I’m tired this morning, so I have an Extra Large Coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts in front of me. (I think that the phrase “Extra Large Coffee” requires capitalization)
Dave and I are busy re-hashing our interview with Blitzen Trapper and their show from last night, so look for that either tomorrow or Friday depending on how quickly we can work on it. In the meantime, here are the next two tracks in my 1000 Minutes project:
3. The Tragically Hip – Bobcaygeon (mp3) from Phantom Power (4:55) [Time Remaining: 988:27]
When Phantom Power came out in 1998, The Tragically Hip were at the pinnacle of their popularity with me. Just about six months earlier, I had gotten my hands on a copy of their album Live Between Us, and fell head over heels for the group. I wore Phantom Power out, and saw them live twice that year, which I still would recommend to anyone who has the opportunity. It’s an experience.
“Bobcaygeon” is my favorite from an album I would still be able to sing along with every word. The song is comfortable and well-worn, even if you’re hearing it for the first time. Take it out for a drive and you’ll see.
4. Van Morrison – Sweet Thing (mp3) from Astral Weeks (4:25) [Time Remaining: 984:02] (removed by request)
Astral Weeks will at some point be written about for an Essential Album. Everything on that whole album sounds fresh whenever I hear it. “Sweet Thing” is a mix-tape staple of mine when I am forcing people to listen to good music, or when I’m trying to woo you. (Ask my girlfriend. I bet it’s on the first or second mix I made for her.) I forced this song on my brother, who plays it when he’s making his coffeehouse rounds. And it’s just so damn beautiful.
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This Tuesday brings you, dear readers, a veritable treasure trove of terrific tunes. We’ll start it off with an alternate, b-side version of a song you should already love, then you’ll make your way to a song that was loved intensely for a summer, only to have it put away until now, washed down with some excellent math, and we’ll cleanse your palate with a Billy Idol cover from those reuniting rockers who like to be naked. Let the feast commence.
I’ve just returned from my first trip in a few years to Boston. While in Boston we happened upon what is purportedly the oldest tavern in America. I don’t know if it is the oldest for sure but the pub has been opened since 1794. I enjoyed myself a delicious 
In what seems to be a particularly angry week in music, as well as the week that EMI releases Ben Harper’s catalog on vinyl, here are some selected releases for tomorrow, February 24.
Happy Sunday.
