Some Year End Lists For Y'All

Zack's Top 11 of 2010

Beach House - Teen Dream
-The secret dance party: you sway and float without even realizing.
Norway (YSI) (filesavr)
Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
-The most engrossing hip hop album I have heard perhaps ever.
Sleigh Bells - Treats
-I actually paid for this album - its that addictive.
Rill Rill (YSI) (filesavr)
Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
-Like Philip Seymour Hoffman in Synecdoche New York.
Forest Swords - Dagger Paths
-Sleepwalking down a forgotten, mysterious, and curiously rhythmic corridor.
The Light (YSI) (filesavr)
Woods - At Echo Lake
-The sun breaking through the leaves.
Flying Lotus - Cosmogramma
-If the universe was based on electronic jazz, rather than math.
Do the Astral Plane (YSI) (filesavr)
LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening
-James Murphy is hip as fuck.
Janelle Monae - The ArchAndroid
-People go back and forth, I say unbeatable sci-fi pop.
Mountain Man - Made the Harbor
-Bleak, frail, and stunningly beautiful.
Sewee Sewee (YSI) (filesavr)
Yeasayer - Odd Blood
-40 minutes of happy arms.

Just Missed/Hidden Gems:

Avi Buffalo - Avi Buffalo
Truth Sets In (YSI) (filesavr)
Glasser - Ring
Maximum Balloon - Maximum Balloon
Buke and Gass - Riposte
Anni Rossi - Heavy Meadow
Magic Man - Real Life Color
Monster (YSI) (filesavr)

Chris is M.I.A. right now, so not sure about his year end thoughts. Hopefully they will show up sooner or later, but for now you're stuck with mine. 2010 was an incredibly dense and diverse year for music with great releases coming from all corners of the musical universe. There are literally too many fantastic albums to listen to them all in a timely manner. I am for instance only getting to Grinderman 2 and the Fresh & Onlys, both of which are pretty awesome. While many albums come an go from 2010 year end lists there are a few, which cannot be denied, while a host of others deserve recognition in some form or another.

2011 you have a lot to live up to...

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcc88NTbHGXqTBBZcuFJDDSfkN58Obk0J3JMYRfr5X00atlEdYCMfrHjFB5RxItVzwNZshKXqWhrY0h8ONwqjE2Krgv1Tmc1LusZ356D82Us-HzdquxaD976xsJDoeRxLNM5CVhIB-sVH/s1600/TSRE+2010.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556313813620244162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcc88NTbHGXqTBBZcuFJDDSfkN58Obk0J3JMYRfr5X00atlEdYCMfrHjFB5RxItVzwNZshKXqWhrY0h8ONwqjE2Krgv1Tmc1LusZ356D82Us-HzdquxaD976xsJDoeRxLNM5CVhIB-sVH/s320/TSRE+2010.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Zack's Top 11 of 2010</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beach House - Teen Dream</span><br />-The secret dance party: you sway and float without even realizing.<br />Norway (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRwR0lUTSttUUZFQlE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/oK9EVQBv" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy</span><br />-The most engrossing hip hop album I have heard perhaps ever.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sleigh Bells - Treats</span><br />-I actually paid for this album - its that addictive.<br />Rill Rill (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRwR0lmcGtiV3hFQlE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/TrWyjnmF" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Arcade Fire - The Suburbs</span><br />-Like Philip Seymour Hoffman in <span style="font-style: italic;">Synecdoche New York</span>.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Forest Swords - Dagger Paths</span><br />-Sleepwalking down a forgotten, mysterious, and curiously rhythmic corridor.<br />The Light (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRwR0lYTkFRR2Z2Wmc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/RpppkOJk" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Woods - At Echo Lake</span><br />-The sun breaking through the leaves.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Flying Lotus - Cosmogramma</span><br />-If the universe was based on electronic jazz, rather than math.<br />Do the Astral Plane (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRwR0lYTkFveE94dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/VmZP0vei" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening</span><br />-James Murphy is hip as fuck.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Janelle Monae - The ArchAndroid</span><br />-People go back and forth, I say unbeatable sci-fi pop.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mountain Man - Made the Harbor</span><br />-Bleak, frail, and stunningly beautiful.<br />Sewee Sewee (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRwR0lUMGNCSWMwTVE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/vrszktYU" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yeasayer - Odd Blood</span><br />-40 minutes of happy arms.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Just Missed/Hidden Gems:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Avi Buffalo - Avi Buffalo</span><br />Truth Sets In (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRwR0lUMGN3NUkwTVE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/tZjZnLE4" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glasser - Ring</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maximum Balloon - Maximum Balloon</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buke and Gass - Riposte</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anni Rossi - Heavy Meadow</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Magic Man - Real Life Color</span><br />Monster (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRwR0lSZ1A5NVd4dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/l6PMvZ4X" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><br />Chris is M.I.A. right now, so not sure about his year end thoughts. Hopefully they will show up sooner or later, but for now you're stuck with mine. 2010 was an incredibly dense and diverse year for music with great releases coming from all corners of the musical universe. There are literally too many fantastic albums to listen to them all in a timely manner. I am for instance only getting to Grinderman 2 and the Fresh & Onlys, both of which are pretty awesome. While many albums come an go from 2010 year end lists there are a few, which cannot be denied, while a host of others deserve recognition in some form or another.<br /><br />2011 you have a lot to live up to...

