I liked it immediately when I first heard it, and it's actually gotten a bit better after the first 10 listens or so. Probably in my Top 5 now. However I still think, even after all of the leaks and such, this is still Boxer's year. Then again I'm probably a bit biased.

I'm looking forward to Dan Bejar's next release.

yeah - certainly enjoy most of what Bejar does.

I've fallen off Boxer a bit. If there was one song that ripped it like Mr November then yes - it would be number one with a bullet. Lately I've not even noticed that a track has transitioned into another. I still love it and all, but crave the variety of Alligator.

NP - Okkervil River - The stage names.

(what a strong strong year)

Pinback - Bouquet

Since there's been a lot of bitching () about Interpol here I just bought Antics for about $5. I'm gonna listen to it now I think...

I also bought The Postal Service - Give Up... mainly for the sake of owning Such Great Heights.


EDIT: First thoughts on Interpol: R.E.M. Anyone?

EDIT2: Further thoughts: Quite good. Given a couple of more listens I might really love it.

edit; Pere Ubu The Modern Dance

Good work, now go and get Turn On The Bright Lights and download Our Love To Admire! Oh, and listen to Specialist, its one of their best songs but not any the albums. Specialist on Youtube

And also Song Seven - Song Seven Youtube Action

right now: Vincent O'brien, by matt ward :_

Tiesto - [Dieselboy Dungeon Master promo #15] Flight 643 (Paul B + Subwave Remix)

i guess im having some kind of pre-party. I'm ashamed.

those are exactly the two that i'm so-so on. i haven't skipped them yet, but they're not anywhere near normal POL standards.


6 of the 9 Strawberry Jam tracks leaked and they are quite good and what i'm listening to NOW.

Radiohead - The National Anthem

and now Radiohead - How To Disappear Completely...


Damn, that song sends chills down my spine.

'Songs we Taught the Detroit Cobras' and

'Songs we Taught Will Sheff'



love this series (ie covers that a specific band has done on CD or live) Ie I have not heard a song from Tusk in a couple decades.

Tracklist from the Okkervil River cover comp:

1. Some Weird Sin - Iggy Pop
2. Mellow My Mind - Neil Young
3. A Damn Good Disguise - The Mendoza Line
4. Ex-Girl Collection - The Wrens
5. Solo - Sandy Denny
6. I Can't Escape From You - Hank Williams
7. Good Liquor Gonna Carry Me Down - Big Bill Broonzy
8. Remember - John Lennon
9. O, Dana - Big Star
10. I Want To Know - The Fugs
11. Riot Act - Elvis Costello
12. Unravel - Bjork
13. Satan Is Real - The Louvin Brothers
14. Black Sheep Boy - Tim Hardin
15. Pictures Of Adolph Again - Bill Fay
16. Cracked Actor - David Bowie
17. What Makes You Think You're The One - Fleetwood Mac
18. Your Other Man - Jandek
19. Roll Another Number For The Road - Neil Young

Kings of Leon - Wasted Time

The Stooges - We Will Fall

Inhuman by Sonic Youth.