So my undeniable new 'rock my face off' song is Superchunk's "Misfits and Mistakes," recently released as a 7".Problem is I don't actually own it, so I can't share hot MP3 action.I can, however, direct everyone to the scourge of the internet, MySpace, as the Superchunk band page has the song streaming (in full, even). Superchunk at MySpaceGoosebumps every time I hear this ... Goosebumps. The gu...
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Over the summer "I wrote about rediscovering Superchunk's ??On the Mouth??":http://mog.com/cbertsch/blog_post/110738, a record I listened to a lot when it came out but hadn't paid attention to in years. I had reason to listen to it again today and remembered how much I adore "Swallow That," which is slower and longer than most of their songs but all the more intense because of it. I'd place it ...
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It's been a long time since we've had new music from Merge Records founders Superchunk. In fact, the last time we got a proper release of new music from them was 2001's Here's To Shutting Up.Well all of that came to an end this week with the release of their new EP Leaves In The Gutter. It's a welcome return.I've always found something lacking with the Superchunk side projects. Portastatic
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Superchunk is one of those bands that I always loved the _idea_ of, without ever quite committing myself totally to their music. I have several of their records, mind you. But there were always other bands contemporary with them that I would, if forced to choose, rather listen to, most notably Pavement. That reminds me, incidentally, that Superchunk was one of the up-and-coming bands included i...
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Power pop legends and indie label magnates Superchunk are set to release a new 7" single, hot on the heels of their Leaves In the Gutter EP. "Crossed Wires" will be out on July 7th.The single, produced by Scott Solter, will be backed by the b-side "Blinders (Fast Version)".This is all good news because I love me the 'chunk. Superchunk's websiteSuperchunk's Myspace
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So someone across th street from me threw out an old rug and it's been sitting there for days now which made me think of Superchunks "Swallow That". For those who don't know Mac wrote the song about a rug that someone had thrown out in front of Lauras house and no one knew where it came from.Spreading outIt could be tarIt could be bloodIt could beNot fluid at allAnd if it helps you sleepAnd if ...
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In response to my post about Ben MacMillan, Pleaseeasaur wrote to say, "It's so wild to me how certain albums or bands conjure up specific eras and even specific moments in my memory." I agree. I am always blown away by how microscopically certain bands/albums/songs evoke moments and stretches of time. I can't listen to "Joe's friend's band" (that was how Pleaseeasaur's Superchunk, "Foolish" ta...
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So, ol' officeglenn posted a top 5 list of videos featuring puppets. Of course, I took issue with the exclusion of Package Thief. For your rockin' pleasure, here it is!
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so this is the first partwe're drunk and the selfless relentless caresseshow long must the first part lastbefore we make our respective messes?well all the clocks wound downwell all the clocks wound downand all the doors thrown openone good minute could last me a whole yearone good minute will last me a whole yearwell it's a delicate linewe draw it in pinkwe draw it in whiteso take your time with
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Power pop legends and Merge Records founders Superchunk have announced the release of a new live album. The Clambakes Vol. 4- Sur La Bouche- Live In Montreal 1993 will see the light of day on January 13th.The set, recorded during the On The Mouth tour (sur la bouche, get it?) at Montreal's club Backstreet will be available by digital download only. It will be an exclusive at the Merge Rec...
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Merge Records founders Superchunk are a great live act. I had the good fortune to catch them at Lee's Palace a couple of years ago and their sound can be overwhelming in a tight space. Clambakes Vol. 4: Sur La Bouche is the new digital only live album from the band. It's a recording of a show done at Montreal's Backstreet in March of 1993 while the band were touring in support of the On The
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New Superchunk EP is streaming at Merge. I love the Knock Knock Knock song. http://www.mergerecords.com/media.php
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For 20-years Merge Records and Superchunk have gone hand-in-hand giving us some of the best indie rock in the world. This week they'll be celebrating that legacy in North Carolina with the 5-day XX Merge Fest that we unfortunately won't be able to attend. Lucky for us we live in New York and all the best bands make stops here including Superchunk and their sometime Merge label mates Versus who ...
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Here's to slacking, motherfuckers. Legendary indie rock band Superchunk, who we last heard from in the studio in 2001 with Here's to Shutting Up!, have announced plans to release a new EP entitled Leaves in the Gutter to coincide with their upcoming performance at Coachella. The release is a way to "clear the decks" of nearly a decade of gestating material in order to prep an upcoming full-leng...
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Just when you've given up on ever hearing anything new from them, Superchunk comes back with a five-track EP to celebrate their 20th birthday.
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