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2011-03-01T17:32:00.000-08:00

You Can Count on Me
Tomboy
Slow Motion
Surfers Hymn
Last Night at the Jetty
Drone
Alsatian Darn
Scheherazade
Friendship Bracelet
Afterburner
Benfica

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Ladies & Gentlemen, The Return of Mr. West.

2010-05-28T09:58:00.000-07:00

Just in time for memorial day, Kanye returns with everything you love about him ( Rapping, THANK GOD! , Braggadocio for days) Leaving everything you hated ( Eight.O.Eights & HB ) Behind. This track goes. Whatever your plans are this memorial day weekend, expect this track to go with you. Either you'll bring it, or the other in-the-know kid will. Then you guys can fight over who had it first. Ha! But without further ado, I give you..POWER

Spotted @ NahRight

Kanye West feat. Dwele- Power

http://usershare.net/a6v8nd3c9x6m

Playlist: Week of 05/17/2010

2010-05-16T09:41:00.001-07:00

NOTE: From now on all weekly playlists will be available to listen to on Grooveshark, free of charge. ENJOY! This week's list only is here.

The Joy Formidable--The Greatest Light is the Greatest Shade
Fashawn feat. Blu--Samsonite Man
Stevie Wonder--As
Wye Oak--Siamese
The Mountain Goats & Kaki King - Mosquito Repellant
Sleigh Bells--Tell 'Em
Emily Jane White--Victorian America
The National--Bloodbuzz Ohio
Broken Social Scene--World Sick
Big Boi--Shutterbug
The New Pornographers--Moves

Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder!!

2010-05-13T21:08:00.000-07:00

Terrible Song of the Week

2010-05-13T20:18:00.000-07:00

"Miracles"--Insane Clown Posse

I don't wanna talk to a scientist, y'all motherfuckers be lyin and gettin' me pissed...

Nobody I've ever spoken to has ever given fans of ICP (juggalos) much credit for their intellect. After this song I understand why.

Am I trying to say grown men who paint their faces, rap, and dance around like jack asses are idiots? No. They have demonstrated how perfectly capable they are of saying that for themselves. Miracles is Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope waxing appreciative of some of the more miraculous and/or magical things in this planet: hot lava, snow, giraffes, magnets, rainbows, the ocean. Humanity owes them our greatest appreciation for pointing out how miraculous it is that we can keep domesticated animals as pets:

We don't have to be high to look in the sky/ And know that's a miracle opened wide/ Look at the mountains, trees, the seven seas/ And everything chilling underwater, please/ Hot lava, snow, rain and fog/ Long neck giraffes, and pet cats and dogs/

Disregard the fact that everything they bring up is easily explained by science. Why? Because scientists are liars.

SNL recently parodied this song and music video. It can be seen here.

Fashawn- Samsonite Man Feat. Blu (Video)

2010-05-13T16:42:00.000-07:00

Fashawn's latest single gets a visual treatment. And I must say its quite dope. Punit Dhesi (Director) and Josh Harding ( Visual Effects) take a basic idea, which could have easily fell flat in the wrong hands, and produce a truly great product. And with Fash being on an indie, I doubt their budget for this was huge. Though you wouldn't know it from watching the video. So why is it that the majors continue to churn out subpar video after subpar video after...well, you get the point. Silly Dinosaurs. Anywhoo, Fashawn's (Classic Debut) "Boy Meets World" available everywhere. Do yourself a favor, and pick that up.

Reflection Eternal- Ballad of the Black Gold

2010-05-12T17:05:00.001-07:00

"Drill Baby Drill/While They Make Our Soldiers Kill Babies Still..."

Here is the latest offering from Hi-Tek and Talib's upcoming opus

"Revolutions per Minute." Tek doesn't disappoint, as he lays down

his crisp production, while Kweli does what he does best. This time

taking aim at the oil industry. Congrats, Gentlemen. Perfect timing.

Stream Courtesy of Pitchfork.

Reflection Eternal - Ballad Of Black GoldbySneakattackmedia

Amazon has The 2010 Sub Pop Sampler Available--Free Download

2010-05-11T16:15:00.000-07:00

Via Sub Pop's Twitter feed:

"Digital Bang! 15 FREE songs from our 2010 releases."

Those 15 songs are available on Amazon.com for the low, low price of nothing here.

