Song of The Week Archives
Wicked And Weird by Buck 65
March 04, 2005
The Artist: Buck 65 The Song: Wicked and Weird The Album: This Right Here Is Released 2005 Recommended if you like: Sage Francis, Aesop Rock, Everlast, Eyedea, Atmosphere Before I get to this week’s track, I wanted to tell you about a show I sawContinue reading this entry...
I Understand It by Idlewild
February 25, 2005
The Artist: Idlewild The Song: I Understand It The Album: Warnings/Promises Released 2005 Recommended if you like: Placebo, REM, Broken Social Scene, Snow Patrol, Built To Spill One of the bands I most want to see this year at SXSW is Idlewild. I love ‘em.Continue reading this entry...
Banquet by The Bloc Party
February 18, 2005
The Artist: The Bloc Party The Song: Banquet The Album: Silent Alarm Released 2005 Recommended if you like: Interpol, The Stills, Stone Roses, Idlewild, The Cure, Radiohead In the next few weeks before SXSW I’ll be featuring bands that will be playing at the festivalContinue reading this entry...
Tobacco Island by Flogging Molly
February 11, 2005
The Artist: Flogging Molly The Song: Tobacco Island The Album: Within A Mile From Home Released 2004 Recommended if you like: The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, Shane MacGowan, The Real McKenzies, The Paperboys, The Drive By Truckers It took me a few listens to get intoContinue reading this entry...
Take It Easy (Love Nothing) by Bright Eyes
February 04, 2005
The Artist: Bright Eyes The Song: Take It Easy (Love Nothing) The Album: Digital Ash In A Digital Urn Released 2005 Recommended if you like: The Postal Service, Modest Mouse, Built To Spill, Beck, Flaming Lips, OMD Conor Oberst (AKA Bright Eyes) is one ofContinue reading this entry...
David by Nellie McKay
January 29, 2005
The Artist: Nellie McKay The Song: David The Album: Get Away From Me Released 2004 Recommended if you like: Joss Stone, Kate Bush, Nora Jones, Dorothy Parker, Ethel Merman I kinda wanted to do something different this week. I’ve been on an kind of indieContinue reading this entry...
Peacock Skeleton... by Blood Brothers
January 22, 2005
The Artist: Blood Brothers The Song: Peacock Skeleton with Crooked Feathers The Album: Crimes Released 2004 Recommended if you like: At The Drive-In, Les Savvy Fav, Death From Above 1979, TV on The Radio, Mars Volta I don’t have a whole lot of time thisContinue reading this entry...
Little Girl by Death From Above 1979
January 14, 2005
The Artist: Death From Above 1979 The Song: Little Girl The Album: You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine Released 2004 Recommended if you like: The Faint, Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters, Eagles of Death Metal, Hot Hot Heat, The Killers I’m not really sure how toContinue reading this entry...
Robot by Futureheads
January 07, 2005
The Artist: Futureheads The Song: Robot The Album: Futureheads Released 2004 Recommended if you like: The Jam, Kate Bush, XTC, Wire, Gang of Four, The Clash, Ted Leo and The Pharmacists This week I was short on time and unsure of what to choose asContinue reading this entry...
Break U Off by Kool Keith
December 31, 2004
The Artist: Kool Keith f. Kutmasta Kurt The Song: Break U Off The Album: Diesel Truckers Released 2004 Recommended if you like: Madvillain, Dr. Octagon, MF Doom, Ultramagnetic MC’s, Swollen Members HAPPY NEW YEAR Y’ALL! Yo, yo! It’s Sauvere in the house this New Year’sContinue reading this entry...
4th Chamber by GZA
December 24, 2004
The Artist: GZA The Song: 4th Chamber The Album: Liquid Swords Released 1995 Recommended if you like: The Wu-Tang Clan, Gravediggaz, Method Man, RZA, Mobb Deep It’s the last week of the classics and I wanted to go in a different direction, we’re moving fromContinue reading this entry...
Santa's Swell (Happy Holidays)
December 24, 2004
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Wait by Killing Joke
December 11, 2004
The Artist: Killing Joke The Song: Wait The Album: Killing Joke Released 1980 Recommended if you like: The Cure, The Sex Pistols, Gang of Four, The Mission, Siouxsie and The Banshees, Danse Society, KMFDM I realize I’m a day late with the SOW. You gottaContinue reading this entry...
