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Anuncie — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:14:27 -0000

Thanks for this article, very interesting, i like this.
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Bruins2Lakers — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:53:21 -0000

One last thought on Harlem Square LP:

Somebody Have Mercy--this is by far the best, the tightest version ever. Sam not only has the crowd going, but the band is cooking and groovin on his singing, as well. He wasn't goin gfor soft and sexy, he was throaty, howlin, screaming for it sexy. That is the difference in the vwnue--he could be himself here, unlike the stuffy Copa.

That sax solo! Sam always surrounded himself with great musicians--Rene Hall, Earl Palmer, Clifford White, Billy Preston--man. Kudos to you and Erik for linking it here.

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dvdv — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:21:09 -0000

Anyone else digging the Horehound record?

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Bruins2Lakers — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:24:12 -0000

Luther wasn't a household name until the 80s. Sam wrote it in '62, and he used to love to watch his nieces and kids dance at family get-togethers. Yet, you're listening to it and you visualize a teenage party from that era, almost like a magazine ad:

"The cokes are in the icebox,

Popcorn's on the table.

Me and my baby

Are out here

On the floor..."

Then the requests!

"Play that one called 'Soul Twist,'

Play that one called 'I Know'..."

That was really unique to prop up other artists in a song, but that was the unselfishness of Sam Cooke. As a producer of young talent he wanted everyone to do well. Dick Clark once asked him on Bandstand what would make him most happy and he replied "If all the artists I'm producing are successful."

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DisCognition — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:05:31 -0000

I haven't quite figured out how to feel about it, but I've been listening to this remix of MLK's "I Have a Dream" from The Gregory Brothers multiple times per day. Thought you might like to hear it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0F4iXEzOqY

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geo — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:28:34 -0000

having a party.

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leonardhatred — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:09:43 -0000

LCD's live show keeps getting better and better. I'll buy any album that James Murphy has touched.

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Bruins2Lakers — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:17:45 -0000

Hold Steady a better name than Death Cab for Cutie? How about Violent Femmes?

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Stacy — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:57:13 -0000

"LCD Soundsystem just fascinates me. It's like they have all the ingredients to make hot dogs, and then they serve you steak. I don't know how they do that."

Wow, that's a great way to put it. I always really liked them, and then I had the chance to see them live twice a few summers ago. I was absolutely blown away. 'Sound of Silver' is still on a very heavy rotation on my IPod.

The Hold Steady has the best name, and lyrics in rock as well, and they sound perfect live.

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Jingo Killah — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:54:47 -0000

Brazilian Girls should get more play. I love Talk to La Bomb, but all three albums are good.

LCD Soundsystem just fascinates me. It's like they have all the ingredients to make hot dogs, and then they serve you steak. I don't know how they do that.

MIA gets many spins. I think she's really gonna have some longevity, as the development between the first and second album shows she has a unique talent. Can't wait to see what's next.

Hold Steady is the best post-millenial rock and roll act, if one is a rock and roll purist.

The Killers are my favorite band in my least favorite sub-genre of rock. I hate Coldplay.

I'm a closet Phishhead, and though I'm really proud of what they've done, and love a lion's share of what they've produced, and have my ass kicked at their live shows, it's still really hard to convey to the uninitiated what is worthwhile about this combo. I'm really happy that they're back together.

I feel sorta the same way about Ween. Seeing them tonight in Burlington.

I've decided I don't care for the Decemberists, but it took some time to figure out. I like Elbow better.

Last, the Paul McCartney project "The Fireman-Electric Arguments" was really intriguing, it wasn't at all a typical composition for him. Nothing cloying, nothing to suggest any of his past efforts, really. Modern alt-rock with some blues influence. It really felt like you could listen to it completely on its own merits, as a band you never heard before. And from that perspective, it was a good album. The name 'McCartney' is therefore a bit of luggage for this work.

This was a great thread, I'm bookmarking it and digging for fire.

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hwickline — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:39:42 -0000

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I've got me some iTunes perusin' to do.

Last few albums that I've really dug include:

Neko Case- Middle Cyclone

Fleet Foxes- Fleet Foxes

Wilco (The Album)

Beirut- The Flying Cup Club

And yep, I'm pretty sure you can classify this as la musica blanca.

