(Click on ANTI- recording artist Tim Fite's masterful creation above and you'll be redirected to his Web site, where he is offering up 12 free Halloween-themed MP3s for the taking!)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
sys29 :: WHISKEY, MYSTICS AND LADY LOVERS
Matt, accept the fact that your "witty" anecdotes accompanying these "awesome" mix tapes have become increasingly far too personal. There is no possible way that Joe Sixpack, reading this from his sports memorabilia-infested "man cave," could possibly benefit from any of this. --Sincerely, [REDACTED]Eat me. --"Anonymous"
1. Green Day - "'The Simpsons' Theme"
I've been on quite the "Simpsons" kick lately, so please excuse these "excursions."
2. The Melismatics - "Modern Machines"
At the insistence of the incendiary St. Paul post-punkers in Maudlin, I gave the Melismatics a chance. I liked. Then came along the group's new album, "The Acid Test," and it blew me away. This track, in particular, is [EXPLETIVE DELETED]-ing brilliant. Not in the way Brian Wilson is brilliant, but in the way the boys in Better Than Ezra are brilliant. -> Triumphant pop tendencies that will undoubtedly stand the test of time.
3. The Hourly Radio - "Please Forget"
Almost sounds like a sequel (prequel?) to "Modern Machines," though it lacks the immortal backing vocals of Pony Hixon-Smith.
4. Crooked Fingers - "Call to Love" [MP3]
I'm well aware that Eric Bachmann is good for more than just this song, but I just can't help it: This is unforgettable music.
5. Del the Funky Homosapien - "Positive Contact"
If all you know of Del is the "Deltron Z" cameo on the first Gorillaz album, this is a terrific introduction to his accomplished solo career.
6. Madvillian - "No Brain"
If "BioShock" were a hip-hop song, this would be it. (At least the intro is similarly unnerving.)
7. The Cool Kids - "Delivery Man" [MP3]
For the inaugural Mountain Dew Green Label Sound free MP3 single, the Cool Kids *ahem* deliver. I'd like to write something more profound about this hip-hop track's throwback sound (organs?!), but, hell, crappy puns are just easier.
8. Open Choir Fire - "Things You Have to Do"
Nice indie rock sound. A little faceless, but nice.
9. Lagwagon - "Falling Apart" [MP3]
These guys are always good for a laugh: "Hello / Welcome to the show / Thought we broke up years ago."
10. Matt and Kim - "Daylight" [MP3]
The second free MP3 single in the aforementioned Mountain Dew Green Label Sound series. As far as free things go, this easily gets an "A+."
11. Eric Alexandrakis - "Stalker Fever (No Sleeping in the Park)"
Is it wrong I find this song's concept so amusing? (To be clear, these tracks were all selected because I enjoy listening to them; but, because Alexandrakis' sound is so hard to categorize, I thought I'd take the easy way out and comment on the song title instead.... My apologies.)
12. Rush - "Entre Nous"
Translated: "Between ourselves, confidentially." Translated, loosely (by me): "Keep it like a secret" and/or "Don't tell a soul."
13. R.E.M. - "Mr. Richards"
I wasn't the biggest fan of "Around the Sun," but "Accelerate" definitely finds these Georgia rock gods heading back in the right direction. This one would fit in nicely between "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" and "Up."
14. Dr. Pepper Family - "Pop Will Eat Itself" [MP3]
My favorite Belgian rock group is back, and with an excellent new single to boot!
15. Girls Like Cigarettes - "Combustible You" [MP3]
Rides a Stuard Davis-esque wave of radio-ready pop, but, like that enigmatic singer/songwriter's works, the lyrics aren't typical Top 40 fare: "For better or worse / You exploded first."
16. Plasticines - "Mr. Driver"
Haven't been able to pull yourself out of bed since Elastica called it quits? Well, your mailbox is in luck, as this excellent female-fronted post-punk outfit from Paris will have you running down to your local record store. (On your way out the door, don't forget to see the Postal Service's lovely cramming and stacking abilities....)
17. Passion Pit - "Live to Tell the Tale"
For fans of the New Monarchs, the Postal Service (the duo, not the government organization forgettably referenced above).
