Misfits, Episode 2 The Oaks: The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter

Back in the 1970s, as part of their holiday marketing scheme, the RIAA introduced the world to the phrase, "Give The Gift Of Music." Over the years, during the holiday season, people do tend to buy more than they would at any other time. Often, it is the new releases that fly off the shelves and under the tree, but just as often, people are buying those old reliables, the Greatest Hits albums, to give as Christmas presents. With that said, I thought I would offer my thoughts, in chronological order, on 15 of the top Greatest Hits albums of [...]
Los Angeles Record Store Directory (list not complete) Amoeba Music 6400 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 245-6400 www.amoeba.com L.A. Record shop.larecord.com Origami Vinyl 1816 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 413-3030 Rockaway Records 2395 Glendale Blvd # B Los Angeles, CA 90039-3325 (323) 664-3232 www.rockaway.com Vacation Vinyl 4679 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 666-2111 www.VacationVinyl.com Freak Beat Records 13616 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 995-7603 www.freakbeatrecords.com Record Surplus 11609 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, [...]
update november ***** 1. scott matthew – there is an ocean that divides… ****1/2 2. yo la tengo – popular songs 3. evangelista – prince of truth 4. the felice brothers – yonder is the clock 5. bill callahan - sometimes i wish we were an eagle **** - ****1/2 6. alasdair roberts – spoils 7. laura gibson – beasts of seasons 8. alela diane – to be still **** 9. magnolia electric co. [...]
UNTIL THE LIGHT TAKES US Directed by Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewell who "moved to Norway and lived with the musicians for several years, building relationships that allowed them to create a surprisingly intimate portrait of this violent, but ultimately misunderstood, movement". Focusing on the culture through the eyes of the musicans. If you know anything of Black metal history then you know this is not going to be a fmaily movie. Spoiler alert! Bambi's mom dies! If you love Metal or not I believe this is going to be an amazing documentary on [...]

Alesana "The Emptiness" Jan 26 Alesana have unveiled the tracklisting and artwork for new album " The Emptiness ", produced by Kris Crummett (Emarosa, Dance Gavin Dance) set for release on January 26th. 1. Curse Of The Virgin Canvas 2. The Artist 3. A Lunatic's Lament 4. The Murderer 5. Hymn For The Shameless 6. The Thespian 7. Heavy Hangs The Albatross 8. The Lover 9. In Her Tomb By The Sounding Sea 10. To Be Scared By An Owl 11. [...]
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It's Friday today, so join me in sitting back and having other people provide you with all the quality music and coverage. By the blog post title, I assume you gather what is going on here and yeah, I'm doing it. Shameless post of other people's hard work...even if it is because they are all doing a bang up job and only mostly making me jealous. Where to start..... Daytrotter! If I have to tell anyone reading this what Daytrotter is, you must have [...]
strand of oaks album "leave ruin" habe ich im aktuellen listenterror unter ferner liefen aufgeführt. leider. denn der bursche hinter dem unsachlichen moniker hat einiges zu bieten. intensität, gefühl für stimmungen und ein unheilvolles organ. das fährt er aber viel zu selten aus. resonanzraum wäre vorhande. nun spielte timothy showalter eine kleine feine hearya live session und ich habe daraus den wirklich großartigen track "end in flames" herausgepickt. er ist göttlich und in der live eingespielten version nicht weniger bedeutungsvoll, als ich ihn bereits vom album herab anerkannte. dazu die bewegten bilder und ein bis dato unveröffentliches [...]
Here are the tracks we discussed this past week. First, from our live session with Strand of Oaks : Exclusive: Strand Of Oaks - Used Cars (Bruce Springsteen Cover) Exclusive: Strand Of Oaks - End In Flames Exclusive: Strand Of Oaks - Daniel's Blues (Previously Unreleased) Exclusive: Strand Of Oaks - New Paris Download the Strand Of Oaks live session as a zip . And the rest: [...]
The New Moon soundtrack has already proved to be quite a big deal. If you need any evidence of this, just ask the 153,000 people who helped the effort hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200 . But as it turns out, the fun is really only getting started. On November 6th, four of the soundtrack's participants, Sea Wolf, Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina, and Band of Skulls, will perform at a special Twilight: New Moon event at the Hollywood & Highland complex in Los Angeles, California. A [...]

