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Five Songs, 5/9/2018

Today! Melvins, "Skweetis" This is how Stoner Witch opens. I put this on when it came out, and just thought "holy shit, this is going to crush my head". And it did. My head remains crushed to this day. Chris Clark, "Don't Be Too Long"...

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Five Songs, 4/20/2018

Here you go! TV/TV$, "Ignorance Is Not Bliss" More of this California punk band, I'm not sure there's a lot to say about it. Gaunt, "Jerkin' Yourself Around" Yeah, now we're talkin'! Compare these two tracks. There's just more energy, more interesting guitar work,...

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Five Songs, 4/12/2018

Some titans today. Crazy Baldhead, "Funky Drummer" A repeat! No regrets! Bring on the juice! Rob Swift, "Hip Hop On Wax" A member of the X-Ecutioners, Rob Swift is a turntablist from New York who has had a long solo career as well. Always rooted...

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Five Songs, 3/17/2018

This was so close to being great today. Sam & Dave, "I Thank You" I was wondering when we'd get Sam & Dave, one of the top acts from Stax and reliable hitmakers for the label. The drought is over! This comes to us from 1968, an...

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Five Songs, 3/4/2018

Still hanging in there on my streak. It's been close for a few days! Hattie Littles, "Here You Come" I know nothing about Hattie Littles, but this song is such an exemplar of that early Motown sound, it's hard not to smile. This comes from...