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04-16-10 Footnotes
Show 229: Beach House, Review of Erykah Badu & Greg's DIJ
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1 Last week a federal appeals court ruled that the FCC has limited power for web traffic under current law. This decision was the result of Comcast’s assertion to slow its customers’ access to BitTorrent.com and will have a major impact on other ISP’s ability to block or charge for access to specific sites. It has also prompted more debate about net neutrality, or the principal that the web should remain open unrestricted for all. Jim and Greg talk to Michael Bracy, policy director of the Future of Music Coalition, about how the FCC will need to move forward if it wants to protect an open internet.
2 As Jim says, Beach House is in the house this week. The Baltimore duo of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand recently released their major label debut Teen Dream. They first gained notice with their self-titled indie release in 2006, and later with 2008’s Devotion, though Jim and Greg were less enamored with that record. As Victoria and Alex explain to Jim and Greg, having more resources enabled them to expand their sound, without sacrificing the dreamy intimacy for which they’re known. Victoria has a unique vocal style, but she insists it’s just what comes naturally to her. Also natural—here and Alex’s musical pairing, which he describes as “the best and most instantly rewarding.” Reap the rewards for yourself, and check out their live performance.
3 The second installment of Erykah Badu’s New Amerykah series is out now: Return of the Ankh. The neo-soul goddess has been in the press recently due to controversy over the album’s first video, but Jim and Greg know that she’s more about shock and awe. Neither find New Amerykah Part Two to be an easy listen. Greg admits it has a very weird vibe, and lacks hooks, but he think it’s worth the challenge. Jim agrees. He’s always admired Badu, but was disappointed at first in the sleepy nature of the record. After multiple listens, though, it kicked in. Erykah Badu gets a double Buy It.
4 Greg honors Malcolm McLaren in the Desert Island Jukebox segment. McLaren, a central figure in the British punk scene, died last week at 64. He’s best known as the manager of the Sex Pistols, but as Greg explains, he was equally influential in bringing hip hop to the masses. McLaren was exposed to hip hop in the early ‘80s, and was blown away by the beats, art and music surrounding the genre—one that, like punk, centered around urban life and anti-establishment. So, in memory of McLaren, Greg adds a hip hop-inspired song from his first solo album Duck Rock called “Double Dutch.”
Songs Featured in Show #229
Beach House, "Better Times," Teen Dream, Sub Pop, 2010
Beach House, "Zebra," Teen Dream, Sub Pop, 2010 Live on Sound Opinions
Beach House, "Wedding Bell," Devotion, Carpark Records, 2008
Beach House, "Master of None," Beach House, Carpark Records, 2006
Beach House, "Walk in the Park," Teen Dream, Sub Pop, 2010 Live on Sound Opinions
Beach House, "Norway," Teen Dream, Sub Pop, 2010 Live on Sound Opinions
Beach House, "Used to Be," Teen Dream, Sub Pop, 2010
Erykah Badu, "Window Seat," New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh, Universal Motown, 2010
Erykah Badu, "Gone Baby, Dont Be Long," New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh, Universal Motown, 2010
Malcolm McLaren, "Double Dutch," Duck Rock, Polygram, 1983
The Rolling Stones, “I’m Free,” December's Children, 1965
Broken Social Scene, “World Sick,” Forgiveness Rock Record, 2010
The Drifters, "Answer the Phone," I'll Take You Where the Music's Playing, 1965
Usher, “There Goes My Baby,” Raymond V. Raymond, 2010
The Clash, Clampdown, London Calling, 1979
The Clash, London Calling,” London Calling, 1979
The Clash, “I’m Not Down,” London Calling, 1979
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