The Best Record of 2001: Day 9
It’s overdriven pop vs. minimalist country as Ash takes on Gillian Welch 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…
The Best Record of 2001: Day 8
Ben Folds takes on The Langley Schools Music Project. Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at Ben Folds’ Rockin’ the Suburbs (#48) and The Langley Schools Music Project’s Innoncence and Despair. Note: As many of you saw, I recently wrote about a Best Record of 2001 challenge and noted that I’d be writing some…
The Best Record of 2001: Day 7
It’s an I-5 battle as Sacramento’s Cake takes on LA’s Margo Guryan. Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at Cake’s Comfort Eagle and Margo Guryan’s 25 Demos. 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…
The Best Record of 2001: Day 6
Everyone’s favorite murder ballad merchant takes on some British hip hop Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds No More Shall We Part (#49) as it faces off against Roots Manuva’s Run Come Save Me (#80) Note: As many of you saw, I recently wrote about a Best…
Discussion: What’re You Listening To?
Friday was one of those release days that was like hitting the jackpot. Seriously, it was one of the best in recent memory. Maybe it’s just me, but it’s also always kinda rad about seeing new work drop from bands that have been part of one’s life for decades. And this week, Afghan Whigs, the…
Happening Today: An Album of the Month Event You Should Check Out
We’ve got a great host and a killer record, all set to go. All we need now is you! Here’s how to join the fun. Album art courtesy of Atlantic Records Just a quick reminder that this month’s album discussion is *today* (29.March) at 6 PM Eastern via Zoom. Nicole Brown is hosting, and we’ll be…
Album review | Tori Amos ‘Strange Little Girls’
Best of 2001 Day 5: Tori Amos closes out her time with Atlantic by reinventing the music of men. Good morning! We’re in for a treat today, as Z-sides Music takes the wheel, and shares his take on Tori Amos’ Strange little Girls release. Note: As many of you saw, I recently wrote about a Best Record…
The Best Record of 2001: Day 4
Slowcore legends Low take on post-hardcore band Thursday Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at Low’s Things We Lost in the Fire (#16) and Thursday’s “Full Collapse” (#113) 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 Best Record of 2001: Day 3
Mary J. Blige brings the family. Stars of the Lid bring the ambience. Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at Mary J. Blige’s No More Drama (#32) and Stars of the Lid’s The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid (#97). Note: As many of you saw, I recently wrote about a Best Record…
The Best Record of 2001: Day 2
Rufus Wainwright takes on Kings of Convenience Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at Poses by Rufus Wainwright (#64) and Kings of Convenience’s Quiet is the New Loud (#65). 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…
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