When I fired up this new Decemberists album for the first time I was blown away by how much it sounded like Tom Petty. That’s right, Tom Petty. Specifically, Tom Petty’s hit “You Don’t Know How It Feels.” During the course of those first strange 15 seconds of “Don’t Carry It All,” the opening track… Continue reading The Decemberists escape to the country on The King Is Dead
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The Decemberists debut two new songs live
Rejoice, English majors! At the Newport Folk Festival, The Decemberists played two new songs live, and they sound less like that totally out of date prog rock and more like The Decemberists. The Decemberists with a harmonica, I guess, which is cool even though “Down by the Water” (estimated title) sounds kind of like Colin… Continue reading The Decemberists debut two new songs live
The Decemberists + “Crazy on You” + professional recording = neat
The title says it all. Here’s a video of The Decemberists covering Heart’s “Crazy on You” in Minneapolis. I know a video of this cover has surfaced in the past, but this is, like, the real deal, mang. But seriously. It’s great quality video, different angles, super good sound, all that jazz. The band’s energy… Continue reading The Decemberists + “Crazy on You” + professional recording = neat
Today in unexpected covers: Frightened Rabbit takes on Neutral Milk Hotel
Right on the heels of The Decemberists’ excellent take on Heart’s “Crazy on You” from a few days ago, we have an episode of Off The Beaten Tracks which finds Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchinson covering Neutral Milk Hotel’s “Song Against Sex.” The song certainly isn’t the same without its near-gratuitous distortion and trumpet parts,… Continue reading Today in unexpected covers: Frightened Rabbit takes on Neutral Milk Hotel
Pinkberry vs. Red Mango. Band vs. Band. Which would you rather?
This is intended as a fun post, something a little different around here which stemmed from my thoughts yesterday as I passed yet another Pinkberry and knew to look across the street to find a Red Mango. For those unfamiliar with the terminology here, Pinkberry and Red Mango are both frozen yogurt places – as… Continue reading Pinkberry vs. Red Mango. Band vs. Band. Which would you rather?
New Decemberists track: “Hazards of Love 1”
From the Decemberists’ upcoming release “The Hazards of Love” is “Hazards of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles Won’t Wrestle the Thistles Undone).” The album is set to drop March 24, and will probably be all politically charged and full of cute and sad romance and despair. Check out the track list and the song, along… Continue reading New Decemberists track: “Hazards of Love 1”
2009 Bonnaroo Lineup Announced
Not to be outdone by Coachella, Bonnaroo, that other music festival, has released their lineup of fantastic music. Here are some highlights; be sure to check the full listing on the official website. In bold are artists we have blogged about. Bruce Springstreen and the E Street Band Phish (2 shows) Beastie Boys Wilco The… Continue reading 2009 Bonnaroo Lineup Announced