This can’t be a real pop rocks commercial, can it?
Tags: Video of the day
This can’t be a real pop rocks commercial, can it?
Tags: Video of the day
‘s superb release countless times. (Actually, 16 times, according to iTunes, which is a lot for a guy like me who makes it a mission to hear at least 3 new albums a week.) So based on my fan-status, you can imagine how much I was looking forward to “American Slang.”Angry Johnny and the Radio/I Was Married/Downtown Train/What Becomes of the Broken Hearted
State of Love and Trust (Pearl Jam)
Josh Ritter’s new album has been streaming on NPR since April 26. I don’t usually (like almost ever) bother with streaming music, but for Ritter I made an exception because the man hasn’t let me down since . . . Well, since ever. His albums are always amazing. And I’ve been hearing a few cuts off the new one from live boots (see below) for about a year now, and I could tell he’s moving even further into the anthemic zone, away from the rootsy folk and hewing close to the “big sound” he used on his amazing “Historical Conquests” album (the 4th best record of 2007). Not a big surprise–same band, same producer (Sam Kassirer).
The main difference between that album and So Runs the World Away is that this new one has consistency. Whether it’s in the slow ballads or the pop anthems (“Lantern” and “Lark” are standouts), there’s an overall feel here. He’s still primarily a storyteller, but this is a true “album.” It’s got a sound and a message. It shows his meteoric growth as a songwriter and composer.
And it’s not to be missed.
This will easily be on a bunch of best of the year lists. Including mine.
Here’s some live ones from the new release:
And a few choice covers (not off new one):
Rumors/Obla Di Obla Da (Beatles)
Mos Def has his fans and his detractors. Oh, who’m I kiddin? He’s really only got fans. Here’s “Mos Dub” available for free download here. The same producer made Jayradio, which was pretty damn hot. It’s a blend of Mos and reggae. I posted a stream below of the lead cut so can taste before you go get it. For free.
Johnny Too Beef
My favorite holiday. Go to your local INDEPEDENT comic book seller and make sure you pick up the new Mouseguard book, stuff about G.I. Joe, Superman, Green Hornet, Owly, The Tick, and, of course, the exclusive Fraction/Romita Jr. Thor/Iron Man team up:
For the full roster of free books, go here.
