Archive for May, 2009

  • Jay Walter Bennett (1963 – 2009) – May You Rest In Peace – I Will Miss You

    Jay Walter Bennett (1963 – 2009) – May You Rest In Peace – I Will Miss You

    Posted on May 25, 2009 | 3 Comments
    The music world is a little less rich now that Jay Walter Bennett is gone. Jay passed away in his sleep sometime Sunday morning at his home in Champaign, IL. Jay was a musical hero of mine and my first true interview subject. He was...

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  • Sonic Youth Delivers More Of the Same On “The Eternal”

    Sonic Youth Delivers More Of the Same On “The Eternal”

    Posted on May 22, 2009 | No Comments
    Almost done listening to the new Sonic Youth album The Eternal. It’s good. Pretty much what you’d expect from Sonic Youth – a band I feel has rec’d far more praise than perhaps it’s ever deserved. People dismiss other artists far more popular or mainstream...

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  • jim:computer:hotel by Jim O’Rourke

    jim:computer:hotel by Jim O’Rourke

    Posted on May 19, 2009 | 2 Comments
    I don’t know what it is but 2009 has truly become the year I break out of my musical shell. I’ve come to embrace so-called “avant-garde” music more. Why? Does it have something to do with my malaise this year? Uncertainty over the future? Some...

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  • “Wilco (the album)” Streaming Now On Band’s Website

    “Wilco (the album)” Streaming Now On Band’s Website

    Posted on May 19, 2009 | No Comments
    Wilco (the album) has been streaming on the band’s website for about the past week now and has gotten some very strong, positive reactioins from fans.  I personally love it already even if I do miss some of the grist that history has shown was...

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