No Luck Club - Happiness

Aight. So, while I was going through the half finished posts sitting in our blogbox, I had noticed that D. started working on a NLC post, which was mega exciting, but he never posted it... and I could never figure out why, anyway...this is what the post read:


"These baaaad mutha fuckaz will blow yo' mind"

No Luck Club is a Canadian turntablist trio. Nice!

Sadly though, one of the tightest tracks on this album - "Lousy Lover" was destroyed on my harddrive in a tragic mashup accident, but I have a feeling the Cool Jerk might have a backup of this one. We can only pray.

Much Love,

-D.ave

Now, I probably shouldn't act like Jesus Christ, but hey, at least I answer prayers.
Booya. Keep it freaky.
-Cooljaboy.

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Gal Costa - Gal Costa

This woman is insane. I think this record is ample proof that the Brazilian take on soul and funk music is some of the most magically psychedelic shit around. This post is part of up keeping my dream of saturating ISSG with Tropicalia music. Well, shit. Seems like a good idea for a Masala, eh?
I think we're a bit backed up in the kitchen, but, expect some flaming dishes in the next little while.
By the way. Do not listen to Sebastiana while operating heavy machinery. You will get hurt.
-Xool Gerc

Cornershop - When I Was Born for the 7th Time.

This album is magical.

If you ever feel like embracing your indo-rock side. Let Tjinder and Ben take you on a journey to a land where all the kids in punk bands know how to play the dholaki and sitar.

The Local Rabbits - This Is It, Here We Go

You know what. You might not like Ben Gunning's voice right away.
But.
I only have to say two things about this record.
Pete Elkas plays the guitar on this album.
and he sings.
If you're anything like me, and totally sick of wealthy Americans producing our local talent, you probably threw Elkas out with his "Wall of Fire".
Well, I offer you a trip back in time.
I would plead with you to check out this dudes guitar licks.
How about this.
Listen to "The Firey Wall".
That's all I'm gonna say.

The Flashing Lights - Where The Change Is

Remember when I told you that Matt Murphy used to be in a bunch of killer bands?
The Flashing Lights truly stands to be his most fluid combo. I would argue that this is his best work. This record is unreal and only for fans of pop music. I say that because you probably won't be able to take "MGMT" off the bar radio and throw this on without getting assaulted by dicks in keffiyehs. I'm sure it's never a good time for me to rant, but that's what blogs are for right?
Losing independent music sucks. So much.
Boys and girls of Canada, your country is amazing. Get to know the kids playing in your cities. Let them know that it's spectacular that they're playing music.
Back to this record.
Do you like the Kinks? I really do.
I bet Matt Murphy does too.
You know what else Matt Murphy likes.
Tambourines.
and organs.
Peace.
-Kewl JRK.

The Super Friendz - Mock Up, Scale Down

Holy Shit. I have fallen off the wagon.
Sorry kind fellows. I would try to pretend I had a good reason, but I just found a bunch of records I posted that I never published.
A bunch of classics from the Canadian 90's.
I feel like writing about this record, but if you're anything like me...you've been trying to get your hands on this shit since you were a preteen.
If you're not too familiar with the Friendz, I can introduce them to you.
Dave Marsh plays the drums. You may remember him from the Joel Plaskett Emergency or perhaps his own band, Dave Marsh and the True Love Rules. Dave Marsh likes Canadian Club and John Bonham.
Charles Austin plays the bass. He is a lovely man who you are likely to catch in sweatpants or a flannel shirt at any local rock and roll show. If you live in Halifax, go see his band...they're called The Lodge.
Drew Yamada plays the guitar and he is now a doctor. He also writes great songs about smoking cigarettes...
Matt Murphy plays the motherfucking guitar. Think Robbie Robertson meets Thurston Moore? Matt plays in a ton of cool bands. But I think he's a journalist now. Who lives in Toronto.
Anyway. The Superfriendz have been working on a new record for the last couple of years. Everytime I see a member of the Superfriendz, they tell me about how Matt just has to finish some vocal tracks, and that's been happening for the last two years...so...that may never come out. But if it does, I guess you can expect to find it here, right?
Stay out of trouble, music fans.
-Cool Jerk