18. The Standard - "The Swimmer" [MP3]
Lest I totally beat my adoration for this group into the ground, all I'll say this go-round is, "Excellence, redefined."
19. The Boat People - "Unsettle My Heart"
An aural smorgasboard that somehow makes sense.
20. Laika and the Cosmonauts - "Psyko"
Thanks, W.D., for introducing me to another great track -- long live college radio and those who listened to Man or Astro-man? growing up! (Doesn't require an obsession with Alfred Hitchcock to enjoy, but, as was the case with yours truly, you'll probably enjoy it doubly if you identify your hobbies as such.)
21. Blitzen Trapper - "Furr"
Tonight from Comparison Central ... sounds like Storyhill covering the Beatles (circa "Rubber Soul"), with a hint of Nouvelle Vague's take on Echo and the Bunnymen's "The Killing Moon."
22. Nikka Costa - "Stuck to You"
This Janis Joplin-channeling funk soul sister (?) is back, and as enjoyable as ever.
23. Darlings of the Day - "Hallucination Generation"
Like the Pixies? Do ya? Me too. And apparently these two rising stars do as well.
Thus concludes your twenty-ninth dose of SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES, the awesome mix tape series formerly known as "Don't Tell a Soul."
Friday, October 24, 2008
Lucinda Williams, Germs, New Monarchs, Cannon, Rubber Chicken Radio (in Hell) and Bambi slaughter!
Reading (and writing) is fun!
"Live from Hell, It's Rubber Chicken Radio" :: There are a couple reasons Brian Matuszak has done 20-odd radio specials in the last five years. Some, you’ll find, are more noble than others. An interview with the funnyman.
"After Homegrown, Halloween Weekend is King" :: A list of all the Halloween/All Saints Day concerts we know of, from the star-studded Bob Dylan tribute band at the Brewhouse to the all-ages "Halloween Rockathon" at Superior's World of Wheels.
"CD Reviews: Cannon, Lucinda Williams and the New Monarchs" :: Reviewed this week: Cannon All American’s “DCC Reloaded,” Lucinda Williams' "Little Honey" and the New Monarchs' "Blueprints."
"DVD Review: Germs Biopic Worth the Wait" :: Rodger Grossman’s Germs biopic, “What We Do is Secret," provides an insider's look at one of the most influential bands of the punk era. DuluthBudgeteer.com exclusive!
View my photos of the Vote Yes for Kids rally at Historic Old Central Tuesday evening here and here.
Finally, while deer hunting is something I don't agree with, Matt Suoja's story on the matter has a picture of mine. (Hunt the hunters, poor Bambi!)
Thus concludes THIS WEEK'S SHAMELESS BUDGETEER PLUG!
"Live from Hell, It's Rubber Chicken Radio" :: There are a couple reasons Brian Matuszak has done 20-odd radio specials in the last five years. Some, you’ll find, are more noble than others. An interview with the funnyman.
"After Homegrown, Halloween Weekend is King" :: A list of all the Halloween/All Saints Day concerts we know of, from the star-studded Bob Dylan tribute band at the Brewhouse to the all-ages "Halloween Rockathon" at Superior's World of Wheels.
"CD Reviews: Cannon, Lucinda Williams and the New Monarchs" :: Reviewed this week: Cannon All American’s “DCC Reloaded,” Lucinda Williams' "Little Honey" and the New Monarchs' "Blueprints."
"DVD Review: Germs Biopic Worth the Wait" :: Rodger Grossman’s Germs biopic, “What We Do is Secret," provides an insider's look at one of the most influential bands of the punk era. DuluthBudgeteer.com exclusive!
View my photos of the Vote Yes for Kids rally at Historic Old Central Tuesday evening here and here.
Finally, while deer hunting is something I don't agree with, Matt Suoja's story on the matter has a picture of mine. (Hunt the hunters, poor Bambi!)
Thus concludes THIS WEEK'S SHAMELESS BUDGETEER PLUG!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
sys28 :: JUB JUB THE TROUBLED M.F.