Glasser and Buke and Gass Brought the House Down in 2010

While they unfortunately just missed out on my favorite albums of 2010 list (which is coming tomorrow btw), I cannot end the year without a quick nod to Glasser and Buke and Gass. Both of these bands are powerful, yet in distinctly there own ways. Buke and Gass border on out-of-control and jam out on instruments of their own creation, constructing walls of frenetic sound that pierce one's consciousness. While Buke and Gass is the ragged preacher gesticulating on the corner, Glasser is the immaculate and awe-inspiring statue inside the church. Glasser's songs are grand and majestic with just enough accessibilty to allow for emotional investment, while still remaining aloof and out of reach. At once primal and angelic, Apply by Glasser is a perfect example of their sound. I love both of these songs, and both of these bands - big things to come.

Buke and Gass - Revel in Contempt (YSI) (filesavr)

Glasser - Apply (YSI) (filesavr)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsa6aL7pzM58yBXS6CkOD4hMWRz08k7BwLDIMDwETqBQQFyedwHkVTuOf3_fJgvXnyQM8cR_EfJ0laz57ZhKsTvWgl_V77bxqzrzL5Ca5dMY7Qek2V53f23NG8i-c9JpV0urAfxJ6DlQk/s1600/TSRE+Octopus.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556315182913540770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsa6aL7pzM58yBXS6CkOD4hMWRz08k7BwLDIMDwETqBQQFyedwHkVTuOf3_fJgvXnyQM8cR_EfJ0laz57ZhKsTvWgl_V77bxqzrzL5Ca5dMY7Qek2V53f23NG8i-c9JpV0urAfxJ6DlQk/s320/TSRE+Octopus.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 186px;" /></a>While they unfortunately just missed out on my favorite albums of 2010 list (which is coming tomorrow btw), I cannot end the year without a quick nod to Glasser and Buke and Gass. Both of these bands are powerful, yet in distinctly there own ways. Buke and Gass border on out-of-control and jam out on instruments of their own creation, constructing walls of frenetic sound that pierce one's consciousness. While Buke and Gass is the ragged preacher gesticulating on the corner, Glasser is the immaculate and awe-inspiring statue inside the church. Glasser's songs are grand and majestic with just enough accessibilty to allow for emotional investment, while still remaining aloof and out of reach. At once primal and angelic, Apply by Glasser is a perfect example of their sound. I love both of these songs, and both of these bands - big things to come.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buke and Gass - Revel in Contempt</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRxTG04cklxRTJ4dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/UpzhDHa9" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glasser - Apply</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRxTG0zTkFHa05FQlE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/fWawuPkC" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)

The Sun Has Finally Come Out: Jonquil - One Hundred Suns EP

A while ago I received a copy of Jonquil's new EP One Hundred Suns in the mail and unfortunately it only recently found its way into my stereo (sorry). I was missing out. One Hundred Suns is a perfect succinct, sunny EP for a bright Fall day. It Never Rains is literally the perfect pop gem. It shimmers, never stands still, and is over before you want it to be. I cannot really describe it, but all the tracks are wide-eyed and hopeful - really good stuff. It is funny, the song Lions off Jonquil's previous album Lions is one of my favorite melancholic song, with its accordion, Lions is a song of ending or denouement. Here on One Hundred Suns, Jonquil have crafted an album hopeful for the future. Its important to be able to emotionally connect to an album, even better when it can be an unfettered joy - something we need more of these days.


Jonquil - In Never Rains (YSI) (filesavr)

Jonquil - Pillow Quest (YSI) (filesavr)

Jonquil - Lions (YSI) (filesavr)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbfO6nTdtUdAcX3xs-inMqAdgk1hyfUKVJbOcovo6Th5cqLlYkJy8fqjyEXUqUPwhmY5tIyW1urxhVFTioZYoBt7-D_k7lPqt87BhS4NWomBgeJVDaN9CZHRFBtO6q3OkHGcyugEaCcM6/s1600/TSRE+Jonquil.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551490105287706466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbfO6nTdtUdAcX3xs-inMqAdgk1hyfUKVJbOcovo6Th5cqLlYkJy8fqjyEXUqUPwhmY5tIyW1urxhVFTioZYoBt7-D_k7lPqt87BhS4NWomBgeJVDaN9CZHRFBtO6q3OkHGcyugEaCcM6/s320/TSRE+Jonquil.gif" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 287px;" /></a>A while ago I received a copy of Jonquil's new EP <span style="font-style: italic;">One Hundred Suns</span> in the mail and unfortunately it only recently found its way into my stereo (sorry). I was missing out. One Hundred Suns is a perfect succinct, sunny EP for a bright Fall day. It Never Rains is literally the perfect pop gem. It shimmers, never stands still, and is over before you want it to be. I cannot really describe it, but all the tracks are wide-eyed and hopeful - really good stuff. It is funny, the song Lions off Jonquil's previous album <span style="font-style: italic;">Lions</span> is one of my favorite melancholic song, with its accordion, Lions is a song of ending or denouement. Here on <span style="font-style: italic;">One Hundred Suns</span>, Jonquil have crafted an album hopeful for the future. Its important to be able to emotionally connect to an album, even better when it can be an unfettered joy - something we need more of these days.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jonquil - In Never Rains</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRyRFFRNDRRR2Z2Wmc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/fhrcqHme" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jonquil - Pillow Quest </span>(<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRyRFFRNDR6NE94dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/PzDy26RF" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jonquil - Lions</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRyRFFiTERCMTQwTVE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/zyS9kDaO" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)

