Official video for the new, slightly polarizing Arctic Monkeys single, “Crying Lightning.” The Josh Homme influence from behind the boards is readily apparent but hardly overwhelming. The stoner-rock look is more jarring than the musical departure. This video is clearly a piss-take joke played straight, except for the rising out of the seat bit. The […]
Entries from July 2009
VIDEO: Arctic Monkeys “Crying Lightning”
July 25th, 2009
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The Feelies’ Crazy Rhythms and The Good Earth reissued
July 24th, 2009
Discovering a record like Crazy Rhythms by The Feelies was one of those quasi-religious experiences, wherein I felt the need to preach its gospel to anyone who would listen. It’s one of those used record store finds that sounds better the more worn-in your copy is. The songs are a contradictory amalgamation of jitters and […]
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Blur: no plans to continue
July 24th, 2009
Though it could easily be another one of Alex James’ coy, pot-stirring sound bites, the legendary louche/bassist of Blur has announced that the band has no plans whatsoever to continue, following its triumphant return to the summer festival circuit. Blur stormed back from self-exile with a string of high profile concerts to celebrate its reunion […]
MP3: Love and Rockets gets its due
July 24th, 2009
Love and Rockets were another one of my gateway bands in high school that opened up a whole new world of music to me. The band’s fluke Top 40 hit, “So Alive”, represents very little in terms of the breadth of its myriad musical styles. Despite being 3/4’s of the legendary art-punk pioneers, Bauhaus, Love […]
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Lazy Friday: Coconut Records – Summer Day
July 17th, 2009
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Courtney Love prevented from digging bigger Hole
July 15th, 2009
It’s no secret that Courtney Love is a conniving opportunistic freak. So, it’s good to see little things like the law preventing her from reneging on a contract. Back in 2002 when Hole officially disbanded, Love and guitarist Eric Erlandson signed an agreement stating that Hole could not exist unless both persons were involved. Well, […]
Yet another Strokes side-project delays actual Strokes record
July 15th, 2009
I really don’t understand bands that take years and years in between albums. The more time that passes, the higher the expectations. Plus, you’ve got crazy short attention spans to deal with, thanks to the shuffling of iPods and whatnot. The kids that bought Is This It are practically moms and dads now. And do […]
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