Guilty Pleasures

So the other morning I went for a walk. It was kind of early, but it was warm, and the sun was shining. It was nice. I picked up a crappy coffee at 7-11, and then picked up my Nomad (iPods unattractive neighbor), scrolled through, and found The Magic Numbers. Seemed like a good choice at the time. And I was right. They're a great band, but kind of like Stars used to be, where people would be a little hesistant to admit to liking them, like they were everyone's guilty pleasure or something. (Well.. actually, I've only met one other person who has admitted to liking them, and he was pretty upfront about it).

Anyways, long preamble for a short song.

The Magic Numbers - Forever Lost

Wolf at the Door

So, apparently the powers that be don't like people posting leaked tracks. Or so I'm led to believe since the file was pulled by YouSendIt.
So instead of posting more new Thom Yorke today, I'll post some old Thom Yorke. Probably my favorite track off of Hail to the Theief, Wolf at The Door, which is also somewhat appropriate in the context of the metaphorical "Wolf" (The Man) being at the metaphorical "Door" of this blog. And I'll give it to you live. Only because when I saw them live, the weird 40 year old standing beside me was singing along to this song in a trance like state.

Radiohead - Wolf at the Door (Live from Copenhagen)

Would You Like to Hear A Secret?

Because I have one... and it is soooooo good to hear it.

First some preamble:
Over the last few years, for major works (ie. Radiohead and Broken Social Scene records), I've been able to resist the urge to download leaked copies, instead anxiously awaiting release day until I could firmly hold a CD in my hand, put it in my stereo, sit back, and listen to the record in it's full uncompressed glory, as it was meant to be.
But no more. You see, this gentleman, Thom Yorke, perhaps you've head of him, is putting out a record on July 11. It's called The Eraser, and will be released by XL records. And it broke my willpower. And now it will break yours. And it's my little way of getting back at Radiohead for touring nowhere near Alberta this time around.
Here's the title track:

Thom Yorke - The Eraser

It's glorious, is it not? It reminds me of Pyramid Song, but with a beat. Maybe if you check back tomorrow there will be another song waiting. Who knows.

Edit: Link removed

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I suck... So please accept this as a pennance

Or maybe it's a grievance. Or alimony. I'm really not sure.
Anyways... here's an entire Mix CD for you kids since I haven't updated for forever and a day.
I made it today, and I liked it, so now I will share it. With the world. And, yes, by "world" I do in fact mean the three people that actually check this blog anymore. And that guess is on the high end.

Here's the tracklist:
1. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
2. Wolf Parade - You are a Runner and I am my Father's Son
3. Spoon - I Turn my Camera On
4. Modest Mouse - Tiny Cities Made of Ashes
5. Ted Leo & The Pharmacists - The Ballad of the Sin Eater
6. The Arcade Fire - No Cars Go
7. Jason Collett - I'll Bring the Sun
8. Stephen Malkmus - Baby C'mon
9. Jens Lekman - Maple Leaves (7" Version)
10. The Smiths - Shoplifters of the World Unite
11. Wolf Parade - Dear Sons and Daughters of Hungry Ghosts
12. The Rogue Wave - Love's Lost Guarantee
13. Andrew Bird - Tables and Chairs
14. Bright Eyes - I Woke Up With This Song in my Head This Morning
15. Devendra Banhart - Chinese Children
16. Silver Jews - Random Rules
17. Broken Social Scene - Superconnected (Live @ KCRW)


And Here's the File

It Ain't (Marginal) Over Yet!

Hey. Remember that time when I said I liked Wilderness? Well... I still do. I'm not sure if you can remember something that's happening at this very moment. So philosophize about that for awhile.
Maybe while you do so, you can listen to this new Wilderness track, from the Jagjaguwar (not only is it an 'it' label, it's fun to say!) website.

Wilderness - Emergency

Travel Tips from Mogwai

Well, in case you haven't heard, Mog-freaking-wai has a new album coming out tomorrow! "No-freaking-way!" Is what you're probably thinking. Well it's true. And it's awesome. It doesn't stray too far from the usual formula. Maybe more vocals than usual.
Either way, here's a song with vocals. It also might explain why they never visit the fine province of Alberta. Gloomy Scottish jerks. Wait. Nobody ever comes to Alberta. Nevermind.


Mogwai - Travel is Dangerous

Look around for Friend of the Night, another good song.
And head over to MOKB where they've got two more tracks from Mr. Beast. (that's the album).