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July 6, 2011
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XTC!!!

So it turns out that XTC may have been the best live band ever, or anyway, they have more awesome YouTube live videos than any other band I’ve come across.  Just a sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYq6Z7HERjk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ9ieVLaLo8 It’s a shame that XTC … Continue reading

May 28, 2011
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“San Francisco B.C.” by the Silver Jews

“San Francisco B.C.” by the Silver Jews David Berman is a great storyteller and lyricist, and this track from the Silver Jews’ sixth album Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea (CD, mp3, vinyl) is a fine example of it.  I was looking … Continue reading

April 1, 2011
by mitcharf
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XTC

Last night I was screwing around on last.fm, seeing what comments people had made about particular tracks, seeing who was listening to the same track as I was, etc.  Anyway, I stumbled across someone whose musical favorites had a lot … Continue reading

January 19, 2011
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Dan Bern!

“Most American Men” live by Dan Bern “The Fifth Beatle” live by Dan Bern “Johnny Cash and Anais Nin” live by Dan Bern “Jesus Was Well Hung” live by Dan Bern “Working At The Ritz” live by Dan Bern “Suit … Continue reading

December 22, 2010
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“This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” live cover by MGMT

“This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” live cover by MGMT This Must Be The Place is my favorite song.  I love the Talking Heads in general, and this song specifically really resonates with me.  It manages to be happy, … Continue reading

December 14, 2010
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“Don’t Bring Me Down” (cover, live) by The New Pornographers

“Don\’t Bring Me Down” (cover, live) by The New Pornographers Let me begin by talking about the new Doctor Who series (as opposed to the classic series).  I promise I will bring things back to relate to this song.  I … Continue reading