tunes on friday

Lately I've been on some group emails that have links to tons of music, so I thought I'd share the wealth some. I've posted some stuff on sendspace.com, and all you do is follow my links here to the page where you can download the albums. If you dont wanna download and maybe not like the stuff, listen to it on the itunes store first, then download if you like it. Simple as that. I also will add that my musical tastes range all over the place, as represented here, but I've been experimenting with all sorts of stuff lately. I guess you could call me a somewhat fickle music fan, as I find myself wearing something out and then hunting for something new, something fresh, something different. Gone are those days where I only listen to a few bands incessantly (ahem, phish and wsp), and now I'm finding there's all sorts of stuff in all sorts of genres I like..stuff I woulda written off before b/c it didn't have 5 minute jams in every song. Funny what you find you actually like if you just open your mind.

Here's a few random things I've been enjoying, maybe you will, too:

The Black Seeds, On the Sun: If any of you have enjoyed Fight of the Conchords, the short guy, Brett, was in this band before conchords. This band is a bunch of New Zealanders who bring their own brand of funk and reggae to the table. I enjoy it.

Spoon, Ga Ga Ga Ga.:I guess this is considered Alternative rock, but it's more like plain old rock to me. Simple grooving rock. I really like "Don't you Evah", "The Underdog" and "Finer Feelings"

Various Artists, ESL Records remixed: If you like funky, downtempo electronic grooves, you'll dig this. It's got tracks from Thievery Corporation, Fort Knox Five and other groove wizards. Great f0r biking to work.

Fujiya & Miyagi, Transparent Things: I'm not sure how to describe this exactly...kinda like futuristic Talking Heads with an electro twist. You'll recognise "Collarbone" from some car commercial on TV.

My Morning Jacket, Evil Urges: I bet a lot of folks have this one already, but I thought I'd put it up anyway. This album is kinda strange, esp for them, but it's still oddly interesting. I really really am liking the track "I'm Amazed". These guys RULE live. You wouldn't guess it, but they have TONS of energy as they work into a frenzy each song.

Fort Knox Five, Reminted: These DJs are pretty much some of the funkiest around. If you listen to this and aren't at least nodding your head, then I'd guess you are without rhythm. I mean, the first track is a funky remix of Tito Puente. Enough said. Great for working out and running.

Galactic, From the Corner to the Block: These funkmiesters from The Big Easy have changed their tune a bit on this album. Instead of their typical funky jazz album with the "Houseman" singing, they've opted to go with hip hop artists for vocals instead. Almost every track has vocals, and a lot of the good underground hip hop artists are represented (chali 2na from J5, Blackalicious, etc). All in all, a good listen, as Galactic still brings the funk, even with the hip hop flavor.

Arrested Development, Since the Last Time: Man, it's been so long since we all overplayed "Tennessee" and all the great hits off their last album. Years since these guys have made an album, this one brings hip hop, funk, jazz and R&B back with that unmistakable style they have, and of course, Speech's great, conscious lyrics.

Cold War Kids: I really like this guys voice. He gots pipes.


OK- more to come soon...