ANNNNNND….done.

Welp, it’s time to move this mother on over. Take a look HERE.  I’ll spare ya’ll the grand platitudes about change and all…

OOGUM BOOGUM,
Dave

Rodriguez – Cold Fact (Light in the Attic, 2008)

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There isn’t one simple way to divide those artists that provide some similarity to Robert Zimmerman into a good and bad category while explaining why each effort has been relegated to either column. Everyone has an opinion on the…(FULL ARTICLE)

The Weirdos – Destroy All Music (Bomp!, 2008)

It’s a curious thing. As collectors of punk ephemera age, maintain jobs that can support frivolous habits and continue to stock pile any remotely relevant snotty nugget…(FULL ARTICLE)

Four Tet – Ringer EP (Domino, 2008)

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For the entirety of his career Frank Zappa sought the distinction and reverie afforded to classical composers. Even if his works were not thought of in the same light as his hero…(FULL ARTICLE)

The Dutchess & The Duke – She’s the Dutchess, He’s the Duke (Hardly Art, 2008)

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This debut pretty much has it all. Simple melodies and percussion, ample guitar work and vocals that are friendly enough that …(FULL ARTICLE)

Jay Reatard – Q: Do you smoke? A: Fuck no.

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The only overtly southern aspect to the person that is Jay Reatard, over the phone at-least, is the way in which he pronounces New Orleans. On the tongue of Southerners…(FULL ARTICLE)

Oh No – Exodus into Unheard Rhythms (Stones Throw, 2006)

During the ‘90s when Lootpack was around, Wildchild christened Madlib’s younger brother “Oh No the Mischievous Rebel.” Now, he’s simply Oh No and has put out Exodus into Unheard Rhythms, his second full length release on…(FULL ARTICLE)

Black Time – Double Negative (In the Red, 2008)

Folks that taut the French New Wave are either film professors or upiddity liberals who found this niche in the film world to bolster their own self worth by being able to flaunt French titles and phrases…(FULL ARTICLE)

Common Market – Self Titled (Massline Media, 2006)

This group seems concerned with not the just the state of the nation, but that of music and hip-hop in particular. Though the focus isn’t only on that culture, the self assured stance and performance of the group sets them apart from their contemporaries as well as Sabzi’s other group, Blue Scholars (at least on earlier releases). While there is a difference between Common Market ……(FULL ARITCLE)

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James Blackshaw – Litany of Echoes (Tompkins Square, 2008)

Litany of Echoes contains a great deal of stunning musicianship. And James Blackshaw, who has released more full lengths in five years than….(FULL ARTICLE)

Odetta (R.I.P.)

She wanted to hang on until Obama’s inauguration, but didn’t quite…(FULL ARTICLE)

Busdriver – RoadKillOverCoat (Epitaph Records, 2007)

Being Busdriver can’t be the easiest job ever. Surely, he’s expected to rapidly answer any and all questions he encounters – whether they’re about music…(FULL ARTICLE)

Money Troubles

Even for those of you that are gainfully employed, you got ‘em. They’re obviously not unique to industrialized nations, but when Jamaicans sing about ‘em, it almost seems alright.

The Pioneers – “Money Day” (Produced by Leslie Kong, 196X)

Larry Marshall – “Money Girl” (Studio One, 1968)

Mikey Dread - “Friend and Money” (Produced by Joe Gibbs, 197X)

Dennis Brown – “Money in My Pocket”, Top of the Pops (1979)

Dillinger (a.ka. The Loving Pauper) – “The Fool and his Money” (Produced by Bunny “Striker”  Lee, 1977)

The Itals – “Material Gain” (Engineered by Sylvan Morris, 1983)

Thanks to Firebladder1 and all of his records.

Madvillainy 2 – The Madlib Remix (Stones Throw, 2008)

Anything positive one reads about Madlib (née Otis Jackson, Jr.) is true. The samples he secures for each release are assuredly vital as well as previously unearthed. His prowess seems to have become mythical…(FULL ARTICLE)