Got a sorta random stuff thread here, huh?

OK, I’ll play.

Agree that Songs:Ohia is great. It’s something that I come back to time and again and imagine I will continue to pull that one out over the years.

Other recent stuff that seems to merit permanent revisiting would be Iran & Wine: Our Endless Numbered Days and The Streets: A Grand Don’t Come for Free from this year. I wouldn’t be surprised if the latest Social Distortion ends up being a long time favorite either.

I really like the new Libertines, but is it just me or is there way too much distortion on the bass especially. Sorry, I just don’t understand why a band can’t clean that sort of thing up. I’m not saying they need some overproduced, overblown monstrosity, just keep the levels right and don’t screw up simple things. I’ve seen plenty of drunken drug addled bands manage to at least get a clean recording. It’s not rocket science.

Speaking of the Libertines, what’s with Up the Bracket? I only listened to it once online and was not interested at all. Then, the one came out this year, and I liked it instantly. Are they that different, or was my mood just swinging wildly?

Shame to hear about ODB. Greatest nickname ever in my estimation, and that song where he goes “Oh baby, I like it raw” always made me laugh. Wu Tang is for the children.

Disappointed in the new Clash London Calling demo disc. Nothing too exciting there. I’ll probably just keep listening to my vinyl on that one, although Sandinista’s the one I’ve been playin’ a ton lately.

Anybody else think the 2 CD Who collection out nowadays is great? If I’m at home, I usually pull out Quadrophenia or somethin’, like last night, but for a portable stash of Who tunes, that collection kicks ass. Kudos to the wife for grabbing it!

Saw on a TV special that Rick James and Neil Young were once in a band together. That was just weird.

Anyone remember who sang the song I Like Drugs? I used to have it on a tape, but can’t remember.
ISAN’s Lucky Cat is one of the most wonderfully relaxing synth records ever and reminds me of Brian Eno.

That rap list that came out last week got it right when they listed OutKast’s Aquemini higher than any of the other OutKast records, although I would have probably put Public Enemy at the top instead of Eric B and Rakim.

Dresdenj Dolls show was indeed killer. That guy is one amazing drummer, and the chick was really cute walking around before the show in a Smiths: Queen is Dead T-Shirt.

OK…that’s about all the musical thoughts falling in and outta my head now……….

NEXT!