Tag Archives: Racking Up Plays

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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Racking Up Plays: “The Lark” by Timothy Monger

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

And what does The New Britton Sound sound like? Well, there’s a lot of banjo, which is a fantastic development as far as I’m concerned. Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “Canajoharie” by They Might Be Giants

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

if you’re wondering whether the Johns still can still write a popular anthem for the unpopular crowd, look no further than this evolutionary epic off the band’s 15th album, Join Us. Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “Bang Pop” by Free Energy

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

If any of your friends ever ask you, “What the heck is power pop, anyway?”—which happens to me all the time—just play them this bangin’, hormone-fueled jam. Continue reading →

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Racking Up Plays: “I Might” by Wilco

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

“Wow,” I literally said aloud upon hearing the first single leaked from Wilco’s upcoming eighth studio album, The Whole Love. “This song kinda kicks all kinds of ass.” Continue reading →

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