Sunday, December 17, 2006

Strange Manor - The Christmas Album (Vol. 1)!

A++


I've been obsessed with Christmas music this year. Which makes me sad to say that the G13 Christmas EP didn't happen. Oh well, maybe next year...

Anyhow, my brother Christian lent this CD to me last week and I was SO stoked. One of his Phenomenaut buddies gave it to him. It features members of the Aggrolites, Phenomenauts, the Struts, the Soul Captives and Go Jimmy Go. This is my #1 holiday pick this year. The bluebeat, rocksteady, northern soul, and straight up true to the classics of pop-Christmas yester year( c'mon, The Chipmunks!!) seriously satisfied just what I've been pining for this Christmas. Obviously not the most professionally recorded album but the musicianship and orchestration is still top notch. There is definitely a fun, family-type feel that comes through on this recording that makes me wish that I too lived at Strange Manor. Thanks guys and merry Christmas!

DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE ALBUM AT:
http://www.thesoulcaptives.com/strangemanor/

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Merry Christmas from Moneybrother!



Hardcore Monster fans like me should get a kick out of this song...
It's a reworking of their B-side "Falling in Love".

English Beat-inspired track from... The SHINS?!

Check out this B-side (to Phantom Limb) by The Shins "Split Needles (Alt Version)". I was blown away to hear how rocking, energetic and almost ska-y it is! Especially if you've heard the original version. You can definitely hear "Mirror in the Bathroom" in there... plus I love the new-wavey keyboards... awesome.

Download it here via prefixmag.com

"Wincing The Night Away" isn't out until January, but like most of the other evil pirates out there, I've been rocking it for the past couple of months. And... IT. IS. AWESOME.

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Wash Wash



well its my first post under this blog(fells pretty cool)..........and well i thought id share a little find. i was supperised that there are videos of bands/music i listened to in my youth(gotta love family for introducing you to things at early ages).

Stay Gold

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

The Pogues - Fairytale of New York

It's the best

The Earth Goes Around: Speed King

TIme is short for me today. But I emulate this post I found on "Earth Goes Round"
Speed King is Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and Fantastic Plastic Machine!!!
The Earth Goes Around: Speed King

Friday, December 01, 2006

Young Birds Fly --- Mod Film Trailer (New)

Upcoming mod movie this month by Leonardo Flores. Looks like fun! What do you guys think?