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09-19-08 Footnotes
Show 147: Buried Treasures and Brian Wilson and Kid Rock Reviews
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1 Kid Rock’s 11th album Rock ‘n Roll Jesus was released last year, but has become the surprising hit of the summer. Atlantic Records is crediting keeping the album out of iTunes with the huge sales, and is looking at this as a new business model. As a Wall Street Journal article explores, avoiding iTunes runs against conventional logic since it’s the number one music retailer. But, many labels want to find a way around Steve Jobs’ stronghold and begrudge the power of the single. Jim and Greg think some artists only have a single or two in them, and explain that Kid Rock might be one of them. They say there’s no reason to add to the 1.7 million copies Rock ‘n Roll Jesus has already sold and give the album a Trash It.
2 While the Kid Rocks of the world may dominate the airwaves, there are a ton of great underground musical gems worthy of your attention. Here are Jim and Greg’s current Buried Treasures.
Jim
Ladytron
Naked Brothers
Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby
Darker My Love
Greg
Chicha Libre
Sam Phillips
Bajofondo Tango Club
Torche
3 One musician who always seems to be buried, followed by an unearthing, is Brian Wilson. The former Beach Boy has had so many comebacks, Jim and Greg aren’t even sure where he’s coming back from. Is Brian back again with this new record, That Lucky Old Sun? Greg explains that some people are saying this album is on par with Wilson’s two masterpieces, Pet Sounds and Smile. But this critic thinks that’s an insult to his previous efforts. He finds this album nostalgic, but takes too long to become emotionally resonant. And, the songs are weighed down by cornball lyrics courtesy of Van Dyke Parks. Jim completely agrees and wonders if the troubled artist actually made this record. If he did, he’s merely cashing in. If he didn’t, it’s quite a con. Either way That Lucky Old Sun gets a double Trash It.
Songs Featured in Show #147
Kid Rock, “All Summer Long,” Rock N Roll Jesus, 2007
Chicha Libre, “Tres Pasajeros,” Sonido Amazonico, 2008
Ladytron, “I’m Not Scared,” Velocifero, 2008
Torche, "Meanderthal," Meanderthal, 2008
Torche, "Healer," Meanderthal, 2008
The Naked Brothers, "Banana Smoothie," Naked Brothers Band, 2007
Sam Phillips, "Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us," Don't Do Anything, 2008
Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby, "Men in Sandals," Wreckless Eric & Amy Wrigby, 2008
Minotaur Shock, "AmDram," Amateur Dramatics, 2008
Bajofundo Tango Club, "Grand Guignol," Mar Dulce, 2007
Bajofundo Tango Club, "Pa Bailar," Mar Dulce, 2007
Darker My Love, "Blue Day," 2, 2008
Brian Wilson, "Oxygen to the Brain," That Lucky Old Sun, 2008
Brian Wilson, "Midnight's Another Day," That Lucky Old Sun, 2008
Brian Wilson, "Mexican Girl," That Lucky Old Sun, 2008
LTJ Bukem, "Get it On," Earth, Vol.6, 2003
Hootie and the Blowfish, "Only Wanna Be With You," Cracked Rear View, 1994
Bjork, “Unison,” Vespertine, 2001
David Bowie, “As The World Falls Down,” Labyrinth, 1986
David Bowie, “Be My Wife,” Low, 1977
L.T.D., “Love Ballad,” Love to the World, 1976
Dead Milkmen, “Beach Song,” Big Lizard in My Backyard, 1984
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