Sometimes, it gets tidied up; other times, not so much.
When all else fails: there’s video!
(“Salt and Pepper Shaker” clip)
That’s Canadian group Mother Mother – I did a miss on this album
(Missed Music Monday opener)
This past Friday, indie rock band Mother Mother released a 20 track of demos – album is called DEMMOS – spelled with two Ms though
(“The Stand”)
Via Instagram, the band explained that they did a “nostalgic deep dive through 2 decades of material.”
(“The Stand”)
Handfuls are fun. Mother Mother goes on to explain that “the artist grows deeply attached to the charm and innocence of the demo recording.” Now – we can experience 20 of them. Definitely lend it an ear – DEMMOS with Mother Mother.
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Sometimes, it gets tidied up; other times, not so much.
When all else fails: there’s video!
(“The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway”)
Bands can switch up lead singers for various reasons. That’s Peter Gabriel.
(“Hi There” )
(Morning Babble Intro)
Officially – mid-November. I can taste the turkey already. Hey – how are those 2024 goals coming? Are you rolling them over yet? Roll ’em. Just roll ’em. (“In the Air Tonight” clip)
Phil! I love Phil Collins. Probably too much. Check this out. (show journal) “Sorry I wasn’t Listening I was Thinking about Phil Collins” (“Sussudio”) What did Sussudio ever mean? Anyway – changing lead singers. Genesis did it successfully – from Peter Gabriel to their drummer, Phil Collins. And another band today is doing that – Linkin Park.
(Countdown Video)
New Music Friday:
Don’t worry – we’ll get to Linkin Park along with Jack White, Dwight Yoakam, and Jennifer Hudson.
I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that!
This first one – I’ve talked about this dude before – Ben Rector (“Thank God for the Summertime”) Playing wiffle ball at Steve’s place. Always use the yellow bat. Not those big barrelled red or blue bats – that’s cheating. That’s actually off my favorite album from Mr. Rector – from 2013: The Walking in Between. (“When I’m With You”) That’s another song from that album – “When I’m With You.” If my wife knew how much I teared up to that song, she probably leave or something (Jim Carrey vomiting) I’m sorry. We’ll get away from the lovey dovey and talk about his new stuff, but it is more “feel good” music (“Forever (Doesn’t Quite Seem Long Enough)”) – “Forever (Doesn’t Quite Seem Long Enough)” is one of 3 new songs that have dropped from Ben Rector’s upcoming album: The Richest Man In The World. By the way, Rector is an independent artist, and releases music under his own label. Here’s the title track off that upcoming album (“The Richest Man in The World”)
Jack White who’s band The White Stripes just dropped their copyright lawsuit against Trump for playing this song (“Seven Nation Army”) Is Jack going to come after me? Get me a little attention – that would be nice. By the way, who did allow Trump to play their music (Kid Rock) Forgot about that guy. Back to Jack White – he released his No Name album this past summer. Today, he announced his world tour and paired it with the release of another new song “You Got Me Searching” (clip)
Back in September, Linkin Park released a new song called “The Emptiness Machine” (clip) That was an exciting time. Not just for the new music alone, but the addition of Emily Armstrong being upfront with Mike Shinoda (“Heavy is the Crown”) Today, the whole new album called From Zero can be experienced in its entirety. 10 songs and yes, I know there are 11 tracks, but that :22 first track doesn’t count. Song being pushed today by Spotify is “Two Faced” (clip)
Several quick hits of new music: You never talk about country (clip) Dwight Yoakam dropped his first album in nearly a decade. It’s called Brighter Days – there, I talked about country and that was real country music // Pusha T with no new music, but instead is launching a new coffee brand called Grindin – described as “a strong black coffee reflecting the artist’s taste.” – that’s a direct quote // 7th place finalist from 2004’s American Idol, Jennifer Hudson released her first LP in 10 years (christmas sounder) And it’s a Christmas album – The Gift of Love. Somebody’s going to bust me on this – it actually dropped back in October. Today though, you can purchase Double LP Pressed on Ruby Red Vinyl! Go to Rainbow Records in Newark, DE or whatever your local vinyl shop might be. I like this original one called “Santa for Someone” (clip)
Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Spill Magazine, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.
