WOW Wednesday – In Spite Mix

 

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WOW = Wide Open Wednesday where E2TG opens up the entire contents of the 32GB memory card and shuffles the heck out of it.  Okay, so WOW Wednesday is redundant. How about WOW = Wide Open Window or Wide-Open Whatever… that’s not the point. 

The point is that when I load up all the songs which currently reside on my phone (merely a subset of my entire music collection, mind you) all bets are off. There is some really weird stuff, some familiar names (E2TG favorites and classic artists), genres ranging about as far as genres can range, new music, older music, and very old music.  Luck of the draw determines the results…  Here is today’s WOW Wednesday Shuffle….

After the jump…


Starting today and continuing for most days, I am going back to the classic shuffle size – if things get too backed up, I may do a super shuffle Friday every so often, but I think this will give me a better chance to really focus on the songs being featured…

“Suit and Tie” by Justin Timberlake (Feat. Jay Z) from The 20/20 Experience

Yes it is true, #E2TG mostly focuses our attention on lesser known, indie/diy artists who are out there making great music and who deserve a lot more attention than they often get.  Still… sometimes, we like to shake things up and throw a big hit pop song into the mix.  What can I say, I have a soft spot for hook filled hit singles…  This one takes us back to 2013 and the multi-talented Justin Timberlake and some dude named Jay Z (with or without a hyphen?).  Suit up! 

“Every Time the Son Leaves” by Telepathic Teddy Bear from Reactions

Defying odds… yesterday, we had a relatively new song from Telepathic Teddy Bear, and today, our WOW shuffle comes up with this gem from his 2011 album Reactions.

 

“I Love My Label” by Nick Lowe from Best of Yep Roc Singles/Jesus of Cool (2008 Reissue)
One of the bonus tracks from the reissue of Nick Lowe’s 1978 Solo Debut album. Nick Lowe, man. Freaking Nick Lowe!  The video playlist includes a live version of this song performed by Lowe and Wilco at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.  

“In Spite of Ourselves” by John Prine and Iris Dement from Cool As Folk/In Spite of Ourselves
And, the WOW shuffle ends with the always amazing John Prine and sweet, funny song performed with the equally amazing Iris Dement.
 
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Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle – Chili Isn’t Chili Mix

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Ready Set Go… well, I’m going to be out and about the rest of this week.  I MAY sneak in an entry or two.  In the mean time, I will leave you with another fine, fine mix of music…

PRE-SHUFFLE:

1. “Chili” by Dog Without Warning (Did I mention the latest Dog Without Warning record is bad ass? Well, it is.  My shuffle mode has been digging this song and so have I.)
2.”Oh Darlin'” by Mystery Twins (Happy to present another song from this Nashville-based musical side project. – two members of The Clutters)
3. “Infatuation” by Dog Without Warning (Did I mention that the latest Dog Without Warning record is really, really bad ass?  Well, it really really is! This song is one of my favorites from the ‘Bark’ EP.  Oh who am I kidding, all of the songs on ‘Bark’ are my favorites.)
 4. “The Escape” by SkyBurnsRed (more music from this hot UK band).
 5. “Sorry, But I’m Yours” by Ben Shive (Another awesome track from this unique Nashville Singer/Songwriter)
6. & 7. “Is There Anybody Out There?” and “Nothing Stays the Same” by Human Face (Really digging the Brit-Pop feel of this band)
8. “What’s So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding” by Steve Earle (covering Elvis Costello (doing a Nick Lowe tune)) (A live and loud version of the Nick Lowe classic. Trivia, Earle’s son Justin Townes is in the band for this song) 
9. “Bring Me Backwards” by Ellis Paul (Man oh Man, I dig this song.  Came to me via the latest Feel Bad for You mixtape)

and then we transition into the Shuffle with one of the strongest cuts on the excellent new EP by Tipi Valley

SHUFFLE AFTER THE JUMP!

  • “You Know” by Tipi Valley from Rock ‘n Roll Lives On (2013)

This song was Tipi Valley’s contribution to CXCW13. Tipi Valley is from Swansea, UK. I’ll have to remember to ask him if Swansea is as beautiful as it sounds….

  • “Piling It On” by Decades from Deep Deep Pink Sessions (2013)

‘Cause sometimes you need some good Hard Rock in your mix.

  • “Rebel Music” by Coastwest Unrest from Old Weird America (2010)

I’m really, really, really digging this Las Vegas band which I was introduced to via Noisetrade.  This song comes from the band’s 2010 album, Old Weird America.

  • “Easy Chair” by Great Divide from Great Divide (2013)

A great way to close out today’s Shuffle.  There is a lovely, comfortable feel to this band, and so far I think I like every single song I’ve heard.

PLAYLIST

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Thursday Morning Music Shuffle – Terrorist Mop Sink Mix

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Well, we stand here at the tail-end of the first quarter or 2013.  One thing that regular readers of this blog may have noticed is that we have yet to have Featured Artist or Band of the Month or anything like that.  As this year got underway, and due to a variety of circumstances, we decided to step back and decide how we wanted to proceed. I think we’ve worked it out, and stay tuned.  In the next couple of days, we will be rolling out a brand new feature….

In the meantime, we moved around some songs and added a pretty cool sampler to our current playlist.  Pre-shuffle we had a couple more songs from the You and Me album by You and Me (Val and James). Plus we had a classic from Mr. Nick Lowe (which is included in the Playlist at the bottom of this post), The Harmonica Lewinskies (also represented in the Playlist) and Southern Culture on the Skids.  