I'm sad: Walt Dizzo's KUWS radio show (only the best in the Twin Ports) has been pre-empted for SPORTS. And I'm not talkin' 'bout no Huey Lewis album ... oh, the humanity! Nevertheless, we will soldier on, and these 22 glorious tracks are sure to make it a little easier. Jebus be praised!
1. The Terrordactyls - "Decoration Daniel"
I don't know if you know this, but these Seattle kids -- sorry, Vashon Island kids -- recently played a show at Duluth's Bohemia Arts (the venue's first, actually) with Bri from Best Friends Forever and the Tangier 57 side project Perfectini, and it was utterly inspiring. I haven't experienced such a solid performance since, probably, Dance Band at Diorama-rama 3. And this is how they started their set. Hail!
2. Hand Over Fist - "Hand Over Fist"
I still can't get over how mind-blowing a majority of the Hand Over Fist debut is. Mike Mictlan and Lazerbeak oughta be mighty proud of themselves.
3. Bluebird - "Falling Back to Earth"
The definition of power.
4. Slim Whitman - "I Remember You"
After a certain ultraviolent montage in "House of 1,000 Corpses," I can't listen to this song without getting a weird chill. Still, this beauty's going right up there on my "spreading of my ashes at Gooseberry and Estes Park" mix tape. Quite morbid, no?
5. The Handsome Family - "So Much Wine"
Along similar lines to that previous C&W classic, this modern tale of tragedy is 100 percent beautiful. A recommened listen. (Not like the rest of these aren't....)
6. Nirvana - "On a Plain"
Supposedly inspired by "The Stranger." Regardless, it didn't take that knowledge to draw me to this track in elementary school, and it's not necessary now either.
7. The Dames - "Outside"
Like a "Falling Back to Earth" slowed down and formatted for extensive radio play. Why oh why isn't Tony Bennett a multimillionaire yet?
8. Tub Ring - "Friends and Enemies"
I'm not a violent person, but this relentless track kind of makes me want to break something.
9. The Beatles - "I'm Looking Through You"
Recently covered by folk rock duo Storyhill (only the best!) at their University of Minnesota Duluth performance. Weber Hall sure has some great acoustics, eh?
10. Beloved Binge - "(Got) Married on MySpace"
For fans of Grnd Ntl Brnds, the Geraldine Fibbers and myriad Calvin Johnson projects (most notably his work with Built to Spill's Doug Martsch in the Halo Benders), this is truly a great "find." Though technically they found me....
11. Mindless Self Indulgence - "Never Wanted to Dance"
For whatever reason, I feel this group's sound would really go over well with the Norm's Beer and Brats crowd. Hey, Screaming Mechanical Brain played there!
12. Jake One feat. Posdnuos and Slug - "Oh Really"
Despite what I said in my review of "White Van Music," hearing members of Atmosphere and De La Soul together on one track is pretty amazing. And Slug's lines, while "phoned in," are some of his best.
13. David Bowie - "Never Get Old"
The Thin White Duke never ceases to amaze. Seriously, how has he kept it up for so many decades?
14. Death Cab for Cutie - "Long Division"
A more-aggressive DCfC? I like.
15. The Wannadies - "You and Me Song"
A staple of these here mix tapes.
16. The Greycoats - "Goodbye, Sweet Youth, Goodbye"
Kinda like Keane, but we won't hold that against these "melodramatic" Minnesota boys.
17. Black Francis - "You Can't Break a Heart and Have It"
Why can't Kim Deal make music as fresh as this anymore?
18. White Zombie - "Electric Head, Pt. 2 (The Ecstasy)"
I miss the good ol' days....
19. Five Man Electrical Band - "Signs"
Thanks, Peter Fonda, for selling your soul to TimeLife and helping me remember what a terrific song this is. (The first part was sarcastic, definitely not the second.)
20. Brendan Benson - "Maginary Girl"
He makes it seem so ... effortless.
21. Best Friends Forever - "Loneliness Song"
Seeing as how I used to be in a fake gang with these girls, I'm sure I'm at least a little partial, but, damn, this has to be some of the finest indie pop the planet has ever heard.
