "Memphis"
For whatever reason, this track's album, De Novo Dahl's self-titled debut, isn't listed on the group's Web site. I can't think of why that would be: This is amazing pop music, especially for a first try. (To see where the group is now, five years later, download "Shout" here.)
7. Jake One - "Hi"
Another crafty little interlude courtesy of Rhymesayers-signed uberproducer Jake One.
8. Kritical Kontact feat. Cannon - "Here We Go Now"
So good it was used twice, on Kritical Kontact's "Evolution of Revolution" and Cannon's "DCC Reloaded."
9. Michna - "Swiss Glide"
Mesmerizing production worthy of underground sensation Just Some Cat. (I understand that won't help most of you understand exactly what Michna is up to, so try on this free MP3 download of "Triple Chrome Dipped" for size.)
10. The White Stripes - "Astro"
What else can be said about this frenetic track? If this thing isn't in your player already ... somebody needs to prepare you a "mix tape care package" -- and stat!
11. Le Tigre - "Hot Topic"
Younkers is the way that I run. Oh, wait....
12. Manplanet - "Ball of Twine"
Another one from the "Don't Tell a Soul" radio show hall of fame.
13. Of Montreal - "For Our Elegant Caste"
Did you really think the new Of Montreal album would be a dud? I don't see that day ever coming.
14. Drug Rug - "Day I Die"
What the f--- is a drug rug?
15. Sean Na Na - "Photo Booth"
Har Mar Superstar is such a diverse musician.
16. The Danburrys - "The Duet" aka "El Duo (Spanish for the Duo)"
As much as I love Drew Danburry's solo career, I'll always remain enthralled by the Danburrys' lone release, "All the Good Ones Go for Jerks." One of the best songs I've ever featured on these here mix tapes.
17. Radiohead - "2+2=5" [LIVE]
Is the "Com Lag" mini-LP the best thing Radiohead's put out? Hardly, but this first track is definitely worth seeking out. Explosive.
18. Soul Asylum - "Shut Down"
Only gets better with age.
19. Molly and the Heymakers - "He Comes Around"
For whatever reason, my parents went through a country phase in the early '90s. Outside of Dwight Yoakam, this is one of the few groups I'm actually glad to have been introduced to. While the Heymakers (and Molly Otis, certainly) were popular with the country crowd, fans of Americana will find much to love here as well.
20. The Afghan Whigs - "Summer's Kiss"
Hopelessly romantic, as are all of Greg Dulli's records.
21. The Melismatics - "The Stranger"
“The Stranger,” while as engaging as anything as Motion City Soundtrack has put out, is also a delicate balancing act between vocalists Ryan Smith and Pony Hixon-Smith. I approve.
22. Marching Band - "Gorgeous Behavior"
If indie rock doesn't work out for Marching Band, the group's lush sound could easily translate to children's records. You'd assume there's money in it, as They Might Be Giants seem to make an album for the kiddies every other year!
23. The Albertans - "Canada"
Recommended if you like the Terrordactyls.
24. The Terrordactyls - "Baltimore" [MP3]
Speak of the devil ... I know it's only been a month, but I really wish the Terrordacyls would come back to town. Twisted (read: has a sense of humor) indie folk at its finest.
25. Sonic Youth - "'The Simpsons' End Credits Theme"
Told ya!
*In a just world.
Thus concludes your thirty-first dose of SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES, the awesome mix tape series previously known as "Don't Tell a Soul."
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