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Leonard Cohen-Songs of Love & Hate

2010-11-01T16:41:00.000-07:00

They locked up a man
Who wanted to rule the world
The fools
They locked up the wrong man

10/10

2010-10-27T19:45:00.000-07:00

Keeping a blog can be a very personal experience. I can transcend through space and time and reach people I never imagined . When dogs learn to read they'll get on this blog and say 'shit, that motherfucker posted up some shit for us' and indeed I did. You know I do it all for you. Keeping a blog is a very masturbatory experience. And everyone on my blog list, they're in the circle. Its like a giant circle jerk. And you, faithful reader, you are the pivot man. You are on the receiving end of our virtual whack off. And I imagine youre all the wiser for it. Here are my heavily rotated albums for October 2010, with little to no explanation. It just feels so damn good.

wooden wand-born bad
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kurt vile-god is saying this to you
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thee silver mt. zion- kollaps tradixionales
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redneck manifesto-friendship
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Prog Is Not a Four Letter Word

2010-10-20T06:47:00.000-07:00

a compilation of rare and obscure prog compiled by andy votel of twisted nerve records.

**
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Oddjobs-Drums

2010-10-18T19:09:00.000-07:00

Birthed in the late 90s, Oddjobs were one of the more slept-on crews to come out of Minnesota. Putting their own unique spin on hip hop, Oddjobs used lush instrumentation and live drum breaks to balance their sometimes oft-kilter verses. Parting ways in 2005, Drums was their last proper album. You can find most of the same players today in kill the vultures.

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So Percussion & Matmos: Treasure State

2010-10-14T21:23:00.000-07:00

To my nameless/faceless/odorless/tasteless blog ppl..matmos vs. so percussion.. If you like older nightmares on wax, rounds/pause era four tet, hell even tortoise lovers should find something in treasure state to treasure (state).

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Clinic-Winchester Cathedral

2010-03-24T17:33:00.000-07:00

***
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Blues Control-S/T

2010-03-13T08:23:00.000-08:00

Not much blues, a little bit of control, heavy on the fuzz with a bit of piano and vibes thrown in for good measure. For fans of blank dogs, wooden shjips,moon duo, etc.

*****
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Moon Wiring Club-An Audience of Art Deco Eyes

2010-02-10T07:42:00.000-08:00

An Audience of Art Deco Eyes has been planned as a magical evening of music, at first subtle and sophisticated, rising through a crescendo of hot blooded rhythm and settling down to soft and tender tunes for the eerie after hours.. For fans of the ghost box label, field recording, hip hop or any other collage-based sounds.

*****
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Hauschka-Ferndorf

2010-02-09T13:54:00.000-08:00

Dusseldorf-based pianist / composer Volker Bertelmann (a.k.a. Hauschka) expands his expoloration of the solo, "prepared piano" (modifying the instrument by placing different objects on the strings to reveal different tones, etc.), first championed by John Cage. This fourth outing by Hauschka sees the producer branching out to include various combinations of trombone,violin and cello in his arrangements. The result is a gorgeous take on modern day chamber music without sacrifice to the artists' edgy, experimental nature.

****
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Super Numeri-Great Aviaries

2010-01-12T19:51:00.000-08:00

a healthy dose of layered psychedelics and jam band noodling, trance inducing ambience and funky improv.

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Sir Richard Bishop-The Freak of Araby

2010-01-09T08:05:00.000-08:00

one of the founding members of sun city girls and the sublime frequencies label, richard bishop has released several albums of solo guitar explorations, this being the latest after the demise of s.c.g... freak of araby is bishop's nod to his lebanese roots, a modern reimagining of traditional middle eastern folk songs as well as several originals written by the man himself.

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Soft Circle-Full Bloom

2010-01-02T08:19:00.000-08:00

Former Black Dice drummer & original member of Lightning Bolt, Soft Circle is Hisham Akira Bharoocha's one man band, using every limb to play guitar,drums,electronics and vocals. The result is an all emcompassing sense of ambient bliss and spiritual upliftment. Released in 2007 on Prefuse 73's Eastern Developments label.
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Kurt Vile-Childish Prodigy

2009-12-21T18:59:00.000-08:00

philadelphia's kurt vile is the lead guitarist for the war on drugs and this is his first solo offering. childish prodigy is heavy on the swagger, reverb-drenched, low key/low fi/fuzzed out and funky. for fans of the blues,70s stoner rock and everything in between.

