Wednesday, November 12, 2008

The C's: Califone, "Sunday Noises"

From the album Roots & Crowns

Califone: Web site MySpace

DJ comments: Say you're having one of those Sunday afternoons where you drank WAY too much the night before, played God with your body chemistry a bit and you just feel lazy as hell. This is the band to listen to on that day.

Some may take that as a bad thing, but it's just some great, relaxed music. These guys aren't trying for 'Groove your bad things in 80's clothing at the Picador' nights.

If you don't know the band, start with this album.

Fun Fact: Lead singer Tim Rutili was a member of Ugly Casanova.

— BJ

Another song off this album:

The C's: "Chinese Translation," M. Ward

From the album Post-War

M. Ward:   Web site   MySpace    MySpace

DJ comments: What will America be like post-war? — BJ

The C's: Caribou, "She's The One"

From the album Andorra

Caribou:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: They're Psychedelic. They're Canadian. They're Caribou.

They're also a band that sounds trapped in the wrong era. Just listen to "Melody Day". If that video won't do it for ya, watch the videos posted on their Myspace page. — BJ

The C's: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, "Is This Love?"

From the album Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: This is absolutely one of my Top 10 favorite albums of all time. I have the Clap... Chris has The Cure. — BJ

That should absolutely be our show's tagline! — cwc

The C's: "Canyon Girl," Fruit Bats

From the album Spelled In Bones

Fruit Bats:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: Another band that is NOT touring near the Midwest. ARGH!

Once again, I can't find any videos for the band. — BJ

The C's: "Corrido por Buddy," Jolie Holland

From the album The Living And The Dead

Jolie Holland: nbsp;  Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: This is from her most recent album, released last month. If you haven't listened to much of her older stuff, I would highly suggest Catalpa and Springtime Can Kill You. — BJ

The C's: Sam Cooke, "Bring It On Home To Me"

From the album Greatest Hits

Sam Cooke:   Web site   Wikipedia

DJ comments: Sam Cooke had 29 Top 40 hits in an eight-year period. Apparently Britney Spears has had the same... wow, how far the top charts have come (or gone). — BJ



The C's: "Changing," The Moondoggies

From the album Don't Be A Stranger

The Moondoggies:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: This young band (the front man, Kevin Murphy, is 22) harmonizes as well as anyone out there -- I'd put them on the same level as the Fleet Foxes. There must be something in the Seattle water. -- BJ

dash; BJ

The C's: "Conspiracy to Riot"

From the album Conspiracy to Riot -- EP

Sage Francis:   Wikipedia   MySpace

DJ comments: I don't listen to much Sage Francis, but I've seen him live once. Incredible on stage. I would highly suggest seeing him if you ever get the opportunity. Also, just look at some of his lyrics. He's pretty great with his words. — BJ

The C's: The Changes, "Water of the Gods"

From the album Today Is Tonight

The Changes:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: Another Illinois band, this one out of Chicago. I'm pretty sure they've played a Lollapalooza before - they look incredibly familiar to me.

They're also another band who devoted their time to playing Obama benefits. I'm wondering if they were asked solely because their name includes the word change. — BJ

The C's: "Clickity Clack," Alela Diane

From the album Pirate's Gospel

Alela Diane:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: Apparently her older brother got to choose her name when he was only three. What a fantastic name to be chosen by a little boy in 1983. — BJ

Another C song:

The C's: "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa," Vampire Weekend

From the album Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: It's actually kind of funny looking at the dates and events posted on the band's news page. You can see the progression of their popularity from release until now, including the point where it seems people pooped on their album for getting "too much hype".

Actually, I immediately thought of Vampire Weekend when I read the introductory statement on Daytrotter's about page. — BJ

The C's: "Catch Them All," Headlights

From the album Some Racing, Some Stopping

Headlights:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: Headlights is out of Champaign, Illinois, so it should never be too hard to find a local show. If you got sick of them during their shot of popularity (right after this album was released), you should check out their Daytrotter session for a different mix on some of their songs. — BJ

The C's: "Cause=Time," Broken Social Scene

From the album You Forgot It In People

Broken Social Scene:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: I haven't heard it yet, but BSS released an album for band member Brendan Canning. Apparently he also had something air on the Independent Film Channel. Some stuff to check out. — BJ

The C's: Cursive, "A Gentleman Caller"

From the album The Ugly Organ

Cursive:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: The last time these guys played the Mill, it was crazy fun, although as I've mentioned before, some of the more macho Cursive fans kinda creeped me out. — cwc

The C's: Jill Cunniff, "Happy Warriors"

From the album City Beach

Jill Cunniff:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: This is one of three Jill Cunniff songs I got from eMusic just before I let my subscription lapse. I need to get the other nine songs... — cwc

The C's: Camera Obscura, "Let's Get Out of This Country"

From the album Let's Get Out of This Country

Camera Obscura:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: I'd kinda like to hear something new from this group, but for now, the title track from this superb album will have to do. — cwc

The C's: The Clash, "I'm So Bored with the U.S.A."

From the album The Clash

The Clash:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: Once Obama takes office, this might be the refrain of most stand-up and late-night comedians. — cwc

The C's: "California Uber Alles," Dead Kennedys

From the album Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables

Dead Kennedys:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: Jello Biafra is cool. I implore you to get the movie Punk: Attitude from the Iowa City library, as Jello is one of many wonderful contributors to this documentary/love letter to the punk scene of the 1970s and 1980s. — cwc

The C's: The Cute Lepers, "It's Summertime, Baby"

From the album Can't Stand Modern Music

The Cute Lepers:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: I thought this song might help us with our transition into winter. — cwc

The C's: The Cops, "Controller"

From the album Get Good or Stay Bad

The Cops:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: Saw these guys at the Picador once. Good stuff. — cwc

The C's: "Could It Be," The Mugs

From the ep Ravel Day

The Mugs:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: Brooklyn representin' in the Soup. — cwc

A different new song from the Mugs can be heard by watching the clip below:

The C's: Crooked Fingers, "Your Control"

From the album Forfeit/Fortune

Crooked Fingers:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: I find myself describing this song as "neat" without the slightest hint of sarcasm. — cwc

The C's: Calexico, "Two Silver Trees"

From the album Carried to Dust

Calexico:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: My friend Heather, who refuses to guest DJ on the Soup, likes these guys. Just think, Heather, you could have introduced this tune with your radio-ready voice... — cwc

The C's: "Collapsing at Your Doorstep," Air France

From the album No Way Down

Air France:   MySpace

DJ comments: I try to include at least one song per set with no dominating guitars. And hey, they're Swedish! — cwc

The C's: "Counting Stars on the Ceiling," Stars

From the album Nightsongs

Stars:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: I guess Stars weren't cool enough to make videos for songs from their first album. Or at least not this one. And no user-created videos either. At least Web Sheriff can chill on this post. — cwc

The C's: Cibo Matto, "Sugar Water"

From the album Viva! La Woman

Cibo Matto:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: Not sure if Sean Lennon was in the group at this point. No matter: it sounds cool with or without him. — cwc

The C's: Tracy Chapman, "Behind the Wall"

From the album Tracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: Pretty sad song. — cwc

The C's: The Cure, "Sirensong"

From the album 4:13 Dream

The Cure:   Web site   MySpace

DJ comments: This little slide guitar showcase is my favorite song from the Cure's new album, at least at this point. — cwc