Category Archives: music

hits and misses

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They did it their way: “The Telegraph‘s music critics select the 50 best cover versions ever recorded”

This list gets some things wrong: Johnny Cash’s cover of Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt” is much better than his cover of U2’s “One.” The Bangles doing “Hazy Shade of Winter”? Give me a break! Jeff Buckley’s version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” over John Cale’s version? Wrong.

Meanwhile, what about Tori Amos’ version of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” or the Sundays doing the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses”?

Bah!

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road trip with a friend

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Kansas City to St. Louis. Taco Bell. American Whiskey. American Beer. The Pageant. Jessie Malin. Ryan Adams. Denny’s. Motel 6. Waffle House. St. Louis to Kansas City. Dairy Queen.

The best use of 24 hours in a long time.

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r.i.p. o.d.b.

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Via CNN. See also this statement from his mother:

“This evening I received a phone call that is every mother’s worst dream,” she said. “My son, Russell Jones, passed away. To the public, he was known as Ol’ Dirty Bastard. To me, he was known as Rusty, the kindest and most generous soul on earth. I appreciate all the support I received. Russell was more than a rapper ó he was a loving father, brother, uncle and most of all, son. With love, Cherry Jones.ì

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creativity and generosity

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The Wired CD: “Rip, mix, burn. Swap till you drop. The music cops can’t do a thing – it’s 100 percent legal, licensed by the bands.” Brought to you by Wired magazine, Creative Commons, and several forward-thinking musicians. After November 9, you can download the tracks from the CC website. Until then, use the links below:

Yes, the election is tomorrow. Go download some free and legal music from Protest-Records. I recommend these tracks, in particular:

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if this whole academic thing doesn’t work out…

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…I want to be Paul Westerberg.

Paul Westerberg with Telecaster thinline, sitting on small amp.


Meet me anyplace or anywhere or anytime
Now, I don’t care, meet me tonight
If you will dare, I will dare

That is all. Carry on.

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