More Bad News

Well to use technical terms...my computer blew up. I took it to the store and fortunately it was still under warranty...Unfortunately they had to ship it off to fix it and it may not be back till 11/25.( I guess they are shipping it by horseback) Till that date I'll be using whatever computer I can get my hands on for school and work (kind of like a computer Gypsy). Anyways I won't be downloading or uploading music on other people's computers, so I'll be taking a little hiatus. I'll be back full force by the end of the month.( I'll leave the old songs up till I come back) Happy Halloween, see you soon.

Bad News

I came home from a mini-vacation and it appears that my computer is on the fritz. I'll be back with new posts when I figure out what's wrong with it.

The songs finished transferring so listen away. I'll post some new stuff Monday.

Temporarily Out Of Service

Well the changeover to Ezarchive 3.0 has begun. As of now the links on this site will not be working. Don't worry though, I ain't gonna let the man bring us down! Things should be back to normal (well as close to normal as I can get) by Monday or Tuesday. Hope to see you then.

Wild Card Wednesday! - John Coltrane

Alabama

Here's a little Coltrane to help you get through the hump day. This version of the song can be found on The Smithsonian Collection Of Classic Jazz compilation. Here's what the liner notes say about this track:

Alabama begins as if with solemn meditation, moves to prayer, to hope, to affirmation, and ends again in prayer. When asked if it concerned the desegregation problems of its date and the bombing deaths of some black children in Alabama, Coltrane replied simply, "It represents, musically, something that I saw down there, translated into music from inside me."

Sit back, relax and enjoy.

Song No Longer Available

Click here for more info on John Coltrane

Two For Tuesday - The White Stripes

Apple Blossom

Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground

It took me awhile to get into these guys but once I took the time to listen to a few of their albums, I was hooked. The first song is on the De Stijl Album. The second song is off the White Blood Cells Album. Oh yeah, Happy Birthday Colleen Beta.

Songs No Longer Available

Click here for more info on The White Stripes

Metal Monday! - Twisted Sister

Burn In Hell

Believe it or not these guys just released a new album called Twisted Christmas. On the album they sing Christmas classics including Silver Bells and White Christmas.(No I'm not joking) This song can be found on the Stay Hungry Album. (My favorite tape back in elementary school) Unfortunately I was too young to see them in concert back then. Lucky for me I got to see Twisted Sister in all of their glory about two years ago (twice) and they still kick ass. You may also recognize this song from Twisted Sister's cameo in Pee Wee's Big Adventure.

Song No Longer Available

Click here to watch a classic scene from Pee Wee's Big Adventure

Click here for more info on Twisted Sister

"Sunken Treasure" World Premiere Tomorrow Night

Very exciting news. Apparently http://www.wilcoweb.com/ will be showing the new Jeff Tweedy documentary(Sunken Treasure Live in the Pacific Northwest) in it's entirety for FREE tomorrow night.(10/23) The movie will be released on Tuesday. Check out the website for more details.

Artist Of The Month - Bob Dylan

Most Of The Time

This weeks song can be found on the great 1989 Album Oh Mercy. Movie fans may also recognize this tune from High Fidelity. Next week we'll take a trip into the 90's. Enjoy.

Song No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Bob Dylan

It's Alive! - Jennifer O'Connor

Tonight We Ride (Acoustic)

The Daytrotter Sessions

8/27/06


I just got in from seeing Jennifer O'Connor down here in ole Charleston, SC. I first saw her open for Jeff Tweedy this past summer and she is an amazing talent. If you haven't heard here yet she is worth a listen. You can find more free songs by her (and other artists) on the Daytrotter website. The standard version of this song is on Over The Mountain, Across The Valley And Back To The Stars.

Song No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Jennifer O'Connor

Totally 80's Friday!

Happy Friday everybody! If you haven't seen Evil Dead 2 yet....Go Rent It!(One of my favorites) This movie is more comical than frightening so even if your not a scary movie fan, I think you'll enjoy it. For your viewing pleasure I've included a clip of a classic scene from the movie.

Click here to watch a clip from Evil Dead 2

Prince & The Revolution

Computer Blue

Ahh Prince...the only man who can wear a "puffy shirt" and still hook up with great looking ladies. This song is off the Purple Rain Soundtrack. I've also included a link to a clip from the movie....enjoy.

Song No Longer Available

Click here to watch the Purple Rain video

Click here for more info on Prince

Attention Wilco Fans!

In case you were unaware, Wilco will be streaming their concert @ the 9:30 Club live on http://www.wilcoweb.com/ and http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6262709 tonight around 10pm EST.

Wild Card Wednesday! - Bobby Bare Jr

Stop Crying

Technically the full name of the group is Bobby Bare Jr's Young Criminals Starvation League. A friend of mine dragged me out to see this band a few months ago and I've been a fan ever since. The studio albums don't do these guys justice. I highly recommend seeing em live if you get the chance. This song is off The Longest Meow.

Song No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Bobby Bare Jr

Two For Tuesday - Uncle Tupelo

Gun

Cold Shoulder

Here's two of my favorite "Tweedy Tupelo" songs. Although it may seem blasphemes to Tupelo fans, I prefer Jeff's voice over Jay's. I'll get around to posting some Wilco stuff in the near future. You can find both of these songs on the Still Feel Gone Album.