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - The Stick

2010-05-08T16:02:00.000-07:00

You could get a lot of mileage out of Ted Leo's songs at face value. The guy's got hooks, riffs, and charisma to spare. But to overlook the social awareness and defiant spirit bubbling under the surface would miss what makes him one of the most vital songsmiths going. "The Stick," from he and the Pharmacists' new album The Brutalist Bricks, is the latest in a growing tradition of sub-2:00 blasts of righteous vitriol which stand as spiky landmarks rather than noisy interludes (cf. "Annunciation Day/Born On Christmas Day" from Living with the Living).

Verse one has Leo venting frustration, first in a fairly run-of-the-mill way about politics and affairs in general, then with the stinging acknowledgment that the underexposed cruelties of the world have been watered down to caricatures by people who contrive to invoke them. In the scheme of the song though, this is just an observation; the upshot so far is simply that shit sucks. So relief is sought in the second verse, which opens with a great example of Leo's gift for imagery. But an idyllic drive can't completely tune out the lingering dread of the world's problems. Even the Old North Road itself is a reminder of oppression; it was built by the Romans as they conquered England from proto-London northward.

The song wraps up with an angry affirmation of authority's use of reward-or-punishment theory, "the carrot or the stick." Or, more appropriately, "the stick if not the carrot." The fasces are another reference to Roman power, a multivalent allegory for a delicate administrative integration of unity, restraint, and force. Twelve rods bound around an ax, the stick of the title is still used extensively in the symbology of governmental and other bodies.

Of course, this would all be another boring day in an intro-level Classics course if the music didn't shred. The opening salvo of driving beat over chugging chords is reminiscent of Wire's "1 2 X U," followed by a brief silence before Leo spits his staccato screed over the same. A softer but still intense and uneasy bridge leads to the final verse, where we get one last burst of discord on the penultimate line before the song's sudden halt. The final syllable of "fasces" hangs over the silence, echoing the specter of tyranny present throughout.

Anxious mofo, my twin my friend
Election time again, I wish that I was dead
Some conversation, if you're well read
To calm the storm of shit that's raging in my head
While languishing in basements: 10 million corpses lashed to beds
Atrophied to archetypes by all the able artists overhead

Mixed light of evening, sky of the sea
You take the Old North Road 'cause that's where you feel free
Your hidden backroads, your hidden dreams
A hidden cigarette that actually helps you breathe
Play an ancient mixtape, attempt a break from the routine
But dark on the horizon, form that's never fully come to being

Still need a reason for your unease
You think the government it wants you on your knees
But I'll tell you something, and here it is:
They want you driving to the supermarket, buying milk and cheese
Generating taxes to fuel their corn subsidies
You're either nibbling at the carrot, or you get beat with the fasces

Playlist: Week of 5/03/2010

2010-05-02T17:30:00.000-07:00

Caribou--Odessa

The Radio Dept.--Heaven's on Fire
Gorillaz--Stylo
Modest Mouse--3rd Planet
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists--Woke Up Near Chelsea
Hot Chip--Take It In

Sleater Kinney--Youth Decay
Big Star--Thirteen
Frightened Rabbit--Old Old Fashioned
The Go! Team--Ladyflash
Camera Obscura--Carless Love
She & Him--Thieves

Watch M.I.A.'s New Video "Born Free" (NSFW!!!)

2010-04-26T15:56:00.000-07:00

M.I.A.'s politicking never goes unnoticed, but there's something so disturbing about this video it makes one ponder to what lengths can an artist go before their message is overshadowed by that message's vessel. But the other side of that is that this video isn't nearly as senseless as the genocide it's mocking. Yeah, of course the video is violent and offensive, but why get up in arms over this and not about real-life atrocities committed in the third world? Maybe something like this is what it takes for listeners to actually listen to what she has to say.

M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

Hey Sarah!!!

2010-04-25T21:11:00.000-07:00

Listen to 69 Love Songs by the Magnetic Fields!

Playlist: Week of 4/26/2010

2010-04-25T20:58:00.000-07:00

The Morning Benders--Promises
Bonnie "Prince" Billie & The Cairo Gang--Troublesome Houses
The Magnetic Fields--All My Little Words
The Sundays--My Finest Hour
Laura Marling--Blackberry Stone
Titus Andronicus--A More Perfect Union
Erykah Badu--Window Seat
LCD Soundsystem--Drunk Girls
The Tallest Man on Earth--Love is All
Pixies--Havalina

Terrible Song of the Day: October 23, 2008

2008-10-23T18:16:00.001-07:00

"This I Love" by Guns N' Roses on the upcoming and long (LONG) awaited Chinese Democracy.

