I decided today to try and tackle Ulysses again, for about the eighth time since I bought the book. Joyce was known for use of stream of consciousness writing, so I figure it might be fun to try a full post of whatever songs pop up in a mental chain (and with the help of Itunes handy search box). Shouldn't be hard to figure out how these songs connect, as I put little to no thought into it (I think that's the point).
I remember we tried this writing style a few times in class, we were supposed to keep the pen on the paper without picking up or stopping, and just write whatever popped into our heads. HTML code and uploading files to free hosting servers is very un-stream of consciousness, so I think I'll do all the typing now, and then handle the dirty work.
Here goes...
MP3: Simple Minds - Glittering Prize - YSI
I woke up this morning with this song stuck in my head, what better way to start my post. I've always loved how this song just starts right away, no intro, no fade in, gets right to the point. This album is a classic, if you only know Simple Minds from Breakfast Club, do yourself a favor and pick this one up. "Shine on, shine your light on me"..
From New Gold Dream - Buy Here
MP3: Pavement - Gold Soundz - YSI
Any song using a z instead of an s gets an automatic thumbs up in my book. If you don't know Pavement, this is the best tune to start out with, off their second album. I eased my way in to Sonic Youth and others via Pavement, one of the best of the early 90s.
From Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain - Buy Here
Mp3: Broken Social Scene - Ibi Dreams Of Pavement - YSI
Every BSS song is unique and somehow manages to cram in layer after layer without ever getting muddy. This song teeters on muddy, but never steps in it.
From Broken Social Scene - Buy Here
MP3: The Beta Band - Broken Up Adingdong - YSI
Beta Band is one of those bands that reassures you no matter how wacked out they may get, you can rest assured they will remain cool. This song and album are no exception.
From The Beta Band - Buy Here
MP3: Band Of Bees - No Trophy - YSI
Has a laid back dub feel from a bunch of white English guys. They went on to change their name to The Bees, probably for legal reasons, in my opinion Band Of Bees was way better. There aren't that many living creatures left to start a "Band Of" band name, so if you're starting a band, jump on "Band Of Armadillos" while it's still available. Forget wolf names too, they are all used up.
From Sunshine Hit Me - Buy Here
MP3: The Octopus Project - Bees Bein' Strugglin' - YSI
I don't typically get into instrumental bands on the whole, but The Octopus Project is an exception, they always craft songs that are dynamic enough to keep me interested, even if there aren't vocals. Hey Octopus, there's a good creature name to use, great job.
From Hello, Avalanche - Buy Here
Interpol - Say Hello To The Angels - YSI
I still remember the first time I grabbed this album, was thinking to myself "there is finally going to be good music again". That was also around the same time it was still considered cool to wear a "Turn On The Bright Lights" t-shirt. Sorry Newbury Comics guy, everybody knows about Interpol now, you may have to move on.
From Turn On The Bright Lights - Buy Here
MP3: Temple Of The Dog - Say Hello To Heaven - YSI
Talents from two of the best alternative rock, grunge rock, whatever you want to call it bands of all time.
From Temple Of The Dog - Buy Here
Mp3: The Slip - Jumby - YSI
If you don't know The Slip, start picking up albums as quickly as you can get them. These guys make some of the best unclassifiable music out there. If I had to take a stab, I guess mix Jazz with Jam Band to start.
From Angels Come On Time - Buy Here
MP3: Talking Heads - Slippery People - YSI
This song has always reminded me of sex for some reason. I think it may have been used in an 80s movie during a sex scene, but it always just had a dirty feeling to me. This by the way is one of the best albums of all time in my humble opinion, featuring my favorite song of all time, "This Must Be The Place". I own it on special edition clear vinyl, but too scared to play it.
From Speaking In Tongues - Buy Here
MP3: The Ponys - Small Talk - YSI
To be honest I don't know much about the Ponys, but their songs are dark and remind me of Sonic Youth, Pixies etc, and that is a good thing. I'm done with my first Stream Of Consciousness Shuffle, as I had hoped, I came across a few tunes I haven't listened to in a long time and I'm glad I did. I've talked about this at length with John (see his Insipid Record Collection posts), and sometimes we both feel like we have just too much music to cram it all in (wah). This was a great exercise in uncovering some of that music, hope you enjoyed.
