Weekly Digs #30 (6/19/11)
Time is even sneakier than the head-phoned leopard, and we’ve very nearly reached the halfway point of 2011. It’s almost time to do our January-June Album of the Year round up, but while we wait for Mr. Nick “The Man” Wan to put that together, let’s give props to our newest writer, Ryan, by letting him go first with the music recs this week.
Ryan’s Picks
The Who – Who’s Next [Bonus Tracks]
Yeah, bonus tracks. I picked this up for budget price at a Best Buy not too long ago. Apart from an obviously classic album, this includes a live version of “Water,” which kicks more ass than a steel-toed boot.
Guided By Voices – Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia
I bought this as part of Box, which is a compendium of the group’s first four releases, plus a rarities disc. For me, Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia is their first step towards perfection. Listen to “An Earful O’ Wax”:
Nick’s Picks
Police Sirens
For some reason (I think I know the reason) there has been way more cops on this street this past week. I’m thinking it’s because people are graduating. However, looting is also a possibility.
Far – At Night We Live
Vastly overlooked, vastly underhyped. When they came back with this, I went to almost every live show they had around northern California. Far is up there on my “most-influential” list. Hmm… maybe I should ask everyone for their most influential lists… good idea, me. Watch “Deafening”:
Blake’s Picks
Nero – Guilt
Nero has been throwing out amazing singles for a while now. This specific song is about as sexy as a dub track can get without climbing the trip-hop tree. We all know strippers dig Massive Attack.
Grateful Dead – Casey Jones
This song is about as relaxed as you can get. I enjoy driving around and listening to it at least once a week: “And not a single fuck was given that day.”
Nate’s Picks
Bad Books – S/T
I’ve really gotten into this album more and more recently. The Kevin Devine and Andy Hull really compliment each other well. The songwriting on this album is pretty unreal.
Big K.R.I.T – K.R.I.T Wuz Here
This guy’s one of the best MCs in the game right now. He’s got loads of potential and I can really see him blowing up in the future. Check out “Hometown Hero”:
Finley’s Picks
Tyler, The Creator – Goblin
The deeper I get into this album, the more interesting I find it. I feel like I finally have a grasp on it after eight or nine listens, and if I can keep my head above water this week it’s finally getting the review it deserves.
Harvey Danger – EVERY HARVEY DANGER ALBUM EVER
How is it that Harvey Danger is only remembered as the band that did that “Flagpole Sitta” song from that stupid movie with the chick from Dawson’s Creek? That’s fucking criminal. Harvey Danger released dozens of excellent, cheeky songs that bridged the gap between Seattle’s grunge and modern indie scenes. These guys are the shit, and always will be. Watch the video for “Sad Sweetheart of the Rodeo”:





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