Friday, January 2, 2009
Upcoming Animal Collective Album Sneak Preview @ Moe
Posted by Dave Segal on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 6:06 PM
You can get an early listen to Animal Collective’s Merriweather Post Pavilion (which comes out Jan. 20, with Domino releasing the import vinyl Jan. 12; yeah, I know many of you already downloaded it) at Moe Bar tomorrow at 6 pm. There will be giveaways.
“In the Flowers” live
??!! Giving the Shaft
Posted by Paul Constant on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 3:22 PM
I can't figure out if this is an abomination or completely awesome. I'm leaning toward the latter, until the vocals start, and then it leans toward abomination, but it's still kind of awesome. It's enough to leave you flummoxed.
(Via The Rumpus.)
Shit Talk Pre-1980 AC/DC Is a Much Better Band Than Pre-1980 KISS
Posted by Megan Seling on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Discuss.
Tip I’ll Give You a Break, Pt. 6
Posted by Dave Segal on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 2:32 PM
[I’ll Give You a Break is a sporadic series of posts highlighting obscure (and not so obscure) breakbeats in unlikely places, so that they may be sampled by producers or just enjoyed for their own geeky purposes. NB: Don’t forget to clear all samples through the proper channels (cough).]
Another HUGE break hiding in plain sight in a 40-year-old rock song. Will wonders never cease? It’s unlikely. Bob Seger System’s “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” comes from the 1969 LP of the same name; it’s exceedingly difficult to find a copy and for some reason Seger refuses to reissue it on CD or vinyl (a 1993 CD reissue is long oop). Which is a damned shame, as it’s Seger’s best album. He suffers from the Kraftwerk syndrome, i.e., he doesn’t realize that his debut LP is an all-time classic that needs much greater exposure.
If you only know this Detroit singer/songwriter from those overplayed TV ads and hokey wedding staples like "Old Time Rock and Roll," you don’t really have a true sense of his magnificence. Before he schmaltzed out, Seger wrote some savage garage-rock burners, some rad Dylan homages, some non-cheesy, poignant ballads, and even got convincingly psychedelic in his rootsy, Midwestern manner. But for our purposes here, let’s dissect “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man.” The first eight seconds are pure kick/hi-hat/finger-snapping gold, nearly as world-dominating as Billy Squier’s “The Big Beat.” The rest of the song is hopped up on young-alpha-male fuck/fight juice, but it also packs in a lot of soul in its Rust Belt garage-rock stomp.
Since Seger doesn’t acknowledge Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man’s existence, you might be able to get away with using this bump for free. It’s not like he needs the money, either…
Bob Seger System’s “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” (taped off a TV, with poor sound and corny intro)
(better audio, LP cover art)
News More Filastine News
Posted by Dave Segal on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Polyglot producer Grey Filastine wants you to know that he has a new blog. (The former Seattle resident hates the word “blog,” so he prefers to render it in small type to lessen its so-called offensiveness.)
Dirty Bomb, Filastine's latest album, is slated to come out Feb. 13 on DJ /rupture’s Soot label. He's looking to tour the US in late February.
Press release after the cut.
Filastine live in Portugal.
Dust Bin Releases in 2008 that I Liked, in No Particular Order
Posted by Grant Brissey on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 12:32 PM
I just woke up and realized that it's 2009 and I forgot to put this up. Please enjoy.
Davila 666: Davila 666
These dudes sound a lot like the Black Lips—a good thing in my book—only they're from Puerto Rico. The songs are catchy as Hell, and all the singing is in Spanish. Fun! Hear some of the stuff here.
A.H. Kraken: A.H. Kraken
These guys are from Metz, France. Their self-titled debut is equal parts Arab on Radar and PIL. I also hear aspects of A Frames in there. Just think an approximate amalgamation of those bands, but with a lot more distortion and weirdness. I missed their show at Funhouse a bit back, but I'll try not to next time, as the album has been on my heavy rotation list lately. It's particularly good to crank on the stereo over hear in the Web office when no one else is around.
The Helio Sequence: Keep Your Eyes Ahead
I know everyone's shitting their pants about the Fleet Foxes, but a similar Sup Pop release from last January blew me away, and I still listen to it often, even 11 months later. The title track is downright stellar. Hear it and some other songs here, but check out the whole album.
Blood on the Wall: Liferz
Also released in the first month of 2008, Liferz doesn't stray too far from previous BOTW work, and that's a good thing.
Beach House: Devotion
I came across this because my predecessor left it on the shelving that I now use to hold my crap. Score! The songwriting here is excellent, and the melodies are subdued and haunting. Good for when you're hungover and/or depressed and/or stoned. I've been told the previous album is also nice, but have yet to hear it.
The Dutchess and the Duke: She's the Dutchess and He's the Duke
My review is here.
Vivian Girls: Vivian Girls
I would write about this if everyone else hadn't wrote a million words about it already. It is good.
That's about it. I didn't hear nearly as much as I wanted to this year, largely due to the fact that I'm constantly broke, which is largely due to an inability to ever save money. Also, you may realize that this list is rather In the Red-Records heavy. I am fine with that.
Song That Kings of Leon Song Is About Syphilis
Posted by Megan Seling on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Exhibit A
"Sex On Fire" lyric: "Hot as a fever, rattling bones/I could just taste it, taste it."