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Bruins2Lakers — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:25:59 -0000

Geo-

Which Sam Cooke song are you referring to?

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Bruins2Lakers — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:24:59 -0000

Geo-

Which Sam Cooke song are you referring to?

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geo — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:47:38 -0000

i thought that was luther's song. i had no idea sam cooke sung it originally.

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kekemen — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:45:50 -0000

LOL @ the Sufjeezy. That's gonna stick.

And I hear you on the next state!! Only I'm a little mad at him cause he pretty much rejected ever doing one on Texas. Texas-haters never know what they're missing... but I'll admit they're a little low on the pathos down there. Wouldn't work so well for his type of music.

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JBrown — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:32:31 -0000

Janelle Monae - Metropolis Suite I of IV. A fascinating direction for soul, and a lovely young artist to tread it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHgbzNHVg0c

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Neil — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:50:03 -0000

I've been listening to the following:

Street Sweeper Social Club by Street Sweeper Social Club

Can I Keep This Pen? by Northern State

People Who Can Eat People Are The Luckiest People In The World by Andrew Jackson Jihad

None Shall Pass by Aesop Rock

The Fury of The Aquabats by The Aquabats

Feed The Animals by Girl Talk

The Loneliest Punk by Fatlip

and

They Make Beer Commercials Like This by Minus The Bear

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leonardhatred — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:23:15 -0000

The transfiguration gets me every time. I definitely dig Iron and Wine, but I can't wait for Sufjeezy to crank out another state.

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Swiffness — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:59:38 -0000

SLAUGHTERHOUSE!!!! Best Rap Supergroup Ever. Yes, already. Joe Budden killed it with that BCS punchline. Each member of the group is releasing an EP before the album drops. I mean, just wow.

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kekemen — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:56:11 -0000

I have NOT heard the special ed. I'm gonna hop on that asap - as well as Bossa, haven't even heard of it.

And I agree about Talkie Walkie. It's amazing musically, but it just doesn't have the feeling. it's too anthemish for me.

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kekemen — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:13:28 -0000

Sufjan Stevens is incredible - Seven Swans is a genuine transformative experience, well beyond the biblical content if that doesn't hang you up... And if you're gonna mention Sufjan, might as well get Iron and Wine out there. Our Endless Numbered Days and the Woman King EP. Par for the course when it comes to that kind of white people music:)

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leonardhatred — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:40:36 -0000

I'm late to the game, but here's my list:

White Denim (please bump their cut, "shake shake shake")

Janelle Monae (She channels MJ with her single "Letting Go")

Thunderheist (look up "Nothing 2 Step 2" and try not to dance)

Animal Collective ('nuff said)

Mapei (who says that hip hop is dead?)

So Cow (love me some "Casablanca")

Veronica Maggio ("inget kan angret pa det" is lovely)

Oh, and this brilliant artist has been around for awhile, but you really need to check him out. SUFJAN STEVENS will change your life. I saw him live twice, and he's magnificent. There is always at least one song that will make you cry.

Seriously, find Sufjan Stevens.

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leonardhatred — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:30:55 -0000

i love mos, but he can't compete with the YYY live show. Karen O kills it.

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Bruins2Lakers — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:55:59 -0000

fastandsloppy

Thank God for James Brown, because in that era of Laura Nyro, Led Zeppelin, and CSN&Y--who were okay, but not killing me at the time--as Motown was being suffocated, that LOVE POWER PEACE slayed me. Saved up for a pair of JBLs and destroyed the woofers on that.

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lefebvre — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:54:26 -0000

Recent releases on rotation have been Japandroids - Post-Nothing and Legowelt - Dark Days 2. Been getting back into the old detroit vibe and had Galaxy 2 Galaxy on megarepeat for the last few months, along with the newer balaeric thing off the Permanent Vacation comp. What can I say, white people and techno/loud garage rock...

Definitely gotta agree with Hosono's recs, Analog Africa's whole damn catalog is mindblowing. Asiko Rock Group: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9-JUQkEJcc