7.3.2010- #000011- The Roots

The Roots- How I Got Over

FAN ADMISSION 2!!!

If you are anything like me, you were excited to hear that The Roots were to release a new album.  Well, "How I Got Over" has finally dropped and it's definitely worth the listen.  This album may not be The Roots best work (with Game Theory and Things Fall Apart being slightly better in my opinion), but it's definitely up there.  There are a lot of great songs on here and some interesting collaborations... "Dear God 2.0" is a vast improvement over the Monsters of Folk song that it samples.  Another pleasant surprise the song "Right On" which samples one of our favorites Joanna Newsom (who seems to pop up in these blogs quite often).  All of your other Roots collaborators are there Peedi Peedi, P.O.R.N., and Dice Raw to name a few.  Newer collaborators and samples on other songs include John Legend and The Dirty Projectors.  Overall, this record is another classic piece of hip hop and a very solid return from The Roots.  Make sure to listen to this record and enjoy, it may be the last from The Legendary Roots Crew.

Review by D James

Here is a link to a Google search for the album... and here is a link to The Root's official website where you can purchase the album...

and for good measure...


Good Night and Good Luck!

7.2.2010 -#000010 -Van Dyke Parks

Van Dyke Parks- Song Cycle

SPECIAL FAN ADMISSION!!
This is not your normal blogger...

Song Cycle by Van Dyke Parks is easily one of the most interesting albums I've listened to in quite some time. Released in 1968, the album is psychedelic pop, a style that was popular then. There are tracks on the album that are resemble those of The Beatles or The Beach Boys (the latter of whom he actually worked with). The musical range on the album is fairly wide from folk covers to orchestral pop songs to experimental shorts, the album has a lot to offer stylistically and even breaks into the realm of show tunes at times. One interesting fact of the album is that it is one of the most expensive albums ever made but performed horribly. However, the influence of the album is felt, from artists like Jim O'Rourke to Joanna Newsom (both of whom Parks has worked with). Overall the album is definitely worth a listen, especially if you enjoy happy 60s psychedelic music.

Review by D James

For those of you interested...

Here is a link to a google search...


Good Night and may the force be with you!

This week

has been weird in terms of updating, I didn't do it twice this week. so here's what's going to happen. i'm altering my update times, down to 4 times a full week, monday, wednesday, friday, sunday lather rinse repeat.

Also, the update tomorrow will be made by a great friend of mine. He may or may not update with me from here on, who knows! none the less, check it out everyone!


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