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Vondelpark: "Camels"
If you watch the video for “Camels,” you might notice that it bears a certain resemblance to what Radiohead did...
Jul 29, 2011
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Dream Jefferson: Punch Perm EP
It occurred to me while watching Lemmy, a documentary about the titular front man of Motörhead: maybe the reason rock...
Jul 28, 2011
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Clams Casino: Instrumental Mixtape
As a general rule, atmosphere is a weak stand-in for substance, and one ought to be leery of any art...
Jul 28, 2011
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BLACK GIRLS: BLACK GIRLS Mixtape
Now is not the time to stop questioning the literal-mindedness of band names featuring women. If you see the name...
Jul 28, 2011
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Purling Hiss: Lounge Lizards EP
Purling Hiss (Philadelphia-based musician Mike Polizze) reminds me of that oh-so-‘80s scene from Back to the Future when Marty McFly,...
Jul 28, 2011
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Martin Newell: "Heroin Clones"
Below a friendly note to listeners and the requisite track list, the back cover of Martin Newell’s 1985 album Songs...
Jul 27, 2011
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Spank Rock: "Energy"
The last thing I expected from a new Spank Rock track was restraint; heretofore his was music made up as...
Jul 26, 2011
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Meek Mill f/ Rick Ross: "Tupac Back"
When Rick Ross intones that “Tupac back,” he’s talking in the most abstract sense. Of course. Even stylistic imitators like...
Jul 26, 2011
Jericho
Jericho / I :: Unwanted Sound
This is the first entry of a monthly column which tracks my research, isolated thoughts, and diversions towards a documentary...
Jul 26, 2011