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The 80 Best Albums of the 1980s
The 1980s might conjure up images of leg warmers, parachute pants, moonwalking, Flock of Seagulls haircuts and any number of John Hughes movies. But looking back at the decade’s best albums, those years were extremely diverse. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySong Premiere: Punch Brothers - "Movement and Location"
Progressive bluegrass band Punch Brothers have announced a new album, Who’s Feeling Young Now?. The album will be available on Feb. 14 on Nonesuch Records. Download "Movement and Location" here read more
Found in: Featured AudioThe 50 Best Songs of 2011
Every day between now and New Year’s Eve, we’ll be looking back at the best music and pop culture of 2011. Yesterday we looked at The 50 Best Albums of the Year. Today we narrow that in to particular songs. One thing I noticed filling out my own ballot was that while I tend to shy away from glossier pop, I’m still a sucker for a good hook and a joyful chorus. Looking through the final list, it seems I’m not alone. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTom Waits to Appear in New Film
The persona of Tom Waits has got to be one of the most consistent of our generation. At the ripe age of 61, Tom Waits has just released a full length album and is now set to act in the upcoming film Seven Psychopaths alongside big names like Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, and Christopher Walken. read more
Found in: Movies, News15 Really Bizarre Album Titles
Today we look at 15 of the most unusual names ever bestowed upon an album. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch the New Tom Waits Video for "Satisfied"
You thought Thom Yorke had some funky moves? In a new video from Tom Waits off his recently released album, he shows off some "embarrassing dad" dance moves of his own read more
Found in: Music, News13 Songs for Your Halloween Playlist
Every Halloween, dark, holiday-themed background music emanates from the windows of countless households trying to scare the daylights out of all the little kids. Sure, ambient noise can be creepy, but sometimes you just want to hear some actual songs. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTom Waits: Bad As Me
For his 20th studio album, Tom Waits’ wife and longtime musical collaborator, Kathleen Brennan, advised the gravelly voiced Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to keep it simple. No long, winding epic songs about soldiers at war, no massive, meandering epics. “Get in, get out. No fucking around,” Waits told Pitchfork. Much of Bad as Me sticks to this modus operandi, especially its best tracks like quick, horn-led opener “Chicago,” the hiccuping, rollicking “Get Lost” and monster single “Bad as Me.” Bottling Waits’ overflowing personality and unusual voice serves to make it that much more frenetic and affecting. Elsewhere, he... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsHear Tom Waits' New Album
As of today, you can hear his new album, Bad As Me, at his website for the cost of joining his mailing list and requesting a code. read more
Found in: Music, NewsHear New Tom Waits Song "Back in the Crowd"
If we didn't know better, we would never assume that Tom Waits' new song "Back in the Crowd" could fit on the same album as the rowdy, classic Tom Waits title track released last month. Both tracks do however come off his upcoming album, Bad As Me, which is set for release on October 25. read more
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The 50 Best Movies of 2011
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Live From CMJ: Robert Ellis
Song Premiere: Milagres - “Quiet Street”
