Pixies, "Here Comes Your Man"
A classic. Also a member of the group of songs where I can play both the bass and drums for it.
Fugazi, "Waiting Room (version)"
Another classic! Sounding like my dorm room in here today. Except this isn't from 7...
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The Pixies, "Where Is My Mind?"
I'm not sure a week doesn't go by where Dave Lovering's entry into this song doesn't go through my head. And that's without talking about how...
Fugazi, "Intro"
There's not a ton to say here, other than The Argument is a tremendous swan song for the band, and I really wish that there were more records after it.
The Jam, "That's Entertainment"
One of the crowning achievements of mod, Sound Affects...
Not a ton to say today.
James Brown, "It's A Man's World"
So, uh, sometimes the sexual politics of Brown's music wasn't great. You know, it happens. I'll just observe that Brown had a co-writer for this song, Betty Jean Newsome, which is kind of...
Fantastic one today!
J-Zone, "Zone For President"
More old shit from J-Zone! I mentioned his persona last time, but here you can really hear the cheapass side of things. Also, dig that circus beat! And the shots at internet losers. All good stuff!
Pond, "Forget"...