Living On The Ceiling by Blancmange
December 03, 2004
The Artist: Blancmange The Song: Living On The Ceiling The Album: Second Helpings: Best of Blancmange (originally on Happy Families) Released 1982 It’s December again. And that means it’s time for classics and old school cuts! Last year the Song of The Week brought youContinue reading this entry...
A Day In The Life by Handsome Boy Modeling School
November 26, 2004
The Artist: Handsome Boy Modeling School The Song: A Day In The Life The Album: White People Released 2004 Well, I had written a big long review of White People, complete with a mini-review of each song, but I lost it all, so you’re gettingContinue reading this entry...
Rebellion (Lies) by The Arcade Fire
November 19, 2004
The Artist: The Arcade Fire The Song: Rebellion (Lies) The Album: Funeral Released 2004 It started a few weeks back with Jason suggesting I give The Arcade Fire a look. I didn’t. Then my brother told me I needed to give them a listen. IContinue reading this entry...
Tighty Whitey by Pris
November 12, 2004
The Artist: Pris The Song: Tighty Whitey The Album: The Kiss Off Released 2004 I heard Pris for the first time a few month’s back. I’m not actually sure which song it was, although I’m guessing it might have been “Amputhetic.” Anyway, I was drivingContinue reading this entry...
It's Cold by Smoosh
November 05, 2004
The Artist: Smoosh The Song: It’s Cold The Album: She Like Electric Released 2004 Ovet the next few weeks I’m going to showcase a bit of Seattle’s local talent. I hope y’all don’t mind. We’re going to kick it off with Smoosh, my current favoriteContinue reading this entry...
Bela Lugosi's Dead by Bauhaus
October 29, 2004
The Artist: Bauhaus The Song: Bela Lugosi’s Dead The Album: Singles Volume One Released 1994 (Originally 1979) Bauhaus is one of the best. Legendary if you will, and perfect for halloween. What better song to kick off the holiday weekend than “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” aContinue reading this entry...
Me and Mia by Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
October 22, 2004
The Artist: Ted Leo and The Pharmacists The Song: Me and Mia The Album: Shake The Sheets Released 2004 I’ve been waiting awhile for Shake The Sheets to come out. I’ve been a huge fan of Ted Leo and The Pharmacists since I first heardContinue reading this entry...
88 by Sum 41
October 15, 2004
The Artist: Sum 41 The Song: 88 The Album: Chuck Released 2004 I’ve always felt that Sum 41 was kind of underrated. They’re a great band who’ve got an pretty original take on pop-punk. It might not be noticeable at first, and I imagine manyContinue reading this entry...
Extraordinary Girl by Green Day
October 08, 2004
The Artist: Green Day The Song: Extraordinary Girl The Album: American Idiot Released 2004 Wow. Just…Wow. Those were my first thoughts after listening to American Idiot the first time. It’s pretty rare that I get totally blown away by an album at first listen. ThisContinue reading this entry...
Daddy's Cup by The Drive By Truckers
October 01, 2004
The Artist: The Drive By Truckers The Song: Daddy’s Cup The Album: The Dirty South Released 2004 Flying in the face of ROCKTOBER (sort of) I present this week’s artist—The Drive By Truckers. While they do rock hard, much to my surprise upon seeing themContinue reading this entry...
About Mr. Brown by O.A.R.
September 24, 2004
The Artist: O.A.R. The Song: About Mr. Brown The Album: 34th & 8th Released 2004 When O.A.R. (which stands for Of A Revolution — kind of goofy if you ask me) was recommended to me a few months back, I was a bit reluctant. I’dContinue reading this entry...
Symptom Finger by The Faint
September 17, 2004
The Artist: The Faint The Song: Symptom Finger The Album: Wet From Birth Released 2004 I love The Faint. Love ‘em. I keep saying that, but it’s true. These guys are the best 80’s throwback band out there, bar none. They kick it old schoolContinue reading this entry...
I Always Knew by Tilly and The Wall
September 10, 2004
The Artist: Tilly and The Wall The Song: I Always Knew The Album: Wild Like Children Released 2004 Well, summer feels almost like it’s over, which is strange for Seattle this time of year, and because of that feeling of change I wanted to doContinue reading this entry...
