What are you listening to today?

[mvd]

It's been a while since the last topic of this sort. I heard:

Big Star - #1 Record/Radio City (I was really missing out on classic music here - so glad I bought it. I'll give 4 put of 4 stars for an excellent CD, but it takes more for a CD to get 5/5, and both CDs here would.)

Alice Peacock - Who I Am (on full album listening party. There are some moments of Carole King-like sophistication, but much of the CD is too dull IMO)

That's all for today so far.

[Neoma]

1. Creep.

http://www.escalofrio.com/n/ani_creep/radiohead_creep.swf

[hippywife]

2. KPIG Radio out of Watsonville, CA n/t

[atomic-fly]

3. She Said..the Beatles

[khashka]

4. Tori Amos "To Venus And Back"

Save me! Please!


Khash.

[mvd]

10. I have that one

It's enjoyable IMO. Some of the live versions of her songs are even more enchanting than the originals.

[taterguy]

5. Redd Kross Neurotica and a John Hiatt CD

Redd Kross cuz I was working out on my bike and John Hiatt because one of the songs was featured in some movie that I caught a glimpse of on the tube last week

[ghostsofgiants]

6. Today...

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists' "Shake The Sheets" (http://www.myspace.com/tedleo)
Pistolita's "Oliver Under The Moon" (http://www.myspace.com/pistolita)
Billy Talent's "II" (I'll be seeing them live next weekend.) (http://www.myspace.com/billytalent)
Children of Eve's "This Island Just Might Kill Us All" (Local boys.) (http://www.myspace.com/wearetheonesunheard)

[mvd]

11. After the World Cup game is over, I'll

check out Ted Leo. LeftPeopleFinishFirst also recommends him.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

12. *blush*

who, me?

ted leo is amazinnng.

[mvd]

15. I just downloaded his CD on iTunes - he is amazing!

I bought Shake The Sheets. I would say he breathes new life into pop/punk for sure. It's certainly not one-dimensional. There's a bit of classic rock and even a little new wave. :hi:

[ghostsofgiants]

24. Shit yeah.

Dude's great. :thumbsup:

[mvd]

7. Now I have R.E.M.'s Out Of Time on

It's one of the somewhat rare times I disagree with reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine. He gives the CD only 2.5 stars at All Music Guide, and I'd give it at least 4.5 - maybe 5. "Losing My Religion," "New Wild Heaven," and "Shiny Happy People" are well worth buying the CD for alone. The production is also some of the best of all the R.E.M. albums. I think Monster is uneven and that the three newest R.E.M. CDs are more pretty than spectacular, though.

[mitchum]

8. Steve Reich "Music For 18 Musicians"

[bertha katzenengel]

9. Birds.

White-Throated Sparrows, Red-Bellied Woodpeckers, House Finches, Purple Finches, Blue Jays, and Carolina Wrens: "tea kettle, tea kettle, tea kettle, tea!"

[mark414]

13. the same thing i listen to every day

my day is not complete without at least a song or two (whether through speakers or in my head) from woody guthrie...

you souls of boston is playing right now...

[Pale Blue Dot]

14. mvd - You've got to get the new Mojave 3

You and I have the same taste in music - this one's fantastic. Here's a sample (if possible, just listen without watching the stupid video):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BOBZ8BZAt0&search=mojave%203

Smart yet simple, hopeful while recognizing that there's little reason for hope... I just love it.

[mvd]

16. Thanks - give me a minute and I'll check it out

Hi, Finnfan!

[mvd]

17. You're right, Finnfan - I loved it

It's not far removed from the Neil Finn stuff we both love. Also was in the vein of the Jayhawks and The Thrills. My wish list is getting filled with CDs to get (out now and future releases,) but I'll put their CD on.

[Pale Blue Dot]

18. Woo hoo!

I like the new Keane, too. They seem to have mated with Rufus Wainwright.

[mvd]

22. Thanks again - I see the new album is called

Puzzles Like You. I'll buy it when I get the chance.

Even when I don't like an artist, like with Art Brut and the new stuff from Jennifer O'Connor, the fun is in trying new stuff out.

[Initech]

19. My album selection for today:

Flaming Lips - Clouds Taste Metallic

Bass Communion - Bass Communion

Les Claypool - Of Whales And Woe

Steve Wilson (Porcupine Tree) - Cover Version III

George Carlin - Life Is Worth Losing

Gnarls Barkley - St Elsewhere

Radiohead - OK Computer

Plus a random, perfectly ordered Frank Zappa playlist that I've been playing a lot lately.

[Ariana Celeste]

20. Mad Season- "Long Gone Day"

Perfect for my mood these days.

Mad Season- Above- Long Gone Day

So much blood I'm starting to drown
Runs from cold to colder
Time to time the sky's come down
To help me lose my way
Tears and lies for answers
You and open veins, God knows I'm gone
Girl I just want you to
Come on down
Lord it's a storm and I'm heading to fall
These sins are mine and I've done wrong, oh babe
Come on down

Long Gone Day
Mmmm, who ever said
We wash away with the rain

See you all from time to time
Isn't it so strange
How far away we all are now
Am I the only one who remembers that summer
Oh, I remember
Everyday each time the place was saved
The music that we made
The wind has carried all of that away

Long gone day
Mmmm, who ever said
We wash away with the rain

So many tears I'm starting to drown
The rain in heaven's all come down
Silver spoons affix the crown
The luckless ones are broken
Fears and lies for answers
You and open flames
God knows I'm gone
And I just want you to
Come on down, hmmm

Lord it's a storm and I'm heading to fall
These sins are mine and I've done wrong
I want you to, oh, I just want you to
Come on down

I fear again, like then, I've lost my way
And shout to God to bring my sunny day

[lizziegrace]

21. Allman Brothers n/t

[deadparrot]

23. The soundtrack to the musical "Parade."

[redqueen]

25. Sunset Rubdown

Their CD "Shut Up I'm Dreaming" is the soundtrack to my life right now.

[leeroysphitz]

26. ELMO, Elmo, Elmo...

I'm not in charge of the TV at this point.

[mvd]

27. One more kick, since this ties into my other post here

I've heard all of these since last time:

Ingrid Michaelson - Girls And Boys (4 stars out of 4)

Cheyenne Kimball - The Day Has Come (3.5 stars out of 4 - while she's a little nasal, her voice is spirited and emotional. She avoids cliches in her writing, even though many of the songs are about familiar subjects. And there's a non-generic guitar style that doesn't try to be too eclectic for the sound. Aly & AJ have talent, but their style's a bit too much like Hilary Duff's for me to give above a B- to their CD. Cheyenne stands out more.)

Ted Leo - Shake The Sheets (4 stars out of 4)

Ane Brun - A Temporary Dive (I'll listen again, but it could be a 4. Her style is a bit western folk - very neat. Her voice is a bit like Ani DiFranco's. but less shrill.)

Thom Yorke - The Eraser (2.5 stars out of 4 - neither as wondrously experimental as Kid A or as well-structured as OK Computer. Still, the songs are mostly solid.)

And I heard the double Big Star album again (4 stars out of 4.)

I liked what I heard from the new Muse album, didn't like Art Brut, and liked Peaches more when she showed her rock side.

I bought these for future listening:

Some Girls - Crushing Love (sounds like an indie-pop gem! When I do like Julianna Hatfield, I think she's great.)
Nina Gordon - Bleeding Heart Graffiti
Joanna - This Crazy Life
Leigh Nash - Blue on Blue