PopTodd

Happy birthday!

You know, when you offer your album up for free, but ask for a donation from the ones obtaining the disc; ask the listener to donate to the band whatever they think the album is worth? Even as little as 1¢. I was thinking about trying to set something like that up for downloads... although CDs would still be set at a firm price. However, CDs will be on the donation system at my live shows... since your presence there is support in and of itself. If you've tried it, how has it worked out for you? Have you gotten more listeners since then? Was the feedback good? I'm curious to know, as I'm

The Webb Brothers - Beyond the Biosphere Suede - Coming Up Glenn Gould - Bach: The Goldberg Variations (and a covers mix from a friend)

Time for a couple more today... Magnetic Fields - Realism Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue

Merle Haggard - "Mama Tried"

Today is psychedelic pop day! The Smoke - The Smoke October Country - October Country Tony Hazzard - Tony Hazzard Sings Tony Hazzard Apollo Sunshine - Shall Noise Upon The Wonder Stuff - Never Loved Elvis

That Any Trouble tune is WONDERFUL! Nick Lowe meets Madness. Nice. I'll check those other tunes soon, as well. I can always count on you for great recs.

Personally, as a songwriter, I think that the absolute highest compliment that somebody can pay me, is to take the time to learn, perform, and record one of the tunes that I have written. The first time that it happened, it blew me away. And it continues to blow me away, every single time that I hear another cover. Sometimes the versions are amazing, other times... um... not. But no matter what, it is extraordinarily flattering to hear MY songs coming out of somebody else's mouth and instruments. There are 7 out there, total (that I know of). Very cool stuff; even the not-so-good ones. But,

Barack Obama doesn't care about Country music...

Please tell me about these two albums. I have never heard anything of them before, and I generally like a lot of the same things that you do. Plus, I like the album covers.

I have friends there, as well. Prayers and vibes being sent now...

Fear Of a Black Hat A "mockumentary" about a fictional rap band called NWH (Niggaz Wit' Hats). Some pretty funny gags, but ultimately, as it's a note-for-note ripoff of Spinal Tap, it doesn't quite hold together as a complete film. For instance Nigel's guitar collection: Taystee's gun collection David's girlfriend breaks up Tap: Ice's girlfriend breaks up NWH Old Tap videos: Old NWH videos And on and on... Still, as I said, there are some pretty good gags and, if you are a fan of 90's rap (gangsta rap, in particular), you may enjoy this one.

Agreed. I do not use lemon and find it irritating that I have to try to pawn off my lemon. Although its worse when they actually put the lemon IN to your tea or water, and you have to fish it out. Who the hell said that I even LIKE lemon?!?! Maybe I'm allergic to citrus. huh?

Barry Adamson - The Negro Inside Me Butterflies - Butterflies John Cale - The Island Years Caetano Veloso - Livros

Yup Do Not Adjust Your Set. I've seen a few episodes and the Bonzos are the best thing about it. (Palin, Jones, and Idle had not yet hit their stride.) And, you know that the Bonzo guitar/piano player, Neil Innes, continued on as a member of the Python crew, and with Idle in The Rutles (Innes played Ron Nasty). Love that band.

joss... YES!!! (see my avatar) And, also... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuklqJD3v0c&feature=related (Even after all these hundreds of listens, I still audibly guffaw every damn time!!!)

I saw the band when they were touring Brighten the Corners (or maybe it was Wowee Zowee). At any rate, they were amazing then. Sadly, I've been very disappointed with Malkmus' solo career, so I am happy to see this happen. And hoping beyond hope that this will eventually bring forth new Pavement material. I loved this band back in the 90's, but the solo Malkmus stuff has disappointed me enough to actually sour me on the band's stuff a bit. Anyway, I'll go by my 10 favorite Pavement songs, since everyone else is seeming to go by albums (and since it is now the age of iTunes and whatnot):

Happy birthday, Louie!

Well, probably my own albums... I think that pretty much fits the definition/spirit of this thread to a "T".

Blur - Modern Life Is Rubbish Iron Maiden - Killers

Brinsley Schwarz - Cruel To Be Kind (BBC Sessions) Johnny Cash - At San Quentin P.M. Dawn - Dearest Christian...

On my list of things to do this coming weekend. (The squeak thing just started.)

just arrived, and jumping to the front of the queue:

It never was before, but now that my shoes have become very squeaky, I HATE wearing squeaky shoes! Whenever I walk past anybody's desk here at work, they always look up to see who the hell it is. And then, I have to keep on walking in these damn noisy, squeaky things. UGH!