Lost MP3 of the Week: Foreigner, “Cold As Ice”
If there’s one major aspect of the rise of hipster irony (which seems to be, basically – so bad/ridiculous/awkward it’s good!) that I appreciate, it’s what it’s done for cheesy music. “Africa” by Toto, for example, is now widely played and appreciated by countless 20-somethings. Go ahead and cringe, but let’s face it: you liked...
Welcome, 2008 & PopDose!
Now that I’m done with 2007, it’s time to turn our attention towards 2008, which I’ve sorely neglected for these past two weeks, though not out of spite. With the start of 2008 came the start of PopDose, a smart, uninhibited blog about all things pop culture and even a few things not. There’s a...
New Goldfrapp: “A&E”
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRYvHYxezzk[/youtube] I’m not sure how I feel about the song… last I checked, Goldfrapp was dancier, sexier. This almost feels a little too new-age. That said, the video is fantastic. Goldfrapp: “A & E” (download)
Lost MP3 of the Week: Laura Nyro, “Gonna Take a Miracle”
There’s something so beautifully painful about “Gonna Take a Miracle.” In a way, she sounds almost happy about the hurt that her lover’s leaving has caused her. It’s a jubilant, upbeat song, and yet, she’s upset. Laura Nyro: “Gonna Take a Miracle” (download) It captures such a particular point in time, such a particular feeling....
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