Resurrection Sunday

As you well know, if you are a listener of the show or a reader of this blog, I thought 2009 was a great year for music. That being said, 2010 is shaping up from early reports to be just as good. Already we have tunes from Hot Chip, Beach House and The Shout Out Louds on the horizon. Now comes word of collaboration between Dangermouse and The Shin's frontman James Mercer. It's called Broken Bells and it drops on March 9, 2010. You can download the first single "Higher Road" at Amazon or iTunes. Checkout their web page here:
http://www.brokenbells.com/

ECHO AND BUNNYMEN-I THINK I NEED IT TOO
EMPIRE OF THE SUN-WALKING ON A DREAM
THE FEATURES-LIONS
7 WORLDS COLLIDE-TOO BLUE
TEMPER TRAP-SWEET DISPOSITION
MATT AND KIM-DAYLIGHT
THE RAVEONETTES-LAST DANCE
THE NOISETTES-NEVER FORGET YOU
THE EDITORS-PAPILLON
THE PANICS-DON'T FIGHT IT
WHITE LIES-DEATH
THE VEILS-THE LETTER
HANDSOME FURS-ALL WE WANT IS EVERYTHING

BOB MOULD-MM17
THE OTHER GIRLS-THE MOTH
THE DODOS-FABLES
WILCO-YOU AND I
THE CRIBS-WE SHARE THE SAME SKIES
JULIAN PLENTI-ONLY IF YOU RUN
KINGS OF CONVIENCE-BOAT BEHIND
FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE-DRUMMING SONG
THE BOXER REBELLION-SPITTING FIRE
THEM CROOKED VULTURES-NEW FANG
JACK PENATE-PULL MY HEART AWAY
THE SOFT PACK-ANSWER TO MYSELF
THE BIG PINK-DOMINOES

DEPECHE MODE-WRONG
GIRLS-LUST FOR LIFE
IDA MARIE-OH MY GOD
YOUTH GROUP-TWO SIDES
THE XX-ISLANDS
THE NATIONAL-SO FAR AROUND THE BEND
THE PENELOPES-STUCK IN LA LA LAND
THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART-HIGHER THAN THE STARS
GRIZZLY BEAR-TWO WEEKS
ARCTIC MONKEYS-CORNERSTONE
DIRTY PROJECTORS WITH DAVID BYRNE-KNOTTY PINE
WILD LIGHT-CALIFORNIA
JULIAN CASABLANCA-11TH DIMENSION

BAD LIEUTENANT-SINK OR SWIM
CAMERA OBSCURA-FRENCH NAVY
NEKO CASE-PEOPLE GOT A LOT OF NERVE
PHOENIX-1901
NOAH AND THE WHALE-NO BLUE SKIES
DEATH CAB VOR CUTIE-MEET ME AT THE EQUINOX
TRAVIS CAUDLE-CHANGE YOUR MIND
THE HORRORS-WHOLE NEW WAY
THE BRAVERY-SLOW POISON
THE PASSION PIT-KINGDOM COME
COCONUT RECORDS-MICROPHONE
VAMPIRE WEEKEND-COUSINS

THE CURE-THE 13TH
THE DRUMS-I FELT STUPID
THE BUZZCOCKS-WHY CAN'T I TOUCH
JOE JACKSON-SUNDAY PAPERS
THE XX-CRYTALISED
THE FIXX-STAND OR FALL
THE SOFT PACK-ANSWER TO MYSELF
THE SUNDAYS-HERE'S WHERE THE STORY
GENERAL PUBLIC-TENDERNESS
BEACH HOUSE-NORWAY
HOUSE OF LOVE-YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND
U2-A CELEBRATION
MORRISSEY-EVERYDAY IS LIKE SUNDAY

MICHAEL PENN-NO MYTH
YEASAYER-AMPLING ALPS
ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN-NEVER STOP
PIXIES-WHERE IS MY MIND?
ALBERTA CROSS-TAKING CONTROL
THE ALARM-SIXTY EIGHT GUNS
LISSY TRULLIE-READY FOR THE FLOOR
DEPECHE MODE-RUSH
NENA-99 LUFTBALLOONS
DURAN DURAN-PLANET EARTH
THE HOUSEMARTINS-CARAVAN OF LOVE
HOT CHIP-ONE LIFE STAND
PET SHOP BOYS-OPPORTUNITIES

