Pebbles For Amplifiers

A rock mix for you all to enjoy.  This is a photo I shot of a river in St. Johns, Canada while crossing a bridge.

Pebbles For Amplifiers Track Listing:

    1.    Wilco: "Radio Cure" - from the hit-record, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, this sprung Wilco into another whole world of stardom, expanding on their country roots.  It can be said this band is one of best 'country' bands from a big city - Chicago.
    2.    The White Stripes: "The Nurse" - I haven't had the pleasure to see Jack live, but there is no doubt he is world-class rockstar.  
    3.    Dredg: "Same Ol' Road" - from the artsy album, El Cielo, this SF band strays from the norm incorporating fresh lyrics and mixed genre musical sounds.  Drummer, Dino Campanella, is self-taught and can hold a groove like very few in the rock industry.
    4.    Muse: "Feeling Good" - the mega-stars of the UK make a cover of the famous Nina Simone song.  Matthew Bellamy, lead singer/guitarist/classical pianist, writes the music in somewhat apocryphal style, usually talking about the end of the world.  Lefty drummer Dominic Howard is perfect behind the kit, and is up and coming in the world rock drumming.
    5.    The Good, The Bad & The Queen: "History Song" - Damon Albarn's project after The Gorillaz.  Damon (Blur), Paul Simonon (bassist from The Clash), Simon Tong (guitarist from The Verve), and Tony Allen (world-renown drummer from Fela Kuti).
    6.    Red Hot Chili Peppers: "Don't Forget Me" - perhaps one of my favorite tracks this quartet performs live.  I don't know why you would NOT be a fan of these brilliant musicians (as much as many dislike Anthony Kedis for his lack of range...you have to admire his heart)!  
    7.    Beth Orton: "Beautiful World" - another from queen of British folk.
    8.    PJ Harvey: "Silence" - new direction for Miss Harvey here...piano music!  I prefer her rocking out, however, I truly admire her sense of direction, her creative ability to change styles, and most of all, her brilliant musicianship.
    9.    Freestyle Fellowship: "Inner City Boundaries" - OG Project Blowdians.  Aceyalone and Mikah 9 from earlier casted Haiku d'Etat along with P.E.A.C.E. and Self Jupiter.   This is my all-time favorite hip hop track from their brilliant 1993 album, Innercity Griots.  This song also features old-skool hip-hop-head Daddy-O from Stetsasonic.
    10.    Yeah Yeah Yeahs: "Turn Into" - great track from Show Your Bones.  Karen O is hot!!! ...and the drummer is sick along with Nick Zinner, head-wig!
    11.    Fleet Foxes: "Your Protector" - new track from their latest, Ragged Wood.  Love the retro-60s sound.
    12.    Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings: "Keep On Looking" - some of the hottest performers/musicians in today's retro music.  Sharon is an ex-corrections officer at Rikers Island (I wouldn't mess with her!), and the Dap Kings also back Amy Winehouse.  Sharon & 'The Kings are from my neck of da woods, BROOOOOKKLLLLYYYNNN!!!
    13.    The Faint: "Desperate Guys" - great track from this Nebraska-based band off Wet From Birth.  Saw these guys tour with Bright Eyes, and they definitely had the house bouncin!
    14.    Audio Bullys (feat. Nancy Sinatra): "Shot You Down" - this track from Nancy was huge just after Kill Bill came out...thanks to music connoisseurs, RZA and Quinten Tarentino.  
    15.    Nine Inch Nails: "Head Down" - killer track from the FREE and amazing album, The Slip.  After Radiohead's massive music-shocker In Rainbows going internet for whatever you...Mr. Reznor later said it was somewhat a scam, since they released the album later via CD, iTunes, and an $80 music-box.  Reznor allows you to download this album from his website in multiple formats to suit the best sound quality possible.
    16.    The Mars Volta: "Ilyena" - YES!!!  I have finally found a mix where I can sneak in my favorite band!!!  This is an absolute killer song from their recent The Bedlam In Goliath.  Many, including myself, thought there would be a descent in their music after the king, Jon Theodore on drums, left the throne.  However, the drumming phenom, Thomas Pridgen, at age 24, took the reigns and is now hailed as one of the greatest drummers alive!  It will be a fascinating journey to watch this kid and these brilliant musicians grow.  Big props to Omar Rodriguez, the puppet-master of the group, is by far one of the most creative, most productive musicians today, releasing music every few months.  STAY AWAY HATERS!!!  HEHE!