Its...pretty bad. Bad as in, "the opposite of good." Just didn't want to confuse anyone out there.

Glen Campbell Covers Green Day

2008-08-15T06:17:00.000-07:00

Glen Campbell covers "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" on his upcoming album Meet Glen Campbell. This is an exercise in comedy.

"Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"

"You Like Bar B Cue, Let Me Put My Meat Up On Yo Grill"

2008-08-13T21:56:00.000-07:00

Not to go all football news and commentary on you (like the guys over at EDSBS) but because we reside in Tulsa, OK this bit of music news seemed too important to pass up. University of Oklahoma (boo!!!) incoming freshman football standout Josh Jarboe decided to show off his MC skills in what appears to be the OU student union, which was subsequently uploaded to YouTube (imagine that). Because of his violent and profanity laced "flow" he was kicked off the football team and had his scholarship offer withdrawn by the university.

The rap isn't anything worse than what we hear everyday in hip hop, but its violent nature in combination with Josh Jarboe's arrest for handgun possession in the spring forced the university's hand. We disagree with this action, because we really were looking forward to more great rhymes by the greatest MC to never play a football game in Norman.

The rap is absolutely awful. It's terrible. I would be more embarrased it being in public more so than getting kicked off the football team. With all the misogynism and violence, the worst part is his desire to provide his own echoes and backing vocals. Ch-check it!

Underappreciated

2008-08-13T21:49:00.001-07:00

No matter what activity you're engaged in, everything goes to slow motion when this is playing. Originally appeared in the 1996 envision of Romeo & Juliet and its official soundtrack, the Romeo & Juliet OTS and the 2008 greatest hits album are the only official North American releases.

Talk Show Host

Coldplay Add US Tour Dates

2008-08-13T21:37:00.000-07:00

It looks like our fellow OK residents get a "treat" November 16, 2008. Hey Coldplay, you know music? You're doing it wrong.

As lifted from Pitchfork:

10-20 Ottawa, Ontario - Scotiabank Place
10-21 Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
10-26 East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center
10-29 Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Gardens
10-31 Washington, DC - Verizon Center
11-01 Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
11-03 Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills
11-05 Atlanta, GA - Phillips Arena
11-07 Orlando, FL - Amway Arena
11-09 Sunrise, FL - Bank Atlantic Center
11-11 Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
11-13 Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
11-14 St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
11-16 Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Center
11-18 Houston, TX - Toyota Center
11-19 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
11-21 Denver, CO - Pepsi Center Arena
11-22 Salt Lake City, UT - Energy Solutions Arena
11-26 Phoenix, AZ - Jobing.com Arena

08/13/2008: Terrible Song of the Day

2008-08-13T21:28:00.000-07:00

Dirty White Boy - Foreigner

"Dont drive no big black car
Dont like no hollywood movie star
You want me to be true to you
You dont give a damn what I do to you

Im just a dirty white boy
Dirty white boy, dirty white boy
Dirty white boy, dirty white boy
Dirty white boy..."

If anyone even has to attempt to explain this one to you, you need counseling.

Outkast ft. Raekwon--"Royal Flush"

2008-08-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

This appeared on Kanye West's blog March 24, 2008. Enjoy!

Royal Flush

Terrible Song of the Day: 08/05/2008

2008-08-05T17:29:00.001-07:00

Yes. This song in terrible. No. I'm not a communist.

I can only assume Carry On My Wayward Son is a tune about a young man who thinks he knows everything, goes out into the world, realizes he knows absolutely nothing, grows a disgusting haircut, then proceeds to create crappy, predictable, and frustratingly persistent 70's classic* rock--at least that's what I get it from it, but the true meaning may never have escaped Robbie Steinhardt's facial hair.

My belief is nobody really likes this song. This is a song people put on mix discs as a humorous trek into 70's progressive rock. Devil horns will be thrown, and high fives will abound, but nobody truly loves this song the way people really love music.