****

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The Advisory Circle-Channels

2009-12-20T07:31:00.000-08:00

"Light synthesiser melodies and moments of surreal humour float in a drift of pastoral melancholia and fuzzy music concrete. Fragments of public information broadcasting are filtered through the distorting lens of prescription tranquillisers. Malicious gossip becomes jumbled and confused with continuity announcements."
-ghostbox

****
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Badd Santa: A Stones Throw Records Xmas

2009-12-16T06:04:00.000-08:00

1. James Pants - 'This Christmas Girl' (Produced By: James Singleton)
2. Hard Call Xmas - 'My Christmas Bells'
3. Free Design - 'Close Your Mouth It's Christmas'
4. Super Jay - 'Santa's Rap Party'
5. Georgia Anne Muldrow - 'Kwanzaa' (Produced By: Georgia Anne Muldrow)
6. Coco Tea - 'Christmas Is Coming'
7. Quad City DJ's, The 69 Boyz & K-Nock - 'What You Want For Christmas'
8. The Soul Saints Orchestra - 'Santa's Got A Bag Of Soul'
9. Busy Boys - 'Funky Fresh Christmas'
10. Bruce Haack - 'I Like Christmas (Robot Version)'
11. James Brown - 'Go Power At Christmas Time (Album Version)'
12. Vince Guaraldi - 'Skating'
13. Scoopy - 'A Scoopy Rap' (Produced By: Peter Brown)
14. Baron Zen - 'My Lovely Christmas'

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Talkdemonic-Eyes At Half Mast

2009-12-14T19:23:00.000-08:00

I've been trying for a month or so to remember the name of this band and it just hit me and I'm glad it did so here it is in all its glory: Talkdemonic. Shes sings the bass and he sings tenor. Not really, she plays violin and cello and he plays everything else but mostly drums and neither one of em sings and it sounds like a bit of the old and a bit of the new and a whole lot of awesome so check em out you won't be sorry.

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Blues Control-Local Flavor

2009-12-01T20:26:00.000-08:00

who doesnt like echoey pianos ,saxophones,acoustic guitars and kurt vile? for fans of the softer side (?) of wooden shjips, magic lantern, psychic ills etc.

******
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Valet-Naked Acid

2009-11-15T15:20:00.000-08:00

Lovely ambience from Portland, Oregon
*****
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Dosh-Capture the Flag

2009-11-09T09:22:00.000-08:00

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Eliot Lipp-The Outside

2009-11-08T09:04:00.000-08:00

70s style synths over tight drum programming.the outside is a reimagining of early techno and golden era hip hop.

*****
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XLR8R TV Episode 70: Eliot Lipp from XLR8RTV on Vimeo.

Yesterdays New Quintet-Stevie

2009-11-08T06:02:00.000-08:00

An instrumental jazz tribute to Stevie Wonder, brought to you by Madlib's YNQ project.

*****
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Pixies-Doolittle 20th Anniversary Sampler

2009-11-08T05:41:00.000-08:00

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Doolittle, Pixies have released a free 4 song ep recorded live in Paris on 10/16.

*****
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Odd Nosdam-T.I.M.E. Soundtrack

2009-10-31T09:23:00.000-07:00

Soundtrack for the 2007 Element Skateboards vid, "This is my Element".

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Lunar Testing Lab-Halloween Mix 09

2009-10-31T09:08:00.000-07:00

1- The Blob
2- Vampire Sound Inc. - The Lions and the Cucumber
3- Count Dracula
4- Satan's Cheerleaders - She's My Witch
5- Disney haunting music 1
6- Hap Palmer - Haunted House
7- Buried Alive
8- Arthur Brown - I Put A Spell On You
9- Giant Crab
10- Tonto's Expanding Head Band - Tama

Part 2
1- Martian Monsters
2- Robbie The Werewolf - Vampire Man
3- Voodoo
4- Les Baxter - Reincarnation
5- Disney haunting music 2
6- Witch Queen - Witch Queen
7- Exorcism
8- Yellow Payges - Devil Woman
9- Disney haunting music 3
10- Birchwood Pops Orchestra - Theme From Exorcist II (The Heretic)
11- Disney haunting music
12- Dick Gregory - Frankenstein

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Steinski-What Does It All Mean?

