I've decided to merge an older blog with this one, since it's too hard to juggle multiple blogs, when I'm inactive on all of them (sorry...). So here's the two posts I had on "Music Lustables". I'll start posting regularly a few bands a post and scratch the surface of each and providing a few Mp3's if they're available. This of course will make "Music Lustables" a recurring feature here on M3.
Issue One -
"For you listening pleasure, I have compiled a list of bands that I have either found recently or, have discovered that they have more than one good song. (All links, except noted, go to purevolume's artist page.)
Tokyo Rose"I fed you all the right lines with all the right lies..."
I found them to be on the same label (Sidecho Records) as MC Lars, and Peachcake, which, if you really know me, you know that Lars and Peachcake are a staple of my digital music collection. Although more rock oriented than the previous stated, they still have some subtle, comfortable pop influnces. Think Blink-182, but better.
For suggested listening, "
We Can Be Best Friends Tonight, But Tomorrow I'll Be...", since it's simply one of thier better songs, and it's downloadable once you're hooked.
Millencolin"Well tell you who you are
Well tell you that you're close but no cigar
But I don't wana hear it"
This one's a bit sentimental. I use to have their "Pennybridge Pioneers" album, but then, one fateful day, it vanished. I extremely regret losing that album. I always enjoyed blasting "Highway Donkey", windows down, while actually driving down the highway.
Millencollin is straight up Swedish punk rock. If you like them Sweds, or if you like your Punk on the harder side, you'll like them. Well, hopefully... I would suggest listening to "No Cigar", but (meh) sorry, no download.
Blip Blip Bleep"Keeping me honest, driving my crazy, making me nervous"
Something for all of the el'tronic-o-philes (yes, I just made that up), Blip Blip Bleep is not necessarily as electronic sounding as you might think by the name. I would consider them...Blip Rock? A good starting place if you're looking to dive into the Electronica scene. Remember one step at a time...
As far as suggested listening, check out:
"Alarm Clock, Snooze Bar, Get Up" or "Anime Eyes". Either one is great.
Hello TokyoOkay, had to separate this one, because they are not related to Tokyo Rose. The name is pure coincidence, I assure you. Now, I found Hello Tokyo searching for a local show I could go to (I've never been to a concert). They seem to have somewhat of a strange sound.
I want to say that they kinda sound like Rush. (sorry, just in the song "Steady the Gun"), or someone else. Not entirely sure. If you got an idea, post it. Anyway, another good sound.
My suggested listening for this would have to be "Radio", and "Rain or Shine (Newell Street Remix)" Yes, I am entirely aware that the latter is remix, but it's just a damn good song. I
can say "damn" on the internet, right?
Scapegoat Wax"He's bumpin' to the beat without a single friend
Solo on the floor and it just don't stop until he sees the stars"
I'll start off by saying that SGW is hard to finds on the internet. I'm sure then, that it would be even harder to find on CD. If you find them, buy it. Chances are, you will enjoy them (and if you don't, I'll buy the CD from you). Imagine, if you will, a world where Smashmouth employs Hip-Hop influences to their pop rhythms and vocals. Yeah, it's better than what it sounds. Suggested listenings, if you can find them, would be "Lost Cause", and "Aisle 10 (Hello Allison)"
Issue Two -
The Hip-Hop IssueAll Links, unless otherwise noted, lead to artists Wikipedia page. All Song Links lead to an mp3 file provided by the Artist/Label.Okay, I know that Hip-Hop is an extremely popular genre now-a-days, but it's not something that I've been particularly fond of. Now, I know I'm
obviously not as hip as the rest of these cats that listen to it non-stop, but I do occasionally indulge in the genre, which happens to have quite a few excellent groups. These are some that I've found noteworthy.
Doug DiFranco ("Double Dee") and Steve Stein ("Steinski")Now to start things off with a little lesson on the history of Hip-Hop. Double Dee, and Steinski are the creators of "Lesson 1 - The Payoff Mix", which was created when Tommy Boy Records held a promotional contest, in which entrants were asked to remix the single "Play That Beat, Mr. D.J." by G.L.O.B.E. and Whiz Kid (members of Afrika Bambaataa's Soulsonic Force). Upon listening, anyone who have spent any time listening to Old School Hip-Hop will recognize the style of using spoken word samples, and recycling beats/melodies from older songs. The song went on to influence some of the artists that are mentioned below, such as Cut Chemists, Girl Talk, and De La Soul, and has formulated the genre of Mash-Up.
They have since created more lessons using the same formula. Since they did use the samples without the rights of the copyright holders, you'll have to find the songs yourself, but it shouldn't be that hard.
Girl TalkGirl Talk, not to be confused with the 1980's all female preteen synth-pop group of the same name, is actually Pittsburgh native Gregg Gillis. Gillis, while studying at Case Western, right here in Ohio, began making his unique style of Mash-up, consisting of almost entirely Top 40's. If you've ever wanted to hear Daft Punk's melodies and DJ Unk's lyrics, then you seriously need to get your head checked, and then you might want to check out Girl Talk. Glitch-Pop/Hip-Slop, you decide. Either way, I think it's finely tuned mayhem.
Songs worth hearing are "
Bounce That", which includes lyrics from Purple Ribbon All-Star's "Kryptonite (I'm on It)", and also includes LCD Soundsystem, Ciara, DJ Funk, Stevie Wonder, and even Britney Spears. Eclectic, yes. Trust me, give it a listen, and enjoy.
Cut ChemistReally, I brought up Cut Chemist as a way to bring up Jurassic 5, and Ozomatli. How may you ask? Well Cut Chemist, otherwise know as Lucas MacFadden, is a LA native turntablist and producer of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli fame. I highly suggest listening to either of his previous affiliated groups, as he has done excellent work with either group. As for his solo work, is par for course with the rest of his career, a high note being the release of his album, "The Audience's Listening". Certain songs on the album feature samples from Parliament, Curtis Knight, and The Beastie Boys.
Feature listening would be
The Garden. Sitar Scratching, anyone?
Boy Eats Drum Machine Link Provided By: 3Hive."Hip-Pop" is not a genre that you see everyday. Enter Boy Eats Drum Machine. While they don't seem to fully fit the genre that is the focus of this discussion, they do present a subtle hint of that certain something. You'll know when you hear it. Or you won't. Either way, they are really a good listen.
Recommended listening would include
Planets + Stars, which contains an airy drum track, a hollow horn section that perfectly complement the segmented vocal harmony, and slight sense of impending doom, while still staying upbeat.
