20 Great Songs from Movie Trailers
Here we have 20 great songs from movie trailers, because it’s about time bands got their due for helping good movies look even better—and making some truly awful movies seem bearable... sort of (we're looking at you, Charlie St. Cloud). read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTwenty Ridiculously Literal Album Covers
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Found in: Blogs, List of the DayCat Stevens Announces First Tour Dates in 33 Years
For awhile there, it seemed like Cat Stevens was gone forever. After converting to Islam in the late '70s, Stevens changed his name to Yusuf Islam and more or less disappeared from the pop-music map. The body of work he left behind, though, was solid enough to keep fans engaged, from the huge Tea and the Tillerman down to the oft-forgotten soundtrack to cult romance flick Harold and Maude (which is more than worth checking out, though don't watch with your grandmother). ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTop Ten First Dance Songs
I’m getting married in a few months, and so far, the only topic of contention has been music. My fiancé and I are determined to get every song right, and we haven’t agreed on a first-dance song yet. I present to you my top ten choices—you can listen to most of them below. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMusic to Commemorate That Giant Leap for Mankind
When John F. Kennedy promised the world in 1961 that Americans would land on the moon by the end of the decade, most people thought the notion ridiculous. But 40 years ago today, Apollo 11 landed on the moon, making good on the presidential promise. The Russians may have their Sputnik and their Yuri Gagarin, but it's the American flag that protrudes from the moon's surface, providing a source of pride for all (well, most) Americans. In celebration, then, this playlist: ... read more
Found in: Blogs, PlaylistLet's Get (Meta) Physical: Top 5 Top 5 Lists in John Cusack film High Fidelity
Us music geeks love making Top 5 lists. It helps us deal with and understand this big scary world. Writer Nick Hornby understood this when he wrote the novel High Fidelity. As did John Cusack and director Stephen Frears when they made the movie version. Today, in Paste's List of the Day, we divulge our Desert-Island All-Time Top 5 Most-Memorable Top 5 Lists from the film version of High Fidelity. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayRhymes With Five: Short songs for a busy day
Time's a-wastin'! Here are five short songs that I like. And you? ... read more
Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-VYusuf Returns With First Album In 28 Years
Cat Stevens fans who were devastated about his decision to not make music after he converted to Islam in 1977 shall be devastated no more. Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, has returned to the studio to release An Other Cup, his first album in 28 years. The album is slated to be released Nov. 14. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCat Stevens Detained and Deported
Yusuf Islam—formerly known as singer/songwriter Cat Stevens—was detained by federal officials Tues. after his name showed up on a U.S. terrorist watch list. A spokesman for the Transportation Security Administration confirmed that Islam, 56, was onboard United Airlines Flight 919 traveling from London to Dulles International Airport in Washington when the match was made with the list. Federal officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, identified the passenger as Islam. According to one official, the TSA was contacted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s National Targeting Center after Islam was identified by the Advanced Passenger Information System, which requires... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCat Stevens Breaks 28-Year Silence On New DVD
In February 1976, Cat Stevens performed in Williamsburg, Va., as part of his U.S. ‘Majikat Earth Tour’. The concert came just 18 months before he walked away from the music industry forever. Majikat: Earth Tour 1976, his first ever concert DVD, documents Stevens' last performance before leaving the business and changing his name to Yusuf Islam. The DVD is not only a collection of his greatest hits but also breaks the artist’s 28 year silence with a brand-new, exclusive 35-minute interview, answering long-pondered questions, explaining why he walked away and what he's been doing ever since. The DVD will be... read more
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