• Single Supplement #8 – “Calm Me Down”, Mother Mother

    I love this CD.  There’s very little criticism to be had for Eureka! because it’s a delightful disc full of Mother Mother’s characteristic harmonies, clever lyrics, and brisk beats.  “Calm Me Down” is the final song on the disc and it more-than-succeeds at delivering the final blow to the listener.  Knowing that the band put …

  • Coldplay – Every Teardrop is a Waterfall EP

    Purchase on Amazon Time is of the essence right now- not only did I have to perform a pseudo-lecture about literature on Monday, but I have a couple of essays to get writing ASAP.  The music gods smiled upon me this week and released a short and sweet EP from Coldplay on iTunes (and in …

  • Single Supplement #7 – The Dandy Warhols, “Cool Scene”

    Sit back, relax, and enjoy this time.  The Dandy Warhols are likely better known for “Bohemian Like You”, but this song, only one track before it on the same CD (Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia) is pretty damn cool. In other words, my last couple of single supplements have been jumpy and upbeat.  It’s time …

  • OK Go – 180/365

    This is one of the only live albums I’ve ever appreciated from start to finish.