2009-10-30T09:23:00.000-07:00

Arguably one of the most influential djs/producers of all time, What does it all mean? is the first (and only) definitive collection of Steinski's work, spanning from '83 to 06. this double dose of old school and contemporary flavors includes such classic mixes as the lessons w/ double dee, lesson 2 (james brown mix) and lesson 3 (the history of hip hop).

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GET CAKE

2009-10-28T20:13:00.000-07:00

Felt 3: A Tribute to Rosie Perez drops 11-17 on rhymesayers records..

Who Will Climb the Piano Stairs?

2009-10-28T20:07:00.000-07:00

In response to rising obesity rates in Stockholm, the city installed musical stairs in one of its subway stations as a healthier alternative to the escalator. Originally seen on freakonomics.

Prefuse 73-Everything She Touched Turned Amphexian

2009-10-28T17:37:00.000-07:00

Scott Herrens nod to the 80s pause tape era...29 tracks, each under the 2 minute mark. Easy to swallow, easy to digest.

*****
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The Notwist-The Devil,You and Me

2009-10-28T16:56:00.000-07:00

In a perfect world, Germany's Notwist would hold the eternal pop chalice.

*******
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Hood-Cold House

2009-10-24T15:56:00.000-07:00

more glitch and electronic than previous efforts, cold house is a haunted , isolated and beautiful record..

*****
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Easy Star All-Stars-Radiodread

2009-10-24T07:53:00.000-07:00

Radiodread is a complete, song by song makeover of Radiohead's OK Computer into reggae, ska, and dub. Featuring some of modern reggaes top guns, such as Toots and the Maytals and Horace Andy, among others. Cop this one for the karma police cover alone...

*****
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Tommy Guerrero-Soul Food Taqueria

2009-10-24T07:38:00.000-07:00

Former pro skater Tommy Guerrero brings the mellow smooth goodness on this 2003 release.

*****
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Freestyle 101 with Doseone & Jel

2009-10-20T17:49:00.000-07:00

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Black Lips-Let it Bloom

2009-10-20T17:27:00.000-07:00

self-described "flower-punk" from Atlanta, Georgia.

****
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Sun City Girls-Grotto of Miracles

2009-10-15T18:22:00.000-07:00

*****
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Tortoise-Beacons of Ancestorship

2009-10-15T18:01:00.000-07:00

tortoise are the o.g.s of this post-rock shit, hands down. words won't do this one any justice so just go buy it or something. the end.

*****
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Miles Davis-Bitches Brew

2009-10-12T18:35:00.000-07:00

epic.

*****
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Circulatory System

2009-10-10T09:38:00.000-07:00

From the same brilliant minds that brought you olivia tremor control comes another heavy hitter from the elephant six collective.

****
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Sun Kil Moon-April

2009-10-10T07:23:00.000-07:00

perfect for rainy days spent indoors or sunny days spent outdoors.

******
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Deerhoof-Green Cosmos

2009-10-10T07:04:00.000-07:00

This is old school Deerhoof at its finest.

******
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Charles Bukowski-Poems and Insults

2009-10-10T06:45:00.000-07:00

Recorded at the city lights poets theater in san francisco, 1973.

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Sole & Skyrider p.s.a. #5

2009-10-08T07:07:00.000-07:00

The fifth and final p.s.a. from sole & skyrider. The new l.p. 'plastique' drops 10/13. Get into it...

http://www.soleone.org/

Hot Snakes-Thunder Down Under

2009-10-05T19:04:00.000-07:00

High energy punk rock from san diego.

*****
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Secret Station-Broadcast 2

2009-10-04T09:56:00.000-07:00

A free 8 song compilation, showcasing the talents of western pa's own secret station records.

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Dj Shadow-Endtroducing

2009-10-02T06:40:00.000-07:00

Still fresh after all these years..
*****
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Excepter-Debt Dept.

2009-09-29T15:39:00.000-07:00

Excepter are a brooklyn electric noise/funk/whatever else group hailing from the same scene that gave us black dice. I'm listening to debt dept as I type this and its forcing me to think sinister thoughts about you.

*******
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Sole & Skyrider p.s.a. #4

2009-09-29T15:16:00.000-07:00

Sole & The Skyrider Band are hard working Americans just like very few of you. Listen to Sole's honest and completely real Public Service Announcement about Poverty, Homelessness and Laziness.

