Jake Thackray-La Di Dah

A little weird, yes, but amazing nonetheless. Such a smartass has never been witnessed before. A gruesomely talented guitar player and arranger, those only being trumped by his lyrical genius, Jake is a man among boys. The closest thing I can compare him to is an american Brel...but better. I don't know really what this comp is from, but it's pretty good. Great album to cook to, and sit around to, especially this time of year. Give it a couple spins, it's a grower.

La Di Dah

Alan Price-Runaway

some solo stuff from me. have about five. here's one.

Runaway

Move Your Mule: Ace's Skinhead Reggae Vol. 2

Here's the latest comp. Took quite a while to put together because I did a lot more digging than the last one. Some deep stuff and some stuff I somehow left off of the first one. Let me know if you want me to re-up the first one cos I think the link is dead.

Enjoy.
Here's the track order in case it sends it into iTunes all messed up:

1. The Dynamites-Tribute to Drumbago
2. Laurel Aitken-Skinheads Are Wrecking the Town
3. Pat Kelly-If I Don't Work
4. Hortense Ellis-My Last Dance
5. The Reggae Boys-Ba Ba
6. The Rudies-Devil's Lead Soup
7. Joe Mansaro-The Thief
8. The Concords-Butoo
9. Llyod & Claudette-Queen of the World
10. Dandy-Move Your Mule
11. The Harmonians-Music Street
12. The GG All Stars-2,000 Tons of TNT
13. The Versatiles-Spread Your Bed
14. Prince Buster-Pussy Cat Bite Me
15. The Kuraas-Stampeed
16. Vincent Foster-Shine Eye Gal
17. Sir Lord Cosmic-Wha'pen
18. Derrick Morgan-Come Back

Move Your Mule

The Cars - Shake It Up

Seems a little odd, I know. It's weird though, because as a kid I listened to the Cars constantly and would consider them one of my first favorite rock and roll bands. Heard 'Since You're Gone' on the radio and it started it all over again. It's definitely a grower, but this album has some pretty weird/awesome shit going on.

Get down.
Shake It Up

The Clash - Sandinista!

Rain, it's been around for quite a bit longer than the Clash I assume. It kinda sucks, but it's not really all that bad once you accept the fact that it is raining and will be for some time. It allows an easier recession into those boring melancholy feelings that are so often inconvenient. Let's be honest with each other, that shit feels good sometimes. It's especially good when accompanied with a guru to lead you out of the dark places once you've lingered too long. This is the one thing that I have found to do such a thing. An incredible record that gets better every single time I listen to it. Oddly, it is also the record that brings in the 'I want to be alone' feelings most sincerely. I don't think that's always a bad thing. Wallow away, don't apologize, and enjoy the rain.


Sandinista!

Neil Young - Time Fades Away

There's something unspeakably comforting about someone who shares your disdain and joy for the world in the same easy breath. Uncle Neil.


time fades away...

Tough Shits - Prick Up Your Ears-Complete Tough Shits

We played with these dudes in Philadelphia.
Aside from being some of the sweetest dudes we met on tour, they were also the weirdest and the most fun. Their show was sweet as hell and involved a guitar being smashed....in front of twenty people. Either way, I knew we were in for a treat when Greg came in and asked if they had anyone for the guest list and the first person to be put on was the singer's mom. Mom was then treated to a set that included jerking off the microphone and talking almost exclusively about drugs.

The songs are fucking brilliant and arranged perfectly to strut their simplicity. Sweet guitar playing, great harmonies, wonderful lyrics. I'm super stoked on these dudes.

gg-g-g-g-g-g-get it. so most highly recommended.

tough shit