22. The New Monarchs - "You'll Always Know"
Needless to say, I loved "Blueprints": While there’s not a bum note in the bucket, some immediate standouts for curious potential listeners would be “Common,” for fans of “Com Lag”-era Radiohead; the IDM-tastic “No Commotion,” which shines on like a quirky Valet diamond; and “You’ll Always Know,” which is quite possibly the most gorgeous track I’ve heard in months.
Thus concludes your twenty-eighth dose of SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES, the awesome mix tape series formerly known as "Don't Tell a Soul."
1. The Terrordactyls - "Decoration Daniel"
I don't know if you know this, but these Seattle kids -- sorry, Vashon Island kids -- recently played a show at Duluth's Bohemia Arts (the venue's first, actually) with Bri from Best Friends Forever and the Tangier 57 side project Perfectini, and it was utterly inspiring. I haven't experienced such a solid performance since, probably, Dance Band at Diorama-rama 3. And this is how they started their set. Hail!
2. Hand Over Fist - "Hand Over Fist"
I still can't get over how mind-blowing a majority of the Hand Over Fist debut is. Mike Mictlan and Lazerbeak oughta be mighty proud of themselves.
3. Bluebird - "Falling Back to Earth"
The definition of power.
4. Slim Whitman - "I Remember You"
After a certain ultraviolent montage in "House of 1,000 Corpses," I can't listen to this song without getting a weird chill. Still, this beauty's going right up there on my "spreading of my ashes at Gooseberry and Estes Park" mix tape. Quite morbid, no?
5. The Handsome Family - "So Much Wine"
Along similar lines to that previous C&W classic, this modern tale of tragedy is 100 percent beautiful. A recommened listen. (Not like the rest of these aren't....)
6. Nirvana - "On a Plain"
Supposedly inspired by "The Stranger." Regardless, it didn't take that knowledge to draw me to this track in elementary school, and it's not necessary now either.
7. The Dames - "Outside"
Like a "Falling Back to Earth" slowed down and formatted for extensive radio play. Why oh why isn't Tony Bennett a multimillionaire yet?
8. Tub Ring - "Friends and Enemies"
I'm not a violent person, but this relentless track kind of makes me want to break something.
9. The Beatles - "I'm Looking Through You"
Recently covered by folk rock duo Storyhill (only the best!) at their University of Minnesota Duluth performance. Weber Hall sure has some great acoustics, eh?
10. Beloved Binge - "(Got) Married on MySpace"
For fans of Grnd Ntl Brnds, the Geraldine Fibbers and myriad Calvin Johnson projects (most notably his work with Built to Spill's Doug Martsch in the Halo Benders), this is truly a great "find." Though technically they found me....
11. Mindless Self Indulgence - "Never Wanted to Dance"
For whatever reason, I feel this group's sound would really go over well with the Norm's Beer and Brats crowd. Hey, Screaming Mechanical Brain played there!
12. Jake One feat. Posdnuos and Slug - "Oh Really"
Despite what I said in my review of "White Van Music," hearing members of Atmosphere and De La Soul together on one track is pretty amazing. And Slug's lines, while "phoned in," are some of his best.
13. David Bowie - "Never Get Old"
The Thin White Duke never ceases to amaze. Seriously, how has he kept it up for so many decades?
14. Death Cab for Cutie - "Long Division"
A more-aggressive DCfC? I like.
15. The Wannadies - "You and Me Song"
A staple of these here mix tapes.
16. The Greycoats - "Goodbye, Sweet Youth, Goodbye"
Kinda like Keane, but we won't hold that against these "melodramatic" Minnesota boys.
17. Black Francis - "You Can't Break a Heart and Have It"
Why can't Kim Deal make music as fresh as this anymore?
18. White Zombie - "Electric Head, Pt. 2 (The Ecstasy)"
I miss the good ol' days....
19. Five Man Electrical Band - "Signs"
Thanks, Peter Fonda, for selling your soul to TimeLife and helping me remember what a terrific song this is. (The first part was sarcastic, definitely not the second.)
20. Brendan Benson - "Maginary Girl"
He makes it seem so ... effortless.
21. Best Friends Forever - "Loneliness Song"
Seeing as how I used to be in a fake gang with these girls, I'm sure I'm at least a little partial, but, damn, this has to be some of the finest indie pop the planet has ever heard.
