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Dan:
Dntel - “Pillowcase”
In 1997, the Equatorial Pacific Ocean autonomous hydrophone array (U.S. Navy equipment in South America) heard a sound known as the “Bloop.” “There is no known animal that could have produced the sound, however, and if it is an animal it would have to be huge - much larger than even a Blue whale, according to scientists who have studied the phenomenon. Some postulate that the sound may come from a huge and as-yet undiscovered species of octopus, squid or even a new species of gigantic whale that is even bigger than the blue whale.” The sound has not been heard since 1997…. until electronic band Dntel (part of “The Postal Service”) composed “Pillowcase” from the “bloop” recordings. Enjoy.

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Amit:
The White Stripes - “My Doorbell”
I never really cared for or respected the talent behind the brother/sister band, The White Stripes, until I heard “My Doorbell.” The song proves that if two people can create this much music with these kind of lyrics, they’re bound to have some skills. “My Doorbell” gives Jack a break from his flashy red guitar to play the piano while Meg drives a bass drum beat and shakes a tambourine like no white girl can.

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Red:
Nina Simone - “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”
I’ve been listening to Nina Simone for Lovers recently and am really digging her (original) version of “Don’t Let Me Be MisunderstoodÂ,” which was later recorded by The Animals. It has a sweet, dreamy quality to it. Makes me think of Pulp Fiction, even though I don’t think Quentin’s ever used this song in a movie. The whole Nina Simone for Lovers cd is sweet, though, so check it out.

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Max:
Islands - “Rough Gem”
It’s just so…catchy. How can any one song be so freakin’ catchy? But then again, what else could you expect from two of the brilliant minds behind The Unicorns. Greatness.

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Richard:
Paul Simon - “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”
Because of the musical gold in such lyrics as “Slip out the back Jack. Make a new plan Stan. You don’t need to be coy roy. Just get yourself free. Oh yeah Hop on the bus gus. You dont need to discuss much. Just drop off the key lee. And get yourself free.”

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Nate:
Wilco - Theologians
So, bands are like people. They have novel experiences, go to exotic countries, say damaging things while drunk, feel a tad creepy about finding cartoon characters like Ariel from the Little Mermaid attractive, and have moments of clarity. Bands, like people, should grow. They should develop. If you are the same in twenty years as you are now, then you are just not trying. I would even venture to say you are lazy and a vagrant. OK. This song isn’t about change. It’s not about forgivness, and it’s not about acceptance. It’s about movement and being new. It’s also about suicide. Well, it’s closer to starting over. This song has a Sesame Street meets Gershwin beat and is not meant to depress or save. It’s not about death and pain. It’s more about being reborn. Destroying something old so that there can be creation.

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posted on 12:02 am 05/08/2006
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Music Outfit Of The Week: Nina Simone by dan

posted on 12:01 am 05/08/2006
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“The Hardest Part” Is Watching by amit

We’ve showcased a handful of the “worst of the worst” in music videos over the past couple of years. From David Hasselhoff’s “Hooked on a Feeling” to the Finnish duo Armi and Danny, pure horror and numerous “WTF’s?” have never been more rampant. Then, we ran across this video from the most unlikely of bands, Coldplay. The British quartet famous for such artistic and creative videos as “Trouble” , “Don’t Panic” , and “The Scientist” released the video to their newest single, “The Hardest Part.” For our readers who aren’t brave enough to watch, the video centers around an 80’s morning show in what appears to be Florida. The band plays alongside a leotard sporting couple interpretive dancing, except they’re no ordinary couple. The lady’s 89-years-old and the guy refers to himself as “Peter Pan” (allegedly).

We would have thought a public outcry would ensure after fans witnessed the atrosity, but after reading the comments on YouTube, we discovered quite the opposite.

Johndude1321:

this is the only coldplay video I like! they usually suck but theyve suprised me here!

rainfal:

this is my nth [n = 54,287] time of watching this video.. i just can’t get enough.. the old woman was awesome…and Coldplay too ofcourse..

JohnDude1321 and rainfal, you’re retarded.

posted on 3:26 pm 05/07/2006
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PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian by amit

Prince has won the coveted title of the “Sexiest Vegetarian” according to an online poll conducted by the loons over at PETA. Prince is such a vegetarian that he wrote about the horrors of wool production in the liner notes of his recent album “3121″ and quoted Gandhi as saying, “2 my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being.” As always with superlative contests there’s winners, losers, and neithers. Click here (or below) to learn who PETA will sadly never nominate as the “Sexiest Vegetarian.”

Hates wool sweaters, loves rhino skin suits

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posted on 2:26 pm 05/05/2006
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Paris: Great City, Homeless Singer by dan

Paris Bennett was voted off of American Idol last night because American Idol is racist. What’s that? You don’t believe me? You think I’m in the wrong? Well, I’m not. American Idol is racist. No one non-white ever wins. Kellie Pickler was voted off and I agreed with that… But I don’t agree with this. Paris should have won the whole damn thing.

Let’s recount famous racists:

1) Hitler
2) Randy Jackson

And now… Clay Aiken kissing a giraffe.