Stoning The Olympics
“We’ve got more meetings, everyone wants to do it. I’ve been asked to do the opening ceremony with the Stones and close the games with The Faces,’ he told British newspaper The Sun.
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Jack White's "Love Interuption", Video Reviewed
He has the most amazing voice sometime though, as he does in this song. I want to spend my days hating on Jack and a few others, but then all of a sudden in the midst of his weird behavior he sinks a tune like this which halts me in my tracks.
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Marilyn Manson Spring Tour
That’s a long time and many pounds ago. I don’t know if Manson has returned to fighting size but lets hope he has, things got a bit wide for a bit there.
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''Gems – the Very Best Of Michael Bolton''
Yup, bringing Bolton to the blog. Anyone see him on Saturday Night Live? The guy is odd but whoa he has a huge list of accomplishments. The singer songwriter has sold 53 million records worldwide.
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Will.i.am Student Saviour
“They might as well call that movie ‘Waiting for William.’ That’s the reason why I’m doing what I am doing because that movie hits straight to heart because my mom went to one of those schools,” he said.
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"One Drop", Public Image Ltd, Reviewed
This is not to say Lydon has lost his mojo- not at all. It is just interesting to hear an all so familiar voice with such obvious distortion. Its as if he should clear his throat or something, a warble in the resonance.
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Stranglers and Sex Pistols…Sorta
Cornwell was with the Stranglers from 74-90, and is most responsible for their mainstream hits ‘Peaches’, ‘Nice and Sleazy’ and the lot. Matlock of course was the bitter bassist who never said a nice thing about the Pistols since the day that band died. He bailed in 1977 but jumped on the gravy train for some reunion stuff in 1996 and 2002-2003.
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Jay Z & Kanye "Nigga's In Paris" Reviewed
Most buzz now is the issue of Illuminati in rap. If you take the time to find out what that is, you’ve wasted too much time. I really cant see Jay Z or Kanye as ‘enlightened masterminds’ of anything but their own wallets
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Adele On 60 Minutes, Who Was That Broad?
She writes about the loves shes lost and is love now with some Brit entrepreneur with a big beard but when she spoke of him, she giggled, and it appeared sincere. That was actually endearing. I’d hang out with her. She curses,shes sarcastic and hold strong opinions. No wonder I like her iin nterview.
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Love Kills, My Slayer Valentine
Come to think of it this is a lovely gift for the serial killer or sociopath on your list. The jar is reusable to either throw at your loved ones, break to cut up friends or to kept in tact to store your roaches.
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Ozzys Boneyard, Babble from Beyond
“He’s gonna beat it. What it’s down to is determination, and believe me, this guy’s got more determination than anybody I’ve ever met. It’s gonna be fine. It’s just one of those trials in life that happen, you know. . .
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When Can We Kiss KISS Goodbye?
The training wheels for every rocker. They had enough kitsch to make them cool and the longevity to take on new fans with each generation. That’s a quality product.
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Dexy's Midnight Runners, 27 Years Later
But is the world ready for more Dexy? I can say with much confidence the US is not. The populace does not have the ear for this sound and unfortunately there are far too many other options, the second coming of DMR will not even score them a hit song.
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Lil’ Wayne’s “Mirror”, featuring Bruno Mars Video Review
I think the reason they divide Bruno and Weezy in this video is cuz Mars is scared to death. What a lovely ‘red’ video this is. Lil Wayne starting with the man in the mirror and offering up props to MJ,
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Television Light, February 13-19
You would think that there would be a network dedicated to providing fantastic visual music to the masses. You know.. maybe a network that had music 24 hours a day 7 days a week and offered up new things for us to learn and appreciate
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The Clash's "Sandinista!" Revisited
I have listened to this album without thought so many times that I realize now I never actively listened. Have you heard “The Leader” lately? Holy hell stop reading and go get it right this minute. If the beat don’t grab you the story will.