Woods - At Echo Lake, A Criminal Oversight

2010 was a huge year for music, as all of the year end lists beginning to circulate are showing. From hip hop and R&B to indie and pop there were important and truly stunning albums released from all corners of the music landscape. One album that was criminally under-appreciated, at least on this end, was At Echo Lake by Woods. Their second album, At Echo Lake is a mature statement and a classic woods rock album. Homey, intimate, accessible, and bucolic, Woods craft hymns to nature that are at once communal, yet intensely personal; danceable, yet melancholy. And that use hand claps, what else do you need for a good ole' indie hoedown. Seriously though, At Echo Lake will be on my top albums of the year list and everyone should check it out. It will surprise you how much you will connect to this album.

Woods - Deep (YSI) (filesavr)

Woods - Death Rattles (YSI) (filesavr)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eLYvQ_oy_h5aDS8f2gr2SDlDVcgSBs91KVTGPuGxvKVQBF9LWQy-w5I4vv8cyQu8j5oD8QuGPAUmTGeySqfO7DS9_W55-asfTihqIfmjMGX9gYfafHrZVs8qlRyzIIbqhjJjcAImuWtG/s1600/TSRE+Kerry+Wood.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551486682008364338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eLYvQ_oy_h5aDS8f2gr2SDlDVcgSBs91KVTGPuGxvKVQBF9LWQy-w5I4vv8cyQu8j5oD8QuGPAUmTGeySqfO7DS9_W55-asfTihqIfmjMGX9gYfafHrZVs8qlRyzIIbqhjJjcAImuWtG/s320/TSRE+Kerry+Wood.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 221px;" /></a>2010 was a huge year for music, as all of the year end lists beginning to circulate are showing. From hip hop and R&B to indie and pop there were important and truly stunning albums released from all corners of the music landscape. One album that was criminally under-appreciated, at least on this end, was <span style="font-style: italic;">At Echo Lake</span> by Woods. Their second album, <span style="font-style: italic;">At Echo Lake</span> is a mature statement and a classic woods rock album. Homey, intimate, accessible, and bucolic, Woods craft hymns to nature that are at once communal, yet intensely personal; danceable, yet melancholy. And that use hand claps, what else do you need for a good ole' indie hoedown. Seriously though, <span style="font-style: italic;">At Echo Lake</span> will be on my top albums of the year list and everyone should check it out. It will surprise you how much you will connect to this album.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Woods - Deep</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRyRFFkQ1J6NEt4dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/1ciBLmTe" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Woods - Death Rattles</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRyRFFkQ1JubVd4dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/LZZvunbb" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)

Kanye Does Christmas

I'm headed down to New York this afternoon for a weekend filled with Christmas cheer, but before getting there I am going to put on my headphones and nap like a champ on the train. This December I have pretty much been listening to 5 things: Kanye, Christmas songs, Woods, and Forest Swords, and Glasser. Kanye is simply taking over the music world right now and his new Christmas track is just another step in towards his eventual world domination (especially with that piano!). Needless to say it does double duty in my rotation and continues his streak of money collaboration. Kanye makes Christmas in the city sound cooollll.

Kanye West - Christmas in Harlem (YSI) (filesavr)

Bodies of Water - O Come, O Come Emmanuel (YSI) (filesavr)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pC44jwOVTa5cZxvVki07oVYNZmSZxKZFjGLd5s2fO44BXKnpTMDgfumsdGHUat-xbKNw-cPbDkGcPfKmiXHr6UfIMA5yjP8FmNAcYWoscXpAA2o4LYG5ngXo5cXC6DQLkTCpuDwTLvKh/s1600/TSRE+Kanye.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551483079861338050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pC44jwOVTa5cZxvVki07oVYNZmSZxKZFjGLd5s2fO44BXKnpTMDgfumsdGHUat-xbKNw-cPbDkGcPfKmiXHr6UfIMA5yjP8FmNAcYWoscXpAA2o4LYG5ngXo5cXC6DQLkTCpuDwTLvKh/s320/TSRE+Kanye.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" /></a>I'm headed down to New York this afternoon for a weekend filled with Christmas cheer, but before getting there I am going to put on my headphones and nap like a champ on the train. This December I have pretty much been listening to 5 things: Kanye, Christmas songs, Woods, and Forest Swords, and Glasser. Kanye is simply taking over the music world right now and his new Christmas track is just another step in towards his eventual world domination (especially with that piano!). Needless to say it does double duty in my rotation and continues his streak of money collaboration. Kanye makes Christmas in the city sound cooollll.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kanye West - Christmas in Harlem</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRyRFFVQXB6RTlFQlE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/4mAKF426" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bodies of Water - O Come, O Come Emmanuel </span>(<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/RlRyRFFkbThubHcwTVE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/22ocomeocomeemmanuel" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)

