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Minneapolis and National Music Reviews

December 31, 2006

Johnny Cash – Look at them beans!!!

Posted by Toby on Sunday, December 31st, 2006

I’m a latecomer to the Johnny Cash bandwagon, I know…I guess it’s my indie-streak that made me a disbeliever in his whole schtick. But no more! I recently stumbled upon a bunch of his tunes via my pal, Megan, and I’m convinced he is/was pretty damn awesome!!
“Look At Them Beans” is one of the best songs I have ever heard! Give it a listen!


December 28, 2006

Muse | “New Born”

Posted by Toby on Thursday, December 28th, 2006

This song, “New Born”, is on Muse’s 2001 release, Origin of Symmetry. I didn’t hear it until a couple of days ago, and…WOW!


TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2006!!!

Posted by Toby on Thursday, December 28th, 2006

…AND THE WINNERS ARE… These are the top albums of 2006 based on the number of spins they received in my cd and mp3 players this last year. Congratulations and enjoy!!

1) Hockey NightKeep Guessin’ | “For Guys’ Eyes Only”
2) Mason JenningsBoneclouds
3) Tapes n’ Tapes - Loon | “Insistor”
4) Cryns #3…If Howard Roark Could Dance | “Kids”
5) Cara CatureApple Chancery
6) Joanna NewsomY’s
7) Ben FoldsSongs for Silverman
8) Mike BassOnly a Moment
9) Ditty BopsMoon Over the Freeway
10) Fiona AppleExtraordinary Machine


December 1, 2006

Avenpitch – “Sweet Summertime” Video

Posted by Toby on Friday, December 1st, 2006

Hey all you scenesters! Have you seen the new Avenpitch video yet? Filmed on a rooftop near downtown Minneapolis, it provides all the excitement you could ask for in a rooftop video – wind blowing through hair, scenic view of the Metrodome, ummm…did I say wind blowing through hair?

It doesn’t have screaming crowds and police officers carting them off for breaking sound and peace ordinances, but it does have a sweet keyboard riff. Check it out!

OR just read our Avenpitch/Dr. Mario review

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