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Koushik-Out my Window Instrumentals

2009-09-25T09:24:00.000-07:00

Another generous offering from Koushik and Stones Throw records. This time, its 22 tracks of instrumental goodness from the upcoming album 'Out my Window', set to drop sometime in the future. Dl good for one week only..

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Magas-Friends Forever

2009-09-24T07:21:00.000-07:00

I always feel like somebodys watching me...

******
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Adult.-Anxiety Always

2009-09-24T07:06:00.000-07:00

Adult. A husband and wife duo from the motor city playing dirty electro.

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Heliocentrics-Out There

2009-09-22T19:19:00.000-07:00

From Stone's Throw one-off Now Again Records comes Dj Shadows former backing band, the Heliocentrics. Blunted free-jazz and funk, psychedelica and eastern influences mix seemlessly over the legendary Malcolm Catto's relentless drumming. This ones for the heads.

*****
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Videohippos-Unbeast the Leash

2009-09-22T18:58:00.000-07:00

Videohippos are a lo-fi audio/visual duo spawned from the same Baltimore scene that gave you Dan Deacon. They are indeed a sight to be seen, hence the name. For further proof look here.

*****
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Japanther-Yer Living Grave

2009-09-22T18:42:00.000-07:00

Japanther are a lovely duo from NY. More of an art project than an actual band, they employ high energy lo-fi punk with drum machines/samples and an extra dose of fun.

****
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Subtle-Exiting Arm

2009-09-22T06:55:00.000-07:00

"ExitingARM is gorgeous. On some nasty, guttural level, it's music like you've never heard." -xlr8r

*****
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Furious Stylz

2009-09-20T20:45:00.000-07:00

Furious Stylz is a dub collaboration with skyrider members bud berning and john wagner with anticon. o.g. telephone jim jesus. DL the free 4 track ep below..

*****

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Yip Yip

2009-09-20T06:53:00.000-07:00

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Emeralds-What Happened?

2009-09-20T06:47:00.000-07:00

This is probably what itll sound like when aliens finally come to earth and start probing people at random. I can't wait...

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Ween-Chocolate and Cheese

2009-09-20T06:22:00.000-07:00

You need ween in your life (if you dont have them already).

*****
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Act Like You Know

2009-09-18T14:09:00.000-07:00

Hella-Total Bugs Bunny on Wild Bass

2009-09-18T14:04:00.000-07:00

Hella were a duo from California who played super technical maniacal frenzied noisy electro rock type shit. Hows that for a description?
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The Advantage-Elf Titled

2009-09-18T11:54:00.000-07:00

The advantage are a group of musicians from various other bands covering all your favorite old school nintendo songs. Track listing below...

01 Batman - Stage 1
02 Contra - Alien's Lair & Boss Music
03 Double Dragon III - Egypt
04 Ducktails - Moon
05 Metroid - Kraid's Lair
06 Air Fortress - not fat iced caramel hazelnut soy latte with extra whipped cream
07 Bomberman 2 - Wiggy
08 Castlevania - Intro + Stage 1
09 Solar Jetman - Braveheart Level
10 Goonies 2 - Wiseman
11 Double Dragon II - Mission 5; Forest of Death
12 Castlevania III - Boss Music, Willow - Village, Megaman II - Bubble Man
13 Megaman II - Stage Select + Metal Man
14 Castlevania II - Woods
15 Guardian Legend - Corridor 1
16 Wizards & Warriors - Tree trunk, Woods, Victory

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Sole & Skyrider p.s.a. #3

2009-09-18T05:13:00.000-07:00

I dont know whats up with the song in the beginning but its funny never the less. Also, you can still cop the FREE sole & skyrider 'battlefields' ep here.

http://www.soleone.org/

The Books-Lost and Safe

2009-09-17T20:30:00.000-07:00

The books played at the warhol museum in pittsburgh last night. Due to circumstances beyond my control, i was unable to attend. Most of the time I dont get too bummed about missing a show but in this instance I really am. The books put on one of the most amazing live shows I've ever witnessed. I could go on and on but i'll spare you. Check out lost and safe or any of their other great offerings.

lost & safe
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The Octopus Project-Hello Avalanche

2009-09-17T18:07:00.000-07:00

File this one under: shiny happy things.

*****

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Pinback-Autumn of the Seraphs

2009-09-17T09:25:00.000-07:00

Another album perfectly suited for the transition into fall and not just because of the title.

