Gorillaz, Clearlake, and the Blur of Reality
Best Record of 2001: Day 41 Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at Gorillaz’ self-titled debut as it faces off against Clearlake’s Lido. Note: As many of you saw, I recently wrote about a Best Record of 2001 challenge and noted that I’d be writing some of these up. The plan is to do…
Discussion: What’re You Listening To?
Note: May 18th is a big day both in music history and for anyone who lived in the PNW in 1980. I first ran this piece when there were about 6 of us here (and 3 of them lived with me), and it’s become an annual tradition. We don’t have many musical traditions in my…
Death Cab for Cutie’s ‘The Photo Album’ Is Pleasant Enough, but More Is Coming
Best Record of 2001: Day 40 Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at The Photo Album by Death Cab for Cutie. A lifetime ago, I saw Death Cab play one of those festivals every city seems to have during the summer. This was in Portland, and someone had the brilliant idea to run this…
Stephen Malkmus’ Solo Debut Feels Like the Next Pavement Album
Best Record of 2001: Day 39 Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at Stephen Malkmus’ self-titled debut Note: As many of you saw, I recently wrote about a Best Record of 2001 challenge and noted that I’d be writing some of these up. The plan is to do quick hits on each first-round matchup…
The Sound of Nostalgia Breaking Down
Best Record of 2001: Day 38 | Fennesz ‘Endless Summer’ Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at ‘Endless Summer’ by Fennesz. Note: As many of you saw, I recently wrote about a Best Record of 2001 challenge and noted that I’d be writing some of these up. The plan is to do quick hits on…
Aaliyah’s Red Album: A Break Out Record Frozen in Time.
Best Record of 2001: Day 37 Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at Aaliyah’s self-titled record, aka “The Red Album.” Note: As many of you saw, I recently wrote about a Best Record of 2001 challengeand noted that I’d be writing some of these up. The plan is to do quick hits on each…
What’re You Listening To?
The 2-lane highway from Portland’s western suburbs to the Oregon Coast was exactly 72 miles. It usually took about an hour and a half. It was a little faster if traffic was light and we were in a fast car. Or a little longer if we were in my friend Matt’s VW bus. It never…
Bright Flight Finds David Berman at His Most Spartan, and Most Vulnerable
On the Silver Jews’ 4th record, David Berman turns country influence into something wry, spare, and strangely intimate. Good morning! Today we’re taking a quick look at Silver Jews’ Bright Flight Note: As many of you saw, I recently wrote about a Best Record of 2001 challengeand noted that I’d be writing some of these…
De La Soul Grow Up Gracefully on AOI: Bionix
Best Record of 2001: Day 35 Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at De La Soul’s AOI: Bionix. Note: As many of you saw, I recently wrote about a Best Record of 2001 challenge and noted that I’d be writing some of these up. The plan is to do quick hits on each first-round matchup and post…
A Quick Look at Pete Yorn’s Musicforthemorningafter
Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at Pete Yorn’s Musicforthemorningafter. Note: As many of you saw, I recently wrote about a Best Record of 2001 challenge and noted that I’d be writing some of these up. The plan is to do quick hits on each first-round matchup and post them directly to the page.…
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