Posts Tagged: Chuck

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16
Jan 09

The REAL MTV- Music on TV

The REAL MTV Music on TV mp3

Another week, another recap of music from GG, 90210, and CHUCK. Let’s do this.

Gossip Girl’s fifteenth episode of season two wasn’t particularly music-heavy. They had the smarts to go with brand spankin’ new Franz Ferdinand (No You Girls, You Never Know). Unfortunately, this isn’t that great of a song, and based off of Stereogum’s review, my anticipation for the album has been lower. Still, the chorus is great, and I’m pulling out for what could be a good album- Tonight drops on January 26th.

The episode also used The Faint’s robotic “Mirror Error” to bop along the show. Cool song.

The List: Continue reading →

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9
Jan 09

The Real MTV- Music on MTV

The Real MTV Music on MTV listen

Here we go again, this time with music recaps of the most recent episodes of Gossip Girl and 90210, along with the second third of Chuck’s season two.

Starting with Gossip Girl’s fourteenth episode in season two, “In The Realm Of The Basses.” This annoyingly-titled episode contains one of the show’s best song selections to date- Department of Eagles’ catchy and beautiful “No One Does It Like You.” It also featured a song from the great rising band The Little Ones. Their song “Morning Tide” was stuck in my head for a while, and the song used on GG, “Like A Spoke on a Wheel,” is great as well. Another fantastic song used was “Who’s Crying” by The Temporary Thing. I’m going to check out more of their music right now.

OK, I’m back. It’s a guy named Andrew Gleason. He’s really good.

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90210 had a good music week as well, with “Hello, Goodbye, Amen,” episode 12, featuring one of my favorite songs of 2008, “Spaceman.” By none other than Brandon Flowers and The Killers. The episode also used a Joshua Radin song, “The Fear That You Won’t Fall.” His music is always good for television shows like these. Continue reading →

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31
Dec 08

Adam’s Best of 2008

Best Songs of 2008

1. “Skinny Love,” Bon Iver- This acoustic ballad is one of the most brilliant, haunting songs you’ll ever hear. While I didn’t love Bon Iver’s complete album as much as everyone else does, this song is a stunner, and the best of the year.

2. “White Winter Hymnal,” Fleet Foxes- The Fleet Foxes did an excellent job of reviving old-school Beach Boys harmonies. This song has the perfect mix of fun catchiness and melancholy sadness. A sweet, quick little tune, but a memorable one.

3. “Walcott,” Vampire Weekend- Vampire Weekend’s anthem about getting the hell out of Cape Cod is also their best track, with violins, a sing-along chorus, a gradual build, an epic ending, and most of all, that piano chord that will always roll along in your head.

4. “Family Tree,” TV on the Radio- Another beautiful song with a little more production than “Skinny Love.” Gorgeous vocals, strings, and synths make TV on the Radio the unlikely creator of one of the best ballads of the year.

5. “Robocop,” Kanye West- Also unlikely is an epic, string-filled, Stephen King-referencing Kanye West track that cannot be defined by a genre. Kanye’s entire album is gold, but something about “Robocop” places it above all the rest- probably Kanye’s surprisingly strong vocals, which carry the tune throughout.

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27
Dec 08

The REAL MTV- Music on TV

And here begins yet ANOTHER weekly PMA post. Every week, I’ll be taking you through the music of 90210, Gossip Girl, and my personal favorite, Chuck.

Since all three shows are on a quick hiatus, we’re going to jump backwards in time, covering the second-to-last episodes of GG and 90210, along with the music selection of the first third of Chuck’s season two.

Let’s start with Gossip Girl. Season two’s episode twelve, “It’s A Wonderful Lie,” heavily featured tunes from a major band on the rise, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour. Their most popular song, “Around the Bend,” has recently been featured in an iPod commercial. The band’s other songs aren’t quite as good, but slow jam “Hero” works well in the show’s context and “The Sun Ain’t Shining No More” is certainly good enough to gain a ton of new fans.

GG also used a song by Brit band The Metros. Their sound is nothing new, very Kooks-y, but that doesn’t mean its bad. The song, “Sexual Riot,” is a very fun track.

The episode’s best song, “Breakdown,” comes from a new-ish band called Deerheart. Kasey Truman’s heavy vocals carry the sweet and heartwarming piano-headed track. It’s perfect for background music to an important moment in your life. Or just for background music to Gossip Girl.

Gossip Girl Episode 2.12: “It’s A Wonderful Lie” SONGLIST: Continue reading →

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17
Mar 08

Gossip Girl vs Chuck Music Showdown – Episode 5

Gossip Girl vs Chuck Episode 5

Hey guys. GGvsC is making its new-PMA-look debut. With good news at that. Chuck has beat Gossip Girl once again! Taking a 61% chunk for Episode 4’s musical selections. That puts the scores at 2-2. This is episode 5, tie-breaker? Thrilling. Just remember that this little series will end at Episode 13, until Chuck’s Second Season kicks up.

Chuck – Episode 5
Hall & Oates – Private Eyes MP3
Envelopes – Sister In Love
Rogue Wave – Lake Michigan MP3
Gossip Girl – Episode 5
Kat Deluna (feat Elephant Man and Ivy Queen) – Whine Up (Spanish Version)
Ozzy Osbourne – Mama, I’m Coming Home MP3
Prima J – Rock Star
The Little Ones – Pot a Brewin (Radioclit Mix)

Other music in this episode included tracks by Cadence Blaze, Two Hours Traffic, All Wrong and the Plans Change, and Zooland. Sorry but I couldn’t find any info on them, if you know anything please share in the comments.

I am torn here. Chuck only has three songs, but each are brilliant. Gossip Girl has Ozzy and some insanely catchy pop tunes in its arsenal.

VOTE HERE!

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3
Dec 07

What To Watch Tonight, Buy Tomorrow.

What To Watch Tonight, Buy Tomorrow. uncategorized

NBC is having one helluva night tonight. Make sure to catch the season finale (or fall finale?) of Chuck at 8pm. Followed by the season finale (fall finale?) of Heroes. Thats two hours of TV Magic folks.

Tomorrow make sure to pick up or rent Will & Grace Season 7 on DVD (great gift idea, by the way). Also the massive Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End hits stores tomorrow.

As for new music releases, Black Lewis’ debut Audio Day Dream or A.D.D. is out tomorrow. So is Daft Punk’s Alive 2007 live album. Then we have, quite possibly the best rap album of the year released tomorrow as well, Ghostface Killah’s The Big Doe Rehab is in stores tomorrow.