Pop princess Mandy Moore has recently admitted on L.A.’s KROQ radio station that the first album of her career “sucked.” In a brave move toward musical redemption, the singer/actress has offered a refund to any person who made the unfortunate choice to purchase the album.
What's the best way for a song to end - a crisp, ringing ending or a gradual fade-out?Barry: I think fade-outs are generally what happens when a song is too long and people can't think of how to end it, or it's been cut down for radio. So I think the best way to end a song is just to have a sudden ending.
Jaff: I do as well.
Barry: Especially for the music we make. Because it's very, y'know, [beatboxes for a second] fast and tight, and you want to have the contrast between having a really loud, kind of raucous part, to absolute silence, because it's almost like some kind of, like going through your rudiments or something.
Jaff: Definitely.
Here at the Lonely Note, we try not to put our focus on bands from just around our immediate area, as we do not wish to alienate viewers from other parts of the country (or world?). But I just couldn't help myself on this one, since the invitation is open to anyone."A murderous new sound has been created. A sound that paints a picture of a
muscle-car grinding its way, with every bit of horsepower it can muster, through a field of mud three feet deep. Dangerous enough to be taken seriously, yet beautiful enough to engage even the most finicky listener"
So if you have a guitar and wish to join this cool band, be sure to contact them through myspace.com/agotr (or by email at agotr@mchsi.com). They have played a lot of clubs around the Des Moines area, and seem to have a pretty decent and very loyal following. Oh, and they seem like they like to have a good time, so be ready to party :-)
You can download (for free) two of their songs, "Iron Horse" and "The Exchange" here.
Neil Young's Living With War has already received plenty of press. But upon reading Rolling Stone's review of the album, I've become ever more fascinated. Of the anti-Bush 'Let's Impeach the President,' writer Andy Greene had this to say:"This track has already drawn the most media attention, with its battle cry for an end to this administration. As if at a rally, Young is joined by a choir on nearly every word. Contradictory Bush sound bites about "weapons of mass destruction" and the Patriot Act are sampled while Young and his choir call out, "Flip! Flop!" It's unlike anything we've ever heard in a rock song. His barely restrained rage at the current state of American politics is palpable on this song, as throughout the album."
Highlighting the power of music in young people's lives, a new study suggests that fans of rap and hip-hop are more likely to drink, use drugs and engage in violence.
[This research on rap lyrics] doesn't answer key questions about whether rap actually changes people's behavior. Resolving that puzzle is "going to be a tough one." ~DiClemente
April showers bring May flowers, and Vague Space has decided to take advantage of the dreary weather by posting songs by Bright Eyes, Superchunk, Modest Mouse, and Dirty Three. All four contain the word "rain" in their titles.
While everyone disputes whether Sgt. Pepper or Abbey Road is the greatest Beatles record, there is no doubt that Rubber Soul was an incredible turning point for the band. Released during Christmas time of 1965, the album represents a dogmatic shift from the romantic themed songs, dominant of the 'Ed Sullivan' broadcasts, to a time in which George Harrison, the quiet one, developed a penchant for profound songwriting. In spite of all its greatness, however, Rubber Soul is historically notable for containing 'Norwegian Wood,' the first rock song featuring a sitar.
This was brought to my attention by donewaiting.com. It's Wolfmother's video for 'Woman,' and you can watch it for free via AOL here.
From 'CSI NY's' website, the description of the Wednesday night (April 26) episode featuring the white trash homie from Cell Block 6:"When Kid Rock's limo driver is murdered in an alley before the encore of his concert, Mac and Lindsay question him because he was the last person to see the driver alive."
I ran across this neat little song at Arjanwrites. It is called 'Joy' and by a band called Temposhark, a British outfit.
In response to the impressionable effect People in Plane's 'If I Talk Too Much (My Head Will Explode)' left upon him, Joaquin Phoenix decided that he wanted to direct the video for the band. In fact, he shot the musical visual in Ontario, California at the end of last year.
Michael Jackson, proving that he doesn't need western music labels to be sucessful anymore (or maybe they just don't want him??), plans on releasing an album for a Bahrainian record company. The new album will be released on Two Seas Records, a label Jacko co-founded soon after his child abuse trial with Sheik Abdulla Hamad Al-Khalifa, in late 2007.
Ted posted on Alice in Chains several days ago and told us all that one of my favorite bands had reunited with a new lead singer, William Duvall, following the untimely death of Layne Staley only few years before.
Your new music Tuesday has gotten even better. Stream the new Dresden Dolls album here before you buy it today.
Neil Young's newest protest album, entitled Living With War, is a ten song set featuring 'Let's Impeach the President' as one of its tracks. This follows in the wake of his recent Prarie Wind, an album that has sold nearly 450,000 copies.
An interview with Iggy Pop is available here. In it, he discusses a reunion tour with The Stooges that will be planned, as well as an upcoming album:'He expects the album to come out next year on his solo-work label, Virgin Records. Steve Albini -- whose numerous credits include albums by the Pixies, Nirvana and PJ Harvey -- will produce, but the set also will include a package of songs produced by Jack White, frontman of the White Stripes and the Raconteurs and producer of Loretta Lynn's "Van Lear Rose."'
So the horrible Bucky was finally ousted from the list of American Idol finalists on Wednesday, and I couldn't be happier...except for one thing: What is up with that horrible Daniel Powter song that always has to play when a contestant gets offed? Seriously, the song is not only horrible, but also doesn't make any sense.
Norah Jones has a secret band, and you’d probably be surprised at what they play.
Here's Steve bringing you the 4-1-1 on 4/11:
So Tom Morello has gone soft on politics after"The Nightwatchman is all about three chords and the truth."
~Tom Morello
Keep up the good work, Tom.
You can listen to some of The Nighwatchman here. Or just check out the Fahrenheit 9/11 soundtrack or Axis of Justice CD, since there is no actual Nightwatchman LP.
"The door's open to invite anybody. We'd like anybody to be a part of it. There's tons of guys that we love and that Layne loved, you know, that we'd love to be a part of this on a part-time basis."
Ted featured the single 'Steady, As She Goes' last month by the new band co-fronted by that weird guy in Cold Mountain. The band is The Raconteurs, and the 'weird guy' is Jack White (who played Georgia in that film).
With yesterday's New Music Tuesday, I was able to acquire Snow Patrol's 'Hands Open.' (Yes, I realize all the Indie Trash blogs posted the mp3 to this song last week. However, I have a life). 
I had already forgotten about Keane when I stumbled upon this site. The British stand-out's sophomore album is planned for release June 20, and has already garnered great reviews.
The Rock Snob may be mad at Morrissey, but we here at The Lonely Note still love him. His new CD came out yesterday (as Hank reported) and has been much anticipated. Below is one of the tunes off of Ringleader of the Tormentors.
