The answers. Some of you may be kicking yourselves in the behind for missing some of these.1. I was following the pack (Fleet Foxes, "White Winter Hymnal")2. Why do let me stay here? (She & Him, "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?" Thanks Hello Mimi!)3. What gives this mess some grace unless it's kicks, man (Okkervil River, "Unless It's Kicks" Thanks ...
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Before joining The Raconteurs, Brendan did some great solo work. You can check out some of it on Rhapsody, of course, but not this track. Taken from a Tribute Album "Love in Song: An Atlanta Tribute to Sir Paul McCartney", Brendan does Let Me Roll It (to you).
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Brendan Benson's latest album "My Old, Familiar Friend" is out this week. Check out one of the songs that we've been spinning on the FM dial. The song is called "Garbage Day".
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Before playing second fiddle to Jack White in The Raconteurs, Brendan Benson was once of the best indie pop songwriters around. Big hooks and sugary melodies were a trademark.Well now Benson is back to prove the spotlight belongs on him. Benson will be releasing his fourth studio album, My Old, Familiar Friend, on August 25th.The track list looks like this:A Whole Lot BetterEyes On The
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It takes less than three minutes to get carried away and begin singing along to "Whole Lot Better", the opening track on Brendan Benson's forthcoming album, My Old, Familiar Friend (out August 18th). That's all it takes to prove that Benson, best known for his role in The Raconteurs, is a remarkable talent in his own right. That songs is only the first on an album saturated with
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Brendan Benson The MOD Club in Toronto, Ontario on August 24, 2009 Full Photo Set (12 photos)Although Brendan Benson may more commonly be associated with Jack White and their band The Raconteurs, he has had a solo career since 1996, releasing four solo albums interspersed with his work with The Mood Elevator and The Raconteurs. His 2005 album, Alternative To Love, hit the charts in the U.K. ...
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Brendan Benson has recorded a Daytrotter session, Benson recently released his fourth solo album; "My Old, Familiar Friend". During the session Brendan Benson plays three songs from the album but they are given incorrect credit as being on his self-titled solo album that...Click the link to read more
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Brendan Benson has announced dates for a forthcoming tour of the U.S.The Raconteurs co-frontman will embark on the jaunt in support of his forthcoming solo album ‘My Old, Familiar Friend‘ on August 17.Among the dates announced are shows in San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles where he will wrap things up on September 12.‘My Old, Familiar Friend‘ is due out August 18 but will begin st
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MUSIC NEWS- With the non-stop Jack White attention; movie, new band, another new band, ablum, etc, it's great to see Raconteur Brendan Benson back with a new album. My Old Familar Friend(out via ATO Records) is his 4th solo release and produced with flair by Gil Norton (Pixies and Foo Fighters guy). We love the ’70s style/sound of power pop that brings to mind ELO, all the w
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Brendan Benson is currently previewing his forthcoming solo album online.‘My Old, Familiar Friend‘, is streaming, in full, at NPR.The album is due out August 18.As we previously reported Benson is set to kick off a solo U.S. tour in support of the forthcoming album on August 17.Brendan Benson Tour Dates:New York, NY Bowery Ballroom (August 17)Chicago, IL Schuba’s (20)Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig
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It’s a good thing I’m listening to this album in the summer, because otherwise I’d be much harsher – it just seems to fit a summer mood, and not much else. My Old, Familiar Friend is an apt title, as Benson sounds in-line with his previous work (much of this material is, in fact, taken [...]
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Truth be told, the Raconteurs did little more than stifle Benson’s unique and vast sonic language.
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Brendan Benson played Letterman last week and rocked his single "A Whole Lot Better" from his new collection of songs called "My Old Familiar Friend". Cool song, pure hard pop - love that guy, writing and performing songs that go against against all current musical trends. The middle vocal part is pure Raspberries.Stream songs from Benson's album at his MySpace page. Not all of them rock like t...
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Brendan Benson - My Old, Familiar FriendThe Cave Singers - Welcome JoyDestroyer - Bay Of Pigs [EP] Vinyl-onlyDivisible - Less Than LionArlo Guthrie - Arlo Guthrie: Tales of ‘69Madness - The Liberty Of Norton FolgatNathan Maxwell And The Original Bunny Gang [Flogging Molly's bassist] - White RabbitReba McEntire - Keep On Loving YouJay Reatard - Watch Me FallChristopher O’Riley - Out Of My Han
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Brendan Benson has taken a break from his side project ith Jack White, The Racoteurs. He is back to doing what he does best, making great Power Pop. Hooks and tunes you can listen to0 over and over. My Old, Familiar Freind is certainly familiar territory for this under appreciated Indie star.Check out his letterman performance from earlier this week:
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