tapmyglass

so many songs could go into this list...today though I heard "The End" by Alejandro Escovedo for the first time in a while and it moved me pretty hard.

"why do all hearts break instead of bend" is such a great line

Did you see the scene where Bunk and McNulty were scoping out a kitchen after a shooting and deciding how it went down and the only word uttered between them was varying degrees of "fuck"? Outstanding television.

I rewatched the episode with this scene in it the other day and had forgotten about it. I laughed so hard, what a great scene and of course their police work is damn good as well

nice little interview. I love this line: "the world probably doesn’t need any more songs, but I need more songs"

thats definitely how I feel most of the time

EDIT: uncool2pillow and posted at the same time. seems to be a popular quote

thank you that was excellent

"elmo wants this tape"

Dirty Projectors- Slaves, Graves and Ballads

I think the only time this happened to me was a couple years ago. I had tickets to see Joanna Newsom in Milwaukee, I had planned it all out because I was out of town right before the show and was going to be able to fly in and go right to the show, but of course my flight got delayed and I think I landed in Milwaukee right as she was doing her encore.

I can't say anything about the legality of singing other people songs. But I would imagine Tweedy never plays those songs because they are not "his". With the Uncle Tupelo songs, the ones that he doesn't sing, he probably didn't write or really have much to do with the initial creation of the song. The impression that I get is Jeff wrote his songs and Jay wrote his songs and there was a clear divide between the two song writers. As far as Mermaid avenue stuff, I think the same thing goes. He probably doesn't feel connected to those songs that Bragg sings on because he didn't have as big a part in shaping their direction.

. I wonder if those songs will translate to a stripped down setting.

all I know is I am really excited to hear the acoustic versions of "Big Bottoms" and "Hell Hole"

I think that you're right nodep, Evil Urges is a complete mess but also really great. It seems like a really incredible band stretching out and trying out a bunch of styles that they have always wanted to play. They are just having fun making music and I could never fault someone for that.

And in case anyone hasn't seen this, this is pure awesomeness:

http://www.blackcabsessions.com/sessions.php?

id=1212166715

just wanted to add that this is in fact one of the coolest things ever and they just nail this song

NP:

really loudly and its making me feel great

Pabst presale = weaksauce.

yep. tried to buy tickets today, got offered some in the back row of the third balcony the first time I logged on. I tried again to get different tickets and by then there were none left. Guess I am waiting until tomorrow when they go on sale to the public

I had them all but I couldn't spell a certain adopted childs name for the life of me

Vampire Hands- Me and You Cherry Red

has anyone around listened to these guts much before? This album is great. They are local to the twin cities and get lots of love there, but I don't know how nationally they are known. Check it out if you get the chance

Man I wish this show was coming to milwaukee. I've seen him with the BBQ show, which was rocking and great. But I really like the songs that he plays with the Shrines so I'd love to see them play some time

specifically: I was Young When I Left Home- Antony

Presale on thursday for Milwaukee

Just finished Beckett's Murphy gonna start Molloy tonight.

Taking a pretty intense Beckett class this semester which has been great so far.

His novels are tough and definitely not as entertaining as his plays but man was he a great writer

Turner Hall is about the same as the Rave as far as sound quality goes (shitastic), based on my very scientific single visit there to see the Black Keys last year.

oh man Turner is great. I was at that black keys show and I remember the sound being great. I've seen probably ten or so shows there and the sound is always excellent.

But I think I'd rather see wilco at the Pabst versus Turner

The Rave is probably the worst venue I've ever seen a show at. After seeing Andrew Bird and Wilco there a couple years back and hearing nothing but echos the entire show, I have vowed never to go back there regardless of who's playing.

 

Worst. Venue. Ever.

 

Thank god for the Pabst.

Yep last show I saw there was that ABird and Wilco show. The sound was really off especially for Birds set. I hae no plans to ever go back.

YES! I'm very excited about the milwaukee shows and so glad that they're playing the Pabst instead of the Rave

Deerhoof- Offend Maggie

revisiting this after seeing them play on pitchfork.tv

I didn't initially like this one as much as some of their past records but its really growing on me.

Plus it rocks really hard, which is always great