Category Archives: Racking Up Plays

Short, sweet profiles of whatever song I’m currently listening to over and over and over again.

Racking Up Plays: “Hearts and Minds” by Son Volt

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

This is like crack for Americana fans, and its been too long since Farrar has given us the good stuff in such pure form. Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “My Murder, My Love” by The Coup

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

These are the posts where I gush about some song that I’ve got a huge crush on at the moment, and you put up with it and listen because you’re a good friend. “My Murder, My Love,” The Coup Oakland’s … Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “Draw a Crowd” by Ben Folds Five

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

These are the posts where I gush about some song that I’ve got a huge crush on at the moment, and you put up with it and listen because you’re a good friend. “Draw a Crowd,” Ben Folds Five If … Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “Closer Than This” by St. Lucia

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

These are the posts where I gush about some song that I’ve got a huge crush on at the moment, and you put up with it and listen because you’re a good friend. “Closer Than This,” St. Lucia A lot … Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “Don’t Get Married Without Me” by Punch Brothers

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

These are the posts where I gush about some song that I’ve got a huge crush on at the moment, and you put up with it and listen because you’re a good friend. “Don’t Get Married Without Me,” Punch Brothers … Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “Eyeoneye” by Andrew Bird

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

These are the posts where I gush about some song that I’ve got a huge crush on at the moment, and you put up with it and listen because you’re a good friend. “Eyeoneye,” Andrew Bird Holy cow, it’s been … Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “Party Crashin’” by Blacktivity

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Over some banging, reckless beats, Illtone describes the world’s biggest asshole tearing a path of destruction through a party, ranging from the inconsiderate (failing to flush the toilet) to the felonious (stealing the host’s DVDs). Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “Tell Me What I Did” by Ben Folds Five

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

These are the posts where I gush about some song that I’ve got a huge crush on at the moment, and you put up with it and listen because you’re a good friend. “Tell Me What I Did,” Ben Folds … Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “We All Go Back to Where We Belong” by R.E.M.

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

The tune concludes with Stipe and Mike Mills harmonizing as they repeat, “Is this really what you want?”—preemptively raising the question on every R.E.M. fan’s mind. The only answer is a Bachrach-worthy horn arrangement that replies: “Yes. And it’s OK. It’s time to move on.” Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “Palomino” by Mates of State

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

For years now, I’ve contended that my cat’s favorite band is Mates of State. … You’d think a creature that spends 5/6 of the day napping would go for something a little less manic, but as soon as Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel’s ebullient voices start mixing, there’s always a noticeable reduction in concerned yowls emanating from the cat carrier. Continue reading →

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