Archive for August 2009
Episode 1124 is up
August 18, 2009Episode 1123 is up
August 18, 2009Episode 1122 is up
August 18, 2009Episode 1121 is up
August 18, 2009Amanda Blank “I Love You”
August 16, 2009If Peaches is a designer drug, then Amanda Blank is methamphetamine. It’s the same concept (gets you high), but it’s a little trashier and dirtier. There’s something bohemian about Peaches. She comes across as a strong woman who uses sexuality to assert herself in a positive light. Blank just sounds like a slut. You go to the club hoping to take home Peaches, but instead all you get is Blank. You get the idea.
There’s nothing wrong with “I Love You.” The freestone and cling shoes are hard to fill, even with heavy syrup. “Make-Up” is a fun song about makeup. It’s a bit misogynistic, but maybe she is being ironic. Or I am missing the point. I do that, you know.
“Shame on Me” sounds like it should be in a car commercial. But I would at least rent the car. This ain’t no Kia Soul ad. It kind of sounds like Garbage. I wonder whether Blank is only happy when it rains.
“A Love Song” sounds like a bad Northern State song. Yes, I know that’s redundant. “DJ” sounds like Madonna when she is singing “Hung Up.”
The album is fine. It’s not the most thoughtful thing out there, but it’s great for parties or bumpin’ in the car when your windows are rolled up.
Episode 1120 is up
August 14, 2009Episode 1119 is up
August 13, 2009Joel’s Hit Show, Episode 33, August 12 2009 Playlist
August 12, 2009Reverie Sound Revue, I Could Be Dangerous
Ladyhawke, Magic
Ladytron, Soft Power
The Do, Playground Hustle
Komeda, Top Star
Kitten Forever, Dragging Out the Pain
Cootie Platoon, Divided
Korea Girl, Reunion
Kung Fu USA, Bad Haircut
Ohbijou, Wildfires
Killola, Is This a Love Song
The Kirby Grips, Life Science
Olivia Broadfield, The Weight
Kenickie, In Your Car
Kahimi Karie, Lolitapop Dollhouse
Shoe, Don’t Give Up
Paula Kelley, A New Time
The Kelley Deal 6000, Future Boy
Tiny Vipers, Outside
Julie Ruin, Stay Monkey
Julie Ocean, Ebb & Flow
UUVVWWZ, Trapezeus
Julie Plug, In Every Corner
The Juliana Hatfield Three, Bat Wing
British Sea Power, Come Wander With Me
Joanna Newsom & the Y Street Band, Cosmia
Jenny Lewis With the Watson Twins, You Are What You Love
Dinosaur Jr., Over It
Jawbox, Cooling Card
Jane Jensen, Highway 90
Japanese Motors, Spendin’ Days
Ivy, Digging Your Scene
Innocence Mission, Walking Around
The Black Tales, Everyone Smiles
Internal/External, Various Transmission
Imperial Teen, You’re One
The Envy Corps, Kid Gloves
Ida, What Can I Do
Ida Maria, Oh My God
Anjulie, Love Songs
The Icicles, New Haircolor
Sugarplum Fairies, Mercy
The Rocking Horse Winner, Miss You
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