Classic Track Thursday

The Beatles - The Night Before [mp3]

I am in such a I-wanna-stay-in-and-watch-Beatles-movies mood right now it is not even funny.

Beatles vs. Velvets

I once had an argument with a friend in which I was adamant with my claim that The Velvet Underground were JUST as talented as The Beatles, only wayy more underrated. I still stand by this claim today. personally, I actually like The Velvet Underground more than The Beatles.

and as I listen to Loaded for the 34272398492th time, I am angered at why it's not as popular as Abbey Road. two great albums, one from a British band, one from an American one; both bands hailed alongside the sexual revolution, drugs, and pop art a la Andy Warhol. both albums are incredibly influential and a joy to listen to from start to finish. both albums were loved by critics and fans, and continue to be popular today among music enthusiasts. they were released very closely together, nearing the end of each band's career (Abbey Road was released in '69, Loaded in '70), marking the strong musicianship of these great bands, even when strife was abundant amongst the band.

now, compare:

The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun [mp3]
vs.
The Velvet Underground -Who Loves the Sun [mp3]

even though George is my favourite Beatle, I still like the VU tune better. what do you think?

PS Moe Tucker >>>>> Ringo Starr. but I will concede that Abbey Road has better album art...

The Beatles on the cover of the new RS

this is a nice break from the retard Jonas Brothers that the magazine usually features. read a preview HERE

George Harrison honoured with "Hollywood Walk of Fame"

according to NME,

my favourite Beatle "is being honoured posthumously at a Los Angeles ceremony to unveil the star on April 14 at 11:30am PST. It is set to take place along the Walk of Fame at 1750 Vine Street, in front of the Capitol Records building, and is open to the public.

Harrison's wife, Olivia, and son, Dhani, will be present to accept the honour on his behalf."

The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps [mp3]
he's such a genius.

BONUS:
Jake Shimabukuro - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles cover) [mp3, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!]
he uses a ukelele and the result is one of the most amazing things my ears have ever beheld.

Sunday Morning Covers

Oasis - I am the Walrus (Beatles cover)[mp3]
I still haven't reviewed Wednesday's show, I am sorry! I have finals coming up and have been flooded with last minute work. I promise, it'll be posted before this Wednesday, though.

Kaiser Chiefs - Flowers in the Rain (The Move cover) [mp3]
there is a certain bouncy quality about the Kaiser Chiefs that I just can't get enough of.

Widespread Panic - Superstition (Stevie Wonder cover) [mp3]
the original version of this song was my roommate from last year's alarm ring tone. it was so amusing to hear her grunt and be groggy after hearing this song every morning

M. Ward - Story Of An Artist (Daniel Johnston cover) [mp3 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!]
this one makes me tear up, just a bit. so so beautiful. M. Ward's voice is subtly scratchy and it contrasts beautifully with the piano.

BONUS:

Beck - True Love Will Find You In The End (Daniel Johnston cover) [mp3]
oh Beck, how I love you so.

Paul McCartney to release a 14 minute "lost" Beatles song?

according to Rolling Stone,

“Carnival of Light” is supposedly a 14-minute improvised psychedelic jam the band recorded in 1967 and was left off of the Anthology releases because it was “too adventurous.”

I will keep you all posted about this.

INCREDIBLE Beatles bootlegs: Abbey Road

courtesy of POPDOSE

download each track HERE

every Beatles fan should watch this

John Lennon was too brilliant for this mediocre world.

"we're all Hitler inside, we're all Christ inside"

"those kids sound like squares"


The Beatles - I am the Walrus [mp3]

Liam looooves John.

Liam Gallagher of Oasis has written a ballad entitled "I'm Outta Time" for the new record which shows his love for the famed Beatle, Mr Lennon. It features an extract from an old interview with Lennon.

I love Oasis. I love The Beatles. I love "Champagne Supernova". I love the following quote:

"If you're not in it to become bigger than The Beatles then it's just a hobby" - Noel Gallagher

'Dig Out Your Soul' will be available on October 6th.

The full tracklisting is as follows:

'Bag It Up'
'The Turning'
'Waiting For The Rapture'
'The Shock Of The Lightning'
'I'm Outta Time'
'(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady'
'Falling Down'
'To Be Where There's Life'
'Ain't Got Nothin''
'The Nature Of Reality'
'Soldier On'

bring on the tour dates!

Oasis - Champagne Supernova [mp3]