22. The New Monarchs - "You'll Always Know"
Needless to say, I loved "Blueprints": While there’s not a bum note in the bucket, some immediate standouts for curious potential listeners would be “Common,” for fans of “Com Lag”-era Radiohead; the IDM-tastic “No Commotion,” which shines on like a quirky Valet diamond; and “You’ll Always Know,” which is quite possibly the most gorgeous track I’ve heard in months.
Thus concludes your twenty-eighth dose of SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES, the awesome mix tape series formerly known as "Don't Tell a Soul."
Monday, October 20, 2008
A&E FYI: Radiohead 'In Rainbows' sales data revealed
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
sys27 :: TROUBLED SOULS UNITED
The Endorsement: Claeys Candy's green apple old-fashioned hard candies. Straight outta South Bend, Ind., I couldn't imagine a better "JR" alternative than these suckers.
Anyway....
1. Hand Over Fist - "Northstarrr"
When Doomtree's Mike Mictlan and Aaron "Lazerbeak" Mader combine forces, they are ... Hand Over Fist. Some of the most imaginative hip-hop you'll hear all year.
2. The Pink Spiders - "Busy Signals"
Check out the Pink Spiders "survival pack" -- it even comes with a "Sweat It Out" condom! This obviously has nothing to do with their music, but I've always been a sucker for gimmicky record promotions.
3. Red Hot Chili Peppers - "My Friends"
Since I've been railing against these guys so much lately, I thought I'd be fair and acknowledge that, for at least the "One Hot Minute" album, RHCP was once one of my favorite bands. I sure do miss 1995 sometimes....
4. the marcgartband - "Back with You"
As I first stated in my review of the new Two Many Banjos disc and the marcgartband debut (quote follows), things are golden all over for Marc Gartman: Other highlights on this unexpected gem — which, like “Give Me Time,” was masterfully put to tape by Rich Mattson in his Sparta Sound studio — include “The New Seventeen,” a great one to play when you’re having a pre-midlife crisis; "Who Decides,” an epic track featuring Zenith City rock god Alan Sparhawk; and “Back with You,” which, in my humble opinion, is all the proof I need to refer to Gartman as a musical genius in casual conversation.
5. Kritical Kontact feat. Mac Lethal - "Rap Song"
Same goes for the boys in local hip-hop outfit Kritical Kontact. An excerpt from my review of "Evolution of Revolution": But the album’s true shining hour is “Rap Song,” which was masterfully pieced together by Unknown Prophets and Kanser contributor Big Jess. I may be a little biased, though, as the hit-single-in-waiting features Rhymesayers recording artist Mac Lethal, one of my favorite emcees making the rounds today.
6. Mercury Rev - "Senses on Fire" [MP3]
I've always been a bigger fan of Dave Fridmann as Flaming Lips co-producer than Mercury Rev bassist, but, with this epic, pulsating track, that's all starting to change.
7. Rogue Wave - "Like I Needed" [MySpace Transmissions vers.] [MP3]
Rogue Wave = best soundtrack to autumn. Ever.
8. Moth - "Sticks and Stones"
Recommended if you like the Impossibles, Submerge, Weezer, the Danburrys, Motion City Soundtrack and all the rest of the similarly fun bands.
9. George Bush quote - "I Know the Human Being and Fish Can Co-Exist Peacefully"
Given my "jaded" review of Barton Sutter's "Bushed" this week, I just thought it was fitting.
10. The Impossibles - "Connecticut"
You can't live without love ... er, loving this band, so here are some free MP3s: "Oxygen," "Enter/Return" and "Widowmaker."
11. Lagwagon - "Memoirs and Landmines" [MP3]
There's plenty more free MP3s where that came from, at Fat Wreck Chords' Web site. Bouncy punk you won't be too ashamed to listen to.
12. Ima Robot - "Black Jettas"
"Tim, Me and Oli have problems / Justin has none."
13. Zwan - "Come with Me"
I'm still a little sour this whole Zwan experiment didn't pan out.... Damn Billy Corgan and his big ego!
14. Sonic Youth - "Bull in the Heather"
Random FYI -- according to Wikipedia, at least: ["Bull in the Heather"] was named after a racehorse from a bumper sticker given to Thurston and Kim from Bob Nastanovich of Pavement.
