"Take A Trip In Time" PSYCH MIX volume 1

I really have gotten back in to diggin' for vinyl, now that Phoenix has a new record store. I also went to the record show at the Italian Club and I have found quite a few Psych nuggets. Here are just a few and some favorites, put into a mix. I have more that I'll post later on...so turn this up loud and enjoy.

1. The Kinks "This Time Tomorrow"
2. Jason Paul "Shine a Little Light"
3. Tommy James & The Shondells "I'm a Tangerine"
4. Grapefruit "Yesterday's Sunshine"
5. Picadilly Line "At the Third Stroke"
6. Dragons "Food For My Soul"
7. The Critters "Awake in a Dream"
8. Octopus "Council Plans"
9. Jamme "Strawberry Jam Man"
10. Fresh Windows "Fashion Conscious"
11. Chrysalis "Father's Getting Old"
12. Nirvana "Lonely Boy"
13. Max Frost & The Troopers "Shape of Things to Come"
14. Gandalf "Hang on to a Dream"


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Arcade Fire "My Body Is a Cage"

see Radiohead post below.

Radiohead "All I Need"

Here's a fan video for Radiohead's "All I Need," composed entirely of footage from the 1996 French film, Microcosmos. The video was made by J. Tyler Helms, the same guy who made a fan of Springsteen with his impressive and oddly fitting video for the Arcade Fire's "My Body is a Cage," created with footage taken from Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West.

Steve Nash - Training Day

One of the guys at my work saw Steve Nash at the Scottsdale skate park over the summer and the guy said Nash was ripping it up.

Anybody else sick of this guy?

When will this guy finally get traded to Chicago? I can't wait for the Suns to crush the Lakers tonight! Isn't it sad when your grown ass owner(74 years old) gets suspended for a DUI?

Graham Nash "Chicago" mp3

http://www.divshare.com/download/2611259-609

RIP Goulet!!!

King & Duck

Phoenix finally has a legit sneaker spot! Check their website below.

http://kingandduck.com/index.html

Feist "1234" from the Ipod commercial

I have had several peeps ask me if I know what song is on the new Ipod Nano commercial. The song that plays in that commercial is by Feist. This song is from her solo album, but she is also a member in a Canadian band called, Broken Social Scene. Here is the mp3...

http://www.divshare.com/download/2163224-2cc

Muse

I had a chance to go see Muse a few days ago, and they did not disappoint. One of the best live acts I have ever seen. Right up there with the Mars Volta, the Shins, Pearl Jam in 1994 and Paul McCartney. In other concert news all you Phoenix peeps who missed the Shins a few months ago, well your second chance is October 9th and they are playing at the best venue in Phoenix, the Celebrity Theatre!!!

http://www.divshare.com/download/2106983-8dc

Midlake: Videos of Van Occupanther Pt. 7 -

Many of these guy's videos are directed by Jason Lee (pro-skater, My Name Is Earl). Not this one though, but you still can cross it off your list.

Eugene McGuinness Monsters Under The Bed

I've Been Simpsonized!!!

Have you ever wondered what I would look like as a character on The Simpsons? Never? Not even once? D'oh! Well, anyway, I would look like this: http://simpsonizeme.com/ecard.php?lang=en_us&code=qlstbddwznciirwnlpazpzctklpnqzya

Check me out as a Simpson, upload a picture of yourself and let me know how you look.

Sleeping States - Rivers

Really like this song (not too sure about the video).The album is coming out in the US soon, already getting big props in the UK.

Band Of Horses - The Funeral

Diggin' this song and their whole album out on Sub Pop Records (Shins, Rogue Wave, Postal Service...)

The Darjeeling Limited trailer

Here's the trailer for Wes Anderson's new film, The Darjeeling Limited, due out September 29. The film stars Anderson regulars Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, and Angelica Houston (and maybe Natalie Portman???), and the trailer happens to feature one of my favorite Kinks songs ever. Looks like Anderson is sticking to his signature stylistic devices on this one, which is fine by me:

A Few More Hawaii Pics

Someone loves Hawaiian BBQ

Me at the Dole Plantation on the way to the North Shore

Victoria lookin' good

Donny Hathaway covering John Lennon's "Jealous Guy":

http://www.divshare.com/download/1353374-fb5

Back from Hawaii

Hawaii was BA (badass)! This picture was taken on top of Diamondhead Crater. The city in the background is Honolulu and the shoreline is Waikiki Beach. My trip was too short like this song below (The Roots w/ Q-tip "Stay Cool Remix). More pictures soon...