Songs No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Uncle Tupelo

Metal Monday! - Judas Priest

Breaking The Law

Go and pull out your leather studded gloves.....it's time for some Priest! This song can found on the British Steel Album.

Song No Longer Available

Click here to watch the video

Click here for more info on Judas Priest

Artist Of The Month - Bob Dylan

Tangled Up In Blue

As promised here's some 70's era Dylan. This is the opening track off my favorite Dylan Album - Blood On The Tracks. Next week we'll move into the 80's.

Song No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Bob Dylan

It's Alive! - Otis Redding

Try A Little Tenderness

Konserthuset - Stockholm, Sweden

6/4/67

Here's a song from a man with one of the greatest voices of all time. He puts modern day "soul singers" to shame. You can find the standard version of this song on various Otis Redding Compilations.

Song No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Otis Redding

Totally 80's Friday!

Happy Friday the 13th everybody! A fitting day to honor my favorite horror movie series from the 80's.

Click here to view a Friday the 13th tribute (Set to the music of Dexy's Midnight Runners /Come On Eileen)

Journey

Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)

Alright time for one of my favorite "Arena Rock" bands. Does anybody know whatever happened to Steve Perry? You have to check out the video for this song. I especially enjoy the "air keyboard" playing. This track can be found on the Frontiers Album.

Song No Longer Available


Click here for more info on Journey

Click here to watch the video

Wild Card Wednesday - Public Enemy

Bring The Noise

Well before Flavor Flav became a reality superstar, he was part of one of the most revolutionary bands in music history. This track is off one of the best rap albums of all time (in my humble opinion)...It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back. I ran into Flav at a Suncoast Video in the Spotsylvania Mall (in good ole' Fredericksburg, VA) about ten years ago. He was roaming through the aisles throwing various movies into baskets carried by two very large black men. Yes he was wearing a clock and he really does act like he is on TV. Alright to quote Mr.T - "Enough of the Jibba Jabba!"
Enjoy the song.

Song No Longer Available


Click here for more info on Public Enemy

Jibba Jabba soundbite

Click here for other Mr. T soundbites

Two For Tuesday - Weezer

Say It Ain't So

The Good Life

It appears that we won't be hearing any new material from these guys anytime soon (if ever). In the meantime here's two older tracks. The first song can be found on the "Blue" Album. The second song is off the Pinkerton Album.

Songs No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Weezer

Metal Monday! - Metallica

Fight Fire With Fire

The first big concert I ever witnessed was a Metallica show. I was in middle school and my dad took my brother and I. I remember being frightened and fascinated at the same time. Although I'm not a big fan of their recent stuff, they are still one of the best live bands around. Here's the opening track from the Ride The Lightning Album. Turn it up!!!!

Song No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Metallica

Artist Of The Month - Bob Dylan

Visions Of Johanna

For this weeks song we'll be moving up a few years to 1966. You can find this track on the must have Blonde On Blonde Album. Next week I'll post some 70's Dylan.

Song No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Bob Dylan

It's Alive! - Jimmy Buffett

A Pirate Looks At Forty

The Record Plant - Sausalito, CA

10/18/74

With the warm weather slowly fading away I figured we'd try to hold on to summer a little bit longer with this post. I saw Buffett in concert a few years back and the party before the show was incredible (the actual concert wasn't bad either.) You can find the standard version of this song on the A-1-A Album.

Song No Longer Available



Click here for more info on Jimmy Buffett

Totally 80's Friday!

Since Halloween is right around the corner I've decided to post some pictures and clips from some of my favorite 80's horror movies. Enjoy.

Click here to watch a clip from The Shining

Skid Row

I Remember You

Here's a little power ballad to get your weekend started off right. These guys just made the "80's cut" with this song coming out in 1989. You can find this track on the self titled Skid Row Album.

Song No Longer Available

Click here to watch the video

Click here for more info on Skid Row

Wild Card Wednesday - Hank Williams

Lost Highway

I'm still having issues with Ezarchive (it took forever to upload this one song) Oh well at least it's kind of working now. Apparently the site is having bandwidth issues. Okay enough computer talk.... I felt like hearing a little classic country today so here you go. This track can be found on Hank Williams The Ultimate Collection. It's a great CD to get if you are curious about his music.

Song No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Hank Williams

Once again I am having problems with Ezarchive. I've emailed them and I'm currently waiting for a response. I'll post more songs once this is taken care of. Does anybody know of any other sites that I can upload files with? Ezarchive seems to have a lot of problems. The posts on this page should be working fine, I just can't upload any new ones.

Metal Monday! - Iron Maiden

Run To The Hills

You really can't get more "Metal" then Maiden. Loud guitars, powerful vocals, and a demonic mascot named Eddie (see picture). This song is off the Number Of The Beast Album.

Song No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Iron Maiden

Artist Of The Month - Bob Dylan

Don't Think Twice, It's All Right

Happy October!(My favorite month) It's going to be a tough task picking just five of my favorite Dylan songs but I guess we'll save some for later posts. Let's start things off with a track from The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Album.

Song No Longer Available

Click here for more info on Bob Dylan