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this way to the friday five
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Dancehall King, Barrington Levy, is Jamaica's answer to Cab Calloway. I first saw him during one of the Reggae Sunsplash tours that made it's way to the US, he's a great live performer. In 1996, Barrington and the remaining members of Sublime, The Long Beach Dub All Stars, did some recording and played a few shows together. Of late, he's kept busy doing one-off collaborations and touring. Listen and find out why Barrington's so big that he's broader than Broadway.
XTC are an enigma. After releasing the classic English Settlement, the band went on a world tour to support the new release. Only nine full shows were performed before the plug was pulled - after Andy Partridge's anxiety attacks graduated from bouts of crippling stage fright to a complete nervous breakdown, he was forced to withdraw from touring permanently. XTC then became a studio band, releasing eight more albums. In 2006, Partridge announced that the only other remaining member, Colin Moulding, was no longer interested in music and without his participation, wasn't interested in releasing anymore albums under the XTC banner. I guess that closes the final chapter of the band - too bad, it's our loss.
This Eddie Floyd tune epitomizes the Memphis R&B sound - Bruce Springsteen used it to close his shows. A soul standard, backed by Stax Records house band, Booker T & The MGs.
If you asked me who my favorite Montreal laptop-techno Ambient Dub artist was, I'd have to say Deadbeat. Scott Monteith is the man behind the ultra-textured soundscapes and he's just released a new EP, Take Me Back To London Town - here's a taste.
In 1969, Marsha Hunt had an UK hit with this Dr. John song, also covered by Cher, Widespread Panic, Humble Pie, The Allman Brothers, among others. Perhaps the best version comes from The Modfather, Paul Weller. It features Oasis' Noel Gallagher, who provides guitar and backing vocals.
Here comes the weekend - all aboard!
0px: This Way To The InternetDancehall King, Barrington Levy, is Jamaica's answer to Cab Calloway. I first saw him during one of the Reggae Sunsplash tours that made it's way to the US, he's a great live performer. In 1996, Barrington and the remaining members of Sublime, The Long Beach Dub All Stars, did some recording and played a few shows together. Of late, he's kept busy doing one-off collaborations and touring. Listen and find out why Barrington's so big that he's broader than Broadway.
Barrington Levy: Here I Come - 6MB
XTC are an enigma. After releasing the classic English Settlement, the band went on a world tour to support the new release. Only nine full shows were performed before the plug was pulled - after Andy Partridge's anxiety attacks graduated from bouts of crippling stage fright to a complete nervous breakdown, he was forced to withdraw from touring permanently. XTC then became a studio band, releasing eight more albums. In 2006, Partridge announced that the only other remaining member, Colin Moulding, was no longer interested in music and without his participation, wasn't interested in releasing anymore albums under the XTC banner. I guess that closes the final chapter of the band - too bad, it's our loss.
XTC: No Thugs In Our House - 8MB
This Eddie Floyd tune epitomizes the Memphis R&B sound - Bruce Springsteen used it to close his shows. A soul standard, backed by Stax Records house band, Booker T & The MGs.
Eddie Floyd: Raise Your Hand - 3MB
If you asked me who my favorite Montreal laptop-techno Ambient Dub artist was, I'd have to say Deadbeat. Scott Monteith is the man behind the ultra-textured soundscapes and he's just released a new EP, Take Me Back To London Town - here's a taste.
Deadbeat: Bubble And Squeak - 10MB
In 1969, Marsha Hunt had an UK hit with this Dr. John song, also covered by Cher, Widespread Panic, Humble Pie, The Allman Brothers, among others. Perhaps the best version comes from The Modfather, Paul Weller. It features Oasis' Noel Gallagher, who provides guitar and backing vocals.
Paul Weller: I Walk On Gilded Splinters - 10MB
Here comes the weekend - all aboard!
