Hear Ye: What rock nyc Is Listening To 2-24-13

1. Catcall – Tinvulva – Sarah Soller-Mihlek, singing lead on this vicious assault on sexual harassment on the streets of New York, a subject a good friend of mine often complains about though I don't take nearly seriously enough. Sarah represents for so many women: "I am not your sugar baby" she howls in indignation though the guitar makes it much much angrier – Grade: A-

2. Western Mass – Claire's Diary – The title refers to the State and the song, a highlight live and a highlight on the just released (like yesterday) album is quite funny or maybe not. Lots of noise, lots of chanting, and a hook snuck in for good measure – Grade: A-

3. In France They Kiss On Main Street – Joni Mitchell – More fun when you don't think she's singing for Granham Nash – Grade: A+

4. Taking Off – Beach Fossills – Sounds like the Drums without the Morrissey jones – Grade: B+

5. Best Friend – And Then you died… sounds like the drums with a Morrissey jones – Grade: A

6. Teen Paranormal Romance – Matmos – Teenage Paranormal Weirdness – Grade: B+

7. Higgs Boson Blues – Nick Cave – What is he saying about Hannah Montana? – Grade: A

8. The Once Over Twice – X – The thing is, Exene can make anything sound melodic – Grade: A

9. Don't you Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia – John Martyhn sounds great, though the beats are so lovely you kinda miss it – Grade: B+

10. Catchy My Breath – Kelly Clarkson – OK, I give up, Kelly not Adam is the great Idol alumni. Now what? – Grade: C+

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