In For A Round Of Overexposure
I'm partial to Either/Or, but XO is quite stunning as well. Time to borrow the kid's Beats and spend some quality time with Elliott Smith.
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The Replacements played their first show in 22 (!) years earlier this week at Toronto's Riot Fest. John Samson, who sings for the under-appreciated Weakerthans, said,"It was simply the best show I have ever seen."
You can check out some recordings from the show here and a review here and here. So much for being rusty.
Sir Paul tops the list of top-grossing concerts; all without any twerking.
Oh christ, he doesn't twerk on tour now, does he?
Two of my favorite voices have joined forces as Minor Alps. Nada Surf's Matthew Caws and Juliana Hatfield recorded a full album's worth of tunes they're calling Get There. It's out October 29th and it's risen to the top of my fall release wish list.
Preview Buried Plans below...
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Yes. I'm posting about Dolly Parton on Too Poppy. But dammit the slowed down version of Jolene that's been making the rounds on the social webs is freakin' cool. Rather than that classic country sound, the 33rpm version has a uniquely haunting Cohen Hallelujah vibe. I was skeptical at first, but here you go...
Despite its name, Everybody Loves a Happy Ending will not be their swan song after all. Tears for Fears is evidently back in the studio recording the follow-up to their Too Poppy-approved 2004 release. In a proof-of-life scenario, Tears for Fears has released their version of Arcade Fire's Ready to Start, which is exactly how you'd expect it to sound. Check it...