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Tributery

Just wanted to pass along a couple of gems from some tribute albums that I finally got around to picking up.

The first one is a beautiful Peter Broderick version of a Scott Walker tune that can be found on the Walker Tribute titled 'Scott Walker:30 Century Man.' The second track is a gorgeous Mark Kozelek take on a Low song, available on the Low tribute 'We Could Live In Hope - A Tribute To Low.'

Enoy.

* Peter Broderick - 'Duchess' MP3

* Mark Kozelek - 'Lazy' MP3

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When I Go Deaf

I love this song, this whole record in fact. Low's 'The Great Destroyer' album is one of those seminal albums in my life...it has just etched a certain space out in my soul...and I will take it with me for the rest of my life. I probably have 10 or 15 albums that have had that affect on me...maybe. So, every couple of weeks I like to share a track off of one of those...

Low - 'When I Go Deaf' MP3

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Retribution Gospel Choir

What happens when the musical minds of Low's Alan Sparhawk and Mark Kozelek come together? This does. And it's a beautiful thing.

This new Sparhawk project releases their debut disc on March 18, and it is produced by Red House Painter and Sun Kil Moon genius Mark Kozelek. Sonically speaking the band is MUCH louder, much fuzzier sounding than anything Low has ever recorded...with a sound bordering on 'stoner rock' it is a departure that works. I have been immersing myself in it all day, and loving life.

04-somebody_ssomeone.mp3

09-kids.mp3

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The road less traveled

The MAN doesn't want you to hear this song. But I do. And so does Low. I can't believe I have been amusing myself with this blog since October and I haven't yet given props to these guys. Their sound does more with less volume than almost any band I can think of, proving that slower doesn't mean boring.

'Death Of A Salesman' is a song that I put on my own personal 'sea change' mix when I moved from Ohio out here to Los Angeles. It's a simple, powerful song about forsaking comfort and security in the name of chasing your dreams. Music to my ears.

12DeathOfASalesman.mp3

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2007 In Song: "Dust On The Window"

Low's beautifully sad 'Drums And Guns' is another album that most definitely made my 'best of 2007' list, and I would be remiss if I didn't include a song from it.

'Dust On The Window' features the haunting vocals of Mimi Parker over a lush, haunting soundscape...a gorgeous track

Enjoy.

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List-a-palooza 2007!

Tis the season. Money and free time are in short supply this time of year it seems, due to the impending holidays. And with that being the case, I feel pretty OK with listing my favorites of the last 320 days or so, seeing as how I won't be going to many more shows(stupid presents) or having time to listen to newly released records. Plus I am a sucker for a list.

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FAVORITE Albums Of 2007

GRAND CHAMPION - White Stripes - 'Icky Thump' * The King and Queen of rock n roll have reclaimed their thrones.

THE NEXT BEST NINE IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
* Low - 'Drums And Guns'
* Band Of Horses - 'Cease To Begin'
* Wilco - 'Sky Blue Sky'
* Matt Nathanson - 'Some Mad Hope'
* Ted Leo & The Pharmacists - 'Living With The Living'
* Arcade Fire - 'Neon Bible'
* Rilo Kiley - 'Under The Blacklight'
* Matt Pond PA - 'Last Light'
* Kings Of Leon - 'Because Of The Times'

Most Amazing Live Music Experiences

GRAND CHAMPION - Pearl Jam @ Lollapalooza - Best beginning to a new life ever. Pearl Jam's set was equal parts nostalgia and inspiration. It was a 'watershed moment in my life' kinda night.

THE NEXT BEST NINE IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
* Cat Power @ The Avalon
* The Hold Steady/Thermals show @ The Newport Music Hall, St Patrick's Day
* My Morning Jacket @ Lolla
* Crowded House @ Coachella
* The Jesus And Mary Chain and Scarlett Johansen @ Coachella
* The Teddybears @ Coachella
* Girl Talk @ the Wexner Center
* Swell Season @ The Wiltern
* The Hold Steady @ The Music Box

Favorite Songs Of The Year

GRAND CHAMPION - 'Effect And Cause' * The White Stripes.

NEXT BEST NINE IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
* Buck 65 - '1957'
* Ween - 'Your Party'
* Matt Pond PA - 'Sunlight
* Beirut - 'Nantes'
* Matt Nathanson - 'Sooner Surrender'
* Band Of Horses - 'The General Specific'
* Low - 'Hatchet'
* Jesca Hoop- 'Summertime'
* Rufus Wainwright - 'Slidewhow'

Peace and I'm outta here

b

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My phone's on vibrate for you...

...or my email is anyway! Hey, it's me Blair...the Certain Songs staff of one. I just do this for the love of the music and am in no way trying to rip anybody off, so if you are an artist or a record label and you are not happy that I am promoting your music, or you want me to take a song down, just shoot me an email and I will most definitely oblige.

And please support the artists I post here in whatever way you can if you do download a song...go to a show, buy some merch, buy an album...these songs are the soundtrack to my life and I just love to share them. But I can only do that if the insanely talented artist responsible for said songs are able to eat.

I also love hearing new stuff...so any submissions can also be sent to my email, I will try my bestest to listen to everything and get back to you all...peace,love,rock n' roll.

csmusicblog@gmail.com

Mission Statement

I guess you're old enough to know.
Kids out on the east coast.
Roughly twenty years old.
Got coaxed out by a certain perfect ratio.
Of warm beer to the summer smoke.
And the meat loaf to the billy joel.
Certain songs they get so scratched into our souls.

She goes low on the seats when she gets high in her car.
She looks shallow but shes neck deep in the steamy dreams of the guys along the harbor bars.
She's pulling out her shirttails and jacking up her socks.
Stern and stoned and confident, coming up towards the jukebox.
Born into the only songs that everybody finally sings along.
B-1 is for the good girls.
It's only the good die young.
C-9 is for the making eyes.
It's paradise by the dashboard light.
D4 is for the lovers.
B12 is for the speeders.
And the hard drugs are for the bartenders and the kitchen workers and the bartender's friends.
And they're playing it again.
Ellen Foley gives us hope.
Certain songs they get scratched into our souls.

I guess you're old enough to know.
Kids out on the west coast are taking off their clothes.
Screwing in the surf and going out to shows.
They get high and ride around in gtos.
I guess you're old enough to know.
CERTAIN SONGS THEY GET SCRATCHED INTO OUR SOULS.
- The Hold Steady

Certain Songs

Tributery

When I Go Deaf

Retribution Gospel Choir

The road less traveled

2007 In Song: "Dust On The Window"

List-a-palooza 2007!

Drop me a song!

My phone's on vibrate for you...

Monthly Mix Tape

Mission Statement

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