back in action

I have no idea if anyone actually looks at this blog, but regardless, I shall pick up the slack and start updating this more often. Today's treat is some classic indie rock in the form of the band Pavement. This band is extremely influential and a great example of a band that never sold out out despite having some commercial potential. I have a really cool documentary about them, so if anyone that knows me is interested, you can borrow it. It's called "Slow Century." This is from their first and best album, Slanted and Enchanted.

Pavement - In the Mouth of a Desert

rock me momma like a wagon wheel

The song I'm sharing today has an interesting story. The chorus of the song was originally written by Bob Dylan, but the song was never finished. The band Old Crow Medicine Show ended up taking the chorus and writing a few verses to go along with it, creating the song "Wagon Wheel." The version I'm sharing is an Against Me! cover of that song. Enjoy!

Against Me! - Wagon Wheel

get out the guinness

Happy St. Patrick's day weekend to anyone that actually reads this! In respect to this fine holiday, I would like to share my favorite song by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, a song with an awesome Irish style breakdown. Enjoy!

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - Timorous Me

there are nights where it all comes on a little bit too bright

If you were to take Bruce Springsteen, combine him with Elvis Costello, and give them lots of drugs, the result would be the Hold Steady. Great musicians, more poetic talk than singing, and a lot of drug references. Check out this song from their newest album, "Boys and Girls in America."

The Hold Steady - Hot Soft Light