Do I still remember how to do this? I guess I'll find out! I took a break from the grind of daily music blogging last October, because it was starting to wear me out. Needing to figure out something to say about these songs each...
OutKast, "Ms. Jackson" This is, of course, an all-time jam. Also, it makes me remember this (sadly deleted) tweet, which is also nice. Wolves in the Throne Room, "Vastness and Sorrow" Hmm. I wonder what song that is definitely black metal is the closest thing...
Kid Koala, "Drunk Trumpet" "Drunk Trumpet" appears on Kid Koala's first record, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and this is a fun live version of it from Live From The Short Attention Span Audio Theater Tour. As always, Kid Koala is a gas. Jay Dee, "Pause" Before...
The Aislers Set, "Chicago New York" No, this isn't some Belle & Sebastian tribute band. Chicago's Aislers Set do play pop very much in that vein, uh, obviously. But there's more variation on this album than this song might suggest, as this is probably the most...
Madlib, "Pyramids (Change)" This is from Beat Konducta, Volume 1 & 2: Movie Scenes, a record intended as a soundtrack to a non-existant movie as well as a companion piece to J Dilla's revered Donuts. The thing that makes it a little different from Madlib's usual...
