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“Crown on the Ground” Sleigh Bells
When I first listened to Sleigh Bells it was with head phones on, and I nearly went deaf.
Even at modest volume, Sleigh Bells are extremely loud. The opening riff to “Crown on the Ground” sounds like an ambulance out...
If I didn’t have to work tonight, I’d drop 100 hits of acid and try to let this video sink in. (Just kidding, mom.)
But for real, Yeasayer have me officially captivated. (Thanks to my friend Gillian for the tip.)
Yeasayer “Ambling Alp” video...
Artist: Norah Jones
Album: The Fall
Release Date: November 17, 2009
Label: Blue Note
Half Life: Norah is no longer just for Mom and Pops anymore. The Fall might very well be the best kept secret of late 2009-early 2010. The jury’s still out.
RIYL:...
It came with great disappointment today that I learned that Ronnie James Dio has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. The Metal Legend, who has produced landmark albums such as Holy Diver will be taking time to recover before hopefully returning to the...
Artist: Nellie McKay
Album: Normal as Blueberry Pie – A Tribute to Doris Day
Release Date: October 13 2009
Label: Verve Records
RIYL: Doris Day, jazz standards,
Half-Life: I’ll be listening to this as long as I need a reminder that they really do make...
