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The Flaming Lips – American Head
I have a long history with The Flaming Lips dating back to the late 90’s shows in support of their 1st masterpiece, The Soft Bulletin. I’d previously written them off, firmly convinced they weren’t cool. What can I say, I was pretty damn snobby in my youth. I was...
Metallica – S&M2
It isn’t easy being a Metallica fan – ride or die. For every fan who loves the latest record, there are a loud contingent of fans who will scream “Only the 80’s albums!”. Or even more specific, “Only the Cliff Burton years!”. So, it goes, so it goes. As for me, I...
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My Life Story – 12 Reasons Why
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores lesser known tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks....
Suede – Beautiful Ones
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores lesser known tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. It...
Death Threat Cassette – Lo-Fi or Die
The pull of the Pacific Northwest can be very strong. I felt it in my teens as the grunge revolution exploded nationwide. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains - all bands that became intertwined with how I presented myself to the world. Lyrics that came from a sense of...
Genesis – That’s Me
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores lesser known tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain - all of them are killer tracks. ...
23 Albums Touched by the Hand of God in 2012
23 albums touched by the hand of God in 2012 – a non-numbered list of albums that I’ve played over and over that were released in 2012. Some of them were reviewed here on Jason’s Jukebox, some of them weren’t. All of them are worth your time and attention. The last...
Dido – No Angel
Part 40 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays Perspective can be a curious thing. In the context of the present, a struggle can seem insurmountable - the prospects...
Metallica – …And Justice for All
Part 39 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays Middle School can be a strange time for a kid (or Jr. High in some school districts). Emotions run high, new thoughts...
Green Day – ¡Tré!
The Violent Femmes once introduced a verse in the song "Prove My Love" singing "Third verse / same as the first". Larry and Andy Wachowski also created two sequels to the movie The Matrix that severely diluted the impact of the original (in my humble opinion). Green...
The Cornelius Crane – E.P. Too
The word "Americana" when applied to music conjures up visions of acoustic guitar, singing with friends around a fire, and an authentic approach to the music and lyrics. All of these things are true - at its best it can incorporate country, folk, bluegrass, and even...
Primal Scream – XTRMNTR
Part 38 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays The truth can be a curious thing. I once knew a person who would follow each opinionated rude statement with the...
Green Day – ¡Dos!
We last heard from Green Day in September of this year with the release of the 1st part of their trilogy of records, ¡Uno!. Gone were the political posturing of the last two records - instead listeners were treated to party songs, 50's inspired pop-punk songs, and a...
Dot Dash – Winter Garden Light
In a song about Washington D.C. by The Magnetic Fields on their magnum opus, 69 Love Songs (titled "Washington D.C. strangely enough) they recited everything that is great about the city - "Washington, D.C. / It's paradise to me / It's not because it is the grand old...
Pulp – Different Class
Part 37 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays Human sexuality can be such a curious thing. Each one of us walks around with our own little secrets and sexual history....
eels – electro-shock blues
Part 36 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays In the late Autumn of 2008 I received notice that my Grandfather (mom's side) was deathly ill and in the hospital. I...
The Januariez – Authentic
The debut EP by The Januariez was an incredible mix of punk infused Pac NW Rock n Roll with lyrics that provided a visceral punch to the gut of the listener. Once you got through the 11 minute, 55 second EP, it led to the question "Well, what's next?". As it turns...
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