Car by Built To Spill
September 03, 2004
The Artist: Built To Spill The Song: Car The Album: The Normal Years Released 1996 It’s that time of year again and one of my favorite times to be here in Seattle; summer is still a ways from over (we’ve got an “indian summer” here)Continue reading this entry...
Diabolic Scheme by The Hives
August 27, 2004
The Artist: The Hives The Song: Diabolic Scheme The Album: One Plus Tyrannosaurus Hives Released 2004 This is your host, DJ DKR, broadcasting from HOTlanta. I’m gonna keep this short, as I got things to do. The Hives are feisty, that’s much is for damnContinue reading this entry...
Summertime In Wintertime by Badly Drawn Boy
August 20, 2004
The Artist: Badly Drawn Boy The Song: Summertime In Wintertime The Album: One Plus One Is One Released 2004 I’ve been a fan of Damon Gough (aka Badly Drawn Boy) for quite awhile, but unlike many I really loved his last album Have You FedContinue reading this entry...
Demonology and Heartache by Atreyu
August 13, 2004
The Artist: Atreyu The Song: Demonology and Heartache The Album: The Curse Released 2004 Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t that little annoying-punk-ass-warrior kid in The Neverending Story named Atreyu?? If so, the name of this week’s artist is somewhat appropriate. The kid inContinue reading this entry...
Tits On The Radio by Scissor Sisters
August 06, 2004
The Artist: Scissor Sisters The Song: Tits On The Radio The Album: Scissor Sisters Released 2004 I wanna have a little fun this week, and this week’s song is nothing but. The Scissor Sisters are in a similar vein, but carrying a much different sound,Continue reading this entry...
Don't Say Nuthin' by The Roots
July 30, 2004
The Artist: The Roots The Song: Don’t Say Nuthin’ The Album: Tipping Point Released 2004 If you’ve read my posts closely over the past few months you may have been able to predict a SOW from The Roots. I’ve been eagerly awaiting Tipping Point forContinue reading this entry...
Catalyst by Oceansize
July 16, 2004
The Artist: Oceansize The Song: Catalyst The Album: Effloresce Released 2004 I saw Oceansize a few weeks back when they opened for McLusky and they are one of those never-heard-em-loved-em-immediately bands. In many ways it reminded me of when I saw The Cooper Temple ClauseContinue reading this entry...
Shazam! by Beastie Boys
July 09, 2004
The Artist: Beastie Boys The Song: Shazam! The Album: To The 5 Boroughs Released 2004 I don’t have a lot of time right now, so I’m going to keep this short. I know, I know, you’re thinking — thank GOD! It’s about time he keptContinue reading this entry...
Goneja by Skinny Puppy
July 02, 2004
The Artist: Skinny Puppy The Song: Goneja The Album: The Greater Wrong of the Right Released 2004 Skinny Puppy is one of my favorite bands of all time. They put on amazing and crazy shows and at one point were, in my mind, the mostContinue reading this entry...
The Only One by The Ponys
June 25, 2004
The Artist: The Ponys The Song: The Only One The Album: Laced With Romance Released 2004 Last night I saw The Ponys and The Girls. It was a damn good show, and since I’ve been on a bit of a live music kick here lately,Continue reading this entry...
Zero % Interest (Live) by Jason Mraz
June 18, 2004
The Artist: Jason Mraz The Song: Zero % Interest The Album: Live Released 2001 I want to do something a little different this week. I go to lots of live shows and I’ve been to some great ones lately. This week I saw The Streets,Continue reading this entry...
Somebody Told Me by The Killers
June 11, 2004
The Artist: The Killers The Song: Somebody Told Me The Album: Hot Fuss Released 2004 Note: Thanks to Sven for helping me recover the original text for this post! When I was little I was a huge fan of Queen. As I got older IContinue reading this entry...
Truth of My Youth by New Found Glory
June 04, 2004
The Artist: New Found Glory The Song: Truth of My Youth The Album: Catalyst Released 2004 I’ve been a fan of New Found Glory for awhile. Call it a bit of a guilty pleasure. Of all the pop punk bands out there, and there areContinue reading this entry...
Away With The Pixies by Ben Lee
May 28, 2004
The Artist: Ben Lee The Song: Away With The Pixies The Album: Grandpaw Would Released 1995 I’m headed of to the Sasquatch Festival this weekend and I’m really looking forward to what really is an amazing line up. Built To Spill, The Roots, The PostalContinue reading this entry...
