The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #510

Animal Collective - The Softest Voice (Live On KVRX)

This in-studio track dates back to 2003.

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MP3: Animal Collective - The Softest Voice (Live)

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I'm Considering a Move to LA

Happy Monday everyone. The World Cup sadly ended yesterday. For the finale, I met friends at Zum Schnieder and drank two of their liter beers. Usually I couldn't afford such an extravagance, but someone there messed up the tivo and pressed paused earlier in the afternoon. Instead of just pressing play, they decided to change the channel to ABC and we all missed the Zidane penalty kick. To make up for it, there was free beer on the house for everyone who had been there since the beginning. All was forgotten when I started to eye the bottom of that second liter. I was rooting for Italy in during the match but on a whole during the cup, Italy and France were at the bottom of the list for me- even though I think Zidane is brilliant (though what was up with that headbutt at the end? That guy must have insulted his mother or something).
Update: It appears Materazzi may have called Zidane a terrorist according to a French newspaper. The BBC, however, speculates that he insulted his mother. Doesn't much matter though since the phenominal French player has won the Golden Ball! The Silver went to Cannavaro and the Bronze to Pirlo, both of Italy.

With the Cup done, I think that means I may have to start seriously looking for a job now (anyone out there want to hire me? Seriously)

Here's a little Monday pick-me-up from those crazy Art Brut cats. It's a live recording of 'Moving to LA' from Belgium. I haven't yet gotten my hands on the album, but Art Brut is one of my favourite groups around. For all those in NYC, make sure to catch them at the Siren Festival. Their live show is off the hook and Eddie Argos is one sexy cat.

Download: 'Moving to LA'

Posted on 8:26 AM / 0 comments / Read More

I'm Considering a Move to LA

Happy Monday everyone. The World Cup sadly ended yesterday. For the finale, I met friends at Zum Schnieder and drank two of their liter beers. Usually I couldn't afford such an extravagance, but someone there messed up the tivo and pressed paused earlier in the afternoon. Instead of just pressing play, they decided to change the channel to ABC and we all missed the Zidane penalty kick. To make up for it, there was free beer on the house for everyone who had been there since the beginning. All was forgotten when I started to eye the bottom of that second liter. I was rooting for Italy in during the match but on a whole during the cup, Italy and France were at the bottom of the list for me- even though I think Zidane is brilliant (though what was up with that headbutt at the end? That guy must have insulted his mother or something).
Update: It appears Materazzi may have called Zidane a terrorist according to a French newspaper. The BBC, however, speculates that he insulted his mother. Doesn't much matter though since the phenominal French player has won the Golden Ball! The Silver went to Cannavaro and the Bronze to Pirlo, both of Italy.

With the Cup done, I think that means I may have to start seriously looking for a job now (anyone out there want to hire me? Seriously)

Here's a little Monday pick-me-up from those crazy Art Brut cats. It's a live recording of 'Moving to LA' from Belgium. I haven't yet gotten my hands on the album, but Art Brut is one of my favourite groups around. For all those in NYC, make sure to catch them at the Siren Festival. Their live show is off the hook and Eddie Argos is one sexy cat.

Download: 'Moving to LA'

Posted on 8:26 AM / 0 comments / Read More

Blogging The World Cup

It's no secret that I have been a little obsessed with the World Cup. Today's Germany/Sweden match-up was another great game. Germany is a fantastic, frightening, team to play. Within the first 11 and a half minutes, they had scored twice against Sweden and kept the 2-0 edge throughout the game. I was rooting for Sweden, but today it seemed that they just didn't come to play. Their keeper was screaming at the team as he had to save goal number four from going into the net as the Swedish players just looked on. Even though I would have preferred a Swedish win, there is something great about watching a home team win - the crowd is enough to make you switch allegiances in a heartbeat.

This afternoon's game promises to be exciting as well. Personally I'm looking towards Argentina for the win but the ESPN announcers seem to believe that Mexico is going to pull it off. Match starts at 3pm est. on ESPN.

During the tournament so far, I've been rather enticed by the Adidas Jose+10 commercials. Besides the adorable kids, the Jim Noir song used in the background is brilliant. My Old Kentucky Blog beat me to blogging it, but you can download 'Eanie Meany' by Jim Noir here if you already haven't. Jim Noir has been supporting KT Tunstall this past week on her British tour and will be making the rounds at a fair few festivals.

Also, you can download 'It's Only Us' by Robbie Williams here. It was the FIFA 2002 theme for Britain and can only be found on Robbie's Greatest Hits Album.

Anyone have any exciting Cup watching plans for tomorrow?

Posted on 9:19 AM / 0 comments / Read More

Blogging The World Cup

It's no secret that I have been a little obsessed with the World Cup. Today's Germany/Sweden match-up was another great game. Germany is a fantastic, frightening, team to play. Within the first 11 and a half minutes, they had scored twice against Sweden and kept the 2-0 edge throughout the game. I was rooting for Sweden, but today it seemed that they just didn't come to play. Their keeper was screaming at the team as he had to save goal number four from going into the net as the Swedish players just looked on. Even though I would have preferred a Swedish win, there is something great about watching a home team win - the crowd is enough to make you switch allegiances in a heartbeat.

This afternoon's game promises to be exciting as well. Personally I'm looking towards Argentina for the win but the ESPN announcers seem to believe that Mexico is going to pull it off. Match starts at 3pm est. on ESPN.

During the tournament so far, I've been rather enticed by the Adidas Jose+10 commercials. Besides the adorable kids, the Jim Noir song used in the background is brilliant. My Old Kentucky Blog beat me to blogging it, but you can download 'Eanie Meany' by Jim Noir here if you already haven't. Jim Noir has been supporting KT Tunstall this past week on her British tour and will be making the rounds at a fair few festivals.

Also, you can download 'It's Only Us' by Robbie Williams here. It was the FIFA 2002 theme for Britain and can only be found on Robbie's Greatest Hits Album.

Anyone have any exciting Cup watching plans for tomorrow?

Posted on 9:19 AM / 0 comments / Read More

World Cup Fever

I've caught it, have you?

I'm curious to where all the cool kids are watching the game. You going out or staying in? My vote is for a bar to shout along side other drunken fools. I'm just not too sure where.

For the win, I'm personally looking towards Argentina though of course Brasil is going to make a grand showing as well.

Posted on 6:20 AM / 0 comments / Read More

World Cup Fever

I've caught it, have you?

I'm curious to where all the cool kids are watching the game. You going out or staying in? My vote is for a bar to shout along side other drunken fools. I'm just not too sure where.

For the win, I'm personally looking towards Argentina though of course Brasil is going to make a grand showing as well.

Posted on 6:20 AM / 0 comments / Read More