May 13, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Smiths – How Soon Is Now? (Album Version) The Smiths – “How Soon Is Now?” From their second album Meat Is Murder, the unmistakeable rumble of Johnny Marr’s guitar made this song a classic, although it wasn’t even included on the original pressing of the record. After receiving positive acclaim as the B-side to… Read more »
May 12, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Dr. Dog – “Shadow People” This track, from Dr. Dog’s latest release Shame, Shame shows what the Philadelphia group does best: tightly written songs, glossy harmonies, and a bit of Philly soul under the hood. After gaining acclaim with their fourth album We All Belong, they polished their sound for 2008’s Fate before releasing this… Read more »
May 11, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Lucinda Williams – Still I Long For Your Kiss Lucinda Williams – “Still I Long For Your Kiss” This song, from the landmark 1996 record Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, had a long road before it saw the light of day. The record was originally recorded with Gurf Morlix in Austin, but was scrapped… Read more »
May 10, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Sarah Jaffe – Clementine Sarah Jaffe – “Clementine” From her debut full length Suburban Nature comes this track from Denton’s Sarah Jaffe. Aided by a haunting string section, Jaffe’s affected voice and lyrics about wasted time show why she has been one of the North Texas music scene’s best kept secrets for a few years… Read more »
May 7, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
tumblr_l220k1Nv5L1qb97ja This track, from the Stills-Young band’s only album, has become a classic song of endearment, although Neil Young wrote it for his 1948 Buick Roadmaster hearse. The ensuing tour was famously canceled when Young called Stephen Stills before a show and said he was bored with it and was headed home.
May 6, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Rolling Stones – Plundered My Soul The Rolling Stones – “Plundered My Soul” This previously unreleased track, from the upcoming remaster release of the classic Exile on Main Street, is yet another swaggering tune from the sweltering basement of Keith Richards’ summer house in France. In a very rock and roll move, the Stones… Read more »
May 5, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
David Byrne and Brian Eno – Strange Overtones David Byrne and Brian Eno – “Strange Overtones” From their 2008 record Everything That Happens Will Happen Today, this collaboration finds legendary producer Eno and former Talking Heads frontman Byrne working to find the medium between electronic music and gospel. Reviving the partnership that produced 1981’s My… Read more »
May 4, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Kinks – “A Well Respected Man” This classic, written mockingly by Ray Davies after his stay at an upscale British resort, has endured the test of time, being named one of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest rock and roll songs of all time. Originally from the EP Kwyet Kinks, the song draws its influence from… Read more »
May 3, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Delta Spirit – “Bushwick Blues” This new track, from Delta Spirit’s upcoming History From Below, reminds us why we liked their debut Ode to Sunshine so much. Their unique way of uniting rock, soul, and Americana is evident in this track’s chugging rhythm and impassioned vocals.
April 30, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Jamie Wilson – 03 Little Too Rough Jamie Wilson – “Little Too Rough” Jamie Wilson, formerly of the Gougers and currently fronting the Trishas, gave us this gem as part of her debut solo EP Dirty Blonde Hair. Hailing from Yancey, Texas, Jamie made her KXT 91.7 debut on the Texas Mix. Jamie and the… Read more »