Blinded By The Lights by The Streets
May 21, 2004
The Artist: The Streets The Song: Blinded By The Light The Album: A Grand Don’t Come For Free Released 2004 A Grand Don’t Come For Free is a classic. If you have ever thought about checking out one of my recommendations and haven’t done soContinue reading this entry...
Yawn, Yawn, Yawn by Les Savy Fav
May 14, 2004
The Artist: Les Savy Fav The Song: Yawn, Yawn, Yawn The Album: Inches Released 2004 Les Savy Fav’s collection of previously released 7-inches, recorded over the last seven or so years, and aptly titled Inches is, well — brilliant. It was released by Frenchkiss, theContinue reading this entry...
Song of The Week One Year Old
May 13, 2004
Today marks the first (hopefully of many) birthday of my little Song of The Week feature. It’s been loads of fun this first year and I’m pretty sure I only missed one week! That’s 51 weeks. Wow. Thanks to everyone who’s commented on my choicesContinue reading this entry...
Eurobiks by Styles of Beyond
May 07, 2004
The Artist: Styles of Beyond The Song: Eurobiks The Album: Megadef Released 2003 Megadef by Styles of Beyond has been out for quite awhile but it’s fairly new to me. I wish I’d found it a bit earlier, it’s a good one. I’ve been aContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Speaking In Tongues by Eagles of Death Metal
April 29, 2004
The Artist: The Eagles of Death Metal The Song: Speaking In Tongues The Album: Peace Love and Death Metal Released 2004 I’m off on a mini vacation to San Deigo, so this week’s song is a day early, hope you don’t mind. In case youContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Ice Cold Man by Probot
April 23, 2004
The Artist: Probot The Song: Ice Cold Man The Album: Probot Released 2004 It’s been all together too light with the Song of The Week lately — high time for a change I say! We need something different…something heavy. Enter Probot, Dave Grohl’s long awaitedContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Two Way Monologue by Sondre Lerche
April 16, 2004
The Artist: Sondre Lerche The Song: Two Way Monologue The Album: Two Way Monologue Released 2004 I don’t know a whole lot about Norwegian artist Sondre Lerche (pronounced “Sauhn-druh Lair-kay”), having only discovered him a week or so ago, but what I do know IContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Certain Songs by The Hold Steady
April 08, 2004
The Artist: The Hold Steady The Song: Certain Songs The Album: Almost Killed Me Released 2004 The Hold Steady were one of the better acts I caught at SXSW this year. They were a very pleasant surprise. I saw them at a house party andContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Ice Cream Truck by Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf
April 02, 2004
The Artist: Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf The Song: Ice Cream Truck The Album: Big Shots Released 2003 If you like old school hip hop you need to pick up Big Shots. This record is old school as it gets. Not in the sense thatContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Everlasting by The Dears
March 26, 2004
The Artist: The Dears The Song: Everlasting The Album: Nor the Dahlias: The Dears 1995-1998 Released 2001 First off I need to say I’m sorry for missing last week. I was just too busy seeing music to post about it. For this week’s song IContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Turkish Song of the Damned by The Pogues
March 12, 2004
The Artist: The Pogues The Song: Turkish Song of the Damned The Album: If I Should Fall From Grace With God Released 1987 St. Patrick’s Day is one of my all time favorite holidays. To me it’s always been about great times, Guinness, good friends,Continue reading this entry...
