I must have lived so long with covered eyes
When did you say goodbye?
I’m only just waking up
To all the joy that you’ve outgrown
Memories I can’t erase
Alone, jealous and stoned
Idle kids with idle hearts
Some of them went too far
Some still waiting there
Sitting at home, what am I doing?
Boy waitng by the phone
Alone, jealous and stoned
I waited for you
I always waited for you
Can’t have been too late
As I was still warm
Fighting off heavy eyes
Still thinking that you would call
Echoing words, voices, thoughts
Remembering what you forgot
I was just hanging out
Sitting at home, what am I doing?
A boy waitng by the phone
Alone, jealous and stoned
Last month Justin Vernon of Bon Iver revealed that the band would be releasing his second album, the follow up to the bautiful “For Emma, Forever Ago”, in June. Earlier this week he released artwork, tracklisting and a little video teaser of what to expect….
It’s taken 3 years to make “Bon Iver, Bon Iver” and inbetween, the recording of the new stuff, Justin Vernon has been a very busy man. Always keeping himself on the go musically with not only his own material but guest spots with Kanye West, Anais Mitchell, All Tiny Creatures, The National etc etc. Add in his collaborative work with Gayngs and Volcano Choir and you have an insanely tight schedule. So it’s pretty fucking amazing to know that he’s put the time aside to release what is surely going to be another masterpiece under the Bon Iver name. I hope they tour this summer.
Bon Iver – Self Titled (Tracklist)
All the songs (apart from the closer Beth/Rest) are named after places.
I’m gonna do a post on the many musical adventures of Justin Vernon at some point this summer, you won’t want to miss it. Until then here’s a little reminder of THAT talent in the form of the delicate “Creature Fear”.
Just discovered the really sad news that TV On The Radio member Gerard Smith has passed away at the age of only 34.
Last month the band revealed that their bassist had been diagnosed with lung cancer and today they announced that he had passed away this morning, just 9 days after the release of the bands latest release “Nine Types Of Light”. To some, Smith was maybe one of the lesser known members of TV On The Radio but he was not any less influential than any of his bandmates. He’ll be sadly missed. My thoughts are with his friends and family.
Sometimes words can’t do justice so i’ll let the music speak for itself.
I know i missed out on posting the monthly “Six Mix” in March so i’ve decided to treat you to a TWELVE DELVE in April. 10 tracks and 2 vids, here we go….
Leave me out with the waste
This is not what I’d do
It’s the wrong kind of place
To be thinking of you
It’s the wrong time
For somebody new
It’s a small crime
And I’ve got no excuse
Is that alright?
Give my gun away when it’s loaded
Is that alright?
If you don’t shoot it how am I supposed to hold it
Is that alright?
Give my gun away when it’s loaded
Is that alright
With you?
Leave me out with the waste
This is not what I’d do
It’s the wrong kind of place
To be cheating on you
It’s the wrong time
But she’s pulling me through
It’s a small crime
And I’ve got no excuse
Is that alright?
Give my gun away when it’s loaded
Is that alright?
If you dont shoot it, how am I supposed to hold it
Is that alright?
If I give my gun away when it’s loaded
Is that alright
Is that alright with you?
Is that alright?
If I give my gun away when it’s loaded
Is that alright?
If you don’t shoot it, how am I supposed to hold it
Is that alright?
If I give my gun away when it’s loaded
Is that alright
Is that alright with you?
Is that alright?
Is that alright?
Is that alright?
Is that alright?
Is that alright?
Is that alright with you?
I’ve fell off the wagon and deep back into addiction. It was at it’s worst about 3 years ago but i gave it up and my condition steadily improved but recently i’ve found myself plummeting back into the downward spiral and never ending joy of………
Apparently, here in Glasgow, today is to be the hottest day of the year so far. Mr Sunshine should be making his appearance within the next hour or so and the heat should hit 19 degrees celsius……
…..that’s only if you believe the weather boffins though. Maybe they’ve got it right (for once) or maybe they’re wrong and we’ll have another distinctly average day of weather. Distinctly average weather in Scotland means rain, sun, wind, more rain, cold breeze, really really warm for an hour, back to breezy, rain again, wind and then maybe some sleet to finish off the day. Basically, on a “good” day we could experience all four seasons in 24 hours.
Here’s a couple of interesting weathermen…..
“Pretty much everywhere’s gonna be hot….”
“Tut tut, Tomasz Scahfernaker…”
I do love the proper summer though and to be fair looking out at my current view it looks like it’s gonna be a nice day. A really nice day. Is summer here early and getting a dress rehearsal in for the coming months or will today just be a cameo appearance? Here’s hoping it’s the former. I’m looking forward to a summer of lazing about in the Botanic and Kelvningrove Parks with my girlfriend and best friends. Picnics and beer at the ready. Smokes rolled, iPods fully charged and the sun shining.
Anyway, the whole point of this post was to bring you the sound of pre-summer……the sunshines opening act if you like. It’s a little collaboration i randomly happened upon. It’s a collection of tracks courtesy of the musical minds that are Star Slinger and TEAMS. Call it re-works, call it sampling, call it whatever you want. But i call it summer.
TRACKLISTING
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SIDE A
1. Close To Me
2. Punch Drunk Love
3. Life Partner
SIDE B
4. Say Please
5. 86 Carat Gold (right click save as)
6. The Yes Strut
You can buy this glorious piece of mini sunshine here.
Tonight i get to live out one of my teenage wishes and see Kyuss perform live.
Yes, tonight the good ship Kyuss flies into Glasgow, albeit minus the one and only Josh Homme, as part of their “Kyuss Lives” 2011 reunion tour and i for one couldn’t be more excited. They were easily one of the most influential bands for me when i was growing up. I loved everything about them. The legendary desert generator parties, the fuzzy feedback, the riffs, basically i (and still do) pretty much idolised Josh Homme. But whilst him not being there tonight will slightly dampen the experience i get the feeling that tonight will still be everything i imagined and better. The effortlessly powerful vocals of John Garcia, the unique Brant Bjork and the frenetic bass of Nick Oliveri will make sure of that.
This is the “Kyuss Lives” line up…including replacement guitarist Bruno Fevery.
I hope i get the chance to complete my poster too.
I’ve got Josh Hommes signature,.Brant Bjork? Check. Nick Oliveri? Check. Who’s missing? The enigmatic John Garcia. Maybe i can persuade him to join me for a post gig white russian or two in Nice n Sleazys afterwards……
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