R.E.M.-DRIVER 8
SPOON-WRITTEN IN REVERSE
BUFFALO TOM-BIRDBRAIN
THE CLASH-THE CALL UP
THE BRAVERY-SLOW POISON
DEVO-FREEDOM OF CHOICE
TEGAN AND SARA-HELL
THE WONDERSTUFF-HAPPY NOW
MADNESS-IT MUST BE LOVE
DAVID BOWIE-CHINA GIRL
THE DUKES OF STRATOSPHERE-THE VANISHING GIRL
VAMPIRE WEEKEND-COUSINS
THE PRETENDERS-MY CITY WAS GONE

SIMPLE MINDS-DON'T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME
GRIZZLE BEAR-TWO WEEKS
JOY DIVISION-ATMOSPHERE
THE RAMONES-WE WANT THE AIRWAVES
MASSIVE ATTACK-PARADISE CIRCUS
KIM WILDE-KIDS IN AMERICA
BEST COAST-WHEN I'M WITH YOU
FOOLS FACE-L5
THE BREEDERS-CANNONBALL
BADLY DRAWN BOY-IS THERE NOTHING WE CAN DO?
SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES-KISS THEM FOR ME
MISSING PERSONS-WALKING IN L.A.

Each week I cruise the music blogs and find what's the best stuff out there so you don't have to. This is the batch for this week.

If you are a Pixies fan check out this remix of "Where Is My Mind". A lot of fun.
http://chromekids.blogspot.com/2009/12/mean-green-bass-thumping-machines.html

Four remixes of "Somebody Told Me" by The Killers are to be had here along with a couple of nice Peter Murphy remixes.
http://lostturntable.blogspot.com/2009/12/somebody-told-me-that-peter-murphy-is.html

The new Massive Attack single with Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star is up for grabs. Awesome song.
http://blahblahblahscience.com/track-reviews/massive-attack-paradise-circus-feat-hope-sandoval

Here are some nice Metric remixes.
http://musicunderfire.com/2009/12/metric-remixes-and-covers.html

My Morning Jacket's 2006 Bonnaroo set.
http://troubledsoulsunite.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-morning-jacket-bonnaroo-2006.html

Finally an elctro trance of Coldplay's "Fix You". Yes it actually works.
http://youwouldifyouhadrobotears.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-happy-joy-joy_13.html

Enjoy. And remember if you hear something you like GO BUY IT.


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THE ALARM-RESCUE ME
LISSY TRULLIE-READY FOR THE FLOOR
BOOMTOWN RATS-LOOKIN' OUT FOR NUMBER ONE
THE RAMONES-DANNY SAYS
ALBERTA CROSS-TAKING CONTROL
THE POLICE-WALKING ON THE MOON
HOT CHIP-ONE LIFE STAND
OASIS-SUPERSONIC
ARCADIA-ELECTION DAY
YEASAYER-AMPLING ALPS
IGGY POP-CANDY
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS-I'M AN ADULT NOW
THE STONE ROSES-I WANNA BE ADORED

THE BUGGLES-VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR
VAMPIRE WEEKEND-COUSINS
MISSION OF BURMA-THAT'S WHEN I REACH FOR MY REVOLVER
THE CLASH-I'M SO BORED WITH THE U.S.A.
THE BRAVERY-SLOW POISON
PETER GABRIEL-SOLSBURY HIL
TEGAN AND SARA-HELL
KIRSTY MACCOLL-ANGEL
NICK LOWE-CRUEL TO BE KIND
HAPPY MONDAYS-STEP ON
JON ASTLEY-JANE'S GETTING SERIOUS
SPOON-WRITTEN IN REVERSE
SUGARCUBES-BIRTHDAY

TEARS FOR FEARS-HEAD OVER HEELS
COLD WAR KIDS-AUDIENCE
FISHBONE-FREDDIE'S DEAD
SCREAMING BLUE MESSIAHS-I WANNA BE A FLINTSTONE
LOS CAMPESINOS-THERE ARE LISTED BUILDINGS
THE CARS-SHAKE IT UP
STELLASTAR*-WINTER SONG
NENEH CHERRY-TROUT
GARY NUMAN-CARS
CROWDED HOUSE-DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER
HUNTERS AND COLLECTORS-THROW YOUR ARMS AROUND ME
GRIZZLY BEAR-TWO WEEKS
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS-THE STATUE GOT ME HIGH