15. Boys Life - "A Quarter's Worth"
For fans of Decembers Architects?
16. Imbroco - "Northstar is an Airplane" [MP3]
No, this is a good one for fans of Decembers Architects. Or the Plastic Constellations, too, I guess.
17. The Sea and Cake - "Car Alarm"
Since I'm out of words -- it's Saturday morning, for [EXPLETIVE DELETED]'s sake -- I'll turn the mic over to John Corbett, who had this to say about the Sea and Cake's new album: "Car Alarm" is the sound of a well-oiled band. Heavy hitters. Listen to the intricate intertwining strings of Sam Prekop and Archer Prewitt and you’ll hear the frontline of a working unit that has moved seamlessly from the stage to the studio and back.
18. Passion Pit - "Sleepyhead" [MP3]
If Kanye West were to produce a track by the Avalanches, you might get something like "Sleepyhead." As for the vocals, I can't quite place them. Sorry.
19. Chromeo - "Outta Sight"
If you dig around Vice Records' Web site long enough, you'll find loads of free Chromeo downloads.
20. Dear and the Headlights - "Talk About"
Some funny material from this group's Download.com profile: Yes, they admit their name is "annoying." The same can't be said of their sound, which follows in the well-shined, hook-heavy footsteps of the Bravery (for whom they've opened). Far-left indie rockers may beware the polish; most of us will just sing along.
21. Storyhill - "Somewhere in Between"
Heard recently at this impeccable duo's return engagement at the University of Minnesota Duluth Weber Music Hall. (For a review of their 2007 show there, read "Storyhill Does Duluth, or: Weber's $10M Price Tag Finally Pays Off.")
22. Yeltzi - "Get Up and Dance"
To plagiarize myself again, Sara Softich and Jason Wussow's upbeat and unavoidable "Get Up and Dance" is sure to be a staple of all tomorrow's weddings.
23. The Terrordactyls feat. Best Friends Forever - "Friendship"
Download the Terrordactyls' first two LPs on their Web site. If you like what you hear -- and I have no doubt that you will -- consider buying some of the unique items in the Terrordactyls store.
24. The Get Up Kids - "The Dark Night of the Soul"
There are no words; this is just glorious music.
Thus concludes your twenty-seventh dose of SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES, the awesome mix tape series formerly known as "Don't Tell a Soul." (No, no, Paul Westerberg didn't threaten to sue me or anything....)
Anyway....
1. Hand Over Fist - "Northstarrr"
When Doomtree's Mike Mictlan and Aaron "Lazerbeak" Mader combine forces, they are ... Hand Over Fist. Some of the most imaginative hip-hop you'll hear all year.
2. The Pink Spiders - "Busy Signals"
Check out the Pink Spiders "survival pack" -- it even comes with a "Sweat It Out" condom! This obviously has nothing to do with their music, but I've always been a sucker for gimmicky record promotions.
3. Red Hot Chili Peppers - "My Friends"
Since I've been railing against these guys so much lately, I thought I'd be fair and acknowledge that, for at least the "One Hot Minute" album, RHCP was once one of my favorite bands. I sure do miss 1995 sometimes....
4. the marcgartband - "Back with You"
As I first stated in my review of the new Two Many Banjos disc and the marcgartband debut (quote follows), things are golden all over for Marc Gartman: Other highlights on this unexpected gem — which, like “Give Me Time,” was masterfully put to tape by Rich Mattson in his Sparta Sound studio — include “The New Seventeen,” a great one to play when you’re having a pre-midlife crisis; "Who Decides,” an epic track featuring Zenith City rock god Alan Sparhawk; and “Back with You,” which, in my humble opinion, is all the proof I need to refer to Gartman as a musical genius in casual conversation.
5. Kritical Kontact feat. Mac Lethal - "Rap Song"
Same goes for the boys in local hip-hop outfit Kritical Kontact. An excerpt from my review of "Evolution of Revolution": But the album’s true shining hour is “Rap Song,” which was masterfully pieced together by Unknown Prophets and Kanser contributor Big Jess. I may be a little biased, though, as the hit-single-in-waiting features Rhymesayers recording artist Mac Lethal, one of my favorite emcees making the rounds today.
