I took today off work to enjoy a day-long snowfall, or possibly to avoid having to be outside in it. It's eight degrees. Yesterday was a tad colder. And yesterday, I had to walk to work at 6:30 in the morning -- before the sun had fully come up -- because the car wouldn't start. Then, I spent the afternoon removing the old battery and installing a new one. I think I've earned a day indoors. But that doesn't mean I'm going to snub our first legitimate snowfall of the winter by ignoring the view from my window. [...]
Lee Hazlewood, whose songs are crucial to my way of life, is dying of cancer in his late '70s. Born a Dust Bowl Okie, Lee's reputation was earned as a producer/songwriter for such olden stars as Duane Eddy and Nancy Sinatra. While that rep is justified, it's caused many to overlook his own catalog of records. Over the course of 40-plus years, he's released a surprisingly small number of albums, taking off the bulk of the '80s and '90s. But the few songs he has recorded are simply spectacular. Lee belongs in consideration with all the great country-rock artists we [...]
I would have made a point to introduce myself to this guy, Alan Gillett, who's from my old stomping grounds of Peoria, Illinois. Just watch the video, then read up on him . He's apparently performing at some sort of low-budget America's Next Country Superstar shindig a few years ago in Nashville.
How can I resist? Seriously, you know I've got a thing for panda bears and Photoshop. This is the solo project for the drummer from Animal Collective. Regardless of how you may feel about AC, check this song out. The album, Person Pitch (its artwork is above) is getting hyped as a second coming of Pet Sounds , which from the couple songs I've heard is a big stretch. But I do really like this. It's rhythmic/repetitive like AC, but with a greater emphasis on vocal melody. Panda Bear – "Comfy in Nautica"
Oooh, I like this. This is nice. The man who sold this to me told me it sounded like Fleetwood Mac meets Ron Sexsmith ... and I still bought it!* Midlake – "Roscoe" Midlake – "Young Bride" *with a discount, of course
Good Moanin'
Bison - Quill
Neutral Milk Hotel- Aeroplane Over the Sea
Shinichi Osawa – Big Beach Mix 2012
Mr Fogg - Eleven
