The Beatles...

have some pretty trippy lyrics.

Reference: Across the Universe (well, and their lyrics)

that's so not history

So everyone has some "history" when it comes to music. Some regrets... some misinterpretations... some lost loves.



Here's my abridged history:
First full tape cassette (remember those?): "The Sign" by Ace of Base
First tape cassette single: "Run Away" by Real McCoy
First CD: "Tragic Kingdom" by No Doubt
First Vinyl: "Chutes Too Narrow" by The Shins
First music video viewed: "Barely Breathing" by Duncan Sheik
First concert: BB King & friends

The most embarrassing concert I've ever gone to is Hanson. Ok, second to O-Town (I was going through a rough time). All through middle school I tried convincing my parents that Hanson was the ULTIMATE band. I remember saying, "Dad- they play their own instruments- they write their own music- they are musical geniuses." I left out more important factors: they looked like girls- all of their "genius" songs were created in 4/4 from 1,4 and 5 chords. Saying that I liked them would be a complete understatement. I was infatuated. I'm talking... owned every CD (imports too), member of the fan club, posters covering every inch of white space in my room. It's part of my music history that I've suppressed... until now.

I'm going to see them live this weekend. I hope it is absolutely hysterical. I hope they play MMMBop.

In Rainbows

Buy it for a penny... or much more.

Brilliant.

Before They Were Played on the Radio

The Fray.





Now, I can honestly say that I'm not a huge fan of this band, but they're one of the few radio pop bands I can stand. And I can say "I knew them when..."

Waiting front and center

On Sunday of ACL, Wilco was playing at one of the main stages. They've been my favorite band for five or six years now. I have seen them live several times, but I hadn't seen them live since Yankee Hotel Foxtrot had just come out. We made a group decision to miss out on some of our other favorite bands (and sit through other less exciting bands) to stake an area front and center for Wilco. The day started off great because Yo La Tengo played the stage at 12:30, and I've never seen them live. Also, we were able to hear Robert Earl Keen and Lucinda Williams, both Texas/Austin favorites. From the stage over, we heard Regina Spektor, The National and DeVotchKa.

Their sound has dramatically changed- mostly due to their new lead guitarist, Nels Cline. They took several old songs like Casino Queen (off A.M.) and I Got You (off Being There) and created a whole new dimension while preserving the simplicity of their early work. I enjoyed listening to Handshake Drugs off A Ghost is Born, which is their most experimental album.

Speaking of Cline, he had these crazy black & white striped socks on. We yelled "nice socks" several times, but we are girls and our voices were not loud enough. We asked the guy behind us to yell it. Tweedy heard him and then continued to explain that his socks were like the Wicked Witch of the West... and maybe he was the Wicked Witch.

They still have not played "Passenger Side," which is going to be my father/daughter dance at my wedding someday.

Colbie Caillat

Ok, so not exactly my favorite genre (accoustic girly-pop), but she's got talent. I originally heard her on Sirius on my drive home from Texas. Her single "Bubbly" has an incredibly catchy tune and simple lyrics. After hearing it once, we were all singing along to the catchy tune and simple lyrics.

Just months ago: Playing at small clubs
Now: Touring with the Counting Crows, huge radio play