MP3: Jason Anderson - Tonight#19 - Jason Anderson - TonightECA Records 2007Joey On Tonight:Jason Anderson is New England to me and seeing how much I moved around this decade, it was important for me to have a piece of home in some capacity, even if I was running from it. So there's that. Then there is the fact that Jason is so fun and positive and this record "Tonight" has the gang vocals which...
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #19 - Tonight
The Best Albums Of The Decade: #19 - It's Never Been Like That
MP3: Phoenix - Sometimes In The Fall#19 - Phoenix - It's Never Been Like ThatAstralwerks - 2006Like the Andrew W.K. for the French, Phoenix gets people wet with suaveness and charm rather than sheer intensity. A party album for the modern sophisticate.
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #20 - Pink
MP3: Boris - Farewell#2o - Boris - PinkSouthern Lord (US) 2005Matt On Pink:This is Boris's album. Largely unknown to a majority of the world, Pink is what finally got everyone into the sludgy metal that the Japanese had long since known. Brutal and loud, tidal wave of noise.
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #20 - Ancient Melodies Of The Future
MP3: Built To Spill - Alarmed#20 - Built To Spill - Ancient Melodies Of The FutureWarner Brothers Records 2001Joey On Ancient Melodies Of The Future:There are better Built To Spill albums (this year's There's No Enemy could take this spot over with another year of listens), but this is the best one of the decade, plus as any fan knows there is no such thing as a bad Built To Spill album. Fair e...
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #21 - Once We Were Trees
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MP3: Beachwood Sparks - Yer Selfish Ways (Matt's pick)MP3: Beachwood Sparks - The Hustler (Joey's pick)#21 - Beachwood Sparks - Once We Were TreesSub Pop Records 2001Oh shit we both like this record and put it at the same spot. You get a double dose in one post.Matt On Once We Were Trees:It was tough decision as to which Beachwood Sparks album to include, but ultimately, it's their last full-le...
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Break Post (Cocoa Puffs)
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MP3: Converge - Reap What You SowUhhh I told Matt I wasn't going to introduce him or do guest posts anymore since he really does this with me 100%. A partner if you will. But I haven't set up a system to make you know I didn't post this yet, so Matt did. Fuck yeah!So basically Joey and I were talking about whether or not we should do posts in between the decade feature, and it was decided that ...
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #22 - Mclusky Do Dallas
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MP3: Mclusky - Dethink To Survive#22 - Mclusky - Mclusky Do DallasToo Pure Records 2002Matt On Mclusky Do Dallas:Discordant angular punk-fueled anger is how you could best label Andy Falkous and his (not so) merry band of Welsh liquor hounds. In a just world, Mclusky would be bigger than U2.
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #22 - Album
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MP3: Girls - Laura#22 - Girls - AlbumTrue Panther 2009Joey On Album:It really is weird including a release from this year on a decade list. Shit, this one only came out a few months ago. That's what happens when you don't wait another year to do these things: Oh well. I really like Girls' "Album" and over time, it could even be higher on this list. I think all of the songs are great and it's wa...
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #23 - Carrion EP
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MP3: Jana Hunter - A Goblin, a Goblin#23 - Jana Hunter - Carrion EPGnomonsong Records 2007Joey On Carrion EP:I think it says a lot when an EP makes a list made up of albums. I do really, really like this one: the Carrion EP is half new songs and half demos from Jana Hunter's previous record "There's No Home": that math leads to something that is allllllll good. The new songs mesh so well with t...
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #23 - Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
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MP3: Bill Callahan - Too Many Birds#23 - Bill Callahan - Sometimes I Wish We Were An EagleDrag City Records 2009Matt On Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle:It's always a tough call to include a new album on a decade culminating list, however I feel that this is more than worthy. Either on my computer or turntable, Bill Callahan just speaks so eloquently as if he's a preacher without a church, or ...
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #24 - The Lawlessness Of The Ruling Classes
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MP3: Andreas Mattsson - Summer of Speed#24 - Andreas Mattsson - The Lawlessness Of The Ruling ClassesHybris Records 2006Matt On The Lawlessness Of The Ruling Classes:Taking years to make, the former Popsicle man eschews the meticulousness craft and delicacy with which he crafted a very, very underrated pop masterpiece. In years time, I hope this album is looked at in the manner it deserves.
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #24 - The Execution Of All Things
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MP3: Rilo Kiley - So Long#24 - Rilo Kiley - The Execution Of All ThingsSaddle Creek 2002Joey On The Execution Of All Things:This may seem like a kind of cheesy choice these days, and rightfully so: Rilo Kiley played us all for fools. There was such a promise of greater things coming from them and their actor backgrounds were quirks, sure, but it was nothing worth focusing on (though the press s...
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #25 - Closing In
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MP3: Early Man - War Eagle#25 - Early Man - Closing InMatador Records 2005Joey On Closing In:When I took the plunge into stoner metal a few years back, Early Man were in the forefront of that decision. It saved my brain, giving me faith in music and live shows once more and I will always be thankful for that. "Closing In" is not to be fucked with, every track is a slice leaving you bloodless an...
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The Best Albums Of The Decade: #25 - Microcastle/Weird Era Cont.
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MP3: Deerhunter - Calvary Scars II / Aux OutAlright here is how this is going to go, and I'm probably only going to say this once: Every day until we finish, myself and Matt Giordano are counting down the very best albums of the decade. We each have our own awesome fucking lists and sometimes we share a few picks. Either way, both lists are the official stance on the music of this decade. Matt ...
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New High Places: "I Was Born"
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(via P4K)I'm on record saying this, but once again: I really did not enjoy High Places when I first heard them. My girlfriend was the one who brought them to my attention and she was beyond on board, but it took quite awhile for it to click on my end. Their self titled full length was what did it for me, and they've been succeeding ever since (like their split with Soft Circle out now on PPM, h...
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FUCK NO: Vampire Weekend b-side
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MP3: Vampire Weekend - Boulevard du AutomneHere it is, finally, the launch of FUCK NO, a series conceived by Matt Giordano who officially launches this new feature. We hope to do a couple of these to satisfy pr companies who send us god awful records and also to open the eyes of the masses and dehype the hype. You're going to love us.This is a b-side from the Vampire Weekend "Contra" album sess...
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The Best Song Ever: King Me
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MP3: Palace Brothers - King MeIt's a rainy day today. Enjoy a rainy day song by Palace Brothers from "There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You". G'day!
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Get Wet
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MP3: Annie - When The NightNOTE: Today's contribution comes from a drenched Matt Giordano, who guarantees today's track will "get you wet". Seriously when we spoke last night all he would talk about was how this song will get you wet. Do you feel wet? The indie press's number one sweet babe Annie is back with her sophomore album, after a bit of label kerfuffle and the like. While a bit of a mix...
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NSWF VIDEO: Girls "Lust For Life" video
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This new video for Girls' "Lust For Life" is pretty amazing. There's tits and cocks and all the good stuff. Seriously, some dude uses Hunx's dick as a microphone. Fuck yeah! The bar has been set, rock outfits.It's NSFW but that's only if your job sucks. Who would work at a joint where you can't look at breasts and penises?! Your job fails, mother fucker.(thanks to and via MBV)
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Fact: Neon as a colour is making a come back.
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MP3: Neon Indian - Deadbeat SummerMP3: Neon Indian - 6669 (I Don't Know If You Know)There has been so much bad hype going around, but this shit is right on: Neon Indian keeps you warm and moving, you'll wear down your tap dancing shoes. Download this steez.
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