Entries from December 2007

What if The Beatles had written “Stairway to Heaven?”

December 19th, 2007

The group singing is called The Beatnix, a Beatles tribute band from Australia. Kind of amazing.

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Tags: video

Jesus, take the wheel – personally – from The Hils

December 18th, 2007

I freakin’ love Depeche Mode, but honestly, I never cared all that much for “Personal Jesus.” It’s flimsy little guitar riff (wait, someone in Depeche Mode owns a guitar?) is too cheap and choppy, and it’s trite, blues-like progression makes for one of the weaker cuts off Violator. And Mr. Gore, just how exactly does […]

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Tags: link · news · video

When Will Amy Winehouse Die?

December 14th, 2007

Amazingly cynical site devoted to predicting the death of troubled, drug-addled crooner Amy Winehouse. Guess the correct time and date of death and the reward is an iPod Touch. A pre-condolence box is thoughtfully supplied, while the site itself is adorned with photographs of Ms. Winehouse looking less than pampered and ready to face the day. […]

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Tags: humor

REVIEW: The White Stripes, Icky Thump, Warner Bros.

December 14th, 2007

Taking an ungodly-for-them three weeks to record the 47 minutes and 44 seconds found here, newly relocated power duo The White Stripes (Jack’s in Nashville with his pregnant supermodel wife; Meg’s off being reclusive somewhere in L.A.) have delivered their longest long-player since 2003’s Elephant. Here’s how the new guy stacks up, track-by-track:

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Tags: album-review · link

Flight of the Conchords full-length due in April

December 13th, 2007

After an unexpectedly popular first season of its dryly understated HBO series, Flight of the Conchords, the New Zealand comedy duo comprised of Jermaine Clement and Bret McKenzie has a full-length LP in the works with Sub Pop, who released a teaser EP, The Distant Future, back in August. Billboard is reporting that all of the songs expected to […]

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Tags: news

Radiohead In Rainbows TV spot

December 13th, 2007

What the ass is this? According to the press release, the TV spot for In Rainbows‘ 01/01/08 release is supposed to promote recycling, but it’s beyond lame. Did the band approve this? Is this what happens when you drop your label?

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Sellout: Wes Anderson?

December 12th, 2007

I had no idea that Wes Anderson directed these horrible AT&T spots. ew. What is he thinking?

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Tags: sellout