Violent Femmes, "Out the Window" Everybody knows the Femmes for their sublime self-titled debut, and with good reason, as it's legitimately one of the all-time great records. But, they didn't actually stop there! I know! This song was on the solid compilation Add It Up,...
Today! They Might Be Giants, "Last Wave" They Might Be Giants released their 20th studio album, I Like Fun, this year, and it's a solid entry into their discography. While not their best, it's still a very good record, and I'm always happy for more...
Lots of good stuff today! Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, "Niño Diamante" Oh, hell yes. The piano! The swinging drums! Those horns! Goddamn, y'all. The Police, "Tea In The Sahara" I have a pretty simple opinion on the Police: first three albums yes, last two, no. It's...
Good stuff today. Wilco, "Old Maid" Fundamentally, I just like hearing Jeff Tweedy sing. I think it kind of comes down to that. This isn't a revolutionary song or anything, but it's a pleasant, the arrangement is nice, and Tweedy is great. That's just the...
Good set today. Hepcat, "You And I" Hepcat could really straddle the line between ska, rocksteady, and even something like soul. This song is just a low-key delight. Wu-Tang Clan, "Shame On A Nigga" I love it when rappers deliberately use a bogus word and...