*Classic is not synonymous with good

Id Engager

2008-08-05T17:08:00.000-07:00

The new Of Montreal song "Id Engager" has been streamed via Pitchfork, but you are more than welcome to listen to it here. The song, as you will tell, is very typical of the latest Of Montreal work, which is welcome--although I would like to hear more moving and sobering material. But I'll refrain from completely complaining until after the new album's release date of October 7.

Interestingly enough, as of 7:15 PM any search for Of Montreal on Pitchfork's website returns no results...

MP3-->Of Montreal--Id Engager

NPR--Glitter and Doomin'

2008-08-04T06:36:00.000-07:00

NPR's live concerts from All Songs Considered is offering a two and a half performance from Tom Waits' Glitter and Doom tour at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta via stream or iTunes podcast. The setlist includes performances of "Jesus Gonna Be Here" and "Anywhere I Lay My Head."

Tom Waits--Glitter and Doom

MTV to Remake The Rocky Horror Picture Show?

2008-07-24T18:20:00.000-07:00

This is some weak ass shit.
What the fuck?

High Fidelity

2008-07-24T13:50:00.000-07:00

Top Five List

Opening Tracks

El Capitan's List

King Of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1 - Neutral Milk Hotel-->In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
Everything In Its Right Place - Radiohead-->Kid A
Neighborhood #1 - Arcade Fire-->Funeral
Only Shallow - My Bloody Valentine -->Loveless
Fake Empire - The National-->Boxer

BAM!s List
1. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana -->Nevermind
2. King Of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1 - Neutral Milk Hotel-->In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
3. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 - Bob Dylan-->Blonde on Blonde
4. Darklands - Jesus and Mary Chain-->Darklands
5. Did You See The Words - Animal Collective-->Feels

Modern Classics

2008-07-24T10:53:00.000-07:00

Music Has The Right To Children

Radiohead is considered by many to be "the greatest band in the world." Most would consider them to be groundbreaking and cutting edge . . . . but, which artists have had the largest influence the "greatest band in the world?" Radiohead's first two albums, Pablo Honey and The Bends, are no doubt greatly influence by the 90's grunge scene and 80's classics such as R.E.M., the Pixies, and the Smiths. But, then something changed when they released Ok Computer in 1997. With Ok Computer (which is truly one of the greatest albums of all time) Radiohead began to dabble in electronic music and lay the groundwork for their later more experimental work. Then in 2000 with the release of Kid A and in 2001's Amnesiac Radiohead found themselves thoroughly blending the world of ambient electronic music and alternative rock. These are my two favorite Radiohead albums, so I wanted to find out a little more about the artists who inspired them.

Thom York has mentioned several electronic acts which have influenced Radiohead over the years: Autechre, Aphex Twin, Massive Attack, Squarepusher, DJ Shadow, and Boards of Canada. So, I began listening to several of these acts and found myself really liking what I heard . . . and one stood out above the rest. Boards of Canada. Boards of Canada is a Scottish electronic music duo who's deep mysterious sounds never fail to fully captivate. I find myself time and time again lost in their world of rich atmospherics and organic beats. Boards of Canada's first major release in 1998, Music Has the Right To Children, takes listeners on a rare and relaxing journey and is best enjoyed with some nice headphones.

Boards of Canada - ROYGBIV

Radiohead - All I Need

BILLBOARD-IN'

2008-07-24T07:13:00.000-07:00

Nas has taken control of the Billboard Top 200, unseating fellow rapper Lil' Wayne. This is awesome, because Nas is awesome...and probably more relevant than Lil' Wayne even still. The greatest gainer this week is the soundtrack to the film adaptation of the Abba inspired musical Mamma Mia.

1. Nas--Untitled
2. Lil' Wayne--Tha Carter III
3. Mamma Mia--OTS
4. Coldplay--Viva la Vida...
5. Camp Rock--OTS

Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" still rests atop the Hot 100 singles charts (either in spite of or because of her striking vocal similarity to Kelly Clarkson) followed by Rihanna, Chris Brown, Lil' Wayne, and Coldplay.

The Foo Fighters are atop the Hot Modern Rock Tracks list with their single Let it Die followed by Weezer's Pork and Beans. Some crappy, marginal songs round out the list including singles by Disturbed, Colplay, and the Offspring (which is completely surprising to me they are still allowed to make music...even more surprising is people are spending their money on it).

'Til next week...

