Hot Chip - The Warning (2006)
Catchy, catchy, catchy electro-pop. Headed by the brain-rattling single Over and Over, Hot Chip's second album is great pop candy for the hook-catchy ear-hungry fools of modern pop who enjoy really fucking good music.
Thelonious Monk - The Best of the Blue Note Years (1991)
Although compiled and released in 1991, this "Greatest Hits" album was recorded between 1947-1952. I'm really starting to attach myself to Monk lately. Appreciating the steady coolness and groovy instrumentals that make for perfect early morning coffee sessions. Thanks to the Pharcyde for the "heads up."
Barracudas - (Omar's Mix)
I believe this is a compilation of tracks my buddy Omar got somewhere. I first heard these guys while on a trip to Sundance a few years ago. Omar drove and we listened to his cd's the whole way up and back. Surf heavy guitar pop with a youthful energy that demands almost constant listens.
Rilo Kiley - The Execution of All Things (2002)
It's a bit strange that this album appears on now 2 of only 3 West Coast Wax editions. I say that because I still don't know this album. I gave it a proper listen but even after that I'm left with a feeling of necessity to give it another spin in the attempts to really absorb the full potential that this album presents.
N.E.R.D. - In Search Of... (2002)
Master Dub will be happy about this one. Rolling in at number 5 on this week's edition of West Coast Wax is the flawless first effort by now legendary production team (+1) The Neptunes. In Search Of... is what all Hip Hop should sound like. If you don't have this album, and you like music, GO FUCKING GET THIS ALBUM! Ignore their second album (forever!) and play this until it breaks. Then go buy it again. It'll be worth it I shit you not.
Kool. Wave 3 (a little Barracuda fun there). For those who don't know, I comprise this list directly from my Last.fm account. Every Sunday night my previous week's top 5 "listened to" artists gets updated (sometimes it takes until Monday morning). Don't forget to click the album for an allmusic.com article. Bye for now.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
West Coast Wax Vol. 3
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Interesting mix. In regards to Fly or Die: you're an idiot.
Rilo's 'under the blacklight' was one of my favorites of last year. i haven't really heard their older stuff.
what's the sound? as i understand they switched it up for the 'blacklight'
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