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Sunday, March 05, 2006

Songs of the Moment (An occasional feature)

(Links are to free and legal mp3s provided by the bands.)

> The Decemberists - Sixteen Military Wives
The cheeriest protest song you'll ever hear, accompanied by a delightful video [Quicktime] to boot.
> The Constantines - Love In Fear
The Constantines are sort of like Spoon in that they play rock and roll stripped down to its basic elements, with an understated sense of drama. But their sound is a bit grittier, and they're Canadian.
> !!! - Dear Can
> Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Over and Over Again
Sounds like the Talking Heads crossed with...David Bowie, maybe? I love the vocals...the guy sounds British, even though they're from Brooklyn.
> The Drive-By Truckers - Do It Yourself
Country-rock that's really good.
> Outkast - Humble Mumble
> Xiu Xiu - Clowne Towne
Xiu Xiu are irrepressibly weird, and this song happens to be really awesome.
> Soul Coughing - The Idiot Kings
Mike Doughty's solo work since Soul Coughing broke up hasn't had the sort of groove (for, uh, lack of a more descriptive term) that this song does.

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