Random 10 for March 23, 2009

Posted by staticblog

on March 23, 2009M at 11:44 am

1. Junior Boys, “Hazel.” Great first single from Begone Dull Care, due May 11, it has the sound of the days when P.R. Nelson was setting the R&B and fashion agenda. No video yet, but a good first showing from this disc.
2. Club 8, “Between Waking and Sleeping.”
3. Patrick Wolf, “The Magic Position.”
4. Of Montreal, “I Was a Landscape In Your Dream.”
5. Shapes and Sizes, “The Taste In My Mouth.”

6. Electric Light Orchestra, “Do Ya.” Wow — you can see Jeff Lynne’s eyes in this clip. Didn’t know he had any. You can also see Bev Bevan’s hair, making him the most elaborate simulation of a cocker spaniel ever depicted on late-night television. Not that many are attempted, mind you.
7. Emiliana Torrini, “Heartstopper.”
8. Roy Ayers, “Coffy Sauna.”
9. The Notorious B.I.G., “The What.”

10. She & Him, “Why Do You Let Me Stay?” Yes, amid all that spattering blood, Zooey just winked at you.