SOW: Still In Love Song by The Stills
March 05, 2004
The Artist: The Stills The Song: Still In Love Song The Album: Logic Will Break Your Heart Released 2003 The Stills are one of the most highly regarded bands of 2003, and it’s well deserved. They’ve been on my list for a potential Song ofContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Float On by Modest Mouse
February 27, 2004
The Artist: Modest Mouse The Song: Float On The Album: Good News For People Who Love Bad News Released 2004 I love live music. Lately I’ve been able to catch a whole bunch of great shows. This week along I’ve seen Built To Spill, BrentContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Lucifer by Jay-Z
February 20, 2004
The Artist: Jay-Z The Song: Lucifer The Album: The Black Album Released 2003 I’ve been wanting to do a Jay-Z song for quite awhile now. The Black Album was one of my favorites from 2003. I really thought long and hard about featuring a songContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Music Was Saved by Starsailor
February 13, 2004
The Artist: Starsailor The Song: Music Was Saved The Album: Silence Is Easy Released 2003 Starsailor is one of those bands that I’ve always enjoyed but never really considered them great until I saw them live. I’m not sure how big they are in theContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Beware! Criminal by Incubus
February 06, 2004
The Artist: Incubus The Song: Beware! Criminal The Album: A Crow Left of The Murder Released 2004 Those who know me well might have been able to predict this week’s song. Incubus has been one of my favorite bands over the last few years andContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Let Me Dream by Ozomatli
January 30, 2004
The Artist: Ozomatli The Song: Let Me Dream The Album: Coming Up Released 2003 In a complete departure from last week’s song, I’d like to present a dreamy (pun intended) pop song from one of my favorite bands, Ozomatli. This week also marks the firstContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Smothered Hope by Ministry (Featuring Ogre)
January 23, 2004
The Artist: Ministry (Featuring Ogre) The Album: Burning Inside 12 Inch Single Released 1989 I’ve been feeling a bit nostalgic the last few days, not sure why, but today I decided to break out some of my old mixed tapes and have a listen. IContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Milkshake (remix) by Kelis
January 16, 2004
The Artist: Kelis The Song: Milkshake The Album: Milkshake Single Released 2004 If there’s one thing I’ve realized this week while laid up in bed with the bad back is that I really need to get out dancing more. I used to go all theContinue reading this entry...
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SOW: Omega Supreme by Danger Mouse and Jemini
January 10, 2004
The Artist: Danger Mouse and Jemini The Song: Omega Supreme The Album: Ghetto Pop Life Released 2003 Sorry I’m a day late on this one, I’m knee deep in projects. I actually got some e-mail asking where this week’s song was! That was pretty cool,Continue reading this entry...
SOW: In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth:3 by Coheed and Cambria
January 02, 2004
The Artist: Coheed and Cambria The Song: In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth:3 The Album: In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth:3 Released 2003 Welcome to the first Song of The Week of 2004! If you’ve been with me from the beginning (and I know manyContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Aenima by Tool
December 26, 2003
The Artist: Tool The Song: Aenima The Album: Aenima Released 1996 Before I go gushing about how Tool is the greatest band ever I want to make sure you understand how I feel about them. I love all kinds of music and my musical tasteContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Creeping Death by Metallica
December 19, 2003
The Artist: Metallica The Song: Creeping Death The Album: Ride The Lightning Released 1984 I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s and for much of that time my favorite music was rock. When I was little my older brother introduced to to quite aContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Spottieottiedopaliscious by Outkast
December 12, 2003
The Artist: Outkast The Song: Spottieottiedopaliscious The Album: Aquemini Released 1998 I was going to go with something a bit harder for this week’s song, but I’ll have to save that for next week as I’m in a hip-hop kind of mood. Could be becauseContinue reading this entry...
SOW: El Scorcho by Weezer
December 05, 2003
The Artist: Weezer The Song: El Scorcho The Album: Pinkerton Released 1996 I’m going to do something a bit different for the month of December. I’ll call it “Song of The Week - Classic Editions”, how’s that? What I’m going to do is choose someContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Feeling This by Blink 182
November 28, 2003
The Artist: Blink 182 The Song: Feeling This The Album: Blink 182 Released 2003 This isn’t your typical Blink 182 album, and yet it is. The first time I listened to it I thought I’d made some kind of mistake. It sounded a little bitContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Theme From Fanny Pack by Fanny Pack
November 21, 2003
The Artist: Fanny Pack The Song: Theme From Fanny Pack The Album: So Stylistic Released 2003 It’s been a long week and I’m feeling like I need a bit of a party. Who better to get a party started than three young, hip-hop chicks fromContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Modern Kicks by The Exploding Hearts
November 14, 2003
The Artist: The Exploding Hearts The Song: Modern Kicks The Album: Guitar Romantic Released 2003 It is with no small amount of sincere sorrow that I bring you this week’s song, “Modern Kicks” by The Exploding Hearts. First off, this is an amazing song byContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Expo '86 by Death Cab For Cutie
November 07, 2003
The Artist: Death Cab For Cutie The Song: Expo ‘86 The Album: Transatlanticism Released 2003 So much good music out lately. Even so, this weeks pick wasn’t too hard as it’s so damn good. Transatlanticism is yet another amazing album from Death Cab For Cutie.Continue reading this entry...
