Killer Beats - Death by Music

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Came across this meme on Eileen Dover's blog
and thought I would give it a go! (But not tagging anyone.....toooooooo lazy for that)

1. Of all the bands and artists in your collection of which one do you own the most albums?
Led Zeppelin...surprise surprise

2. What was the last song you listened to? Social Distortion: Ring of Fire

3. What was the last show you attended? The Cure

4. What was the greatest show you have ever been to? The Clash

5. What's the worst band you have ever seen in concert? The Police

6. What band do you love musically but hate the members of? Elvis Costello
7. What show are you looking forward to? Not sure exactly but chances are it will occur at ACL in September with my cousins

8. What musician would you like to hang out with for a day? Kid Rock....don't judge me....

9. What is your favorite movie sound track? Almost Famous

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Mix Tape Madness: One for the Road

June 19th 2008 20:44

I spend a lot of time in my car and was tired of what I was listening to. I decided I would put together a new Mix tape. I thought I would make a game out of it. Here it is if you want to play:
Here are the rules: A. Find fifteen songs that represent these questions
B. One song per category
C. No duplicate songs or artists

Questions
1. A song for driving
2. A song that represents your personal mythology
3. A song that represents the "real you"
4. Your high school anthem
5. Your "go to" song when you feel like crap
6. A song that you could listen to every day
7. A song that makes no sense but you like it anyway
8. A guilty pleasure
9. A cheesy love song
10. Your favorite party song
11. A song that you like but does not fit you
12. A song for the quiet times
13. A song that makes you want to get our your dancing shoes even if you don't dance
14. An oldie but goodie
15. A newly found song

Miswanderlust's
1. A song for driving: Green Grass and High Tides: The Outlaws
2. A song that represents your personal mythology: And She Was: The Talking Heads
3. A song that represents the "real you": Free Bird: Lynyrd Skynryd4. Your high school anthem: Good Girls Don't: The Knack
5. Your "go to" song when you feel like crap: Baby Got Back: Sir Mix a Lot
6. A song that you could listen to every day: Gin and Juice: The Gourds
7. A song that makes no sense but you like it anyway: Milk Shake: Kelis
8. A guilty pleasure: Satan is Real: Hank Williams III
9. A cheesy love song: Midnight at the Oasis: Maria Muldar
10. Your favorite party song: Rock the Casbah: The Clash
11. A song that you like but does not fit you: Gossip Folks: Missy Elliott
12. A song for the quiet times: In through the Outdoor: Led Zeppelin13. A song that makes you want to get our your dancing shoes even if you don't dance; Love Roller Coaster Cover: Red Hot Chili Peppers
14. An oldie but goodie: Stuck in the Middle with You: Stealer's Wheel
15. A newly found song or artist: Mike Farris

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The Cure: Friday I''m Still in Love

June 10th 2008 03:43

I recently had the honor of beholding the Godfather of Goth, Robert Smith and his band The Cure at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. This experience was a welcome visit from an old time friend…a favorite black sweater that has been worn with love and seen me through thick and thin.

The band really gave their fans something to talk about from the new unreleased tunes (due in September) to older numbers that only hardcore fans would know. I was amazed at the diverse crowd. Nascar fans, hippies, folkies, uptight townies, Goths, mad moms in mini-vans, collegiate types all held their metaphorical breaths while beholding the majesty that is Robert Smith.

The latest incarnation of this post-punk quartet included Robert Smith on vocals and guitar, Porl Thompson on guitar, Simon Gallup on bass, Jason Cooper on drums. At 49, he really rocked his middle aged paunch, bald spot in the smack dab middle of his bird's nest hairdo, white powdered face, goth manscara, blood red lipstick, and black-on-black apparel. His adoring crowd loved every minute of him (at 2 hours and 56 minutes and 34 songs is no mean feat…take that Bruce Springteen!).

Of course, there was lots of moody atmospheric bits (such as From The Edge of The Deep Blue Sea) and lovely melodic songs (Lovesong, Pictures of You). The constant is the subtle swing Smith and company put into everything, and Smith's devotion to keeping things sparse and full of space. Fans danced in the aisles during the three big hits in the middle of the set - Friday I'm In Love, Inbetween Days, and Just Like Heaven. The first set of encores was filled with their naughty numbers - Love Cats, Let's Go To Bed and Close To Me - while the band blew the dust off Boys Don't Cry, Jumping Someone Else's Train, and Killing An Arab.

Smith's music and lyrics may lead one to believe he's the prince of gloom, but he seemed to be enjoying himself: at one point he strode over to the side of the stage and danced, a startling turn of events which drew a big roar of approval from the crowd. Before his first “break”, he announced at one point he needed to “pee” and to “please buy his f@#king album.”

Don’t worry Robert I will!

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Ray LaMontagne in Concert

June 3rd 2008 04:09

I was honored to be an audience member at one of the most stirring concerts I ever had the pleasure of attending. The New Hampshire born singer, Ray LaMontagne delivered a harrowing but stirring performance Friday night at West Hampton Beach Perfoming Arts Center New York. This intimate venue was no larger than my high school auditorium. The lights were low and the band quietly entered and exited the stage without engaging the audience in meaningless banter, during the 1 1/2 hour concert, LaMontagne and his band dazzled the sold out audience in a quiet, subdued manner. For his encore, he sang songs from his upcoming album/CD that is due to be released in September.