PopTodd

I always want to hear my favorite songs, of course! As far as bands debuting new material: I'm lukewarm on that. On the one hand, I am excited to hear what they've got coming next. On the other hand, I wanna hear the songs that I already know and love.

Just heard the John/Russell song on the radio at lunch a couple of minutes ago. I thought that, with all these people whose opinions I respect not digging it, that I would see the true nature of its not-goodness, too. Sorry. It's still good. I still like it.

Hot Wax just arrived. Giving it a first listen today. Okay, first listen: Solid. Obvious highlights include "You're the Reflection of the Moon On the Water" (beautiful lyric) and "I Knew All About You Since Then" (bitter and catchy). Overall, not as great as his last one -- Good News For Modern Man -- but certainly not a throwaway. It'll take a couple of listens to fully sink in. But I am liking it. No regrets.

Just arrived:

Listening to this now: I'm thinking that it'll be time for some Jameson's when I get home tonight!

The Pogues - A PAIR OF BROWN EYES One summer evening drunk to hell I stood there nearly lifeless An old man in the corner sang Where the water lilies grow And on the jukebox Johnny sang About a thing called love And it's how are you kid and what's your name And how would you bloody know? In blood and death 'neath a screaming sky I lay down on the ground And the arms and legs of other men Were scattered all around Some cursed, some prayed, some prayed then cursed Then prayed and bled some more And the only thing that I could see Was a pair of brown eyes that was looking at me But when we got

It's a Jewish thing. You wouldn't understand. ("Shana Tova" is Hebrew for "Happy New Year", the rest of the nonsense that caveman guy is blabbering about is all in Hebrew, as well. I couldn't understand much, except something about "blessed". And then Kermit speaks Chinese.)

Robert Johnson - The Complete Recordings

Or maybe, just an EQ pedal. Allow you to tweak the tone (add a little treble to cut) and boost the signal.

I have to be careful not to listen to Nilsson every damn day. I don't want him to wear out his magic (if that is possible). But, thanks, I have "She Sang Hymns Out of Tune" in my head, now. EDIT: I am actually listening to My Morning Jacket, and can hear them doing a great version of that. Hopefully they will.

Gustav Holst - The Plantets

And, also to those of you who are not a member of the Tribe. May it be happy, healthy, and properous. And, even a little perposterous: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZLq_JB8H44&feature=player_embedded

Just arrived: A first listen to it now, and it's pretty enjoyable. Not digging it as much as the Saadiq solo record, but it's still fun, and evocative of a certain time period. Thanks for the rec!

As a father, I can only imagine your feelings. Much love, vibes, and prayers your way.

I am so sorry to hear about this. My love and prayers to you and your family, j. As far as a response to your question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBn1_Mq8h0c

Home in My Hand Well, went down to the Greyhound Station To catch an outbound dog I got my ticket from a man He said, Son you wanna check your bags? I said, No thank you sir, I carry my home right in my hand I got my home in my hand, and I'm a travellin' man When I need a woman, I want a one-night stand Yeah, I move pretty quick cause I got my home in my hand I don't know what makes me ramble And I guess I really don't care I feed one mouth, and that's my own Well, just like trouble you can find me On the corner of any two streets Smoking up weed and sitting on my own I got my home in my

Okay. Nevermind.