A Very Dent May Holiday

Its that season of holiday parties. Time to whip out the Christmas sweater and mingle with some people that I'm only marginally associated with-fun! But seriously though, holiday parties are great, especially for reconnecting with people after being sequestered in the monastery of academia. Whatever your plans/preferences may be, this new Dent May holiday track is will inject a little laid back holiday swagger into any party this December. With all his party themed tracks, Dent May must surely throw a great party.

PS. A veggie nativity as a follow up to last week's meat nativity.

Dent May - Holiday Face (YSI) (filesavr)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnzlgGyodsy6xzs5Ol1K0zycSm5LQ6VphKg3WlWzL4GbxFKdeswuKjt17wmC3vbP3_7Prt3G3vLy8X6UZJPtIAIvax-zlmhc_csAhPiELJjaxsM6e5EP5qZcvoY-yDdgdiNJq4cVj_Esf/s1600/TSRE+Veggie+Nativity.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550256404570844354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnzlgGyodsy6xzs5Ol1K0zycSm5LQ6VphKg3WlWzL4GbxFKdeswuKjt17wmC3vbP3_7Prt3G3vLy8X6UZJPtIAIvax-zlmhc_csAhPiELJjaxsM6e5EP5qZcvoY-yDdgdiNJq4cVj_Esf/s320/TSRE+Veggie+Nativity.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" /></a>Its that season of holiday parties. Time to whip out the Christmas sweater and mingle with some people that I'm only marginally associated with-fun! But seriously though, holiday parties are great, especially for reconnecting with people after being sequestered in the monastery of academia. Whatever your plans/preferences may be, this new Dent May holiday track is will inject a little laid back holiday swagger into any party this December. With all his party themed tracks, Dent May must surely throw a great party.<br /><br />PS. A veggie nativity as a follow up to last week's meat nativity.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dent May - Holiday Face</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEdzeUNKYUlCTW52Wmc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/srKahHfg" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)

A-Trak and Diplo Spin Robyn

DJ extraordinaire A-Trak and uber-producer Diplo have recently spiced up offerings from dancepop queen Robyn, giving us reworkings of two of her 2010 tracks.

First, A-Trak spins it up with an edit of "Indestructible." It doesn't have the acidic blips of a lot of A-Trak's stuff, but he throws in some great strings toward the end and starts to edge that way eventually. It's a high energy take on a song that can sometimes drag.

Diplo takes a shot at "Dancehall Queen," a song that he himself originally produced. This time, he recruits Spoek Mathambo and Stenchman to help out, dropping the song into a dubstep wobble. I'm not a huge fan of the re-work, but I'm not a huge fan of dubstep, so I wanted to pass it along for the dubbers amongst us. I do find Diplo's brand of dubstep among the least offensive, and can get into this track if I'm in the right mood.

For me, though, Robyn's "Cry When You Get Older" is about as good as it gets.

Robyn - Indestructible (A-Trak Edit) (YSI) (filesavr)

Robyn - Dancehall Queen (Diplo & Stenchman Remix f. Spoek Mathambo) (YSI) (filesavr)

Robyn - Cry When You Get Older (YSI) (filesavr)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOgIPuK8cNAksDMPYef30KUpPV6z7ZZrHA7AzeOemMbeC2pIWnRV9NfbFwVe217V5cQbXMupNUnm_Jx9ALDZWLG-DYDpZ2QukT1hGQTfLTm3udfEeRTBKi5iKnIH6Er6dNVMNYTP4xso/s1600/robynTSRE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOgIPuK8cNAksDMPYef30KUpPV6z7ZZrHA7AzeOemMbeC2pIWnRV9NfbFwVe217V5cQbXMupNUnm_Jx9ALDZWLG-DYDpZ2QukT1hGQTfLTm3udfEeRTBKi5iKnIH6Er6dNVMNYTP4xso/s320/robynTSRE.jpg" width="320" /></a>DJ extraordinaire A-Trak and uber-producer Diplo have recently spiced up offerings from dancepop queen Robyn, giving us reworkings of two of her 2010 tracks.<br /> <br /> First, A-Trak spins it up with an edit of "Indestructible." It doesn't have the acidic blips of a lot of A-Trak's stuff, but he throws in some great strings toward the end and starts to edge that way eventually. It's a high energy take on a song that can sometimes drag.<br /> <br /> Diplo takes a shot at "Dancehall Queen," a song that he himself originally produced. This time, he recruits Spoek Mathambo and Stenchman to help out, dropping the song into a dubstep wobble. I'm not a huge fan of the re-work, but I'm not a huge fan of dubstep, so I wanted to pass it along for the dubbers amongst us. I do find Diplo's brand of dubstep among the least offensive, and can get into this track if I'm in the right mood.<br /> <br /> For me, though, Robyn's "Cry When You Get Older" is about as good as it gets.<br /> <br /> <b>Robyn - Indestructible</b> (A-Trak Edit) (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEdzT0NURndnYU5jR0E9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/6sSWBkad" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /> <br /> <b>Robyn - Dancehall Queen (Diplo & Stenchman Remix f. Spoek Mathambo)</b> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEdzT0NlYStlcEpjR0E9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/B2kHa8h9" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /> <br /> <b>Robyn - Cry When You Get Older </b>(<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEdzT0NSbEFtUUd4dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/CdoQ5A30" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)