07/24/2008: Terrible Song of the Day

2008-07-24T07:04:00.000-07:00

This song is so bad, I just don't know what to say. I am at a complete loss for words. Is this song a comment about our obsession with fortune and fame? Then why is the video filled with the fortunate and famous?

Be sure to listen around the 3:20 mark for the obligatory Nickelback acoustic breakdown, followed by the reintroduction of a somewhat heavy guitar sound and metronomic drums--a delicious package wrapped up in about 4 minutes. If this is really what being a rock star is about, count me out.

Modern Classics

2008-07-22T19:17:00.000-07:00

Brawler? Bawler? Bastard?

About a year and a half ago I uploaded Real Gone, the nineteenth album from Mr. Tom Waits, onto my computer. I must admit that at the time I really had no idea who Tom Waits was. I remember thinking, "is this the guy who was in Mystery Men?" Over the next few months those sixteen songs simply sat in my computer with a play count of zero. Then about a year ago while I was sitting in my classroom (during my plan period of course) wishing that I had some edgy new music to fill the room with, I decided to give Real Gone a try. The first thirty seconds of "Top Of the Hill" (the albums opening track) had me questioning my choice, but fortunately I had recently adopted the practice of listening to albums in their entirety before passing judgement. So, I sat and listened to Tom Waits for the first time while frantically clicking the mouse in a mean game of solitaire. Then, about seven minutes into the album, I found my self completely engrossed with the deep, raspy, choking voice that was singing over the spanish influenced guitar and maracas in "Hoist That Rag". By the end of the album I was hooked. I could not wait for school to get out so I could head across the street and buy a few more of Tom Waits albums.

I had spent the remainder of my planning period researching which albums to purchase and had decided on Rain Dogs and Heartattack And Vine. I immediately went home and listened to my two new CD's. I was completely blown away with Rain Dogs and "Ruby's Arms" (which appears on Heartattack) had me in tears. (Hey, I dare you to listen to that song and not at least swell up a little). I felt a strange connection to the songs that were pouring from my speakers. I could not, and still cannot, explain this connection. For, I have never left my lover at a train station or danced in a Birmingham Jail. But, for some reason I do feel an extremely strong connection to Tom's portraits of life's stranger characters and saddest moments.

Now, for the past year Tom Waits has remained one of my favorite artists of all time and my love for this mans work grows every day. Every time I look at my CD collection I am little surprised at how many of Waits' albums are on the shelf but, I truly love each and every one of them. Now I will leave you with some of my favorite lyrics from Mr. Waits:

Never Let Go

Well, ring the bell backwards and bury the axe

Fall down on your knees in the dirt

I'm tied to the mast between water and wind

Believe me, you'll never get hurt

Our ring's in the pawnshop, the rain's in the hole

Down at the Five Points I stand

I'll lose everything

But I won't let go of your hand

Well, Peter denied and Judas betrayed

I'll bail with the roll of the drum

And the wind will tell the turn from the wheel

And the watchman is making his rounds

Well, you'll leave me hanging by the skin of my teeth

I've only got one leg to stand

You can send me to hell

But I'll never let go of your hand

Swing from a rope on a cross-legged dream

Signed with One Eyed Jack's blood

From Temple to Union, to LA and Grand

Walking back home in the mud

Now I must make my best of the only way home

Molly deals only in stone

I'm lost on the midway, I'm reckless in your eyes

Just give me a couple more throws

I'll dare you to dine with the cross-legged knight

Dare me to jump and I will

I'll fall from your grace

But I'll never let go of your hand

I'll never let go of your hand

((Hopefully this will be the first blog post of many where, rather than find the coolest new band or song, I share with you some of my all time favorite artists or albums. During this (in my humble opinion) slow year for new music I have dedicated my "music time" to exploring the roots behind the great "Indy" music we love today... and I can not wait to share it with you.))

Dear Science,

2008-07-21T16:46:00.000-07:00

A New TV On the Radio album is slated to be released via Interscope on September 23, 2008.

And according to Pitchfork the comma is part of the album title, which is kind of weird taken by itself--but makes a lot of sense when speaking about TV On the Radio. Can't wait. More details as they emerge...

07/21/2008: Terrible Song of the Day

2008-07-21T16:38:00.000-07:00

I'm not of the persuasion the Beatles never recorded a bad song, and "Ob La Di..." is one of them. This song is baffling, it isn't like any other song by the Beatles, it is almost completely senseless, annoying and generally stupid.

