1960's female doo-wop doesn't get much better. great vocal track.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
2/9/12- The Unthanks- Here's The Tender Comin'
Decided to head across the pond for today's track. First heard of the Unthank sisters on NPR (thank you once again). Both have beautiful voices that compliment each other as they take contemporary twists on traditional English folk songs. If you are in the mood for a change give them a listen, they wont disappoint.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
2/7/12- Floating Action- 50 Lashes
Tuesday (for me) always calls for some mellow tunes. I have never heard of this guy before but came across this track by first checkin out Dr. Dog's new album Be The Void (don't listen to Pitchfork about these guys..they are the REAL DEAL), then to Golden Boots (another band I had little experience with) and then to Floating Action. Turns out they're all on (or were on) the Park the Van Records roster. This small label is worth looking in to as they sign some really talented young bands that have affinities with 60's/70's rock and r&b. If this type of music moves you, check out the label's website and do some listening! Anyways, I just really like this tune and hope you do too!
2/4/12- The Ramones- Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
After a bout of the flu I am getting ready to rock again. There is no other band that I can think of to jump start the engine. This song is outstanding.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
2/2/12- The Books- A Cold Freezin' Night
First off, the video for this song is simply amazing. This group has such a unique way of collaging found and created sounds to make something completely their own. Supposedly the lyrics in ">this track were grabbed from those old "talk boy" recorder tapes found in thrift stores. Creepy but very cool. Be sure to check out this to see them perform a song from their album "the lemon of pink".
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
2/1/12- Noah & The Whale- L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N
The first month of 2012 has passed by and life goes on. I really love the simplicity of this song, what a great songwriter Charlie Fink is of this english group. Is it just me or does the chorus share a lot of qualities with the chorus of Tom Petty's In To The Great Wide Open", even how Charlie is singing has that Petty style. I particularly like this approach to his music. Because I am all about NPR's Tiny Desk Concert, be sure to check out Noah & The Whale's go at it here
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