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Ben Kweller "Free", Reviewed
I have to say that there is nothing spectacular about this. Its a twangy background sound with a cute little chorus. A forgettable song with forgettable lyrics.
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Whitney Houston Dead at 48
Our condolences to her friends and family. Whitney Houston was the voice of the 80’s and will be greatly missed.
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Amanda Palmer Covers Nirvana's "Polly", Reviewed
Palmer and her new accompaniment band Grand Theft Orchestra, take this classic song and showcase it in an instigram tinted video. Disturbing yet visually appealing.
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Tony Bennett, Getting Naked and Singin With The Kids
If you recall a bit ago he was sketching nude Lady Gaga. I gotta say that creeped me out more than I let on. There are some visions that simply make me want to gouge my eyes out with soup ladles and this is sure one of them.
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Nicki Minaj, "Marilyn Monroe" Reviewed
The song “Marilyn Monroe” is a pathetic pop drone with weak lyrics, weak music and a weak un credited rapper with too strong a volume. Maybe shes just a great rapper and a horrible singer? That could be it.
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Michael Jackson Glee, and Jesus Weeps
Forgive me if I am missing something but this is the most nauseating thing I have heard since Nickelback. In a world with so much to offer the lazy Dorito eating lumps are rocking out to kareoke tv? Its repulsive.
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Killing Joke, MMXXII
Everything is speeding up. It’s not just our minds shrinking. We are heading towards the Eschaton and no-one really knows what’s going to happen.
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The Maccabees – 'Feel To Follow' Reviewed
Perhaps we are all to buried in BONE EEVAIR (Bon Iver) and the horrible Black Keys to identify worthy music. Step in with the video for “Feel To Follow” an ultra Euro weird jaunt into floating imagery that suits the tune to a T
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The Fall "Laptop Dog" Reviewed
It’s Iggy and Sid and Hell and swaggering swag and not ghetto swag. The constant drumbeat and repetitive music whipped me right back to the seedy side of town. What a retro sounding single from The Fall.
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Salt and Peppa Spice Up McDonald's Bite
What the hell are they doing? Everyone knows (and anyone who doesn’t simply chooses to be ignorant) that McDonalds is a killing machine. Worthless ‘food’ filled with chemicals and death served up fast and friendly by workers who scratch their ass hair into the batter.
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Yanking McCartney
Reports now find that all works by Paul, including his work with Wings that were recorded under the Concord Music Group have been pulled from Spotify, Rhapsody, MOG, Rdio and other streaming services.
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Craig Mabbitt 'Edge Of Reality", Reviewed
Why a solo tune? I’m worried. I don’t want ETF to end and I certainly hope they have no intention of taking Radke back once his little ‘Falling In Reverse’ bit comes crashing down.
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"Ziggy Marley’s Legends Of Reggae,” SiriusXM Latest Offering
Along with talking to and about reggae musicians, the program will feature plenty of music from the entire Marley family as well as Ziggy talking about music and culture. “It is my privilege to use this medium to honor the legends”
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Streaming McCartney Thursday February 9th On iTunes
I do know he is legend. I do know that his fans are like idiotic rabid dogs with any smidgen of criticism so all of you just line up and hit the button to enjoy this iTune freebie.
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Neil Young And Crazy Horse Celebrate Paul McCartney
Simply said musicians dont have insurance and no reliable income- so there is an organization that assists. MusiCares is that organization and each year it offers an award to one of their own who has supported their program.
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Steven Tyler Meant To Do That…
Apparently some redneck freaks thought he was being disrespectful. Anyone remember the repulsive Roseanne Barr crotch grab when she sang for the MLB? THAT was disrespectful and vile. Tyler was nothin’ in comparison.
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Black Sabbath Less One But Who Cares?
The good news is- no one will care and it doesnt matter cuz a drummer just gotta drum. Stick a face on the human behind the kit, doesnt matter.
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What Would You Do For Music?