http://www.divshare.com/download/1307394-b67

Elliott Smith "Independence Day"

Happy Birthday, America!

http://www.divshare.com/download/1165020-3b6

Colours

One of the best American psyche albums heard from the late 60s -- a near-perfect record that's head and shoulders above the rough experimentation of most other groups from the period! Colours spell their name with a definite British twist, and there's clearly a Beatles influence going on here -- a sound that's almost pre-Sgt Peppers, but which has wonderfully complicated time changes, vocal parts, and production techniques that must have cost a pretty penny to such a little-known group! Horns and strings are arranged by Dave Roberts, and handled with a sensitivity that almost matches The Zombies' best at times -- and the tunes themselves are a fresh variety of odd themes, including one number about robbing a liquor store. Titles include "Brother Lou's Love Colony", "Bad Day At Black Rock Baby", "Love Heals", "Rather Be Me", "I'm Leaving", "Cataleptic", "Don't You Realize", and "Lovin".

http://www.divshare.com/download/1060641-501

Digable Planets "Dedication" Jazzanova Mix

History

Digable Planets' fusion of jazz and hip hop received excellent reviews and solid sales with the release of its debut album, Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space), in 1993, which was certified gold by the RIAA. The album's lead single, "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)," became a crossover hit, peaking at #15 on Billboard magazine's singles chart, earning gold certification by the RIAA, and winning the Grammy award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

Its second album, Blowout Comb, was released in 1994 (see 1994 in music). The novelty of the group's jazz/hip-hop fusion had passed, leading to disappointing sales. The trio soon broke up due to creative differences, as well as the deaths of both of Ladybug's parents due to unrelated illnesses. However, a retrospective album Beyond the Spectrum: The Creamy Spy Chronicle was released in 2005, which included unreleased recordings

http://www.divshare.com/download/959998-2a3

Peter, Bjorn and John "Young Folks"

this song will be in your head for the next minute, hour, day, week, year...

New Smashing Pumpkins

I gotta be honest and say I was not expecting much from the newly reformed, Smashing Pumpkins. I have changed my mind after hearing the song posted below, it really surprised me and it is good, real good. Classic Pumpkins sound. What year is this 1994? First the Beastie Boys come out of nowhere and now the Smashing Pumpkins. Album out July 10th.


http://www.divshare.com/download/755155-481

Beastie Boys - Off The Grid 2007 new video

The best thing I've heard from the B-Boys in a long time...

Air Jordan 1 Black/Red Low

Another Hot One!!!

Click on the shoes for more detail...

Devin The Dude & Snoop Dogg & Andre 3000

This song will definitely be going on my Summer 2007 Mix. This is some great stuff that isn't Crunk and reminds me of early South before it was Dirty South rap. One of the best Snoop verses in a minute and a solid return from Andre 3000. Nice work Devin the Dude!

http://www.divshare.com/download/661890-a4d

The Beatles "Long, Long, Long"

Lately, I have been listening to great classic bands, but maybe lost or forgotten tracks. Here is a great example from The White Album, and a song by George Harrison. Another reason I love this song is Elliott Smith (see post below) often covered this song in his live set.

http://www.divshare.com/download/606032-1c1

Silversun Pickups

I'm going to see these guys this Friday, here in Phoenix. They are from the Silverlake area of L.A and have an early Gish-era Smashing Pumpkins sound. I recommend the whole album and wouldn't be surprised if they start getting some national attention, real soon.

http://www.divshare.com/download/528972-c98

Talib Kweli "Ms. Hill"

One of my favorite hip-hop songs right now...

http://www.divshare.com/download/469644-5c2

Elliott Smith

One of my favorite musicians of all-time. Get all of his albums!

