Monday, November 21, 2005

Mixtape 1

As promised, the first mixtape in a long line of weekly mixtapes.


Mixtape 1
(Requires a Rhapsody subscription)




1. California Uber Alles - The Dead Kennedys
Inclusion inspired by the Punk Rock Orchestra

2. Regress No Way -
7 Seconds
Old-skool hardcore

3. Just Like You -
Weston
Every couple of years I come back to this album

4. Walking With A Ghost -
The White Stripes
White Stripe's cover of Tegan and Sara's song of the same title. Pitchfork prefers WS--I think they're wrong

5. Jus A Rascal -
Dizzee Rascal
Explosive track by this cockney-laden rap artist

6. Be My Head -
The Flaming Lips
I espcially like the subtle use of echo on the vocals

7. Grey Ice Water -
Sun Kil Moon
Mark Kozelek's slowed-down version of this Modest Mouse song illuminates the genius of Issac Brock's songwriting

8. At Least That's What You Said -
Wilco
Live version of the best song from Wilco's last album

9. Pictures Of Matchstick Men -
Status Quo
Timeless dreamy psych-pop from the 60's

10. Sliver (Solo Acoustic Demo) -
Nirvana
The only version available on Rhapsody of this great Nirvana track

11. Lisa Says -
Velvet Underground
Live version outshines the original

12. Soma -
Smashing Pumpkins
Just in case you forgot about this album...