So I guess forward is starting a blog and they were thinking we should all do a list of 08 or something. Here are the 10 songs i listened to most this year. Keep in mind I didn't specify FROM this year. It's a rar archive so you'll need some sort of uncompressing utility.
Surkin - Next of Kin
I heard this in the unreleased Fabric mix that Justice did and just figured it was them doing an edit of something. Then I happened on the actual track in a compilation.
Iron Virgin - Rebels Rule
I've always loved glam so one night on soulseek I got a bunch of best of's and compliations. This is the only tracks the really caught my attention but i can't stop listening to it.
Sebastien Tellier - Sexual Sportswear
Sebastien Tellier and Arpegiators. Put two of my favorite things together then add production help from a member of daft punk and you can't lose.
Portishead - Machinegun
I find some of third kind of off putting in how much every song sound like another song (silverapples much?) but this minimal electro gem easily rises above it's allusions.
Harry Manfredini - Theme to Friday the 13th Part 3
An instrumental from the 80's that could easily have been made by Chromeo.
Yuksek - Tonight
Phillip Clark showed me this song a couple weeks ago and i've since listened to it at least a hundred times. Everything about this song is perfect.
From http://sleeplessnightsofhalifax.blogspot.com
Jack White and Alicia Keys - Another Way to Die
I'm obsessesed with fuzz tone. This has got it en mass. Really crazy arrangement and the best bond theme since a view to a kill.
Women - Black Rice
I played a couple shows with them in the Jon Mckiel band not person. They didn't have any records yet so i didn't hear this until a bit latter but it was definetly a standout track of the shows.
Paul McCartney - Check My Machine
This is on the reissue of McCarney 2. From what I gather this was not a sucessful record at the time. The world was not ready. Forget about the beatles or any of those other guys. Get this record and try to tell me this isn't the music of the future.
Mr oizo Sebastian and Sebastien Tellier - Skatesteak
From the soundtrack to Oizo's movie Steak. Easier to watch than electroma.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
You Tube
Hi Bloggers,
Wanted to drop a line and say that we have the Forward Music You Tube Channel up and running! Please stop by and subscribe to the video feed... We have a lot more videos waiting to be posted.
Cheers,
http://www.youtube.com/user/ForwardMusicTube
Wanted to drop a line and say that we have the Forward Music You Tube Channel up and running! Please stop by and subscribe to the video feed... We have a lot more videos waiting to be posted.
Cheers,
http://www.youtube.com/user/ForwardMusicTube
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Best of 2008 (Shamos)
BEST OF 2008
Somewhat of a big year for myself, found a great girl, I finished my Business Degree in December, it only took 10 years!! Started in the Fall 1999 will graduate class of 2009 (I took 5 years off to play rock n’ roll and roam Canada.) All-in-all it was a great year, and it was capped off by taking the stage with my closest friends in a very drunkin’ sloppy but fun-filled reunion show.
I didn’t buy a ton of new music this year compared to years past. I Feel like I mostly listened to old Ghost Face Killah and CCR, but here are some of my favs of 2008:
11. Gutter Twins- “Satunalia” [Sub Pop] – The Afghan Whigs are my favourite band of all time, so when Greg Dulli teamed up with Mark Lanegan I had high expectations. I don’t think this album meets all of my high hopes, but I like it. The Gutter Twins are better than the Twilight Singer’s stuff I had heard from Dulli. “Idle Hands” is a great single that reminds me of the rock I used to listen to as a teen.
10. The Darcy’s- “Endless Water” - A new Canadian band I discovered via working at the Capital. They were an energetic live show and seemed like nice guys. I had zero expectations for this record and ended up staying in my car stereo for a really long time. Endless Water I an easy listen that has enough layers to keep it interesting.
9. The Constantines- “Kensington Heights” [Arts & Crafts]- A record I didn’t like at first……but c’mon it’s the Cons, it grew on me a lot. A lot of bands/artist write about Canada, but this band sounds like Canada (if that makes sense).
8. The Hold Steady- “Stay Positive” [Vagrant]- This record made a lot of year-end lists. Craig Finn is the American version of Jon K Samson. I didn’t like this album at first but after a few spins in the car it was a new favourite. Great Lyrics and Big Guitar Riffs is never a bad combination.
7. Sebastien Grainger and the Mountains [Saddle Creek]- This dude seems like a total dickhead, but he’s not the first dickhead to have written some great songs. Deep down I think it pains a part of me to like this album, it’s like the musical equivalent of shopping at American Apparel. I don’t want to be associated with the crowd, but the shit is good/comfortable.
6.My Morning Jacket- “Evil Urges” [ATO]- An early Favourite of 2008, This band just keeps getting more fucked-up and great. The “Peanutbutter-Pudding Surprise” of 2008!!
5..Grand Theft Bus- “Made Upwards” [Forward Music Group] – This isn’t making the list because I’m Forward Music Group’s Internet promo donkey, this album is a fantastic pop rock record. This is GTB’s strongest effort to date, unbelievably catchy and songs like “Roses” get stuck in my head for days.
4. Okkervile River- “Stand ins” [Jagjaguwar] – This one made my list at the last minute (I actually bought this record in 2009) This album is great, I thought it was brilliant through the first listen. Okkervile River is the sound that I’m looking for, but never get, when I listen to The National. A very fulfilling album filled with great lyrics and melodies.
