I'm gonna miss this place

For those of you who are eagerly awaiting the new Antony and the Johnsons album due out next Tuesday, October 7th via Secretly Canadian, this is a good preview. He has a few scattered tour dates but hopefully will be announcing a larger run sometime soon.
*******TOUR DATES**********
Oct 14-WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL LOS ANGELES, California
Oct 16-THE APOLLO NEW YORK CITY, New York
Oct 30 & 31-Barbican-London, England
Antony and the Johnsons-Another World.mp3
Antony and the Johnsons-Shake That Devil.mp3
Antony and the Johnsons Tags

I'm Not There

Extremely excited for this upcoming film. I am sure many people would question Cate Blanchett as a young Bob Dylan, but she is such an amazing character actress-just check out The Aviator if you don't believe me. Making the wait for the film, which doesn't hit theatres until November 21st is the soundtrack which features everyone from Bonnie Prince Billy to Karen O. Check out the details below. Craziness!

I'm Not There soundtrack (unsequenced):

Eddie Vedder and the Million Dollar Bashers: "All Along the Watchtower"
Mira Billotte: "As I Went Out One Morning"
Stephen Malkmus and the Million Dollar Bashers: "Ballad of a Thin Man"
Los Lobos: "Billy"
The Hold Steady: "Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window"
Stephen Malkmus and Lee Ranaldo: "Can't Leave Her Behind"
Tom Verlaine and the Million Dollar Bashers: "Cold Irons Bound"
Iron and Wine and Calexico: "Dark Eyes"
Yo La Tengo: "Fourth Time Around"
Jim James and Calexico: "Goin' to Acapulco"
Karen O and the Million Dollar Bashers: "Highway 61 Revisited"
John Doe: "I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine"
Yo La Tengo: "I Wanna Be Your Lover"
Bob Dylan: "I'm Not There"
Sonic Youth: "I'm Not There"
Charlotte Gainsbourg and Calexico: "Just Like a Woman"
Ramblin' Jack Elliott: "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues"
Antony and the Johnsons: "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"
Mason Jennings: "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll"
Stephen Malkmus and the Million Dollar Bashers: "Maggie's Farm"
Jack Johnson: "Mama You've Been on My Mind"
Mark Lanegan: "The Man in the Long Black Coat"
Bob Forrest: "Moonshiner"
Roger McGuinn and Calexico: "One More Cup of Coffee"
John Doe: "Pressing On"
Sufjan Stevens: "Ring Them Bells"
Willie Nelson and Calexico: "Señor (Tales of Yankee Power)"
Jeff Tweedy: "Simple Twist of Fate"
Cat Power: "Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again"
Mason Jennings: "The Times They Are a-Changin'"
Richie Havens: "Tombstone Blues"
Marcus Carl Franklin: "When the Ship Comes In"
The Black Keys: "Wicked Messenger"
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova: "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere"

Out in record stores everywhere on October 30th. (Thanks ERIC!)

Poor Emma, we feel bad for you, 'YES WE DID' and other happenings of '08: TOP ALBUMS OF THE YEAR (for me and eric)

First and foremost every good music listener has someone that they share everything with because loving something as much as i love music is never truly complete unless you share it with those who are always there for you. Most of my past music education over the few years has stemmed from Eric's knowledge of The Grateful Dead, The Band, Antony and the Johnsons, Bonnie Prince Billy and many more and this year I was finally able to give a little bit back. Along with his top picks he listed his top 11 shows of the year as well. Since we spent most of the year collectively ohhhh'ing and ahhhhh'ing over Bon Iver we once mentioned in passing conversation how we felt bad for poor Emma. As the rest of the world was delighting over sickening love songs by Mr. Emma, she was out there knowing all of this was written about her. And so, Emma this is for you. Here's to a happy and healthy 2009!!!

*****************Top Ten Albums of 2008 for Mr. Eric*****************

1.Bon Iver- For Emma, Forever Ago
2. The Felice Brothers-The Felice Brothers
3.Lykke Li-Youth Novels
4.Cat Power-Jukebox
5. The Black Keys-Attack and Release
6. The Tallest Man on Earth-Shallow Graves
7. Small Sur-We Live In Houses Made of Wood
8. The Rosewood Thieves-Rise and Shine
9. Horse Feathers-House With No Home
10. Bob Dylan-Tell Tale Signs

+1 Bonnie 'Prince' Billy–Lie Down in the Light

******Top Ten Concerts********

1.Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble, Levon Helm Studios, September 6, 2008
2.Bon Iver, Bowery Ballroom, July 29, 2008
3.Radiohead, All Points West Festival, August 8, 2008
4.The Felice Brothers / AA Bondy, The Bearsville Theatre, April 26, 2008
5.The Black Crowes (Acoustic), Town Hall, November 3
6.Horse Feathers / The Rosewood Thieves / Small Sur, Union Hall, November 21, 2008
7.Adele, Joe's Pub, March 17, 2008
8. Bob Dylan, The Prospect Park Bandshell, August 12, 2008
9.The Cave Singers, The Mercury Lounge, May 6, 2008
10.Rodriguez, Joe's Pub, September 3, 2008

+1 The Raconteurs, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, May 4, 2008

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******2008, thank you, from shelves of vinyl*******

1. The Black Keys-Attack and Release
2. Dr. Dog-Fate
3. Bon Iver-For Emma, Forever Ago
4. Lykke Li-Youth Novel
5. Hercules and Love Affair-Hercules and Love Affair
6. Helio Sequence-Keep Your Eyes Ahead
7. Ra Ra Riot-Rhumb Line
8. Tobacco-Fucked Up Friends
9. Elliott Brood-Mountain Meadow
10.Fleet Foxes-Fleet Foxes

11. Friendly Fires-Friendly Fires
12. Crystal Castles-Crystal Castles
13. Tallest Man on Earth-Shallow Grave
14. El Guincho-Alegranza!
15. Starfucker-Starfucker
16. Moondoggies-Don't Be A Stranger
17. Noah and the Whale-Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down
18.School of Seven Bells-Alpinisms

School of Seven Bells-Half Asleep.mp3
Moondoggies-Long Time Coming.mp3
Dr. Dog-From.mp3
Fleet Foxes-Meadowlarks.mp3
El Guincho-Costa Paraiso.mp3
Friendly Fires- Jump In The Pool.mp3

Thank you...Maybe?

Just checked out the latest track from the dauntingly talented Antony of Antony and the Johnsons and honestly am not loving it. I thought the track was skipping at the end...

Then again, it is Antony and NO ONE sounds like him, or ever will.