Forget how nostalgic you feel when you hear this song and think about Corky from the 80's television show of the same name, and listen to this song a few times and see if your skin doesn't start to crawl.

Discover: Lupe Fiasco

2008-07-17T19:28:00.000-07:00

Unless you couldn't possibly be concerned with hip hop or too stubborn to listen to anything other than terrestrial radio, you've probably already at least heard of Lupe Fiasco and how he's probably the greatest MC living today, breathing fresh air into hip hop (a loosely quoted Jay-Z comment). For those of you that haven't heard either him or of him--sit back and enjoy.

07/17/2008: Terrible Song of the Day

2008-07-17T19:22:00.000-07:00

Apparently a song about paparazzi and the spreading of any and all types of gossip, "Dirty Laundry" is flat-out awful. Part half-assed attempt at satire, part armchair social commentary, completely unbearable. All this song does is bring home the point the American public's fascination with the lives of celebrities isn't a recent occurrence. What's mind boggling is why anyone would be that interested in the life of Don Henley...oh wait, didn't he sleep with Stevie Nicks? Ohhhh, now I get it.

Rolling Into Rehab

2008-07-16T22:17:00.000-07:00

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has entered rehab according to various news outlets. This recent development comes on the heels of the report good ole' Ron ran off to Ireland with a 19 year old cocktail waitress during the middle of an incredible drinking binge (what a pimp). Ronnie Wood's wife speculates he's been drinking two bottles of vodka a day, which is pretty heavy, especially for a 61 year old.

All kidding aside, it's good to know he's getting the help he needs. When the other Stones ask him what he's thinking, its safe to assume his situation is in need of repair.

Angie - Rolling Stone

Of Montreal: Skeletal Lamping Artwork Revealed

2008-07-16T19:18:00.000-07:00

I mean, there's naked people and hungry plant-like creatures...and a totem pole. But come on, how can one not be excited about this upcoming album (release date set for October 7). The mood of the new record is an exciting conversation piece. I'm curious if it will be more music similar to Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? and the Icons, Abstract Thee EP. Which wouldn't be disappointing, because Hissing Fauna...is on of the best "breakup" albums ever produced.
Time will tell.

07/16/2008: Terrible Song of the Day

2008-07-16T18:55:00.001-07:00

Come on, it's deliciously bad, and I bet the next time you wake up you'll still be playing that song with the stereo in your mind. Before you leave John Waite, be sure you won't miss his touch, his earring he stole from my mother, and his ability to sing with fervor without even squinting his face--because he is not missing you at all!

Can a man maintain his dignity by trying to convince himself he doesn't miss his girl when he really does? Telling your ex you don't miss her at all, when she isn't even there to hear you...is just...weird. But the electronic drums kick ass...little kid ass, but asses are being kicked nevertheless.

The most impressive part of John Waite's career isn't the fact he also was the frontman for Bad English, but rather, the ability to bleach his hair and sing front vocals for Roxette.

BILLBOARD-IN'

2008-07-16T18:19:00.000-07:00

The Billboard charts are almost always interesting, mainly to see what music the nation is purchasing and subsequently listening to. However, the Billboard charts are not an indicator of good music, talented musicians, or interesting songwriters, but simply (as stated) the tangible, mathematical proof of what is being purchased with the most frequency across the land.

Whether your motives are to scoff, sneer, cheer, jeer, or discover, the charts are a great source for entertaining yourself. Elitists prep yourself, mainstreamers prepare to rejoice and revel in your own self-righteousness.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 5:

1. Katy Perry--"I Kissed A Girl"
2. Rihanna--"Take A Bow"
3. Little Wayne ft. Static Major--"Lollipop"

4. Leona Lewis--"Bleeding Love"
5. Coldplay--"Viva La Vida"

Billboard Albums Chart:

1. Lil Wayne--The Carter III
2. Coldplay--Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends
3. Camp Rock Official Soundtrack*
4. G Unit--T.O.S. (Terminate On Sight)
5. John Mayer--Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles**

*Uhm...what the hell?
**It's not enough people get The May-May crammed down their throats, they have to purchase the live disc to come close to satisfaction.

For additional information feel free the visit the Billboard website here. The Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is particularly humorous.

2008-07-03T20:45:00.000-07:00