Happy birthday, Five Songs! Four years ago, I kicked this thing off. If I'm counting properly, this is entry 776. At least. It's possible I missed a tag or two somewhere. That's 3,880 songs! Approximately! Because I'...
Rancid, "Ruby Soho" As an unabashed Operation Ivy guy, I was always a little disappointed with Rancid. They always just seemed a little more dour, a little less tuneful, and a little less fun. That said, the album of Rancid's that...
The Flaming Lips, "Once Beyond Hopelessness" This is from the Lips' Christmas On Mars, the soundtrack to their movie project, and it's very much a soundtrack. As a result, it feels disconnected when you're just listening to it,...
Son Lux, "Change is Everything" Ryan Lott's project Son Lux went from a one-man project to recording as a full band on Bones, and the resulting input of two more people has resulted in a more expansive and interesting album to...
Palace Brothers, "I Tried To Stay Healthy For You" This is from the first Palace Brothers album, when it was not at all clear exactly who Palace Brothers were or who was playing on the album. It turned out to be Will Oldham,...