From Turn The Lights Out - Buy Here
I remember we tried this writing style a few times in class, we were supposed to keep the pen on the paper without picking up or stopping, and just write whatever popped into our heads. HTML code and uploading files to free hosting servers is very un-stream of consciousness, so I think I'll do all the typing now, and then handle the dirty work.
Here goes...
MP3: Simple Minds - Glittering Prize - YSI
I woke up this morning with this song stuck in my head, what better way to start my post. I've always loved how this song just starts right away, no intro, no fade in, gets right to the point. This album is a classic, if you only know Simple Minds from Breakfast Club, do yourself a favor and pick this one up. "Shine on, shine your light on me"..
From New Gold Dream - Buy Here
MP3: Pavement - Gold Soundz - YSI
Any song using a z instead of an s gets an automatic thumbs up in my book. If you don't know Pavement, this is the best tune to start out with, off their second album. I eased my way in to Sonic Youth and others via Pavement, one of the best of the early 90s.
From Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain - Buy Here
Mp3: Broken Social Scene - Ibi Dreams Of Pavement - YSI
Every BSS song is unique and somehow manages to cram in layer after layer without ever getting muddy. This song teeters on muddy, but never steps in it.
From Broken Social Scene - Buy Here
MP3: The Beta Band - Broken Up Adingdong - YSI
Beta Band is one of those bands that reassures you no matter how wacked out they may get, you can rest assured they will remain cool. This song and album are no exception.
From The Beta Band - Buy Here
MP3: Band Of Bees - No Trophy - YSI
Has a laid back dub feel from a bunch of white English guys. They went on to change their name to The Bees, probably for legal reasons, in my opinion Band Of Bees was way better. There aren't that many living creatures left to start a "Band Of" band name, so if you're starting a band, jump on "Band Of Armadillos" while it's still available. Forget wolf names too, they are all used up.
From Sunshine Hit Me - Buy Here
MP3: The Octopus Project - Bees Bein' Strugglin' - YSI
I don't typically get into instrumental bands on the whole, but The Octopus Project is an exception, they always craft songs that are dynamic enough to keep me interested, even if there aren't vocals. Hey Octopus, there's a good creature name to use, great job.
From Hello, Avalanche - Buy Here
Interpol - Say Hello To The Angels - YSI
I still remember the first time I grabbed this album, was thinking to myself "there is finally going to be good music again". That was also around the same time it was still considered cool to wear a "Turn On The Bright Lights" t-shirt. Sorry Newbury Comics guy, everybody knows about Interpol now, you may have to move on.
From Turn On The Bright Lights - Buy Here
MP3: Temple Of The Dog - Say Hello To Heaven - YSI
Talents from two of the best alternative rock, grunge rock, whatever you want to call it bands of all time.
From Temple Of The Dog - Buy Here
Mp3: The Slip - Jumby - YSI
If you don't know The Slip, start picking up albums as quickly as you can get them. These guys make some of the best unclassifiable music out there. If I had to take a stab, I guess mix Jazz with Jam Band to start.
From Angels Come On Time - Buy Here
MP3: Talking Heads - Slippery People - YSI
This song has always reminded me of sex for some reason. I think it may have been used in an 80s movie during a sex scene, but it always just had a dirty feeling to me. This by the way is one of the best albums of all time in my humble opinion, featuring my favorite song of all time, "This Must Be The Place". I own it on special edition clear vinyl, but too scared to play it.
From Speaking In Tongues - Buy Here
MP3: The Ponys - Small Talk - YSI
To be honest I don't know much about the Ponys, but their songs are dark and remind me of Sonic Youth, Pixies etc, and that is a good thing. I'm done with my first Stream Of Consciousness Shuffle, as I had hoped, I came across a few tunes I haven't listened to in a long time and I'm glad I did. I've talked about this at length with John (see his Insipid Record Collection posts), and sometimes we both feel like we have just too much music to cram it all in (wah). This was a great exercise in uncovering some of that music, hope you enjoyed.
From Turn The Lights Out - Buy Here
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