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A surplus of geekery by :: Fred Abercrombie

MP3: Friday Five 01.08.10

Enjoy a tune from last year and a bunch to get excited about from the coming months. 2010’s going to kick arse.

Foreign Born “Vacationing People” from Person To Person

Broken Bells (The Shins’ James Mercer x Danger Mouse) “The High Road”
from The High Road

The Album Leaf “Falling From The Sky” from A Chorus of Storytellers

Besnard Lakes “Albatross” from Are The Roaring Night

Blah Blah Blah “Why Am I The Only One Laughing”
from self released

BONÜS: Happy Birthday Mr. The King!

Elvis Presley “Pocketful Of Rainbows” (Alt. Take)
from Collectors Gold – Hollywood

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MP3: Friday Five 01.01.10 Happy Nëw Year!

So long Noughties. Hello Teenies. Jeez, that sounds crazy. And a little dirty. Either way it’s 2010 and there’s still no rocket cars. Don’t let that bring you down—it’s gonna be a fanfuckingtastic year. And I mean that most sincere. All the best to you and yours!

Death Cab For Cutie “The New Year” (live)
from 2003-03-14 at Emo’s

Led Zeppelin “Ten Years Gone” (live ’77) from Cabala Box

U2 “New Year’s Day” from War

Slaraffenland “Away” from We’re On Your Side

The Walkmen “In The New Year” from You & Me

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MP3: Friday Five 12.18.09

Hear past Friday Fives

Kickin’ off some not-so-new goodies with a new-ish Neutral Milk Hotel cover I snagged from The Cover Lovers. Enjoy the weekend.

Fanfarlo “In The Aeroplane Over The Sea” (Neutral Milk Hotel)

Richard Buckner “Goner w/Souvenir” from Live at Schubas Tavern 8.28.98

Baxter Dury “Fungus Hedge” from Len Parrot’s Memorial Lift

Land Of Talk “It’s Okay” from Some Are Lakes

Edison “How We Got Here Now” from
All The Information At Hand

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MP3: Friday Five 12.04.09

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With Sunday holding a trip to the Mission for Blue Ribbon Salvage at SF Indie Mart, the first track is the perfect way to start things off (at least in name). The rest are just a cross section of this week’s rotation. Enjoy.

Devendra Banhart “16th and Valencia Roxy Music”
from What Will We Be

Mariachi El Bronx “Cell Mates” from El Bronx

Mon Khmer “Birthplace” from s/t

Port O’Brien “Is This Really What’s It’s Come To?”
from Winter 7”

RJD2 feat. Kenna “Games You Can Win”
from The Colossus

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MP3: Friday Five and Halloween Six 10.30.09

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Hope everybody gets freaky this weekend. Happy Halloween!

Surfer Blood “Floating Vibes” from Astro Coast

Adele “Last Nite” (The Strokes) from BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

The Sandwitches “Back to the Sea” from
How To Make Ambient Sadcake

Thin Lizzy “Dancing In The Moonlight” from Greatest Hits

Philip Lynot “Old Town” (Chronovisor Mix) from Old Town

HALLOWEEN FRIDAY 6!
The Postmarks “Everyday Is Halloween” (Ministry) from Unsorted
Dead Man’s Bones “My Body’s A Zombie For You” from s/t
Trailer “Ghost In the Invisible Bikini” from Ghouls With Attitude 2
The Unicorns “Tuff Ghost” from Who Will Cut Our Hair When We’re Gone
The Cramps “Zombie Dance” from Songs The Lord Taught Us
Misfits “Astro Zombies” from Coffin Box, Disc 3: Sessions

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MP3: Friday Five 10.23.09

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No comment on this week. Just enjoy the tuneage.

Sleigh Bells “Ring Ring” from 2HELLWU CD-R

Thom Yorke “Hearing Damage” from The Twilight Saga: New Moon OST

Letting Up Despite Great Faults “In Steps” from s/t

The Get Up Kids “Overdue” from Daytrotter Session 10.21.09

Dan Mangan “Robots” from Roboteering EP

BONUS:
Antony w/ the Roma Sinfonietta Orchestra “Nessun Dorma”
from Lavazza Calendar project

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MP3: Friday Five 10.16.09

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Couple great soundtracks hitting the market you should definitely pick up. Plus, a couple bands you may not have heard enough of. Yet.

Sea Wolf “The Violet Hour” from The Twilight Saga: New Moon OST

Bon Iver x St. Vincent “Roslyn” from The Twilight Saga: New Moon OST

Thao with the Get Down Stay Down “Know Better Learn Faster”
from Know Better Learn Faster

Karen O and the Kids “Hidaway” from Where The Wild Things Are OST

ArpLine “Rope” from Test

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MP3: Friday Five 10.09.09

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Hope to see everyone out at Whiskerino this weekend for some fine-follicled tomfoolery!

Marshall Tucker Band “This Ol’ Cowboy” from Where We All Belong

Old 97’s “Timebomb” from Clay Pigeons OST

The Odd Numbers “Little Kings and Queens” from About Time

Built To Spill “Aisle 13” from There Is No Enemy

Dead Man’s Bones “In The Room Where You Sleep” from s/t

BONUS:
Elvis Presley “Roustabout” (outtake) from Collectors Gold, Nashville

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MP3: Friday Five 09.25.09

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Some new tunes, some live tunes, and some bonus tunes (in tribute to last night’s show). Enjoy your weekend, folks.

Devendra Banhart “Baby” from What Will Be
Fool’s Gold “Surprise Hotel” from s/t
Beirut “Nantes” (live) from KEXP 03.10.2007
The Ruby Suns “Oh, Mojave” from Sea Lion
Rattail “Keeper” from self released

BONUS TWOFER:
Bon Iver “Brackett, WI” from Dark Was The Night
Bon Iver x Bowerbirds “Lovin’s For Fools” (Sarah Siskland) live
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