Be sure to check out the playlist on Spotify. As I mentioned in the beginning, it’s a playlist of songs that I’ve talked about and thought about: so, you’ll see some new music there from St. Vincent, The Black Keys, Shaboozey (see – there’s some more country), and anything that I really messed up and missed – well, that’s why I’ll be doing Missed Music Monday on Monday.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Deadlines are things that we pass through on the way to finishing.” – by Peter Gabriel
2024 goals become 2025 new year’s resolutions – key thing: don’t give up (“Don’t Give Up” clip) That’s Kate Bush singing with Peter Gabriel on the song “Don’t Give Up” – creepy video to watch now. Nearly 6 1/2 minutes of them holding one another and singing like that.
Borrowing words from someone else in an attempt to spread happiness everywhere or at the very least – a reasonable range. Hey – go click that video!
Iron Maiden – I don’t think I’ve ever played that here before. Many fans consider that song one of the ultimate Iron Maiden songs – “The Number of the Beast”
You know who’s a huge fan of Iron Maiden
This guy – Ryan Holiday
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.” – by Marcus Aurelius
Sometimes, it gets tidied up; other times, not so much.
When all else fails: there’s video!
(Song)
Are we all okay? Don’t worry. All I’m talking about is music. I do have one thing about this past week to right now – aren’t you glad all those road signs are gone. So pretty again.
(Song)
(Morning Babble Intro)
Happy Weekend! Turkey Day Weekend – 3 weeks away. And Yes – I put the tree there. BUT – i’ts not lit yet and definitely not trimmed. Slowly. Tell you what won’t be slow –
(Countdown Video)
New Music Friday:
Jumping right into it – NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – as always, I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that!
First up – I played this at the very beginning (Blood in the Cut) So aggressive – that’s K. Flay from 2017. “Blood in the Cut” – another one that I’ve enjoyed running to (clip) Today, we have 4 of the songs that will appear on the 6-pack song set called I’m Making Friends with the Silence (“Punisher”) This EP includes “softer” versions of songs off her MONO album from 2023, which received its name after she lost hearing in her right ear. Because of this, she has difficulty listening to loud music. Hence, as she states on her Spotify page – she’s in her softer era (“Perfectly Alone” clip)
We have a California native and hip-hop culture icon (“It Was A Good Day”) that’s right – Ice Cube has his 1st solo album in just under 6 years – Man Down – dropping on November 22nd – 2 Fridays from now. (“It’s My Ego” clip) “It’s My Ego” was the 1st release off of this project from last month. Today, we get a slight remix to the song along with some help from Killer Mike and Busta Rhyme – slight title change to – “Ego Maniacs” (clip)
Received an email from Myles Smith – it was a group email, not personally (“Stargazing”). In that email though, Myles stated “This EP is deeply personal to me—it’s about connections, time, and the spaces in between moments that we often overlook.” Yeah,he has a new EP out (“Wait for You”) 7 songs in all under the title “A Minute . . . ” from Myles Smith. We’ve actually already heard half of the music. But today, we’ve get the other half like the song “Nice to Meet You” (clip)
Several quick hits of new music: Birthday Girl, Ella Mai, released a surprise 3 EP – it’s titled 3 – why? Well, it has 3 brand new songs on it. That’s 3 from Ella Mai – Happy Birthday // The final single from THE THE’s Ensoulment album was released. It’s a double-A side featuring the songs “Risin’ Above The Need” and “Where Do We Go When We Die?” – that’s a question that got me in trouble as a kid at Confirmation Class // This one popped up on my phone when I was on the Spotify app. I clicked and I liked (“Brother”) That’s new music from Flycatcher called “Brother.” Still investigating them // Albert Hammond is known for hit songs that he’s written for the likes fo Celine Dion, Willie Nelson, and Ace of Base (“Don’t Turn Around”) Today though – Albert Hammond has released his very own and first Christmas Album creatively titled “Christmas” 13 classic songs like this one (“Rudolph”)
Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Spill Magazine, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.
Be sure to check out the playlist on Spotify. As I mentioned in the beginning, it’s a playlist of songs that I’ve talked about and thought about. AND – anything that I really messed up and missed – well, that’s why I’ll be doing Missed Music Monday on Monday.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Truth is the ultimate power. When the truth comes around, all the lies have to run and hide.” – by Ice Cube (clip)
Sometimes, it gets tidied up; other times, not so much.
When all else fails: there’s video!
(Will Ferrell clip)
It’s November and I play a Will Ferrell clip that’s NOT from Elf
(“Shocking”)
Snuck that in there. Who’s got their Christmas tree up already?
