Everything Is Plastic – The Corrupting Ideal of Authenticity In Music
ALL music is fake. That’s why they call it a performance; that’s why they call it an act.
THE ALTERNATE REVIEW: The Beach Boys – The Smile Sessions (Capitol)
The Smile Sessions is a candle made out of wax collected from the melted wings of Icarus
Real Estate – Days (Domino)
Days is pretty. It’s easy on the ears, well-manicured, and impeccably tasteful.
Can – Tago Mago (Spoon/Mute)
Sometimes when I listen to Tago Mago I find it hard to believe that mere human beings made this music.
Kitchen’s Floor – Look Forward To Nothing (Siltbreeze)
It comes wrapped in the one of the best insouciant shouts you’re ever going to hear.
Song of the day – 406: The Bastards Of Fate
Spelling is not at a premium. Bowels will be tickled.
Good music writing or douchebag trolling?
web 2.0 has seen a shift in perception that anything that isn’t recommendation (or polite) is trolling
Moments In Song #3 – The Bastards Of Fate ‘Sweet’
Just don’t ever — ever — think you’ve heard it all. None of us have.
Response from a Disgruntled Gotye fan
And that’s the best thing art can do; start a conversation.
