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01-02-08 Footnotes
Show 162: The 2008 Sound Opinions Mixtapes, Common Review
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1 One of the biggest news stories of 2008 is undoubtedly the economy. But how does that relate to music? According to Professor Terry Pettijohn there are links between musical tastes and economic patterns. In a study published in Psychology of Music, Pettijohn and fellow researcher Donald Sacco, explain that during times of socioeconomic challenges, popular songs are more “meaningful.” But, during easier times, the hits are more fun and frivolous. For example, during the economic boom of the late ’50s, songs like “At the Hop” were all the rage. And in 1968, during a period of social unrest, people were attracted to “Hey Jude.” So, what does this say about our current society?
2 One of the big new releases this month is from rapper Common. Universal Mind Control was initially supposed to be released over the summer, and Jim and Greg wonder if the party atmosphere would have been better suited for the warmer months. But, even the sunshine can’t improve this disappointing album. Both Jim and Greg have lauded the Chicago native for years, so it breaks their hearts to see him reduced to what Jim describes as a “horrible, sexist, derogatory empty” album. With 2008 being such a landmark year, particularly for African-Americans, Greg thinks Universal Mind Control was a missed opportunity for the usually thoughtful rapper. Both critics give Common’s record a Trash It.
3 At the end of the year, many music fans take on the challenging task of making a mixtape. And, Jim and Greg are no exception. They’ve both made compilations of their favorite songs of 2008.
Jim and Greg play highlights during the show. You can also listen to their entire mixes below:
Launch Jim's Mixtape
Launch Greg's Mixtape
Greg’s 2008 Mix: Who’s Gonna Save My Soul?
1. Kanye West, “Love Lockdown”
2. Gnarls Barkley, “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul?”
3. Santogold, “L.E.S. Artistes”
4. Ting Tings, “That’s Not My Name”
5. The Knux, “The List”
6. Q-Tip, “ManWomanBoogie”
7. Lyrics Born, “Don’t Change”
8. Bajofondo Tango Club, “Pa’ Bailar”
9. No Age, “Teen Creeps”
10. Love is All, “Wishing Well”
11. Torche, “Across the Shields”
12. TV on the Radio, “Halfway Home”
13. Parts & Labor, “Satellites”
14. Goldfrapp, “Caravan Girl”
15. Vivian Girls, “Where Do You Run To”
16. Frightened Rabbit, “The Modern Leper”
17. Rivers Cuomo, “Can’t Stop Partying”
Jim’s 2008 Mix: Songs for Troubled Times
1. Lou Reed, “Sad Song”
2. Kanye West, “Welcome to Heartbreak”
3. Gnarls Barkley, “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul”
4. Death Cab for Cutie, “I Will Possess Your Heart”
5. Beyonce, “Broken-Hearted Girl”
6. Shot Baker, “Death of Illusion”
7. Spiritualized, “Death Take Your Fiddle”
8. Sigur Ros, “vid spilum endalaust”
9. Bob Dylan, “Cocaine Blues”
10. Rivers Cuomo, “Can’t Stop Partying”
11. Beck, “Soul of a Man”
12. Sheryl Crow, “Gasoline”
13. Rise Against, “Hero of War”
14. Common, “Changes”
15. Alejandro Escovedo, “Chip N’ Tony”
16. Weezer, “Heart Songs”
17. Lil Wayne, “Lollipop”
Songs Featured in Show #162
Katy Perry, "I Kissed a Girl," One of the Boys, 2008
Simon & Garfunkel, "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970
Dionne Warwick, "That's What Friends Are For," Friends, 1985
Danny and the Juniors, "At The Hop," Guys And Dolls/Decades Collection 1950s, 1955
Olivia Newton-John, "Physical," Physical, 1981
Common, "Universal Mind Control," Universal Mind Control, 2008
Common, "Sex 4 Suga," Universal Mind Control, 2008
Common, "Be" Be, 2005
Rivers Cuomo, "Can't Stop Partying," Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo, 2008
Kanye West, "Love Lockdown," 808s and Heartbreak, 2008
Gnarls Barkley, "Who's Gonna Save My Soul, " The Odd Couple, 2008
Santogold, "L.E.S. Artistes," Santogold, 2008
The Ting Tings, "That's Not My Name," We Started Nothing, 2008
Lil Wayne, "Lollipop," Tha Carter III, 2008
Death Cab for Cutie, “I Will Possess Your Heart,” Narrow Stairs, 2008
Spiritualized, "Death Take Your Fiddle," Songs in A&E, 2008
Beck, “Soul of a Man,” Modern Guilt, 2008
Weezer, "Heart Songs," Weezer, 2008
The Sheps, “Christmas is Over,” Give Your Heart For Christmas
The Zombies, “This Will Be Our Year,” Time of the Zombies 1974
Paul Westerberg, “5:05” 2008
Bob Seger, “Night Moves” Night Moves, 1978
The Feelies, “Crazy Rhythms,” Live for Sound Opinions 2008
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