SOW: The Freaks Come Out at Night by Whodini
October 31, 2003
The Artist: Whodini The Song: The Freaks Come Out at Night The Album: Whodini - Greatest Hits Released 1990 Happy Halloween all you ghosts and ghoulies! I hope you all have something wicked and naughty planned for this weekend. I know I do, and asContinue reading this entry...
SOW: All Night by Swollen Members
October 24, 2003
The Artist: Swollen Members The Song: All Night The Album: Heavy Released 2003 Mad Child (Heineken firmly in hand), Prevail, Moka Only and Rob The Viking are back again with another solid album that showcases their unique brand of party hip-hop. While not a strongContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Travis Bickle by Rancid
October 17, 2003
The Artist: Rancid The Song: Travis Bickle The Album: Indestructible Released 2003 This week I’ve got something special that I’ve wanted to get up here for awhile. I’ve been jamming to Rancid’s new album Indestructible for a few months now and I think I canContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Joe's Head by Kings of Leon
October 10, 2003
The Artist: The Kings of Leon The Song: Joe’s Head The Album: Youth & Young Manhood Released 2003 When I listen to the Kings of Leon I get the distinct image of an old wooden fence. It’s out in the center of an empty field.Continue reading this entry...
SOW: Get Your Hands Off My Woman by The Darkness
October 03, 2003
The Artist: The Darkness The Song: Get Your Hands Off My Woman The Album: Permission To Land Released 2003 Hellooooo ROCKTOBER! October is my favorite month of the year. Football is in full swing (Go Seahawks! Go Huskies!), the weather is usually pretty nice inContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Spitting Games by Snow Patrol
September 26, 2003
The Artist: Snow Partol The Song: Spitting Games The Album: Final Straw Released 2003 On of my favorite things in life is discovering new music. That is one of the reasons why I started posting my Song of The Week — so that I canContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Hearts of Oak by Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
September 19, 2003
The Artist: Ted Leo and The Pharmacists The Song: Hearts of Oak The Album: Hearts of Oak Released 2003 It’s funny how iTunes works at times. It seems like it favors certain artists and somtimes it’s as if it can feel my moods. It’s strange.Continue reading this entry...
SOW: I'm Shakin' by Rooney
September 12, 2003
The Artist: Rooney The Song: I’m Shakin’ The Album: Rooney Released 2003 I love music that can take me back in time. Lately I’ve come across quite a few bands who’s music brings me memories of happy times and younger times. Rooney is one suchContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Rock & Roll by The Neptunes Featuring Fam-Lay
September 05, 2003
The Artist: The Neptunes Featuring Fam-lay The Song: Rock & Roll The Album: The Neptunes Present: Clones Released 2003 Star Trak! The Neptunes are prolific, having worked with acts ranging from Justin Timberlake to Kenna. They’re not to shabby as artists either, as evidenced byContinue reading this entry...
SOW: 3rd Planet By Modest Mouse
August 29, 2003
The Artist: Modest Mouse The Song: 3rd Planet The Album: The Moon & Antartica Released 2000 Labor Day weekend is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s the weekend I met Staci and the weekend of the best damn yearly music and artsContinue reading this entry...
SOW: I'm Gone by Kenna
August 22, 2003
The Artist: Kenna The Song: I’m Gone The Album: New Sacred Cow Released 2003 Kenna is both easy and hard to define. When I first listened to New Sacred Cow I instantly liked it, but I wasn’t sure exactly why. To be honest it remindedContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Bloodletting by The Haunted
August 15, 2003
The Artist: The Haunted The Song: Bloodletting The Album: One Kill Wonder Released 2003 This week’s song is not for the faint of heart. The Haunted are a heavy in almost every sense of the word. This is true, classic, in-your-face, talkin’-to-the-devil, thrash metal. FormedContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Takeoff by Aceyalone
August 08, 2003
The Artist: Aceyalone The Song: Takeoff The Album: Love and Hate Released 2003 I’m here to tell you hip hop is alive and well. About a month ago I went and saw Prince Paul, Eyedea and Aceyalone. I was blown away. Prince Paul was entertaining,Continue reading this entry...
