Well, it’s certainly that time of year (the end of it, that is) where everyone who has anything to do with music (including Eddie No-Ears, who just feels the music) finds it necessary to rank their favorite musical things that came out in the past year. So if you happen to be EXACTLY like me, you will undoubtedly agree with everything on this list.
But, the fact of the matter is, as much as I hate rating, ranking and reviewing music until all the magic is sucked out of it, I do find other people’s lists helpful to remind me of some of the great things (perhaps from January 2011 or maybe that I heard whilst partying at that one party at that one guy’s place), which I might’ve already forgotten about. And others’ lists are a reminder that we all have very different tastes, but it’s cool to see where those tastes overlap (kinda like hot fudge over peppermint ice cream).
So anyway, let’s hop to it then and see what I liked a lot in 2011! And keep in mind that I don’t listen to every album that comes out nor do I have a desire to do that. In no particular order (click on through for the motherlode):
Our friends at MUTE/Spoon Records have given us a couple copies of this 40th anniversary edition of CAN’s masterpiece, Tago Mago, to give away to you!
As you probably already know, this is one of the greatest and most unique albums ever made, influencing everyone from the Sex Pistols to Radiohead. The new edition of this genre-defying album comes packaged in the original UK artwork for the first time since 1971, and includes a bonus CD featuring 50 minutes of unreleased live material from 1972, remastered in 2011.
And the only way to win is to tune in to my show, Beyond Beyond is Beyond on East Village Radio, Thursday (12/7/11) from noon to 2pm (EST)…and then and there I’ll tell you how to enter!
Can – Bring Me Coffee Or Tea by Mute UK
Feelin’ down? Go ahead and crank up this amazing new tune ‘Bliss’ from Blues Pills, a band born from the former rhythm section of Radio Moscow, Cory Berry and Zach Anderson. It just rips. Feelin’ better already! Look for more tunes from them in 2012.
I was absolutely thrilled to be able to host this show last week. The legendary socio-political singer/musician, Rodriguez was in town for a show with Charles Bradley and stopped by EVR to play a couple songs and chat with me. Take a listen to the archive here…
ARCHIVE: RODRIGUEZ ON BBIB SPECIAL ON EVR
The big-Beat, psychedelic, Southern rock, circus pop band Gringo Star are dropping in on Beyond Beyond is Beyond on East Village Radio Thursday from noon to 2pm EST, to lay down some booty-shakin’ garage grooviness for us.
They’re rolling though New York before they finish up the tour supporting their great new album Count Yer Lucky Stars, out now on Gigantic Music.
The remaining tour dates:
12/1 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY (w/ J Roddy Walston & The Business)
12/3 – Cameo Gallery – Brooklyn, NY
12/6 – Will’s Pub – Orlando, FL
12/7 – Hippodrome – Cocoa, FL
12/8 – Jack Rabbits – Jacksonville, FL
12/10 – Sarasota Lanes (Cosmic Groove Festival) – Sarasota, FL
So tune in to EVR.com on Thursday, noon to 2pm EST, to hear them rip it up live in the studio!
~BE THERE~
I fucking love this band. And they’re from my hometown of Cincinnati. It’s nice to see what amazing music can be created on a Skyline Chili and UDF milkshake diet, assuming they dig that shit like I did!
One of my favorite things about them is their obvious influence from another Ohio band, the James Gang. Buffalo Killers’ harmonies are beautiful, the melodies take you on a ride and the songwriting is unique and assured.
Today, they’ve decided to share a free tune that they just recorded last week. Hot off the press, if you will.
Buffalo Killers are on tour now with North Mississippi All-Stars. Dig the dates here. And grab their insanely-good new album 3 on vinyl, right here. And watch out for the Buffalo Killers on the January Bang Bang Boogaloo/Beyond Beyond is Beyond compilation! More on that later. For now, dig Buffalo Killers brand-new “Oh My Word”…
Buffalo Killers – Oh My Word
Right-click on it to download.
I’m really excited to welcome Woodsman to Beyond Beyond is Beyond on East Village Radio, Thursday noon-2pm (EST). They’ll jam live and who knows what sounds will emanate from the EVR studio…and your radio or mobile. Be there then.
Stream their new EP Mystic Places below to get acquainted…
Woodsman: Mystic Places by alteredzones
I love Field Music, and that’s solely based on their last album, Measure, which came out in early 2010. It won me over with its amazing hooks, harmonies, guitar textures, musical intricacies, and non-ironic nods to classic rock.
