I’ve had no particular issues with this of late – the posting’s inspired by a Dar Williams cover – but I’m sure it’s just a matter of time.
Category Archives: music
Billy Bragg Live
I’ve spent a lot of time on Archive.org lately, for historical research purposes. Today, I noticed they have more than just texts – there are music and video archives, as well. Sadly, neither Darren Hanlon nor the Lucksmiths are represented amidst the live recordings, but there are a ton of Billy Bragg shows. Enjoy! http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=%28collection%3ABillyBragg%20OR%20mediatype%3ABillyBragg%29%20AND%20-mediatype%3Acollection&sort=date
Around the World with Sam
I’ve been catching up with Sam Cooke (or his back catalogue, at least), and am currently grinning like an idiot with this lovely little song on endless repeat.
Queen of the Night – Translated
Rainer Hersch should do the surtitles for any opera too boring to sit through. The Ring Cycle would’ve been a lot more tolerable with his assistance.
James Hunter
A new friend and I have been bonding over music – his, specifically, as he’s got a huge selection of vinyl and some truly quality taste. He introduced me to James Hunter the other week, and I was immediately taken with it: I love 1950s soul. Imagine my surprise, then, when friend informs me that […]
Dot Dot Dot
These remixed album covers fail more often than they win, but the wins are pretty spectacular.
Ellipses
My pal Ben has slung a guitar for as long as I’ve known him, but his singing and tunesmithing were only revealed to me once he joined Facebook; Turns out he’s a triple threat. He posted this beautiful song last night, and I’ve mooned over it so much I’m sure I’m responsible for at least […]
Bloodbuzz, Ohio
The National’s “Bloodbuzz, Ohio”. Everything off this album is fantastic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfySK7CLEEg
The End of the Band as We Know It
I was a huge REM fan back in the day – loving even that album (1998’s Up) that everyone else thought was terrible. Since then, though, their output has felt less and less relevant. Some great tunes, to be sure, but nothing that spoke to me the way they did through Automatic for the People […]
Woody Guthrie – So long its been good to know you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqiblXFlZuk So long, it’s been good to know yuh;\ So long, it’s been good to know yuh;\ So long, it’s been good to know yuh.\ This dusty old dust is a-gettin’ my home,\ And I got to be driftin’ along.\ \ Ave atque vale, fellow Stumblers. I hope to be able to keep track of […]