SOW: Nothing Better by The Postal Service
August 01, 2003
The Artist: The Postal Service The Song: Nothing Better The Album: Give Up Released 2003 This week’s song comes from another great Seattle (well partly anyway) act. Much like The Divorce, the collaboration between Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard and Dntel’s Jimmy Tamborello, TheContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Eriatarka by Mars Volta
July 25, 2003
The Artist: Mars Volta The Song: Eriatarka The Album: De-Loused in the Comatorium Released 2003 This is my early front runner for album of the year. It’s hard to express in words the feeling I have for this album, but I’ll try. Well, now thatContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Take The Reins by Tsunami Bomb
July 18, 2003
The Artist: Tsunami Bomb The Song: Take The Reins The Album: The Ultimate Escape Released 2003 Tsunami bomb has been described as “girl punk” and compared to bands like The Distillers and The Eyeliners. While I agree on some level with this comparison, they seemContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Cyrptik Souls Crew by Len
July 11, 2003
The Artist: Len The Song: Cyrptik Souls Crew The Album: You Can’t Stop the Bum Rush Released 1999 Seeing as how today marks the 1st anniversary of this little old blog, I thought some party music was in order for the SOW. As usual, iTunesContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Redcoats by The Divorce
July 04, 2003
The Artist: The Divorce The Song: Redcoats The Album: There Will Be Blood Tonight Released 2003 This week I’ve got more new music for you, this time from my own back yard. For those of you who don’t know, the Seattle music scene is stillContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades by Brand New
June 27, 2003
The Artist: Brand New The Song: Sic Transit Gloria…Glory Fades The Album: Deja Entendu Released 2003 And now for something Brand New. This week’s song comes from a band who is not only long on song names, but long and deep on talent as well.Continue reading this entry...
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SOW: Eva by Ozomatli
June 20, 2003
The Artist: Ozomatli The Song: Eva The Album: Ozomatli Released 1998 This week’s song goes out to my friend Heather Babbitt who is leaving to go to school in Austin by way of Costa Rica this coming Monday. What can I say about Ozomatli. They’veContinue reading this entry...
SOW: No Regrets by Aesop Rock
June 13, 2003
The Artist: Aesop Rock The Song: No Regrets The Album: Labor Days Released 2001 There hasn’t been too much to rave about in the independent Hip-Hop and Rap scene lately so I’m going to take a trip back a few years and pull out oneContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Agenda Suicide by The Faint
June 05, 2003
The Artist: The Faint The Song: Agenda Suicide The Album: Danse Macabre Released 2001 I love The Faint. Growing up in the 80’s and being a DJ all through high school you can imagine I have a soft spot for industrial, wave and synth pop.Continue reading this entry...
SOW: Say It Ain't So by The Jeff Lash Trio
May 29, 2003
The Artist: The Jeff Lash Trio The Song: Say It Ain’t So The Album: The Jeff Lash Trio Demos Released 2003 This week we are going to change it up a bit and go even more mellow. The weeks song is a terrific cover ofContinue reading this entry...
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SOW: Taylor by Jack Johnson
May 23, 2003
The Artist: Jack Johnson The Song: Taylor The Album: On and On Released 2003 It’s pretty simple, and I guess that’s why I like it. With On and On, Jack Johnson brings back his formula of catchy lyrics, groovy guitar and good vibes, and althoughContinue reading this entry...
SOW: Dancing Through Sunday by AFI
May 16, 2003
The Artist: AFI The Song: Dancing Through Sunday The Album: Sing The Sorrow Released 2003 There are many out there, myself included at first, that will say that AFI sold out. What happened to the hardcore punk passion? Well, put simply, they didn’t sell out,Continue reading this entry...
SOW: Freakish by Saves The Day
May 13, 2003
The Artist: Saves The Day The Song: Freakish The Album: Stay What You Are Released 2001 The energy of pop punkers New Found Glory. The pop sensibility and sense of humor of Weezer. The obsession with death of Morrisey. That pretty much describes Saves TheContinue reading this entry...
New Feature - Song of The Week
May 12, 2003
So after a little pain and frustration, I’d like to introduce you all to my newest feature, the Asterisk* Song of The Week. What I wanted to do here is just open up a little more in the way of musical dialogue. This site is