I Saw Three Ships - What A Classic

I Saw Three Ships is a Christmas classic and Sufjan's take on it is one of my favorite of his many great Christmas songs. Then there's Sting's version just for kicks.

Sting - I Saw Three Ships (YSI) (filesavr)

Sufjan Stevens - I Saw Three Ships (YSI) (filesavr)

And not to stray too far from normal hipster programming - its the new Hercules and Love Affair track:

Hercules and Love Affair - My House (YSI) (filesavr)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0oXtOJCeEH6IO5Jh5tTSvOtQIWtfsQ4GH-0LtXZ3h8yZ_anlhu1tMSYtzLuyahXkW4wb_XaOYIDBjG6Kgo1GdfK942wZSJI3FM8m3F2rsJbKGsCNiIncUJPvdqEtwunbQzXdPS5eLIK6/s1600/TSRE+Look+Out.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548514940829090690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0oXtOJCeEH6IO5Jh5tTSvOtQIWtfsQ4GH-0LtXZ3h8yZ_anlhu1tMSYtzLuyahXkW4wb_XaOYIDBjG6Kgo1GdfK942wZSJI3FM8m3F2rsJbKGsCNiIncUJPvdqEtwunbQzXdPS5eLIK6/s320/TSRE+Look+Out.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 203px;" /></a>I Saw Three Ships is a Christmas classic and Sufjan's take on it is one of my favorite of his many great Christmas songs. Then there's Sting's version just for kicks.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sting - I Saw Three Ships</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd1cXluQzNqV0R2Wmc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/WJhvWJ4d" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sufjan Stevens - I Saw Three Ships</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd1cXlpOC9oMlZjR0E9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/RS1duU7P" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><br />And not to stray too far from normal hipster programming - its the new Hercules and Love Affair track:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hercules and Love Affair - My House</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd1cXlqQzdsMHl4dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/Q9OmQuZw" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)

Early Christmas Presents

This weekend was full of early Christmas presents: the Red Sox trade for Adrian Gonzalez, the Pats crush the Jets, and we won a fun ultimate tournament. The only thing really missing was some solid holiday cheer, which unfortunately I haven't really been feeling yet this December. I have been trying to rectify that by listening to a lot of Christmas music, especially those that have some soul and funk. I guess it will probably sink in once we get our first snow and I finish all these papers. But this sweet MEAT NATIVITY sure is helping too! Enjoy the classic tunes and keep an eye out for our end of 2010 lists that should be coming out soon and our obligatory Sufjan Christmas post coming up soon.

Mabel Scott - Boogie Woogie Santa Claus (YSI)

Harlem Children's Chorus - Black Christmas (YSI)

BONUS: a pretty straightforward, yet charming track from Air Waves

Air Waves - Radio (YSI)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjircyb-FcisvPnIArwbL5mqKsV6eN0M5ajHlP7i-BLz0uYQloBkzQqvYSg7aLSpZ0wKVFVldSTy1uD1383s29lawK7IFb2MWae1o1-kQu1qOkuYirie_JxVWGzdcxhN5RTYJxBl-DW6ioN/s1600/TSRE+Meat+Nativity.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547791396784350546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjircyb-FcisvPnIArwbL5mqKsV6eN0M5ajHlP7i-BLz0uYQloBkzQqvYSg7aLSpZ0wKVFVldSTy1uD1383s29lawK7IFb2MWae1o1-kQu1qOkuYirie_JxVWGzdcxhN5RTYJxBl-DW6ioN/s320/TSRE+Meat+Nativity.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>This weekend was full of early Christmas presents: the Red Sox trade for Adrian Gonzalez, the Pats crush the Jets, and we won a fun ultimate tournament. The only thing really missing was some solid holiday cheer, which unfortunately I haven't really been feeling yet this December. I have been trying to rectify that by listening to a lot of Christmas music, especially those that have some soul and funk. I guess it will probably sink in once we get our first snow and I finish all these papers. But this sweet MEAT NATIVITY sure is helping too! Enjoy the classic tunes and keep an eye out for our end of 2010 lists that should be coming out soon and our obligatory Sufjan Christmas post coming up soon.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mabel Scott - Boogie Woogie Santa Claus</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd1Qk13T004aVB2Wmc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Harlem Children's Chorus - Black Christmas </span>(<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd1Qk02bEo1aWF4dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>)<br /><br />BONUS: a pretty straightforward, yet charming track from Air Waves<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Air Waves - Radio</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd1Qk02bEo5bEN4dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>)

Showing My Tanlines

One band that has progressively grown on me over the past year is Brooklyn natives Tanlines. The duo first showed up on my radar when they opened for Micachu and the Shapes at a show early this year. One of their synthesizers was broken, but they put on a fantastic show anyway. Since then, I've had the chance to see them twice, and both times they really wowed me. They opened for DJ/Rupture at a free show and were a dance party and a half. Then, at Pitchfork's #Offline fest, they overshadowed (in my mind) a number of really great acts. The pair just puts on a set that is consistently bubbly and happy.