3. The Bronx- “III” [White Drugs] – In my opinion The Bronx are the only band that matters in current Hard-core Punk rock. I hear a lot about “Fucked-up” and a few other cutting edge punk rock bands, but to me the Bronx is the only one that gets me jacked up and excited about a guy yelling at me for 30+ Minutes. This album is much more rock n’roll than previous records. “Six Days a Week” has one of the best hooks/choruses I’ve heard this year.
2. Mother Mother – “O My heart” [Last Gang]- One hell of a follow-up record. This album is a little less quirky than their previous effort, but I think it’s a much more solid and complete album. Catchiest record of 2008 and likely the most under-rated band in Canada.
1. Shad K- “The Old Prince” [Black Box]- The world needs more of this: clever, thoughtful, positive great hip-hop. Shad is a true talent, he seems very humble and when he is cocky it’s very tongue in cheek. I love every track on this record. It’s no wonder it was short-listed for the Polaris Award and is my favourite record of 2008.
Somewhat of a big year for myself, found a great girl, I finished my Business Degree in December, it only took 10 years!! Started in the Fall 1999 will graduate class of 2009 (I took 5 years off to play rock n’ roll and roam Canada.) All-in-all it was a great year, and it was capped off by taking the stage with my closest friends in a very drunkin’ sloppy but fun-filled reunion show.
I didn’t buy a ton of new music this year compared to years past. I Feel like I mostly listened to old Ghost Face Killah and CCR, but here are some of my favs of 2008:
11. Gutter Twins- “Satunalia” [Sub Pop] – The Afghan Whigs are my favourite band of all time, so when Greg Dulli teamed up with Mark Lanegan I had high expectations. I don’t think this album meets all of my high hopes, but I like it. The Gutter Twins are better than the Twilight Singer’s stuff I had heard from Dulli. “Idle Hands” is a great single that reminds me of the rock I used to listen to as a teen.
10. The Darcy’s- “Endless Water” - A new Canadian band I discovered via working at the Capital. They were an energetic live show and seemed like nice guys. I had zero expectations for this record and ended up staying in my car stereo for a really long time. Endless Water I an easy listen that has enough layers to keep it interesting.
9. The Constantines- “Kensington Heights” [Arts & Crafts]- A record I didn’t like at first……but c’mon it’s the Cons, it grew on me a lot. A lot of bands/artist write about Canada, but this band sounds like Canada (if that makes sense).
8. The Hold Steady- “Stay Positive” [Vagrant]- This record made a lot of year-end lists. Craig Finn is the American version of Jon K Samson. I didn’t like this album at first but after a few spins in the car it was a new favourite. Great Lyrics and Big Guitar Riffs is never a bad combination.
7. Sebastien Grainger and the Mountains [Saddle Creek]- This dude seems like a total dickhead, but he’s not the first dickhead to have written some great songs. Deep down I think it pains a part of me to like this album, it’s like the musical equivalent of shopping at American Apparel. I don’t want to be associated with the crowd, but the shit is good/comfortable.
6.My Morning Jacket- “Evil Urges” [ATO]- An early Favourite of 2008, This band just keeps getting more fucked-up and great. The “Peanutbutter-Pudding Surprise” of 2008!!
5..Grand Theft Bus- “Made Upwards” [Forward Music Group] – This isn’t making the list because I’m Forward Music Group’s Internet promo donkey, this album is a fantastic pop rock record. This is GTB’s strongest effort to date, unbelievably catchy and songs like “Roses” get stuck in my head for days.
4. Okkervile River- “Stand ins” [Jagjaguwar] – This one made my list at the last minute (I actually bought this record in 2009) This album is great, I thought it was brilliant through the first listen. Okkervile River is the sound that I’m looking for, but never get, when I listen to The National. A very fulfilling album filled with great lyrics and melodies.
3. The Bronx- “III” [White Drugs] – In my opinion The Bronx are the only band that matters in current Hard-core Punk rock. I hear a lot about “Fucked-up” and a few other cutting edge punk rock bands, but to me the Bronx is the only one that gets me jacked up and excited about a guy yelling at me for 30+ Minutes. This album is much more rock n’roll than previous records. “Six Days a Week” has one of the best hooks/choruses I’ve heard this year.
2. Mother Mother – “O My heart” [Last Gang]- One hell of a follow-up record. This album is a little less quirky than their previous effort, but I think it’s a much more solid and complete album. Catchiest record of 2008 and likely the most under-rated band in Canada.
1. Shad K- “The Old Prince” [Black Box]- The world needs more of this: clever, thoughtful, positive great hip-hop. Shad is a true talent, he seems very humble and when he is cocky it’s very tongue in cheek. I love every track on this record. It’s no wonder it was short-listed for the Polaris Award and is my favourite record of 2008.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Welcome!!
Welcome to the Forward Music Group BLOG.
I personally hate the term "blog" and never thought I would be contributing to one, but here we are. This is an idea that Forward Music Group has been tossing around for a little while and hopefully more Forward people/artist will contribute and we can share some cool junk/records/bands-artist/opinions/inside jokes/articles that we find on the inter-web.
Hopefully this BLOG will become a news-feed loosely based around Forward Music Group and the people involved.
thanks for "blogging" with me,
-shamos
I personally hate the term "blog" and never thought I would be contributing to one, but here we are. This is an idea that Forward Music Group has been tossing around for a little while and hopefully more Forward people/artist will contribute and we can share some cool junk/records/bands-artist/opinions/inside jokes/articles that we find on the inter-web.
Hopefully this BLOG will become a news-feed loosely based around Forward Music Group and the people involved.
thanks for "blogging" with me,
-shamos
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