Posts Tagged: Music
rock and roll will never die
Posted by on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 in
Since he was kind enough to lend us his digital camera, we've squeezed in a late submission to our rock concert feature by David Moses.
songs suggested in a largely undecipherable “if (you want) A, then (listen to) B” format.
Posted by on Saturday, February 24, 2001 in
Hipster country-folk music - “Handcuffed to a Fence in Mississippi” by Jim White. Complete with “Sha-la-la” chorus, everything is indeed peaches but the cream. • No tea with my sugar, thanks – “Heartbeat” by Tahiti 80. Best if listened to ironically, or while chasing butterflies through a sunny …
eyes for telescopes
Posted by on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 in
The gem of the East Coast Music Awards was right under our collective nose (if there can be such a thing) all along. • The Charlottetown band, Eyes for Telescopes is comprised of former members of east-coast super-group strawberry. • They have recently released their first CD called Please …
sleep deprivation.
Posted by on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 in
Bands I have seen this weekend and will tell you about some time soon (hopefully), but not now, because now I will sleep: • Port Citizen (twice) • Joel Plaskett • The Guthries (twice) • Fermented Reptile • When I say “Windom” you say “Earle” • The Onlys • Heavy Blinkers • Eyes for …
“If you would like to turn the music off, right click”
Posted by on Sunday, February 4, 2001 in
If it is possible for a website to be “ toe-tappin' ”, then I think I may have found such a site. Crank up your speakers and check out this gem.
radiohead's short-run Kid A booklet
Posted by on Thursday, January 18, 2001 in
For those who were not fortunate enough to get one of the early pressings of radiohead's Kid A, I have posted the contents of the booklet that was included (in accordance with the very lose copyright notice on their website: (“NO COPYRIGHT UNLESS YOU INTEND TO MAKE A PROFIT. IN WHICH CASE, PLEASE …
our lady peace: the age of spiritual rock stars
Posted by on Saturday, December 30, 2000 in - 1 comment
My opinions on Our Lady Peace vary wildly. On one hand, songs like Julia and Naveed from their first album, Naveed are truly great songs. They have impressed me in concert when I expected to be bored on several occasions: Letting six thousand people sing 4AM from start to finish; Hearing them … read more »
for all you sensitive types.
Posted by on Friday, December 29, 2000 in
Check out Clem Snide. Actually a trio named after a William S. Burroughs character, they play laid back country/folk/mellow/whatever (I have no gift for identifying musical genres). All their songs are very simple, beautifully played, introspective pieces. • I suggest you listen to "Your … read more »
sixpence none the richer is good. no seriously, hear me out.
Posted by on Thursday, December 14, 2000 in - 21 comments
Ok, so you're pretty cool, you like Kid A, and you don't like VH1 or top 40 radio. • Chances are, if you are reading this site, you fit this profile, at least roughly. And, if you fit this profile, chances are you hate the song Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer. That's fair, I respect that (I …
music that is good
Posted by on Saturday, December 9, 2000 in
In addition to having some fine websites, I have recently discovered that Prince Edward Island is also home to some fine tunes courtesy of windom earle. • On an unrelated note, I have stumbled across a full length, high quality streaming Catherine Wheel concert.