This is not some cruel cosmic joke. This is, in fact, the final mp3 Smörgåsbord. While we certainly enjoy putting up remixes and other various forgotten gems week after week, we’re aiming to provide some more substance along with the music, so starting next week, we’re going to up the ante.
We haven’t hammered out the details of how exactly we’re going to fill the Wednesday space, but we think you’ll probably like it. At least we hope that you do. And, if we can’t figure out something else, maybe we’ll fall back to this. So, think of this as your last meal – except that you don’t get to choose the menu, and you might be granted a stay. We think we’ve picked out something you’ll enjoy anyway.
I got my computer back yesterday morning fairly early, so I’m back up and running. For those of you considering a Macintosh computer I strongly recommend getting an AppleCare plan. If I hadn’t done so, the arbitrary breaking of my hard drive would have cost me an arm and a leg. As it is I didn’t pay anything, got a slight upgrade in hard drives and a new cover plate for my laptop. So it is with my new and improved laptop I present you my latest 1000 Minutes installment.
I thought long about which KoL song I would be including in my 1K. I went back and forth between two of them, but this won over. I prefer this version to that on Youth and Young Manhood, because I heard it first, but also because it is better.
This was my biggest struggle yet. I fought myself with which of two favorites from Death Cab to include. I am also surprised it took me this long to include either one of the two considered tracks. I fought so hard with myself I will likely include the other track in my next edition. I had to go with this song in the end because every single time I hear it, I get goosebumps. That’s what pushed it over for me. And I’ll tell you, the other is no slouch.
I’m feeling kind of lazy this Sunday morning. The weather is beautiful; we had a thunderstorm here last night, and it’s feeling like summertime has arrived, although savvy Rochesterians know better than that. It could snow at any minute.
Here are a few tunes I’ve been listening to with some regularity over the past few weeks. It’s kind of like our weekly smorgasbord, but without the food references and picture of a fat kid. Put ‘em on your portable mp3 player, and take ‘em out for a walk. Enjoy your Sunday. Get off the computer.
In this week’s revolutionary Smörgåsbord, we’ve got a taste for Hova and Beyonce. Start yourselves off with what is easily the best track off the Jaydiohead album, then follow that up with a cringe-worthy cover of a Number 1 hit (especially the guy who does Jay-Z’s verse). Then for a complete and utter change of the palate, DCFC covering The Smiths. Dig in.
Jaydiohead – Wrong Prayer (mp3) from Jaydiohead (get yourself the entire album for free through that link if you’re interested)
Yesterday marked the first day of spring, and here in Rochester, we were greeted with snow when we woke up. Here are a couple of spring-time tracks to get you in the mood for the impending nicer weather, Opening Day, more revealing clothing, etc. (NOTE: I went to Google Images to find a nice springtime-y picture, and when you search the word “springtime,” the second picture is a girl’s ass. It was just strange; I’m not complaining.)
Death Cab for Cutie – Spring Break Broke (mp3) from the Death Cab for Fiver 7″
NOTE: Concerts are in Rochester unless otherwise noted.
2/22: William Fitzsimmons
2/24: Mike Doughty
2/25: Charles Bradley (Buffalo)
2/29: Summer People
3/3: Matthew Good
3/5: Evening Man
3/23: The Men
3/30: tympanogram’s 3rd Birthday with Born Gold, Old Tapes, TBA
4/20: fun.
4/23: Cults (Buffalo)
5/6: Bear In Heaven (Ithaca)
5/7: M83 (Buffalo)
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Basically, it sounded like a cool name for a blog intended to be primarily about music. We’d both had other blogs previously, but over beers it was decided that more damage could be done as a joint venture. And here we are.
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About the Author: Dave
I like music. I can't describe how I came to like the music I do, because I don't know how or why, I just do.
Many years ago, Napoleon's brother, my great-great-great-great-great-great Grandfather, came to America. He was asked his name on Ellis Island while being processed as an immigrant. Not understanding English, he was under the impression that he was being asked how he had arrived in the new land. So he turned around and pointed at the sea vessel and said, 'LaBarge.'
About the Author: Andy
I come by my music taste of my own free will. My friends listened to 2Pac, my parents to contemporary Christian and me? Sunny Day Real Estate. I can’t explain it.
“Music, true music, not just rock ’n’ roll, it chooses you. It lives in your car, or alone, listening to your headphones…” - Lester Bangs
This is not some cruel cosmic joke. This is, in fact, the final mp3 Smörgåsbord. While we certainly enjoy putting up remixes and other various forgotten gems week after week, we’re aiming to provide some more substance along with the music, so starting next week, we’re going to up the ante.
I got my computer back yesterday morning fairly early, so I’m back up and running. For those of you considering a Macintosh computer I strongly recommend getting an AppleCare plan. If I hadn’t done so, the arbitrary breaking of my hard drive would have cost me an arm and a leg. As it is I didn’t pay anything, got a slight upgrade in hard drives and a new cover plate for my laptop. So it is with my new and improved laptop I present you my latest 
I’m feeling kind of lazy this Sunday morning. The weather is beautiful; we had a thunderstorm here last night, and it’s feeling like summertime has arrived, although savvy Rochesterians know better than that. It could snow at any minute.
In this week’s revolutionary Smörgåsbord, we’ve got a taste for Hova and Beyonce. Start yourselves off with what is easily the best track off the Jaydiohead album, then follow that up with a cringe-worthy cover of a Number 1 hit (especially the guy who does Jay-Z’s verse). Then for a complete and utter change of the palate, DCFC covering The Smiths. Dig in.
Yesterday marked the first day of spring, and here in Rochester, we were greeted with snow when we woke up. Here are a couple of spring-time tracks to get you in the mood for the impending nicer weather, Opening Day, more revealing clothing, etc. (NOTE: I went to Google Images to find a nice springtime-y picture, and when you 