I recently found out that Jesse Cohen, one of the two Tanlines, was also in Professor Murder, a similarly designed group that I very much enjoy. Check out "Real Life," my favorite Tanlines track, and then listen to Professor Murder's "The Mountain" - I think you'll see some bouncing similarities. Tanlines takes the ideas that make Professor Murder enjoyable and boils them down to make them great. If you can listen to "Real Life" without bopping even a little bit, you should stop staring at your computer quite so much.

Tanlines - Real Life (YSI) (filesavr)

Professor Murder - The Mountain (YSI) (filesavr)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtCMzsr-SjiCSNrJZC7h0kv_UkUU-fSFrSlOslWKHf2KHBhYAtOGRUm9qVWv7JrOLTGOw5bcmok2y6P4sYD9ATnqp-2E-9HKBLaFwKDwa_9ZSoVOAgCs4WpMHwBrOfMQ95rQTu19a0Fx4/s1600/tanlinesTSRE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtCMzsr-SjiCSNrJZC7h0kv_UkUU-fSFrSlOslWKHf2KHBhYAtOGRUm9qVWv7JrOLTGOw5bcmok2y6P4sYD9ATnqp-2E-9HKBLaFwKDwa_9ZSoVOAgCs4WpMHwBrOfMQ95rQTu19a0Fx4/s320/tanlinesTSRE.jpg" width="320" /></a>One band that has progressively grown on me over the past year is Brooklyn natives Tanlines. The duo first showed up on my radar when they opened for Micachu and the Shapes at a show early this year. One of their synthesizers was broken, but they put on a fantastic show anyway. Since then, I've had the chance to see them twice, and both times they really wowed me. They opened for DJ/Rupture at a free show and were a dance party and a half. Then, at Pitchfork's #Offline fest, they overshadowed (in my mind) a number of really great acts. The pair just puts on a set that is consistently bubbly and happy.<br /> <br /> I recently found out that Jesse Cohen, one of the two Tanlines, was also in Professor Murder, a similarly designed group that I very much enjoy. Check out "Real Life," my favorite Tanlines track, and then listen to Professor Murder's "The Mountain" - I think you'll see some bouncing similarities. Tanlines takes the ideas that make Professor Murder enjoyable and boils them down to make them great. If you can listen to "Real Life" without bopping even a little bit, you should stop staring at your computer quite so much.<br /> <br /> <b>Tanlines - Real Life</b> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEdzTkZpSWVRR2Z2Wmc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/oBPCvgwS" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /> <br /> <b>Professor Murder - The Mountain</b> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEdzTkZ2YWJCTWswTVE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/EDzaJIfn" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)

The Hip-Hop Avant Garde

Hello, it's been awhile. Having moved to NYC three months ago, life has been busy, exhilarating, and busy—so busy that I left barely any time to listen to any music.

Fortunately, that's changed, and I’m feeling inspired again. What’s been inspiring me lately? Well, hip-hop. Of course, there’s the new Kanye album, which everyone is buzzing about. There’s plenty of writing on this album already, so I’m not going to go there, but know that I love it. Love it.

But beyond Kanye, I’ve been discovering some other jams (most of which I’m way behind the ball on). There’s Jay Electronica, for one, whose “Eternal Sunshine (Part 1): The Pledge” has been blowing my mind of late. I’ve always thought that classical music might provide a suitably epic backdrop for some epic rhymes (see one of my favorite Luda tracks). While it's not Mozart of Dvorak, the soundtrack from the film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” which serves as the backdrop for this track, prominently features strings, winds, and piano in a way that is, if not classical, certainly not your typical hip-hop either. Case in point: there's no beat. Jay's rhymes provide the rhythmic drive. The result is 15-minute long journey, beginning with spoken introductions by Just Blaze and Erykah Badu, and then moving to rhymes, Willy Wonka dialogue, and more rhymes. Equal parts melancholy and mystical, the mood that Jay Electronica creates is unlike that of any other hip-hop track I’ve heard. And his rhymes are unreal--captivating flow, lyrics that are crazy cool and weird and mystical, awesomely defiant of the rap mainstream:

