Category Archives: Covers

House Appropriations

Why does our music culture tend to be in love with its own reflection? Is there any song that’s going to be left alone without reinterpretation? Not that I mind this. Just an observation. Hip hop, sampling and the never-ending remix pop into one’s mind first. 51 versions of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”, answer songs, and [...]
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This Tornado Loves You, Neko

When sifting through the millions of songs we’re barraged with in any given day, week, month, year, there are plenty that are worthless wastes of time. There are some that deserve loathing. There are inoffensive others, enjoyable many, and likable some. And no matter your background or criteria, there are a few that you love. [...]
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Gold Jamz

Hadda weekend so rad, I couldn’t write about it until Tuesday! Taken By Trees – Sweet Child O’ Mine The Last Town Chorus – Modern Love The Watson Twins – Just Like Heaven Nouvelle Vague – The Guns of Brixton Le Tigre – I’m So Excited
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Radiohead – Nude (Boo Radley Original Rap Remix)

Alright, first off, he ain’t heavy. Boo Radley is skinny as a muhfucker. Second off, my good friend here has released a remix for the old Radiohead “Nude” remixo contest, and let me tell you: it is a worthy thing. You want to vote for this track? Do That. You want to have this track? [...]
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Sam Cooke – That’s Where It’s At

Man, Sam Cooke is the greatest. Peter Guralnick wrote a great chapter on him in his 1986 book “Sweet Soul Music,” and that piece of writing continues to inspire. If there is time enough, I’ll post again about the great versatility, charisma and business-sense that made him one of the most important artists of the [...]
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