I have slept on concrete sidewalks to buy tickets (David Bowie), snuck in to a club via fire escape cuz I wasn’t 21 (Fear), stole money for club admittance from my parents, my siblings and once a neighbor. I have obtained a fake ID, not a hack one either…
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My Chemical Compound
you always feel like there’s something over your head like a time constraint and now we’ll have our own place where we can go and make music 24 hours a day. It’s gonna be great!”
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"Black Treacle", The Arctic Monkeys, Reviewed
“Black Treacle” doesn’t suck at all. Much more production buzz but vocally pure and vulnerable. Maybe Alex Turner got dumped by all those model types that were making him in to a fashionista instead of a rocker.
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"Here Come's The Sun", Beatle Guitar Solo Discovered
I have stated before how fantastic it can be to hear a song through different channels but what was found here is a pretty slamming guitar solo. In this video, at about 1:01 is the lightbulb moment when the solo is discovered.
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The Cult and Flo Rida, Mash Up The Super Bowl
One game two teams and everyone has something to say about it. You’re either a football fan or your a Superbowl fan, the line blurs. Its really a day for non sport fans to eat wings and scream in the living room without the commitment of actually supporting a team.
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Television Light: February 6-12
Die Antwoord is on Letterman, theyre freaky as hell and everyone spells it Die Antwood, which is amussing. But best of all? The freakin Fray- yup the white rice of rock and roll, there to sit like a lump in your brain. Mindless shotglass of bile..Id rather swallow a remote.
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"Touchdown Jesus", Tim McGraw Vs "Honolulu Blues", Craig Finn
To be a truly evangelical song it must make you feel power. Jesus doesn’t want a slap on the ass in the locker room though he may want to slap McGraw in the head for being such a jerk.
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"Here's The Thing", podcast on WNYC, Baldwin Blows It
What pains me is that Beiber will not only be the musical guest but the host, ala’ Katy Perry. I suppose Beibers shelf life is dwindling. Isnt he like Menudo or something, shouldnt he be replaced soon?
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Cancer Killing Gemini "In Nine Months I'm Fucked", Reviewed
This months offering has absolutely left me wanting much more The lyrics are punchy, but this time its the insanely erotic musicianship that made the track a knee trembler.
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Springsteen At The Apollo
The Apollo fostered the careers of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson. And now the greasy old geez from Jersey is going to smear up the stage.
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Happy Mondays Are Here Again
The Tour doesn’t just start and end with The Happy Mondays though.. no it gets more painful to miss. The Stone Roses and Joy Division. From that news you can hear the collective tears of geezers such as myself who would die to be in attendance at this event
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No Gary Glitter At The Super Bowl
Lets see he was first arrested for child porn in 1999, then the dumbass wasnt smart enough to keep it on paper and got busted in 2005 for “committing obscene acts with children”. He got some jail time for it- poofed off to Vietnam.
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The Kaiser Chiefs "On The Run", Reviewed
They’re one of the bands I love but that simply don’t stick in my iPod. Very good but never great enough. This song could well change that. The vocals are gorgeous, and the music is a calliope of twenty million rhythms.
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Madonna, Delusional At Last
Madonna is gross. Shes like a sinewy mess of smug. Proving that it’s only getting worse…
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James Murphy, "Shut Up and Brew The Coffee"
“I make a lot of coffee,” the musician told NY Magazine after the Sundance premiere of his concert documentary, “Shut Up and Play the Hits.”
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The Wonder Years Acoustic "Don't Let Me Cave In"
The Hopeless Records heroes have some of the most intricate melody and lovely vocals for a ‘post punk / hardcore’ band. I wouldn’t consider them any of those genre’s though. The Wonder Years are quite simply quality rock and roll. I love their thought provoking lyrics that are delivered a bit more intelligently than most bands.
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Rolling Stones Urinals Piss Off Women
“Why does it have to be a woman’s mouth?” asked one, saying she would have accepted the urinals had they looked more like the Stones’ tongue logo—but the toilets don’t have tongues.