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Go listen to these songs!

I've put up all of my sister's (Jennifer Helane) songs up.  You should give them a listen.  HERE

Ganda's dirty music vault.

     Rick Rubin has a special talent which we can all look back on and appreciate, but he truly shines by polishing this old turd and producing an album that just plain kicks ass!  From LL to Johnny Cash, Mr. Rubin has fed us more than a full plate of great music over the last 2.5 decades. Sample the songs from Neil Diamond's "twelve songs" and appreciate "old burned out hairy guy" Rick Rubin style.

Parabol/Parabola

oBlow your mind a bit with TOOL

 

Elliott lives on... Basement II

If you're and Elliott Smith fan and you haven't downloaded and listened to these leaked tracks yet, do so now!  HERE (if this link dies let me know)

Elliott Smith, whose apparent suicide left the music world stunned two years ago, had a group of demos surface on the Internet two weeks ago.

 

Basement II is the title of the set of demos, which was partially named after Smith’s final studio album, From a Basement on the Hill. The demos span Smith’s career, focusing mainly on the latter portion, when recording for the albums was done in Smith’s home.

 

The demos make the listener feel like they are in Elliott’s basement sitting next to him, watching him record. Along with the home feel is Smith’s signature voice and guitar style, making this disc not just a collection of demos, but a collection of masterpieces.

 

One of the signature tracks on the collection is “Thirteen,” a cover of the ‘70s rock song by Big Star. “Thirteen” was played often in Smith’s career during live performances, but had yet to be released as a studio track. The lyrics, which are aimed at a teenage couple, fit perfectly with Smith’s soft, shaky voice.

 

“I Don’t Think I’m Ever Going to Figure It Out” originally appeared as a b-side, but the stripped down demo version possesses the elements that Smith wanted the song to have. This track is reminiscent of students searching for their purpose and calling in life, but have yet to find what it is they are searching for.

 

Other tracks worth checking out are the cover of Cat Stevens’ “Trouble,” and “Cecilia Amanda,” which is an original, ear-catching tune about an acquaintance who needs to give up the party lifestyle.

 

After listening to the Basement collection and knowing of Smith’s previous work, I can breathe a sigh of relief knowing great music can be made without the help of sophisticated studios and pushy producers. The demos have the true Elliott Smith feel: Soft and leaving the listener with a sense of Smith’s aching pains.

Snoop doggy dogs.

Rapper and actor Snoop Dogg is involved in several business ventures including clothing, automobiles, and sneakers. Now the rapper is getting into the food business by launching his own line of foot-long hot dogs. The Boston Herald reports that the rapper has partnered with Platinum One Media’s Franco Petrucci and Jeff Earp for Snoop Doggs. The hot dogs will be produced in Massachusetts and are scheduled to hit grocery stores in January.
Snoop’s brother and manager Bing Worthington said, "There aren’t any celebrity hot dogs out there. Who’s the competition ? Ball Park ?....Imagine a long, skinny hot dog just like Snoop."

Worthington added, "Snoop takes advantage of everything. This rap money isn’t long. Just ask MC Hammer."

If you were only allowed to listen to one album (CD) for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I saw this on Fark and thought we should give it a try.  So add a comment here, I will also pose the question on the forums.  I narrow mine down to these two, because I can't pick just one... so this task was too hard for me.                            
                                
               

10 worst album covers of all time.

Check out the list here.

Lego Guitar

More pictures here.  Yes, it's playable.

Bob Marley Rises From Grave To Free Frat Boys From Bonds Of Oppression

WILLIAMSBURG, VA—In an unprecedented effort to fight injustice, reggae music legend Bob Marley, dead since 1981, rose from his grave in Jamaica early Sunday to free his most devoted followers, American college fraternity members, "from the bonds of oppression." READ MORE

The rules at the show..

We all know that some people become absolutely fucking retarded around say 2,000 to 50,000 show seekers at a concert. So here is some crankey dude's take on how one should act..