Matchpoint's Mixtape #8

Belle and Sebastian, The New Pornographers, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Art Brut, Tapes n' Tapes, and The Arab Strap all played in SF last week. Incredible. Unfortunately I was only able to catch the first three. I'm sure I'll be kicking myself in two months for missing Tapes n' Tapes once Loom becomes one of my top 5 albums of the year. Oh well. You live and you learn.

In addition to missing first-rate shows, I've been teaching myself Ruby on Rails, the hot new web programing language that's all the rage these days. It's been awhile since I built an application in my spare time, but that's hopefully going to change. In a couple of days I'm hoping to uncover my latest creation, which most of you will find quite useful. Details to come later.

Anyways, on with mixtape #8...




Mixtape #8






1. Insistor - Tapes 'n Tapes
This band is turning into the 2006 edition of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!

2. Remora (Single Version) - By The Grace Of God
A throw-back from my hardcore punk salad days.

3. Hot Topic Is Not Punk Rock - MC Lars
My sentiments exactly.

4. And We Danced - The Hooters
Who let this track onto my mixtape?

5. Alone Down There - Modest Mouse
This isn't your little sister's Float On. One of many MM songs that show the dark side of Isaac Brock.

6. You Have Killed Me - Morrissey
Even though I love the Smiths, I never gave Morrissey a fair listen. This new single may change that.

7. Electronic Renaissance - Belle And Sebastian
B&S performed a great live rendition last Tuesday of this out-of-place track from Tiger Milk. It was more than welcome.

8. Friend Of The Night - Mogwai
From the new album of these Scottish emo-instrumentalist masters.

9. Helpless - Neil Young
CYHSY! closed last Friday night with a rocking cover of this classic.

Matchpoint's Mixtape #7

Ohhh... I'm in trouble. It's been three weeks since my list mixtape and I feel guilty. Some of you have asked, "dude, where's the playlist, it's been awhile." Although I've been squirreling away tracks, I was never able to find the time to publish a complete mixtape. Please accept my apology.

Not to waste your time with anymore worthless drivel...




Mixtape






1. Refuge - Endeavor
Did I get your attention? This New Jersey Hardcore band were a little too political for me.

2. Hoboken - Operation Ivy
Let's stay on the theme of New Jersey, shall we?

3. Never Going Back To New Jersey - Less Than Jake
Don't let LTJ fool you--they definitely went back to NJ

4. I Want To Hear What You Have Got To Say - The Subways
I heard these guys are big in England. They must be catching on in SF because their show is sold out.

5. You Losin' Out - Two Gallants
In anticipation of their new album I found this gem.

6. You Can't Have Me - Clearlake
Their new album is off the hook. After you're done with this playlist, listen to the entire album.

7. Off You - The Breeders
Wow.

8. I'm In Love With A Girl - Big Star
In the spirit of stealing songs from commercials, this one comes form Heineken.