*****
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Atmosphere-God Loves Ugly

2009-09-17T09:11:00.000-07:00

As we approach another stellar fall season here on the east coast, I've been thinking alot about which albums represent this time of year, atleast for me. Here we have a damn near indie-rap masterpiece. Some years have past since this first dropped and Atmosphere have only gotten better. Still, this little number never fails to conjure up images of red and yellow leaves and cool autumn winds and obsessing over beautiful,psycho and spiteful women.
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Koushik-Beep Tape

2009-09-16T07:54:00.000-07:00

To get people hyped on his upcoming instrumental album, Koushik and stones throw records are offering up this 3 song ep, FREE, for one week only. The clock is ticking fools..

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Paneye-Along the Way to the Bigtop, My life Just Dissolved

2009-09-16T07:40:00.000-07:00

this little number showed up in my inbox a few days ago and I was pleasantly suprised. Spacious,atmospheric and at times quite gorgeous, this album is definitely one to get lost in. Out now on secret station records.

*****
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Zombi-Spirit Animal

2009-09-15T09:32:00.000-07:00

This album plays like the lost soundtrack to a lucio fulci film. You can almost envision the eyes being gouged with each twist of this epic, sprawling masterpiece. Listen to it in the dark with your hand in a bowl of macaroni and pretend you're giving massages to 100 maggots.

****
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Jim Carroll

2009-09-15T09:20:00.000-07:00

R.I.P.

Sole & Skyrider 9/11 p.s.a.

2009-09-15T09:15:00.000-07:00

http://www.soleone.org/

Beck-Velvet Underground w/ Nico

2009-09-15T09:09:00.000-07:00

As part of his web exclusive record club, Beck and a few of his cohorts will be covering classic albums in their entirety, all in the span of one day. This installment happens to be none other than the Velvet Underground w/ Nico. dig it.

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Genghis Tron-Board Up The House

2009-09-14T19:04:00.000-07:00

this album reminds me of being born.

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Charles Bukowski-Hostage

2009-09-13T09:42:00.000-07:00

"Hostage has to be one of the rowdiest poetry records ever released, which makes sense considering how drunk Bukowski plainly is. The drink never gets in the way of his delivery, the tough, beautiful lines and moronically macho ones always landing on target, on cue. Bukowski delivers odes to dead Roman poets, lands a few good jokes, and--most crucially--offers up a few Raymond Carver-esque glimpses straight into the human soul. No document showcases Bukowski's radiant humor and occasional grace as succinctly as this intoxicating disc." --amazon.com

*****
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Olivia Tremor Control-Singles and Beyond

2009-09-13T06:59:00.000-07:00

i've been slowly trying to wrap my head around the elephant six catalog as of late. Yes, i acknowledge the fact that i'm 10 or 15 years behind the times, but whatever i was born late.

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Fantomas-Suspended Animation

2009-09-12T19:50:00.000-07:00

A choppy, cartoon-themed tribute to the good ol' month of April, which happens to be national humor and anxiety month. Get psyched!
*****
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ipecac

The Slew

2009-09-12T09:38:00.000-07:00

kid koala + 6 turntables + the rhythm section from wolfmother = the slew.
FREE from your friends @ nufonia.com

1-Speed Bike

2009-09-11T19:53:00.000-07:00

this be the drummer from godspeed you black emperor's solo endeavor. now shake what your mothers hath bestowed upon you

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Magic Lantern-High Beams

2009-09-11T19:26:00.000-07:00

Who needs drugs when you have a magic lantern?
part 1
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Shellac-1000 Hurts

2009-09-11T18:49:00.000-07:00

man this album hurts so good. I'm at once terrified and amazed by steve albini. Shellac makes me want to put my fist through a wall then go pick flowers.

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Thank you for not breeding

2009-09-11T18:12:00.000-07:00

download the new sole & skyrider ep 'battlefields' FREE @ http://www.fakefourinc.com/battlefields/

http://www.soleone.org/

Boredoms-Vision Creation Newsun

2009-09-11T18:00:00.000-07:00

I listened to this earlier today while making dinner. It was marinated tofu with wild rice and brussells sprouts. Everything was delicious. Thank you boredoms.

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Uncle Jim's Superstars of Greenwich Meantime

2009-09-11T17:43:00.000-07:00

this is one mean spoken word record. this is probably one of the most pissed off, hilariously abusive records i've come across. background musings by the sun city girls.

ever heard of cigarettes? SMOKE!

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