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Spank Rock

Oh, the things I've missed!

Have you recently fallen for an album that ain't quite new anymore but recently discovered by you?

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Tuesday, June 12, 2007
by Erik Gonzalez
10 comments

Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "The La's BBC in Session. I've always loved the La's, and this disc is a great compilation of their pop gems. Came out late last summer I think (import only) and definitely worth a purchase."

Shortlist Award for Achievement in the Field of Excellence

Although I don't fully understand the "Shortlist" awards, they have announced their, ahem, shortlist for the 2006 award. The Shortlist award is "a peer-selected award that recognizes the most creative and adventurous albums of the year" (um okay) and made their 10 album nomination list. The winner will be announced "in May". I get the impression it is an attempt to be an American version of the "Mercury Prize" in the UK but maybe I'm just not a big fan of extraneous awards anyway.

The nominees are Band of Horses, Beirut, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Cat Power, Girl Talk, Hot Chip, Joanna Newsom, Regina Spektor, Spank Rock, & Tom Waits.

Indeed, a motley crew.

Wednesday, May 2, 2007
by Erik Gonzalez
6 comments

Latest comment by: Erik Gonzalez: "Yeah, I was just listening to the Beirut album on my lovely flight from Atlanta to Sacramento and thinking how much I like the disc ... Huh."