Field Music will have a new album called Plumb out in February, but in the meantime you can crank up this brand-new track from the album…
Field Music – (I Keep Thinking About) A New Thing by memphisindustries
In For The Kill Records is proud to announce its first release, a 7” by Brooklyn/NY acid-prog/psych rock trio LA OTRACINA. Having issued almost 20 releases in 8 years, including 3 critically acclaimed albums for the Holy Mountain label, this is their first 7” release!
“Skyblazer” is a trip through sound portals of complex densities; where the speed rush of Motorhead/ZZ Top fueled proto-metal/hard-rock meets the lysergic meltdown space boogie of Hawkwind and the progressive intricacies of King Crimson. This is the New Wave Of Psychedelic Heavy Music, a contemporary vision exploding with classic influences, forging a future of boundless (con)fusions between The Psychedelic Heavy and The Cosmic Weird!
Available on green vinyl in a limited edition of 300 copies. Highly recommended for fans of DANAVA, CIRCLE, WITCH, NAAM, SAVIOURS and EARTHLESS.
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The prog-rock giants, Gentle Giant, just remastered and re-released their 3rd and 4th albums, Three Friends and Octopus, both originally released in 1972…a fine fine year! I’ll have Gentle Giant frontman, Derek Shulman, on Beyond Beyond is Beyond on East Village Radio on Thursday to talk about those amazing albums and spin selections from them. Join us from noon to 2pm on Thursday and get your afternoon prog on!
After marching with Occupy Wall Street the last two days, my baby and I took some time to blow off steam and relax with some friends last night. Well, in the cab ride home, Franny cues up the perfect James Taylor song on her iPhone. Even more appropriate 35 years later…and a fun jam. Nice one, Fran :) Dig.
(and yes, my ‘JT’ is James Taylor, not Justin)
James Taylor-Money Machine
Panopticon360 is a visually groundbreaking new live music webseries, featuring 10 of New York’s most innovative bands playing live sets that were filmed with 360 degree, panoramic video cameras. Follow them at Facebook.com/Panopticonnyc or Twitter (@panopticonnyc) for the full Season 1 line-up, artist additions, behind the scenes photos, and more information.
Director and Editor, Chris Piazza and his killer vid team at Panopticon 360 came out to this year’s BBiB Summer Jam on the Hudson and shot some amazing 360 footage of Endless Boogie. The result of which lies before you. And be sure to crank it up!
Panopticon360 is a visually groundbreaking new live music webseries, featuring 10 of New York’s most innovative bands playing live sets that were filmed with 360 degree, panoramic video cameras. Follow them at Facebook.com/Panopticonnyc or Twitter (@panopticonnyc) for the full Season 1 line-up, artist additions, behind the scenes photos, and more information.
Talk about power-trio! Fuckin’ A, Radio Moscow is the shit. THE GREAT ESCAPE OF LESLIE MAGNAFUZZ is the Californian-based band’s third album for the highly-regarded Alive Naturalsound Records. It’s out October 11th, but you must taste you some now…and do yourself the favor of CRANKING IT!
Radio Moscow-Little Eyes
Psyched to welcome the Jacksonville, Florida-native boogie/soul/old-school rocker, Abstract Artimus to Beyond Beyond is Beyond on Thursday for a live performance. AA now lives in NYC and he just released his new album Rite of Passage on his own Dire Life Records this week and will soon be out on tour.
So tune in on Thursday from noon-2pm eastern to Beyond Beyond is Beyond on East Village Radio to get a taste of Abstract Artimus’ brand of killer lo-fi home-recorded rock n’ roll!
So listen up! Should be killer…
Jams-time with Paul ‘Top Dollar’ Major = Thursday, 9/1/11, noon to 2pm at EVR.com
I’m very happy to welcome the live ‘Interstellar California Vibes‘ of Jeffertitti’s Nile to Beyond Beyond is Beyond on East Village Radio on Thursday (noon to 2pm eastern). Come aboard the Space Shuttle Jeffertitti!
And speaking of Space Shuttles and shit, don’t miss the Dog Gone Blog party that JN will be playing along with our pals Minerva Lions and Superhuman Happiness…at the Church. Here are the FB deets.
Check ‘em out in the meantime…
I’m very happy to be welcoming Brian Olive to Beyond Beyond is Beyond on East Village Radio on Thursday! The ex-Greenhorne, ex-Soledad Bro and fellow Cincinnati-native has released one of the best rock albums of the year in Two of Everything…on one of my favorite record labels, Alive Naturalsound. And he’ll be recording with the legendary Dr. John this year! We’ll talk about that stuff, his tour, Cincinnati chili and plenty more on Thursday, PLUS Brian will perform live for you in the EVR studio. Don’t miss! Noon-2pm eastern on Thursday.