Symptom of Syphilis: A fever up to 101 F and sore throat.
Exhibit B
"Sex On Fire" lyric: "Soft lips are open, knuckles are pale/Feels like you're dying, you're dying."
Symptom of Syphilis: A vague feeling of weakness or discomfort throughout the body and weight loss.
Exhibit C
"Sex On Fire" lyric: "Lay where you're laying, don't make a sound/I know they're watching, they're watching."
Symptom of Syphilis: An attack on the nervous system which can lead to vision or hearing problems, paralysis, and irregular (different-sized) pupils.
Exhibit D
See?
There's no way those Nashville boys intended that song to just be about anticipating good lovin'. No. Way.
Upcoming / Love Local Bands Remember John Spalding With an Amazing Series of Benefit Shows
Posted by Megan Seling on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM
John Spalding passed away in November after a long battle with lung cancer, but the beloved local musician left quite an impression on many people—he was the guitarist for 90 Lb. Wuss and Raft of Dead Monkeys, and more recently he recorded a solo record under the name Loveland, which incorporated many of his musician friends (including members of the Blood Brothers, Pretty Girls Make Graves, These Arms Are Snakes, and more). Friends are currently working on officially releasing his record, The Beautiful Truth, and they've also set up some pretty amazing shows throughout the month to help his family pay off the remaining medical bills.
Here's what's booked so far:
Sat, Jan 3
Slender Means
Suffering and the Hideous Thieves
Sam Squared
@ the Comet
9 pm, $8
21+
Thurs, Jan 8
Helms Alee
Born Anchors
Patrol
Nazca Lines
@ the Sunset
9 pm, $8
21+
Friday, Jan 9
Minus the Bear
Rocky Votolato
The Cave Singers
Past Lives
Triumph of Lethargy Skinned Alive to Death
@ Showbox at the Market
7 pm doors, $20
all ages
Wednesday, Jan 21
Damien Jurado
David Bazan
See Me River
@ Chop Suey
8 pm, $12 adv/$15 DOS
21+
Saturday, Jan 31
MXPX
Amber PacificNazca Lines
On the Last Day
@ El Corazon
7:30 pm, $10 adv/$12 DOS
all ages
The proceeds from all the shows will benefit the John D. Spalding Memorial Fund. Donations are also being accepted at any Bank of America location. And local poster-making superstar Nat Damm will be designing a series of limited edition posters which will highlight some of the bands Spalding played in (including Loveland); they'll be for sale at most of the shows as well.
All the line-ups are impressive, but the Suffering and the Hideous Thieves' performance sounds especially intriguing. Here's what Jeff Suffering had to say about the band's upcoming set:
"The band is Jeff Suffering, Seth Warren, Kris Rosentrater, and Jarred McFarlane. We may be doing a 90lb. Wuss tune and "Colony" by Joy Division, which is the last song I ever played with John. I also want to do a version of "Love rescued me" an old hymn that Rose and Liz played at John's funeral. The other songs will all be from the Suffering and the Hideous Thieves catalog."
Tonight Tonight in Music: There's More!
Posted by Megan Seling on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:30 AM
The Pharmacy's farewell show isn't the only action in town tonight. It's Friday. Let's Party. Here's a not-comprehensive list of concerts happening around our wonderful city (along with MP3s and videos should you be unfamiliar with any of the acts). You're welcome.
Chop Suey: Sunday Night Blackout, Emeralds, Blood Hot Beat, the Get Off, DJ Fentar, Jaret Winters
Sunday Night Blackout - "Set Me Off"
Conor Byrne: Guthrie Scarr, Silverhands, Lonesome Rhodes & the Good Company
Lonesome Rhodes & the Good Company - "Oh, Sweet Death"
The Funhouse: Space Cretins, Midnight Idols, Pain Cocktail, KEG
Space Cretins - "Jet Ride"
Comet: No-Fi Soul Rebellion, Onry Ozzborn, the Gigantics, Mad Rad, boy eats drum machine
No-Fi Soul Rebellion - "Dance Challenge"
Find all the rest of the listings here!
Tonight Tonight in Music: Say Goodbye to the Pharmacy!
Posted by Megan Seling on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:00 AM
The Pharmacy play their last show in Seattle tonight—they're moving to New Orleans and after tonight's farewell performance, they'll tour their way down to their new hometown.
We'll miss you, boys. Be safe, be happy, and come back and see us again real soon.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzz What Will Be Your Anthem for 2009?
Posted by Megan Seling on Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 12:07 AM
I only ask because I sure as hell can’t figure out what mine will be.
I’m uncharacteristically stoked for the new year—I have a lot of plans, I have a long list of awesome and silly and important things I want to do over the next 363 or so days, and I need a song to pull it all together. I need an anthem. I need something big and bright and empowering and not saccharine but really catchy and fun.
I polled friends on their anthems. “Anything by Beyonce,” one said. “Hollaback Girl” said another. “Anything by Robert Palmer.”
Not helping, friends.
So what’s your anthem? Is it awesome? If so, can I borrow it? Just for a year? Because I need an anthem. I feel like that’s the one thing missing in Operation: Best Year Ever. If you help me find it, I’ll buy you a Slurpee (because drinking more Slurpees is on my list).
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