I am completely and utterly confused by the UK Singles Charts' decision, as of January 1, to allow any track from any album to be considered for inclusion on the singles charts as long as it has digital download sales. I can understand the logic here, kind of -- but any song? Off any album? Isn't that a little over-killish? Then again, I suppose they couldn't very well say 'any song released during [specific length of time] that has digital downloads' -- because what would that specific length of time be? The past year? The past 6 months? See the problem? The Telegraph posits that tracks from big-selling classic albums by Led Zepplin and Queen may find their way back to the charts. Somehow I don't really think this will happen. But we'll see.
We have a small public service announcement -- for our Austin readers, who we hope haven't abandoned us completely -- TRGAW superfriend Dot is looking for a new roommate stat for her gorgeous Hyde Park cottage. Party girls and boys need not apply -- she's looking for someone fun yet reliable. Might help if you like to cook, she's a real foodie. Check out the Craigslist ad if you think this might be a good situation for you.
In HIGH DEMAND today:
Beastie Boys -- Brass Monkey. This one's for Kathryn -- she knows why! The unofficial theme of TRGAW Global Headquarters, aka The Castle In Brooklyn. (info)
Winterkids -- Tape It. Oh man. Speaking of UK singles, I thought this offering from the UK's latest hateable next big thing (a gaggle of cute kids from Surrey) was going to blow. It doesn't. The Independent namechecked Pulp, but we hear a whole lot of Ned's Atomic Dustbin and The Wedding Present (and, after cruising Pinkie's record collection -- early stuff from The Dears and Pale Saints too -- it's the early/mid 90's all over again), which, you know, is kind of okay because no-one's done that kind of retro-revival yet. NME claims this will be scoring teen angst in aught-seven -- I agree. But -- do we give a shite about what ends up on "The OC" anymore? Paging Chop Shop Music Supervision -- here's one for you. And uh, I guess we'd best get in line now for their SXSW showcase, right? (MySpace)
The Wedding Present -- Venus. Re: above, exhibit A. (site)
Ned's Atomic Dustbin -- Flexible Head. Ibid, exhibit B. (info)
Pale Saints -- Sight of You. Ibid, exhibit C. (label site)
The Dears -- Nine Eight Two. Ibid, exhibit D. (site)
HAPPY NEW YEAR, we'll see you in the '07.
ETA: THE WINTERKIDS VIDEO. OMFG. So cute, and oh lord, we're totally dirty old ladies -- that darling sullen lead singer boy is tres adorable.
We have a small public service announcement -- for our Austin readers, who we hope haven't abandoned us completely -- TRGAW superfriend Dot is looking for a new roommate stat for her gorgeous Hyde Park cottage. Party girls and boys need not apply -- she's looking for someone fun yet reliable. Might help if you like to cook, she's a real foodie. Check out the Craigslist ad if you think this might be a good situation for you.
In HIGH DEMAND today:
Beastie Boys -- Brass Monkey. This one's for Kathryn -- she knows why! The unofficial theme of TRGAW Global Headquarters, aka The Castle In Brooklyn. (info)
Winterkids -- Tape It. Oh man. Speaking of UK singles, I thought this offering from the UK's latest hateable next big thing (a gaggle of cute kids from Surrey) was going to blow. It doesn't. The Independent namechecked Pulp, but we hear a whole lot of Ned's Atomic Dustbin and The Wedding Present (and, after cruising Pinkie's record collection -- early stuff from The Dears and Pale Saints too -- it's the early/mid 90's all over again), which, you know, is kind of okay because no-one's done that kind of retro-revival yet. NME claims this will be scoring teen angst in aught-seven -- I agree. But -- do we give a shite about what ends up on "The OC" anymore? Paging Chop Shop Music Supervision -- here's one for you. And uh, I guess we'd best get in line now for their SXSW showcase, right? (MySpace)
The Wedding Present -- Venus. Re: above, exhibit A. (site)
Ned's Atomic Dustbin -- Flexible Head. Ibid, exhibit B. (info)
Pale Saints -- Sight of You. Ibid, exhibit C. (label site)
The Dears -- Nine Eight Two. Ibid, exhibit D. (site)
HAPPY NEW YEAR, we'll see you in the '07.
ETA: THE WINTERKIDS VIDEO. OMFG. So cute, and oh lord, we're totally dirty old ladies -- that darling sullen lead singer boy is tres adorable.
Labels: beastie boys, ned's atomic dustbin, pale saints, the dears, the wedding present, UK singles chart, winterkids
posted by cindy hotpoint at 4:53:00 PM
2 Comments:
much to my own dismay, i really like this winterkids album.
i know, they're completely loveable! it's frightening. i think they're completely poised for global domination if they don't pull a test icicles first.
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