The Shuffle Shuffle is ready for you after the Jump


  •  “Run Away” by The End Men from Built4BBQ sampler called The Appetizer (2013)
Well now, this is embarrassing. The End Men came up again.  I swear, as much as I love them, I think my Shuffle function loves them more.  Anyway, “Run Away” is also on the new The End Men album Play With Your Toys.  The Appetizer is a really cool 18 song sampler from Build4BBQ a music collective started by The Slaughterhouse Chorus from Albany who rocked the house Sunday night as well. It features (besides the aforementioned): Henry’s Rifle, New Red Scare and a bunch of other cool bands who I am looking forward to discovering. There is a lot on tap from the Built4BBQ folks, so be sure to check them out.  In the playlist, we included Couch by Couchwest performances of “Run Away” from both 2012 and 2013.

  • “Sobriety and the Woman” by Ben de la Cour from Ghost Light (2012)
 

So there is both a Brooklyn and CXCW them going.  Ben de la Cour is currently based out of New Orleans, but he grew up in Brooklyn.  We are really digging this record which we picked up after seeing one of Ben’s Couch by Couchwest videos a couple of weeks back. Check it out.

  • “There are Times” by David Lot from The Gates of Brooklyn (2011)

Yes, the theme does continue. Like, Ben de la Cour, we saw and heard David Lott at CXCW 2013.  A native New Yorker (and Brooklynite), Lott, who fronted the band The Whitewalls, brings us a song from his debut, solo EP which you can grab using the widget above.

  • “Salty Dog Blues” by Mac Wiseman from American Music: The Best of Bluegrass (2008)

To my knowledge, Mac Wiseman has no discernible connection Brooklyn nor has he, to my knowledge, ever submitted a video to Couch by Couchwest. He is, though, a Bluegrass legend and we have him performing the American standard Salty Dog Blues which has been done in a variety of styles by a variety of artists. You may have heard a blues version of this by Mississippi John Hurt or perhaps another Bluegrass rendition by Flatt and Scruggs or by The Dillards (performing as The Darlings on The Andy Griffith Show. 

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Thursday Morning Music Shuffle – White Tornado Mix

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So, here we go… after several months of waiting, I finally have a 32GB card in my phone and to celebrate I added a random 20GB (left room to grow) sampling of my entire digital library and then I randomly shuffled that 20GB and the resulting Morning Music Shuffle is after the jump:


1.  TV in the Bedroom by TV Girl from The Wild, The Innocent, The TV Shuffle (Modern Indie Pop for your listening pleasure)* (A different TV Girl song in on the Amazon Clip Widget)

 

2.  Listen to the Rain by Neopolitan from Nashville Homegrown (a Capella from a mid 80s Nashville-based benefit compilation) *Not on widget, No Video – to my knowledge this song is not available digitally.  I recorded from vinyl.

3. Camera by The Oregon Donor from Burning Building Fall 2010 Sampler from Amazon (Portland Post-Rock, Indie band – based upon their Facebook page it appears the band is on indefinite hiatus – correct me if I’m wrong about that).


4.  I Love My Label by Nick Lowe from Best of Yep Rock Singles (from the 2008 Yep Rock reissue of Lowe’s debut album Jesus of Cool).
Wilco + Nick Lowe from the stage of the Ryman in Nashville
  
5.  Wilderland by Anais Mitchell from Young Man in America (One of the best albums of 2012)
 
6.  Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division Cover) by Radiohead (Actually Atoms for Peace) from Covers by Radiohead (One of the best songs ever! Dead on cover) *Amazon Widget has the Joy Division original.

7.  Grown Ocean by Fleet Foxes from Helplessness Blues (a great song for the cold walk up the stairs of the capitol)

8.  Chrono by Kraftwerk from Tour de France Soundtracks (groovy electronic music from the pioneering band of the genre)
9.  The Revolution Will Not Be Televised by Gil Scott-Heron from Ghetto Style (Because it won’t!)
10.  Sounds Super Recordings by Cornershop from Handcream for a Generation (I love me some Cornershop)
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Friday Morning Music Shuffle – Erin go braghhhhh Mix

Good morning.  Friday has arrived and I have an interesting extended shuffle for you.  The Amazon links to the related albums is above.  The graphical lyric chart is below that.  Here are the details:
Nick Lowe – Half a Boy and Half a Man
R.E.M. – Nightswimming
Living Colour – Cult of Personality
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under the Bridge
Jason and the Scorchers – Both Sides of the Line
Icicle Works – Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)
Mountain Man – Soft Skin
Richard Thompson – Read About Love
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Definitive Collection Definitive Collection
Track Listing: 1. Fingertips, Pt. 2 – (live), 2. Uptight (Everything’s Alright), 3. Hey Love, 4. I Was Made to Love Her, 5. For Once in My Life, 6. My Cherie Amour, 7. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours, 8. You Are the Sunshine of My Life, 9. Superstition, 10. Higher Ground, 11. Living for the City, 12. You Haven’t Done Nothin’, 13. Boogie on Reggae Woman, 14. I Wish, 15. Sir Duke, 16. Master Blaster (Jammin’), 17. That Girl, 18. Do I Do, 19. I Just Called to Say I Love You, 20. Overjoyed, 21. Part-Time Lover