I watched Gigantic for the first time tonight. It was an odd movie, for sure, but I was delighted to see the movie’s last few seconds scored by Animal Collective’s “Did You See The Words?”
It was the perfect odd-ball song to close an odd-ball film. What was better yet was the music binge I went on right after the credits closed. These songs are what make up this twentieth episode of the pmaCAST. Hopefully you’ll find the track list fitting of this milestone episode.
pmaCAST #20: There’s Something Living In These Lines Tracklist
Best Albums of 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09
A. M.I.A. – Arular B. Kanye West – Late Registration C. Antony & The Johnsons – I Am A Bird Now D. Sufjan Stevens – Illinois E. Animal Collective – Feels F. LCD Soundsystem – LCD Soundsystem G. Wolf Parade – Apologies To The Queen Mary H. My Morning Jacket – Z I. The New Pornographers – Twin Cinema J. The White Stripes – Get Behind Me Satan
Phoenix’s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix has been entirely remixed and it will be released in digital form in the U.S. via Glassnote/Loyauté on October 13th. In the UK, the remix album will be released in conjunction with Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix in a 2CD set out October 19th. Expect remixes by: Passion Pit, YACHT, Alex Metric and Chairlift to join remixes by AnCo, Friendly Fires, and Devendra Banhart. Here is the full tracklist Continue reading →
Best Albums of 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09
We’re finally closing the first half of the decade. So far, we’ve had to make some obvious, almost obligatory choices… as well as some that you may not have expected. Either way, Jeff and I are still relying on your votes and comments, and we thank you for sticking with us this long.
2004 was a crazy year for music. So crazy that I had to take an extra day to finalize this list. There was Kanye West’s debut album, arguably my personal favorite hip hop album ever. Arcade Fire also brought their Funeral that year too (and as you might know, that has been my favorite album of the last 10 years). Brian Wilson chose to finally release his SMiLE, 37 years in the making. I won’t go on… but hopefully you get the point.
As always, I looked through various year-end lists published by some of our favorite publications. The shortlist was created by looking through year-end lists by the Villiage Voice’s Pazz & Jop Poll, Pitchfork, Tiny Mix Tapes, Drowned By Sound, Stylus and PopMatters.
A. Kanye West: The College Dropout B. Arcade Fire: Funeral C. Animal Collective: Sung Tongs D. Brian Wilson: SMiLE E. Madvillian: Madvilliany F. Franz Ferdinand: Franz Ferdinand G. The Streets: A Grand Don’t Come For Free H. Elliott Smith: From A Basement On The Hill I. Modest Mouse: Good News For People Who Love Bad News J. TV On The Radio: Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
Anyone searching for a stripped down, acoustic rendition of Animal Collective’s song-of-the year-worthy “My Girls” need not look any further. Dappled Cities have delivered a delightful cover of the hit Animal Collective song which has probably been playing in your headphones all year.
This cover, for the most part, takes out all of the intricate beats Animal Collective put together to go with “My Girl” and instead rely on the vocals to carry the song. The one thing Dappled Cities do keep is the drum beat that follows “I just want four walls and adobe slabs for my girls”; an important part of this song both on the record and during the live show. This cover is definitely a fun listen and it also creates even more appreciation for how great the original version is.
Declaring themselves “Original Doo Wop Punk” Little Red has made it big in Australia and is now setting their sights on the rest of the world. Internationally debuting their single “Coca Cola,” they’re a fun and energetic group who truly capture the 50’s 60’s old fashioned Rock and Roll (think Beach Boys) complete with backing vocals that captures the innocence of that era.
They’re a cute band with even cuter lyrics, but you won’t find anything profound here. “My one and only advice/ Is cold coca cola and Ice” are sugary lyrics that give you an equally sugary high. It’s a super catchy song that even has a fun clapping part when the music drops out (I’m quite the sucker for clap alongs).
Little Red is releasing “Coca Cola” on a limited edition 7″ due out September 21st via Neon Gold. Their album Listen To Little Red will become available November 16th.
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Chewy Chocolate Cookies have made another delicious remix, this time taking on Major Lazer’s summer jam, “Pon De Floor.”
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Volcano Choir’s album leaked a few weeks ago and I’ve been enjoying it since. Expect a review up soon. In the meantime, give “Sleepymouth” a listen.
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I Guess I’m Floating posted up a brand new song Panda Bear performed at last weekend’s All Tomorrow’s Parties Fest in New York. As of now, they are untitled. The first one is good (below), the second one is rather… boring (follow link to find it). GvsB also posted up Panda Bear’s entire setlist. [download id="259"] Panda Bear – Entire Setlist
This list touches on my favorite albums of the last ten years. These picks are entirely personal. I am not taking cultural impact or game-changing ideas into account here (things Jeff and I are definitely taking into account with our ongoing “Best Albums of the 2000s” project); instead I took a look at what the album meant to me when it was released (or when I first heard it) and what it means to me now.
At the end of 2009, PMA will release our “official” Albums of the Decade list, incorporating reader votes along with our favorites. But for now, you can take a look at my favorite albums of the last 10 years.
Like I said before, the last 10 years have been the biggest of my life, especially my life as a music lover, so these next 50 albums are the albums that have shaped and molded me into whoever I am today. As always, if you’d like to take the time and list your favorites of the decade, please do. Your opinions and comments are always welcome. Chirp in on the comments and I will try to respond to as many as I can. Also: my Favorite Songs of the Decade. Continue reading →
I watched Gigantic for the first time tonight. It was an odd movie, for sure, but I was delighted to see the movie’s last few seconds scored by Animal Collective’s “Did You See The Words?”