(Will Ferrell clip)
(Morning Babble Intro)
Happy November Weekend! I promise to limit the Christmas chat – don’t worry. BUT, I have to admit during trick or treating with my daughter, there was one house – two Christmas trees and a wreath already on the door. They weren’t answering but they did have a big old bowl of candy out front for all the kids and NO – there weren’t any candy canes to be taken.
(Countdown Video)
New Music Friday:
I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that!
Kicking off November’s new music King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – that’s fun to say (Francisco clip) I hadn’t really followed this band. But – it’s a favorite of Austin’s who’s from Rainbow Records in Newark, DE. When someone has a favorite, I enjoying digging in to find out why. This band has a plethora of albums to choose from. (“Alluda Majaka”) Track #1 of the Oddments album from 2014. This album sorta reminded me a lot of Beck and his Midnite Vultures album from 1999 (“Mixed Bizness”) I know – new music – where is it? Again, the band – King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – released back in August the album Flight B741 (clip) Stu Mackenzie of the band said “So our last album was 10 songs. Except we recorded 20 in that session.” I’m not sure if a companion album is coming but one of those extra songs was released called “Phantom Island” (clip)
Coming out in two weeks on November 15th, The Black Keys have an expanded version of their Ohio Players album. They’re calling it The Trophy Edition (clip) I’m seeing this more and more. Bands release an album than months later or in some cases a year (blink-182 clip), these deluxe editions comes out with these extra songs. Or – a companion albumn. I just mentioned King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard but that’s what The National did last year with these two albums (clip) I did a tangent again, didn’t I. I was talking about The Black Keys – this deluxe album has 4 new songs. 2 we got last month. Today, we a third. Yup – that means only 1 more new one to hear on the 15th. In the meantime, let’s enjoy this 3rd one called “I’m With The Band” AND it features vocals from Beck (clip)
This past August, I talked about the guy who lists “South Jersey Music” on his Instagram account (“Wishing Well”) The song is “Wishing Well” and the guy is Henrik and again that was August. Since then, Henrik teamed up with GRAHAM to release 4 singles together (“Call My Name”) That song got a lot of play on Spotify – “Call My Name.” Now, these 4 combo releases were actually half of the album – Cedarcliff. So, today, since we now can hear the whole album, we get the other 4 singles. I’ve actually been enjoying the final track called “Remember” and remember this Henrik and GRAHAM (“Remember” clip)
I was going to put this one in the quick hits of new music, but I found myself singing this one after I heard it a couple times. It’s a good pop sounding song. (clip) That’s “Crocodile Tears” from Lauren Mayberry who happens to also be the Chvrches’ lead singer. But this is off of her first solo album called Vicious Creature and due out December 6th //
Several quick hits of new music: For many, many years, it feels like Snoop Dogg has teased us with a Dr. Dre–produced album called Missionary. Well, it’s official now and will be arriving to us all before Santa does on December 13th. // Lead singer of TV on the Radio – Tunde Adebimpe (tune-day ah-da-bim-pay) signed with Sub Pop Record for his debut solo album which is due out in 2025 (that’s 2 months away). We get our 1st taste of the record with the song “Magnetic” //Xmas// 54 years ago, the Carpenters gave us “Merry Christmas Darling” (clip) Today, there is a new collection featuring 16 holiday classics from the Carpenters – it’s all packaged nicely under the title: Christmas Once More (clip)
Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Spill Magazine, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.
Be sure to check out the playlist on Spotify. As I mentioned in the beginning, it’s a playlist of songs that I’ve talked about and thought about: so, you’ll see some new music there from Maggie Rogers, Fuller, Andrew Bird, and anything that I really messed up and missed – well, that’s why I’ll be doing Missed Music Monday on Monday.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “No matter how much you screw up your life, you can fix it.” – by Will Ferrell
Borrowing words from someone else in an attempt to spread happiness everywhere or at the very least – a reasonable range. Hey – go click that video!
(Elvira clip)
Happy Friday Eve and, yes, Happy Halloween. That’s actress, Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira. “Mistress of the Dark” – I had no idea that she had music out
(“Two Big Pumpkins”)
“Two Big Pumpkins” Recently, In Portland, she was visited by Mr. Jack White
(clip)
I follow Jack White on all the socials and saw a picture of him with Elvira.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I trust no one who hasn’t time for music.” – by Jack White