I could care less about a plaque and Bidd-enz or get Punk'd on TV by my frid-ends
Don't get a nigga wrong,
I get tempted by the rewards that all come along with making nigga songs
But what does it mean if I'm a Muslim and you a Jew and because of that alone we don't get along
And when you talk like this, and try to walk like this the radio stations'll never put a nigga on
Just Mims, just Fifty, just Wayne, just Jeezy, Dem Franchize Boyz, and Jimmy Jones
Fuck that, fuck rap this God-Hop,
King-dom mu-sic for the hard rocks
I'ma spit it till T-R-L get it and Hot ninety-seven hit the nigga with a bomb drop
Ask Flex, ask Slay, ask Who Kidd
Just Blaze said Jay is the new kid
I took Eternal Sunshine and I looped it
No drums no hook just new shit

Jay’s been in the news recently, having signed to Jay-Z’s label. I only hope that he keeps pushing the boundaries of hip-hop, remaining independent and critical of the mainstream. He ends "Eternal Sunshine" with the following lines:

But y'all would much rather hear me rappin' bout trash
The size of Erykah's ass, blunts and cash
We need savin'
Minds are consumed with swine we need bathin'

Jay, I must respectfully disagree--we'd rather you just keep doin' what you're doin'.

Jay Electronica - Eternal Sunshine (Part 1): The Pledge (YSI) (filesavr)
Jay Electronica - Shiny Suit Theory (feat. Jay-Z and The Dream) (YSI) (filesavr)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMTYX7HhHELKGTNotnbgIM8hO8qetO8K_LUOw_9U_mNUX4K75F47-t_hyphenhyphens1qXvCNpuCDB6xHosRa84dGoOBWilCTatx1niN0yYwzemtpBeKKMv6EOyx4pqjYIoeZOpONBzMESq5rCLfA/s1600/Jay%252BElectronica%252B279986321_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><blockquote></blockquote><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546316760035817042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMTYX7HhHELKGTNotnbgIM8hO8qetO8K_LUOw_9U_mNUX4K75F47-t_hyphenhyphens1qXvCNpuCDB6xHosRa84dGoOBWilCTatx1niN0yYwzemtpBeKKMv6EOyx4pqjYIoeZOpONBzMESq5rCLfA/s320/Jay%252BElectronica%252B279986321_l.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" /></a><p class="MsoNormal">Hello, it's been awhile. Having moved to NYC three months ago, life has been busy, exhilarating, and busy—so busy that I left barely any time to listen to any music. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Fortunately, that's changed, and I’m feeling inspired again. What’s been inspiring me lately? Well, hip-hop. Of course, there’s the new Kanye album, which everyone is buzzing about. There’s plenty of writing on this album already, so I’m not going to go there, but know that I love it. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Love </i>it. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">But beyond Kanye, I’ve been discovering some other jams (most of which I’m way behind the ball on). There’s Jay Electronica, for one, whose “Eternal Sunshine (Part 1): The Pledge” has<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>been blowing my mind of late. I’ve always thought that classical music might provide a suitably epic backdrop for some epic rhymes (see <a href="http://www.thestureidexperiment.com/2009/04/stu-reid-sampler-luda-meets-classical.html" target="_blank">one of my favorite Luda tracks</a>). While it's not Mozart of Dvorak, the soundtrack from the film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” which serves as the backdrop for this track, prominently features strings, winds, and piano in a way that is, if not classical, certainly not your typical hip-hop either. Case in point: there's no beat. Jay's rhymes provide the rhythmic drive. The result is 15-minute long journey, beginning with spoken introductions by Just Blaze and Erykah Badu, and then moving to rhymes, Willy Wonka dialogue, and more rhymes. Equal parts melancholy and mystical, the mood that Jay Electronica creates is unlike that of any other hip-hop track I’ve heard. And his rhymes are unreal--captivating flow, lyrics that are crazy cool and weird and mystical, awesomely defiant of the rap mainstream:</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I could care less about a plaque and Bidd-enz or get Punk'd on TV by my frid-ends<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Don't get a nigga wrong,<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">I get tempted by the rewards that all come along with making nigga songs<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">But what does it mean if I'm a Muslim and you a Jew and because of that alone we don't get along<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">And when you talk like this, and try to walk like this the radio stations'll never put a nigga on<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Just Mims, just Fifty, just Wayne, just Jeezy, Dem Franchize Boyz, and Jimmy Jones<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Fuck that, fuck rap this God-Hop,<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">King-dom mu-sic for the hard rocks<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">I'ma spit it till T-R-L get it and Hot ninety-seven hit the nigga with a bomb drop<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Ask Flex, ask Slay, ask Who Kidd<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Just Blaze said Jay is the new kid<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">I took Eternal Sunshine and I looped it<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">No drums no hook just new shit</span></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jay’s been in the news recently, having signed to Jay-Z’s label. I only hope that he keeps pushing the boundaries of hip-hop, remaining independent and critical of the mainstream. He ends "Eternal Sunshine" with the following lines:</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span></p><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">But y'all would much rather hear me rappin' bout trash<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">The size of Erykah's ass, blunts and cash<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">We need savin'<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Minds are consumed with swine we need bathin'</span></blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Jay, I must respectfully disagree--we'd rather you just keep doin' what you're doin'. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Jay Electronica - Eternal Sunshine (Part 1): The Pledge</b> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd0OU1aTlFuSlR2Wmc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/af6GDJGG" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><b>Jay Electronica - Shiny Suit Theory (feat. Jay-Z and The Dream)</b> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd0OU1kdENwTVUwTVE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/I7GUyj4X" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)</p> <!--EndFragment-->

Its December - Break Out the Pomplamoose

Its December, which means it is officially time for Christmas music! Many of you may have seen the new Hyundai commercial featuring indie youtube sensations Pomplamoose. The whole commercial is cute: Nataly Dawn, the sweaters, stop-motion filming, and the tunes. Pomplamoose's EP of Christmas music is jaunty and bouncy with whistling and just enough hipster veneer. But seriously though, these are fun and remind me of a delightful winter day.