Toronto - We all (hopefully) know that beer and wine is for drinking/binging but whiskey, bourbon, scotch and anything 80+ proof is for sipping only. Alas, some of us sip more often than others. The Scots, in fact, sip so very efficiently and have to make their drinks years in advance in preparation for the need. And so the scotch is born. Of course, that background story isn't true. But most will agree that among the spirits such as cognac, brandy, and other whiskeys, scotch does have its own place. For me at least, the distinction is in the well-rounded-ness [...]
MUSIC NEWS - To celebrate the release of their 10th studio album World Painted Blood , (out Tuesday, November 3) Slayer will make a special appearance on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Wednesday, November 4 (airs 12:05 ET/11:05CT), performing the new album's title track. The band wants fans to attend, and arranged for 400 lucky fans who purchase World Painted Blood at any of the 10 participating Los Angeles-area Best Buy stores (list is below) [...]
The Word Alive, Silverstein, Madina Lake, I See Stars tour dates Phoenix, AZ's The Word Alive have kicked off US tour with Silverstein . The tour, which runs until November 13th, features additional support from Madina Lake and I See Stars . The band then heads off on the "You'd Be Cuter In A Coffin" US tour with Alesana, From First to Last, Asking Alexandria and Memphis May Fire . US tour w/Silverstein, Madina Lake and I See Stars 10/28/09 - Winooski, VT [...]
Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Avi Buffalo : "What's in It For?" [mp3] from What's in It For? other Avi Buffalo posts at Largehearted Boy Awesome New Republic : "Last Drop" [mp3] from Hearts other Awesome New Republic posts at Largehearted Boy Brontosaurus Chorus : [...]
Our friends at Hear Ya just posted an excellent session with Strand of Oaks . The session is essential listening and includes a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Used Cars" (video above) as well as the previously unreleased "Daniel's Blues." Download/View: Strand Of Oaks, Live Session #58 Previously: Muzzle of Bees Interview :: Strand of Oaks Previously: Video: Strand of Oaks - "Two Kids" (Live) Previously: [...]

Strand Of Oaks is Timothy Showalter. Shirk characterized him as a jolly sort of guy, always wearing a smile and communicating mostly in jokes. That characterization stands in contrast to the music of Strand Of Oaks, which I'd imagine is sacred ground. It's that cathartic place where the songwriter can let down his guard, self-reflect and explore themes of devastation in relationships, lost possessions and burning homes. I, for one, am thankful that he's willing to let us in to this world because, while it may be fraught with peril, there's beauty on the other side. [...]

Well nurtured acorns, Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, fell from a family musical tree to fertile soil in Malibu, where they grew and played and rapidly sprouted strong legs and chops and friendships that would someday carry them all across this grand country and beyond. While all four Dawes members grew up on a diet of soul - proud Papa Goldsmith is a former purveyor of funk and soul as lead singer with SF bay area's Tower of Power - the group exudes 1970's Laurel Canyon like nobody's business. Veterans of Jonathan Wilson's illustrious Wednesday [...]

Well nurtured acorns, Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, fell from a family musical tree to fertile soil in Malibu, where they grew and played and rapidly sprouted strong legs and chops and friendships that would someday carry them all across this grand country and beyond. While all four Dawes members grew up on a diet of soul - proud Papa Goldsmith is a former purveyor of funk and soul as lead singer with SF bay area's Tower of Power - the group exudes 1970's Laurel Canyon like nobody's business. Veterans of Jonathan Wilson's illustrious Wednesday [...]

New Music this Week ! Someone You Should Know New Music from RYAN COSTELLO CO-FOUNDER of THE OAKS emerges with something on his own SONGS WILL MOVE YOU - Standing on his own for the first time [...]

Recommended Show: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009 CARPARK TENTH ANNIVERSARY PARTY @ CAMEO GALLERY 93 North 6th Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 $8, 8PM In just a few more hours CMJ will be over, and we can (mostly) forget about it for the 360 days or so. However, it appears that the wild and craziest day is still in front of us. I grabbed what I think is a good list of most day and night shows below--I will scour for my daily "day party" post just to make sure. Not only are there a shit load of [...]