Arguably the most gifted songwriter of his generation, Smith produced a large body of work that includes five solo albums and a collection of songs completed before his death in 2003. This double CD contains twenty-four songs recorded between 1994 and 1997, a prolific time in Elliott's career, when he recorded his self-titled album and Either/Or. Like his other work, New Moon reflects the power of Smith's ability to integrate rich, melodic music with poetic, multi-layered lyrics.

http://www.divshare.com/download/428611-f0c

Stussy x J. Dilla "The Shining"

Today, Saturday, April 14, 2007, Stussy is releasing this J. Dilla tee, produced with BBE Records, celebrating Dilla’s album, “The Shining”, which was released last year. As with all of J. Dilla’s posthumous projects, some of the proceeds will be going to the J. Dilla Foundation.

The Shins In Phoenix Tonight!!!

It has been 3 long years since I saw the Shins live. Now the wait is finally over!

http://www.divshare.com/download/378659-5cf

Nike SB Paul Rodriguez Commerical

A cool little 30 second spot, for you too peep...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ammy-ZxuF8Y

Dungen "Tio Bitar"

Over the past two years, the profile of Swedish psychedelic rockers Dungen has grown at an alarming rate, from a cult studio project into a worldwide musical phenomenon. And on Tio Bitar, we're hearing the end results of an outpouring of success and support - one which has, for once, inspired the creative processes at hand to make something wholly new and original, yet remaining within the same sphere of emotions that fostered Dungen's three previous albums. Gustav Ejstes, Dungen's founder and principal member, made Tio Bitar (translated, "Ten Pieces") - a bracing display of psychedelic rock, presented with a bright, avid confidence - largely by himself, with the assistance of guitarist Reine Fiske. Gustav wrote the songs, and played all of the instruments on his own, with Reine on many lead guitar and bass parts; his style of play puts him well within the top ranks of modern guitar heroes past and present.

http://www.divshare.com/download/343253-202

The Bees "Ocotopus"

Really looking forward to this one, here is a little sample from the album.

After the success of the Abbey Road recorded "Free The Bees", our favourite furry Isle Of Wighters retreated to their seaside hive to record the bands third album, "Octopus". With Paul Butler taking the music reigns and Aaron Fletcher resuming lyrical control, the band have recorded 10 stunning tracks that combine all the best disparate elements of their first two albums (garage, psychedelic, folk, reggae, soundtracks etc) and wraps them in a warm blanket of straight up seaside soul. Some of these tunes are so good you'll be forgiven for thinking they're long lost classics, and checking to see who the original was by. Well it's 100% crazy Bees music: trippy, good-time, groovy, soulful, magic.

http://www.divshare.com/download/321223-2c7

This Is Where I'll Be Tomorrow

Saturday, March 31st, 2007
9 am - 1 pm
Arizona American Italian Club7509 North 12th Street, Phoenix
See Map Below For Directions
Admission: 9-9:30am $5, after 9:30am $2. Tables: $20.For info call Sam at (602) 265-9853.(Please note: Dealers will be permitted to set up beginning at 8AM.)
A portion of the proceeds go the the Humane Society
Sponsored by R.A.R.E.(Really Avid Record Enthusiasts)

The Cougars "I Wish It Would Rain"

Another excellent reggae cover!

Taking musical cues from The Band and Count Ossie, this previously unreleased 45 version of The Temptations “I Wish It Would Rain” is the personification of the Jamaica To Toronto sound, combining the Yonge Street strip’s gutbucket R&B with the Nyabinghi-feel of the Rastafarians. Less than a half-dozen originals were ever pressed of this two-sider monster. Rare doesn’t even begin to describe...

http://www.divshare.com/download/295994-6cc

Air Jordan III Retro

So I went to Foot Locker yesterday to score these shoes. There was all kinds of madness at the mall. Peeps really wanted these shoes. So long story short, I did score a pair of these bad boys in my size. The dude working at Foot Locker told me that they got in 36 pairs and I got the 34th pair (close call). Did you know that Jordan's are only released on Saturday, so kids don't ditch school to get some new kicks?

The Dynamics "Seven Nation Army"

I agree with Tom about when the weather warms up, reggae hits my stereo, or in this case my turntable. Limited 45 with an excellent cover of the White Stripes song "Seven Nation Army"
Leave comments on what you think...


http://www.divshare.com/download/279963-214

WELCOME

Hey everybody!!! Following the footsteps of Duane and the Page's, I've created a place to post cool things. I'll keep it simple probably mostly posting hot tracks or killa collabos, I've stumbled across. So here it goes... enjoy