Pomplamoose - Up on the Housetop (YSI) (filesavr)

Pomplamoose - Deck the Halls (YSI) (filesavr)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIqmFSvwmsJTP8LFo7sqMMUuAlo7-0HuWcO6s2oVFD5OgeY8xYkt5I3N_R-1hysD7Zdt6NFJVLEV1qqIhfDJcRuGVagAzp6DD9LHPjltEtJcgaJtQy31GRjM3D1OaxvsPcZUgvu4ZRcN5/s1600/TSRE+Grapefruit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545922498741961538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIqmFSvwmsJTP8LFo7sqMMUuAlo7-0HuWcO6s2oVFD5OgeY8xYkt5I3N_R-1hysD7Zdt6NFJVLEV1qqIhfDJcRuGVagAzp6DD9LHPjltEtJcgaJtQy31GRjM3D1OaxvsPcZUgvu4ZRcN5/s320/TSRE+Grapefruit.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 300px;" /></a>Its December, which means it is officially time for Christmas music! Many of you may have seen the new Hyundai commercial featuring indie youtube sensations Pomplamoose. The whole commercial is cute: Nataly Dawn, the sweaters, stop-motion filming, and the tunes. Pomplamoose's EP of Christmas music is jaunty and bouncy with whistling and just enough hipster veneer. But seriously though, these are fun and remind me of a delightful winter day.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pomplamoose - Up on the Housetop</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd2YURDTk1CMTVFQlE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/3iijOzmu" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pomplamoose - Deck the Halls</span> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd2YURFNXY5NVd4dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/9C7X0WjT" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)

Yelawolf's Roots

One of the least hyped stellar albums of 2010 is, no question, Yelawolf's Trunk Muzik 0-60. The album - which collects a bunch of the tracks from Yelawolf's stellar Trunk Muzik mixtape, ups the production value, and adds new tracks - is full of fantastic flows and nasty beats, with a Southern rap vibe that you won't hear quite so honestly without searching down some great names.

Recently, the always incredible YoursTru.ly filmed Yeller doing a stripped down take of one of Trunk Muzik/Trunk Muzik 0-60's best tracks, "Pop The Trunk." Before they even get to the song, though, Yelawolf revisits an old skatepark and talks about the desperation of the quasi-homeless skate life he lived. The intro is real and fascinating, and is worth the (free) price of admission alone.




Don't skip the video, and don't miss the trax. I've included the rare track "Deer Mama" from SMKA's The 808 Experiment Volume II just for you.

Yelawolf - Pop The Trunk (YSI) (filesavr)

Yelawolf - Pop The Trunk (Bones and Vocals Version) (YSI) (filesavr)

Yelawolf - Deer Mama (YSI) (filesavr)

One of the least hyped stellar albums of 2010 is, no question, Yelawolf's <i>Trunk Muzik 0-60</i>. The album - which collects a bunch of the tracks from Yelawolf's stellar <i>Trunk Muzik</i> mixtape, ups the production value, and adds new tracks - is full of fantastic flows and nasty beats, with a Southern rap vibe that you won't hear quite so honestly without searching down some great names.<br /> <br /> Recently, the always incredible YoursTru.ly filmed Yeller doing a stripped down take of one of <i>Trunk Muzik/Trunk Muzik 0-60</i>'s best tracks, "Pop The Trunk." Before they even get to the song, though, Yelawolf revisits an old skatepark and talks about the desperation of the quasi-homeless skate life he lived. The intro is real and fascinating, and is worth the (free) price of admission alone.<br /> <br /> <iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17124712?portrait=0&color=880bd6" width="400"></iframe><br /> <br /> <br /> Don't skip the video, and don't miss the trax. I've included the rare track "Deer Mama" from SMKA's <i>The 808 Experiment Volume II </i>just for you.<br /> <br /> <b>Yelawolf - Pop The Trunk</b> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd0M25BTXZEa1d4dnc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/6HgawONN" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /> <br /> <b>Yelawolf - Pop The Trunk (Bones and Vocals Version)</b> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd0M25Pd0F3TGhFQlE9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/VgHUUWql" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)<br /> <br /> <b>Yelawolf - Deer Mama</b> (<a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/cEd0M25NNnl0QTN2Wmc9PQ" target="_blank">YSI</a>) (<a href="http://www.filesavr.com/abVpHgSa" target="_blank">filesavr</a>)