Monthly Archives: May 2011

Great Songwriters: Will Smith, A Tribute

Posted on May 31, 2011 by TimD

A dead Will Smith is not a good Will Smith. Will Smith wrote the songs that made the whole world rap. Through his whole career he made us all feel more whole when ever he would open up his angelic voice … Continue reading →

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Today’s “Best Song Ever”: The Magnetic Fields “Fear Of Trains”

Posted on May 31, 2011 by TimD

While the sheer audacity, scope, ambition and to a lesser extent quality of 69 Love Songs assures it will always be the world’s preferred document of the Magnetic Fields and more centrally of singer/songwriter Stephen Merritt, he had already established … Continue reading →

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Today’s “Best Song Ever”: “Suicide Is Painless(The Theme From M*A*S*H)”

Posted on May 30, 2011 by TimD

On this Memorial Day I always try and reflect on the fine work of our troupes. Of course I like everyone else who has ever watched reruns on television am most familiar with the acts of bravery fought on the … Continue reading →

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Today’s “Best Song Ever”: tUnE-yArDs “Gangsta”

Posted on May 27, 2011 by TimD

By Ryan Ross Every now and then, it’s nice to listen to music that doesn’t have an underlying message or an intricate theme, the type of music that allows you to simply sit back and listen without forcing you to … Continue reading →

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Today’s “Best Song Ever”: McLusky “To Hell With Good Intentions”

Posted on May 26, 2011 by TimD

By Tim Duffy Indie Rock Karaoke seems like a super idea until you are on your fourth beer and sixth Cat Power song of the night. Possibly Related Posts: Today’s “Best Song Ever”: Donna Summer “I Feel Love” Today’s “Best … Continue reading →

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Today’s “Best Song Ever”: The Louvin Brothers “The Kneeling Drunkards Plea”

Posted on May 25, 2011 by TimD

By Tim Duffy We have all been there once or twice. Maybe we are not all religious folks, but if you have ever been taught to pray and have made your way to adulthood it is likely you have begged … Continue reading →

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Today’s “Best Song Ever”: Bob Dylan “Like A Rolling Stone”

Posted on May 24, 2011 by TimD

[Please note this article is being posted with Editor's Notes below the embedded video. It is presented unedited as it was submitted.] By Lucas Irazoqui Unfortunately so, I will have to rely on the essence of a highly popular cliché for this … Continue reading →

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Today’s “Best Song Ever”: Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. “Glass Mountain Trust”

Posted on May 20, 2011 by TimD

By Ryan Ross For the last decade, D’Angelo has been one of the most enigmatic figures in the music industry. Since the success of his 2000 album “Voodoo”, he has largely fallen out of the public eye, resurfacing only occasionally … Continue reading →

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Today’s “Best Song Ever”: Superchunk “Winter Games”

Posted on May 19, 2011 by TimD

By Tim Duffy Sometimes a song pummels you into enjoying it with an immediate rush of energy. Some songs worm their way into your head with persistence. A chorus can bowl you over or a a bridge can take a … Continue reading →

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Today’s “Best Song Ever”: The Decemberists “The Rake’s Song”

Posted on May 17, 2011 by TimD

By Ryan Ross I consider myself a very lyrics-oriented person. When listening to a song for the first time, I focus on the music (who cares what the lyrics are like if the song sounds awful?); Possibly Related Posts: Today’s “Best … Continue reading →

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