ROBYN HITCHCOCK AND THE EGYPTIANS-SO YOU THINK YOUR IN LOVE
THE SOFT PACK-ANSWER TO YOURSELF
FUN BOY THREE-OUR LIPS ARE SEALED
FIREHOSE-SOMETIMES
BEACH HOUSE-NORWAY
EDIE BRICKELL AND THE NEW BOHEMIANS-WHAT I AM
THE XX-CRYSTALISED
THE B-52'S-NIP IT IN THE BUD
THE DRUMS-I FELT STUPID
SUGAR-IF I CAN'T CHANGE YOUR MIND
THE CURE-CLOSE TO ME

Under peer pressure I submit my list of the "Best Songs Of 2009". I have read several "Best of..." lists and wanted to remind everyone of few records that are worth a listen from an outstanding year in music. Hope you dig-
1. Bad Lieutenant-Sink or Swim. Perhaps a cop out, but I loved this song. From the ringing guitars to the first line "What'cha doing with that stupid little girl", I was hooked. Bad Lieutenant is made up of 1/2 of New Order(Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris). The album "Never Cry Another Tear" is excellent. More even than the last few New Order records. "Sink or Swim" is the stand out track.
2. The Horrors-Whole New Way. NME magazine choose "Primary Colours" as best album of the year and this song-which started out as a Japanese B-side came in a close second for me as song of the year. Love the vibe and trippy guitars. Has a very Psyc Furs feel to it. Check out the video here-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd2ZI2crgM4
3. Neko Case-People Got A Lot of Nerve. Neko finished second for me in album of the year with "Middle Cyclone". This record is infinitely listenable and shows her growth as a songwriter. "People Got A Lot Of Nerve" was the lead single and set the tone for the whole record. I got a chance to see her live in November and she was fabulous. Get this record. Here is animated version of Neko- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXl870NoF4E Check her out on TCM this month and for Adult Swim fan on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Christmas disc.
4. Phoenix-1901. Phoenix exploded this year. "1901" easily had to be the most remixed song of the year and it was used in a Cadillac commercial. While "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix" was not as strong as "It's Never Been Like That", it's still a great record for those of us who like the straight forward alt pop with some attitude. Here they are live on Letterman-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RulP4OXxFbM and here is a link to one of the nicer remixes http://www.tracasseur.com/2009/11/its-1901-again.html
5. The XX-Islands. Up until about a week ago I knew that Neko Case's "Middle Cyclone" was my record of the year--things change. The XX have wormed their way into my brain. Their debut is stark, beautiful and full of nice musical holes. Check it out. Her they are on "Later" with Jools Holland http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqIcF2hpHWY
6. Noah and the Whale-No Blue Skies. "This is the last song I write while still in love with you".
For those of us that love lyrics, need I say more.
7. The Big Pink-Dominoes. The Big Pink is a duo that combines the best aspects of bands like Depeche Mode and "Pretty Hate Machine" era Nine Inch Nails. Slightly industrial, a dash of techno and smart lyrics. "A Brief History Of Love" is worth just for the title.
8. Sam Roberts-Lions Of The Kalahari. I put the whole Sam Roberts disc on my iPod, which is very unusual for me. I found myself always checking -"Who did that?" when one of his songs came on shuffle. This one is one of my favorites. A great record if your feeling out of step with the world.
9. Bob Mould-MM17. Bob is back. Best album he has released in years. "Life And Times" is Bob at his best-angry, hurt but ultimately uplifting.
10. Youth Group-One For Another. Another brilliant record by band that sounds a lot like James, but that is okay in my book. "The Night Is Ours" is another one of my favorite albums this year.
11. Passion Pit-Kingdom Come. They finally won me over.
12. Travis Caudle-Change Your Mind. Great singer songwriter record. Produced by Tim Powles of The Church.
13. Grizzly Bear-Two Weeks. Again they won me over.
14. Wilco-You and I. Great band. Great duet with Fiest. Bad album.
15. Camera Obscura-French Navy. Sixties inspired orchestrated pop. Brilliant.
16. The National-So Far Around The Bend. They can do no wrong right now. From "Dark Is The Night" compilation.
17. The Pains of Being Pure At Heart-A Teenager In Love. For those of us that miss The Smiths.
18. 7 Worlds Collide-Too Blue. Neil Finn side project. Sung by Finn and Johnny Marr. Written by Jeff Tweedy. Benefits Oxfam. Go buy.
19. The Veils-The Letter. A song that will get in your head.
20. Editors-Papillon. Loved it first listen.

There are a lot more songs that I loved for 2009 but I figured 20 was nice size pill to swallow. Plus it fits nicely onto a cd if you ad The Panics "Don't Fight It". Enjoy.