My favorite new track from the new Modest Mouse album, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. It's called 'Missed the Boat' (what is it with Isaac and the water? though it should be noted that the cover graphic is a hot-air balloon.)
Featuring permanent member Johnny Marr on guitar and a guest appearance by James Mercer of the Shins, I think it's the poppiest number on the disc.
It's on repeat now, but not in the way that Float On was. My friends and co-workers are probably very thankful for that.
DOWNLOAD: Modest Mouse - Missed the Boat
The reviews, according to Metacritic.com, have been 'Generally favorable'.
Modest Mouse: We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank (2007): Reviews: "'We Were Dead,' the Isaac Brock-led band's follow-up to its breakthrough 2004 hit 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News,' is their first release to feature their newest member, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. The Shins' James Mercer guests on three tracks."
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Friday, March 09, 2007
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
OPmP3: Music For Kids Who Can’t Read Good � String Quartet Tribute - Arcade Fire
Music For Kids Who Can’t Read Good � String Quartet Tribute - Arcade Fire: "If you’ve followed this site long enough, you might remember a time when I posted a new String Quartet Tribute album every week. While those days are long dry, I still have a soft spot for the SQT and while I was perusing emusic today I noticed that they were releasing their tribute to the Arcade Fire’s Funeral today (conveniently linked to the Neon Bible release date).
Since some of these songs are heavily string orchestrated already the songs turn out sounding like a instrumental version of the song, which isn’t actually too bad of a thing to be listening when you have classics like “Neighborhood #1″ and “Rebellion (Lies)”. The only downfall is that the strings have a hard time capturing the urgency of the band, reducing most everything to pleasant background music. Still though, if you’re trying to pick up everything with the Arcade Fire name on it you can get your hands on, this release shouldn’t be missed.
MP3 Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
MP3 Rebellion (Lies)
Grab it at emusic"
Since some of these songs are heavily string orchestrated already the songs turn out sounding like a instrumental version of the song, which isn’t actually too bad of a thing to be listening when you have classics like “Neighborhood #1″ and “Rebellion (Lies)”. The only downfall is that the strings have a hard time capturing the urgency of the band, reducing most everything to pleasant background music. Still though, if you’re trying to pick up everything with the Arcade Fire name on it you can get your hands on, this release shouldn’t be missed.
MP3 Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
MP3 Rebellion (Lies)
Grab it at emusic"
Arnold Rave
Arnold is so fucking down with going to Burning Man it's not even funny.
He politely requests you rub some Vicks-Vap-o-Rub on his massive pecs.
Friday, March 02, 2007
LBF + OPmP3: Maia Hirasawa - And I found this boy
Goddamn, but I love Swedish pop goodness. This track from someone named Maia Hirasawa (how's that Japanese - ed) sounds like indie meets 80s English pop like Dexy's Midnight Runners.
I can see bopping along to this down the PCH, top down. I could see selling this song to a teen starlet, 2 years before she starts letting vj hang out in public.
Watch the video. Apparently the song's about having a one night stand with a member of another band. If you watch even with half an eye, you should be able to guess which instrument that gentleman plays. (She mentions in the song that the girl has a boyfriend back home.)
Download it at Songs:Illinois: http://songsillinoismp3.blogspot.com/2007/02/maia-hirasawas-debut-single-and-i-found.html
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Scatter o' Light: that'll do
A really crappy rip of the new Arctic Monkeys single Brianstorm is available at the link below. But the rip's nearly unintelligible. I say wait for a better leak on the InterTubes.
Scatter o' Light: that'll do: "that'll do
brianstorm - arctic monkeys
(radio broadcast version)
hmmmmm, yeah. the new arctic monkeys tune was aired on the radio in the uk yesterday. zane lowe played it twice in a row (above). it's a bit muse-ishly frantic. and definitely better the second time around. and yes, it's brianstorm and not brainstorm. more info here."
Scatter o' Light: that'll do: "that'll do
brianstorm - arctic monkeys
(radio broadcast version)
hmmmmm, yeah. the new arctic monkeys tune was aired on the radio in the uk yesterday. zane lowe played it twice in a row (above). it's a bit muse-ishly frantic. and definitely better the second time around. and yes, it's brianstorm and not brainstorm. more info here."
OPmP3: Wilco: The New Sky Blue Sky Tracks � Shameless Complacency
LEAK alert!
3 new Wilco tracks have fallen from the sky and are working their way through the SCHOOOMP! pneumtic tubes of the internet. (Little known fact: if you can find a bank that still has the tubes, you can write a message, put it in the container and instantaneouslythat message will be emailed to God.
Wilco: The New Sky Blue Sky Tracks � Shameless Complacency
Very early this morning (or very late last night), three new tracks from Wilco’s upcoming album, Sky Blue Sky (artwork pictured above), made their way onto the internet. They showcase a more relaxed Wico, seeming to return to their alt-country roots, while throwing in some R&B into the mix. I haven’t listened to them very much, but as of now, You Are My Face seems to be the standout track, with a beautiful guitar solo, and obvious R&B influences. Sky Blue Sky hits stores on May 15th, but based on information floating around, you can expect a leak well before then. Could it happen this week? Maybe so.
Wilco - Either Way.mp3
Wilco - You Are My Face.mp3
Wilco - Walken.mp3
3 new Wilco tracks have fallen from the sky and are working their way through the SCHOOOMP! pneumtic tubes of the internet. (Little known fact: if you can find a bank that still has the tubes, you can write a message, put it in the container and instantaneouslythat message will be emailed to God.
Wilco: The New Sky Blue Sky Tracks � Shameless Complacency
Very early this morning (or very late last night), three new tracks from Wilco’s upcoming album, Sky Blue Sky (artwork pictured above), made their way onto the internet. They showcase a more relaxed Wico, seeming to return to their alt-country roots, while throwing in some R&B into the mix. I haven’t listened to them very much, but as of now, You Are My Face seems to be the standout track, with a beautiful guitar solo, and obvious R&B influences. Sky Blue Sky hits stores on May 15th, but based on information floating around, you can expect a leak well before then. Could it happen this week? Maybe so.
Wilco - Either Way.mp3
Wilco - You Are My Face.mp3
Wilco - Walken.mp3
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