Heavy Rotation

  • The Clientele -

    The Clientele: God Save the Clientele
    I love this record with its rich pop melodies and guitar feedback. Might be a little mellow for the kids today, but give it a listen on Sunday morning while having your coffee and reading the paper.

  • The National -

    The National: Boxer
    These indie darlings are well worth a listen to.

  • Ted Leo and the Pharmacists -

    Ted Leo and the Pharmacists: Living With the Living
    Hmmm...only way to describe it is Black Flag meets UB40.

  • Ryan Adams -

    Ryan Adams: Easy Tiger
    The alt-country king returns with something fantastic. This is one of my favorite records of 2007.

  • Bob Dylan -

    Bob Dylan: Blood On the Tracks
    I was cleaning out my CDs and forgot that I had this. I could listen to "Tangled Up in Blue" all day. I think this might be my favorite Dylan album.

  • Tegan and Sara -

    Tegan and Sara: The Con
    Go get this record. Do not delay. Sleater Kinney I'm over you.

  • Josh Rouse -

    Josh Rouse: Subtitulo
    Humor me. Just go get it. Give a listen to "Given' It Up" and you will thank me.

  • The Sea and Cake -

    The Sea and Cake: Everybody
    These guys are awesome. I can't decide who is dreamier Sam Prekop or Archer Prewitt. If you are looking for something to listen to this summer, this is it.

  • Stephen Malkmus -

    Stephen Malkmus: Pig Lib
    How can you not love the smart ass lead singer from Pavement? "Vanessa From Queens" is my favorite tune on this whole album. This album is filled with hypnotic melodies and sarcastic lyrics. Fans of Pavement will not be disappointed.

  • Dinosaur Jr. -

    Dinosaur Jr.: Beyond
    J Mascis is back. If you are a fan of Green Mind you will love this record.

  • Marvin Gaye -

    Marvin Gaye: What's Going on
    I love this record from start to finish. With lyrics about drug abuse, poverty, and the Vietnam War, this album was an immediate sensation and has endured as a classic of early-1970s soul. Get the remastered version released in 2002.

  • Urge Overkill - Urge Overkill

    Urge Overkill
    Urge Overkill: Saturation
    An awesome Chicago Band from the early 90's. I used to go see these guys all of the time at Metro, Empty Bottle, and Double Door. These guys played all over the city for a year straight. Check out "Sister Havana" and "Back on Me".

  • The Shins -

    The Shins: Wincing the Night Away
    GO GET THIS NOW...The Shins will change your life!

  • Josh Rouse -

    Josh Rouse: Nashville
    Just simple dreamy lyrics- I love sensitive boy rock!!!! I put his songs on mix tapes for girls I am trying to woo.

  • Cat Power -

    Cat Power: The Greatest
    Some people think Chan Marshall is a mess- I find her dreamy. Go get this record listen to it, then listen to Dusty Springfield, and then finish the evening off with a good belt of whiskey. Call me in the morning and we'll talk.

  • The Hold Steady -

    The Hold Steady: Boys & Girls of America
    Paste rated this album #2 in their best of 2006. I gave them a listen off of that review and let me tell you they rock. What I dig most about them is the fact they sound like a drunken Springsteen. This album is loaded with a ton of heavy guitar riffs and lyrics you can't understand. RUN DON'T WALK to your nearest record store and pick this bad oscar up.

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December 05, 2007

Now that's entertainment!

10pett600_3 Monday I had a chance to catch Peter Bogdanovich's   documentary on Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Runnin' Down A Dream".  I'm a big Tom Petty fan.  This is probably one of the best documentaries I've ever seen on him.  It covers his entire career over the last 30 years-I forgot how good his back catalog is.  Tons of concert footage from over the years, interviews with the band, producers, and Stevie Nicks.  It was cool because it wasn't all just Heartbreakers.  Petty's solo career and his work with Traveling Wilburys are also covered in this gem.  If you get a chance check it out.  I think my favorite part of the whole thing was when Stevie Nicks was being interviewed and said she wanted to be a member of the Heartbreakers.  Petty's response, that's great, but there are no girls in the band.  I'm with Stevie, I want to be a Heartbreaker too.
*Check it out on Sundance channel all month.

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October 04, 2007

Barney Meets Bob Barker

ShowdownOne of my favorite shows on TV is "How I Met Your Mother".  The reason why I love this show is for the character of Barney Stinson played by Neil Patrick Harris.  Just watch the show.  You'll thank me.

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April 03, 2007

"Deadliest Catch"

Crabfish8_hzoomContrary to popular belief I have other interests besides watching sports, drinking beer, and listening to music.  I do like to sit around, watch educational TV, and drink beer.  A good example of this is the Discovery Channel's show "Deadliest Catch".  The show isn't about great whites. It's about Alaska King Crab.  Not only are these bad boys tough to eat in a restaurant,  they will take a finger if given a chance.   I find this show to be riveting.  The premise is basic.  It follows a handful of crab fishing boats out into the deadly waters of the Bering Sea and their quest to catch a mother load of crab.  The show hammers you with how deadly, but lucrative crab fishing can actually be.  Who knew?  "Deadliest Catch" is like sensory overload for me when an episode is over.  Between watching crazy fishermen and insane weather patterns by the time the show is over I'm exhausted.  It makes me feel like I was fishing for crab-well no not really, but kinda.  Check out this show you won't be disappointed.  In my opinion all "Deadlist Catch" is missing is a crusty old sea dog like Captain McAllister from The Simpson's.

02 "Arr! Come for the Freaks stay for the show."

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