Oysterhead - The Grand Pecking Order

Oysterhead
The Grand Pecking Order
320kbps


Alright. This album might be stale news for some people (yes, it came out 8 years ago, yet, 2001 still seems like it was yesterday, what with el niño, same sex marriage becoming legal in the Netherlands, and the twin towers crumbling (coincidence?)) and it does get blogged a lot, but it has the rich sounds of 3 musicians at the top of their game. And who can turn their back to that? Les Claypool (Primus) Trey Anastasio (Phish) and Stewart Copeland (The Police) each contributed pinches of their spice here and there on this album and what resulted was a flavour explosion, the likes of which I've yet to hear again. The album is pretty Claypool heavy (fans of Primus will know what this means) but you really get the feeling that none of the musicians are holding anything back, and it's just this really great one-off musical mesh - sometimes times heavy and driving, sometimes full of magic and whimsy. And while the songs oscillate between Claypool-style and Anastasio-style, Stewart Copeland kicks ass throughout this album. His musical ability and discretion are absolutely flawless from beginning to end. People who suck Sting's dick for being "the only important member of The Police" can go to hell. Stewart Copeland has been doing kickass radical shit for almost three decades and Sting is doing washed-up jazz covers of his own songs. I mean, can you imagine Sting pairing up with two alt-rock/funkers to do a one off colab? Nah B. Not enough money in that.

Fuck Sting. Copeland is where it's at.

-D.ave


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Manitoba - Jacknuggeted EP

Manitoba's Jacknuggeted EP? Say What?!?!

Decided to up this when I saw the Up In Flames link has been visited 300 times. Wow. I salute your fine taste, dear ISSG patrons!

Something totally confuses me about Jacknuggeted. It's the only track on Up In Flames that I can't even force myself to listen to - I feel like it totally breaks the momentum of what would otherwise be an absolutely perfect album. It just seems so nihilistic compared to the rest of that joint.

But here we are, with a Jacknuggeted Ep, the first track is, yes, you guessed it: Jacknuggeted. (I want to see how many times I can get away with writing Jacknuggeted in one blog post.) Still not sure why I'm not rapturously in love with this particular track, 'cause the other B-sides on the EP are fucking golden. Exceedingly beautiful and awe inspiring. More good stuff from Canadian Dan Snaith, PhD. Check it, and rue the day you ever missed the Caribou/Fuck Buttons tour date in your town. Unless you got tickets to one of the shows. In which case, fuck you.

Much More Love

-d.ave


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Fila Brazillia - A Touch Of Cloth

Artist: Fila Brazillia
Album: A Touch Of Cloth
Label: Twentythree Records
Year: 1999
Bitrate: 320kbps

Fuck. This album is crazy good. The first time I heard it, I was like "Alright Fila, not bad, not bad." but it has grown on me immensely. More than any album. Ever. It's just so spacey and beautiful. Get it in your ears. Take the time to appreciate it.

Having listened extensively to a vast majority of Fila's studio discography, this is easily my favorite album as a whole. It's soooo cohesive. The sound is so consistent throughout. This album is as close as it gets to being the opposite of Fila's 04 release "Dicks". That album was all over the place (in a good way), but A Touch Of Cloth will baptize you in rhythm, and feed you a holy communion of hypnotic splendour.

Serve with: focaccia, bruschetta & a fine italian wine.

Until next time

Keep yer stick on the ice.

-d.ave

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Bonobo - In Between & Recurring Remixes

Yes ladies and gents. Word from Ninja Tune is that our friend Simon Green AKA Bonobo is going to have a new album out in September 2009. Cop these remixes and sit, juicing in anticipation. I'll be.

-d.ave
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