Yeah, it's that song again. Sorry.

I don't know how I missed this...



Yeah, that's Jermaine Dupri. This Stereogum session happened last December and not only features Dupri, but a backing band comprised of members of Crash Kings, Alkaline Trio, Yellowcard, Melee, Reeve Oliver, Ozma, flutist Greg Vail and a cameo appearance by a small child.

An Award of Sorts: I feel like honoring Rivers Cuomo in some small way, because this post marks the third time I've featured "Can't Stop Partying" on this blog. Congrats to Mr. Cuomo, Mr. Dupri (for co-writing the song. Really.), Lil' Wayne, Geffen Records, and the entire Weezer family. I never want to hear this song again.

It's Over

Really, it is. I'm out of words at this point...



Weezer - Can't Stop Partying (Feat. Lil Wayne)

Ok, now compare that mess with the acoustic original from last year's Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo...



The song is still ridiculous, but I actually like it a lot. There's an honesty there that just doesn't exist in Raditude's re-recording. Lil' Wayne?! Really? I guess that novel I'm working on with Lady Gaga doesn't sound so silly afterall.

Drifting

Nosaj Thing - Drift

I really, really dig Nosaj Thing. In fact, he was one of the acts that I really regret not seeing while I was still living in LA. Now to be honest, for whatever reason his stuff was a little hard for me to get into at first, but after a few more listens I was hooked (Please, please, please, listen to "Light #2" in your car before a night out partying, clubbing, whatever. It's perfect.) I've read a few print interviews with Jason Chung, but never actually heard him speak until I ran across this Yours Truly clip on Pitchfork. Yeah, that's right; I check Pitchfork nearly everyday. So there. If you're wearing skinny jeans right now or own a pair of fake Wayfarers, chances are you do too. Judge not fellow posers, judge not...

Better Than Nelly's Shoe

"I love No Age, but do I really want to buy their shoe?"
Well, that's just one of the many indie/mainstream/corporate sell out related questions you can ask yourself (and many others no doubt) for a limited time only! Dean and Randy designed the shoe for Emerica with help from artist and skateboard veteran Ed Templeton. So yeah, they're vegan. Are vegan shoes edible? If I just finished up an hour or two of skating, but ended up stranded in a wilderness by way of a hilarious sequence of events and was without sustenance for an extended period of time, would I be able to rely on my shoes to keep me alive until the rescue choppers can spot me? Man, life brings up some tough questions sometimes.

I still can't get over those Sub Pop Nikes...












I'm still holding out for Lil' Wayne flip-flops.

Searching for God Knows What

You know, it's funny how many of your favorite songs have sat around in record stores, pressed onto vinyl, data embedded on a compact disk, or digitalized on a website available for download without the restrictions of "store hours". All of these media just waiting for a friend's recommendation to drive you to spend your tip money on what might actually end up being your essential listen, the album you spout off during conversation with a guy in a Silversun Pickups t-shirt on $5 pitcher night (guilty), or the song you burn onto the #146th mixtape for that girl you're desperately trying to impress (keep the dream alive gents).

















George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
(from All Things Must Pass)

Ok, so I'm a fool for having never listened to All Things Must Pass, but that's definitly something I plan on fixing in the next couple of days. This song is nothing new. It's 39 years old, and was a #1 single for weeks in both the UK and US. Harrison uses the song as an expression of longing to truly know God. The song is primarily directed towards the Hindu god Krishna, but uses the traditional word of praise "Hallelujah" found in Christianity and Judaism, as well as Vaisnava Hindu prayers as background vocals. Regardless of what you may or may not consider religiously profane (save it for another time), this is one of the most beautiful songs about the human desire to know God and the search for a relationship with Him.



Also: Yim Yames ("ahem," Jim James) has a recent cover that was actually my first exposure to the song. Really nifty, but pales in comparison.

Yup

I saw this coming...

Boomer...

So I'm heading to Norman tonight to see Beach House and Josh Jones (from the truly great Evangelicals), followed by The Walkmen tomorrow night at OU (Yeah, I'm still shocked too). I've missed several opportunities to see these gentlemen, especially during my time in Los Angeles, so Saturday will be quite nifty.

Oh, what's that? You want to go too?

Equality:
Ok, this just made my day...













(Politely stolen from Cali and Jenna Thornhill DeWitt's blog)