6. Mercury Rev - "Senses on Fire" [MP3]
I've always been a bigger fan of Dave Fridmann as Flaming Lips co-producer than Mercury Rev bassist, but, with this epic, pulsating track, that's all starting to change.
7. Rogue Wave - "Like I Needed" [MySpace Transmissions vers.] [MP3]
Rogue Wave = best soundtrack to autumn. Ever.
8. Moth - "Sticks and Stones"
Recommended if you like the Impossibles, Submerge, Weezer, the Danburrys, Motion City Soundtrack and all the rest of the similarly fun bands.
9. George Bush quote - "I Know the Human Being and Fish Can Co-Exist Peacefully"
Given my "jaded" review of Barton Sutter's "Bushed" this week, I just thought it was fitting.
10. The Impossibles - "Connecticut"
You can't live without love ... er, loving this band, so here are some free MP3s: "Oxygen," "Enter/Return" and "Widowmaker."
11. Lagwagon - "Memoirs and Landmines" [MP3]
There's plenty more free MP3s where that came from, at Fat Wreck Chords' Web site. Bouncy punk you won't be too ashamed to listen to.
12. Ima Robot - "Black Jettas"
"Tim, Me and Oli have problems / Justin has none."
13. Zwan - "Come with Me"
I'm still a little sour this whole Zwan experiment didn't pan out.... Damn Billy Corgan and his big ego!
14. Sonic Youth - "Bull in the Heather"
Random FYI -- according to Wikipedia, at least: ["Bull in the Heather"] was named after a racehorse from a bumper sticker given to Thurston and Kim from Bob Nastanovich of Pavement.
15. Boys Life - "A Quarter's Worth"
For fans of Decembers Architects?
16. Imbroco - "Northstar is an Airplane" [MP3]
No, this is a good one for fans of Decembers Architects. Or the Plastic Constellations, too, I guess.
17. The Sea and Cake - "Car Alarm"
Since I'm out of words -- it's Saturday morning, for [EXPLETIVE DELETED]'s sake -- I'll turn the mic over to John Corbett, who had this to say about the Sea and Cake's new album: "Car Alarm" is the sound of a well-oiled band. Heavy hitters. Listen to the intricate intertwining strings of Sam Prekop and Archer Prewitt and you’ll hear the frontline of a working unit that has moved seamlessly from the stage to the studio and back.
18. Passion Pit - "Sleepyhead" [MP3]
If Kanye West were to produce a track by the Avalanches, you might get something like "Sleepyhead." As for the vocals, I can't quite place them. Sorry.
19. Chromeo - "Outta Sight"
If you dig around Vice Records' Web site long enough, you'll find loads of free Chromeo downloads.
20. Dear and the Headlights - "Talk About"
Some funny material from this group's Download.com profile: Yes, they admit their name is "annoying." The same can't be said of their sound, which follows in the well-shined, hook-heavy footsteps of the Bravery (for whom they've opened). Far-left indie rockers may beware the polish; most of us will just sing along.
21. Storyhill - "Somewhere in Between"
Heard recently at this impeccable duo's return engagement at the University of Minnesota Duluth Weber Music Hall. (For a review of their 2007 show there, read "Storyhill Does Duluth, or: Weber's $10M Price Tag Finally Pays Off.")
22. Yeltzi - "Get Up and Dance"
To plagiarize myself again, Sara Softich and Jason Wussow's upbeat and unavoidable "Get Up and Dance" is sure to be a staple of all tomorrow's weddings.
23. The Terrordactyls feat. Best Friends Forever - "Friendship"
Download the Terrordactyls' first two LPs on their Web site. If you like what you hear -- and I have no doubt that you will -- consider buying some of the unique items in the Terrordactyls store.
24. The Get Up Kids - "The Dark Night of the Soul"
There are no words; this is just glorious music.
Thus concludes your twenty-seventh dose of SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES, the awesome mix tape series formerly known as "Don't Tell a Soul." (No, no, Paul Westerberg didn't threaten to sue me or anything....)
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