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morning babble / Friday 07-05-24

(Clerks clip)

Well, I watched Clerks with my 15-year-old son. It was fun. Not sure if I did good parenting there, but it was defnitely fun.

(Clerks clip)

(Morning Babble intro)

Happy Weekend – I apologize ahead of time for the AC vent fan running. With today’s heat, there ain’t no stopping that AC today. I’ll just talk “really louder.” Also, I’m hoping every one was able to enjoy a long holiday weekend. Some people had to work though – like the people in the ER for all those firework shenanagins. (clip)

And that’s why I stay inside. That and air conditioning. Back to the Clerks movie from 1994 (clip) Yes – I fully believe that the movie is a theatrical masterpiece, but I’m not going to talk about that. Instead, movie soundtracks. I miss them (dance clip) The song in the background that Jay and Silent Bob are getting their groove on to is “Violent Mood Swings” from Stabbing Westward. (clip) The rest of the movie and soundtrack includes songs from Girls Against Boys, Bad Religion, and Alice in Chains (“Got Me Wrong” clip) Speaking of Alice in Chains – they were very much a part of another great soundtrack of alltime which just turned 32 this past June 30th. I’m talking about the movie Singles and it’s soundtrack which included all the rockers of that time: Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees, Mother Love Bone and, yes, Alice in Chains (clip) I don’t have enough time for it, but Mallrats had a killer soundtrack too.

(Countdown Video)

New Music Friday:

I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that!

• Couple weeks ago – the Detroit rapper – Eminem released a new song from his upcoming album (“Houdini” clip) The song was called “Houdini.” He’s back again with another new song but this time, he’s joined by couple fellow Michiganders. Big Sean and BabyTron can be heard on the 2nd release of the new album which is called: The Death of Slim Shady and due out in its entirety next Friday (7/12). Here’s the song – “Tobey” (clip)

• I’m a little out of the loop on this one, but I guess it’s been teased out for a couple weeks on social media about something going on between Quavo and Lana Del Rey. Both have remained shhhhh about the nature of their relationship, neither confirming nor denying the dating rumors. So, what did they just do? They released a new song together called “Tough” (clip) That’s very snuggly. Good crossover song with the hip-hop/country thing going on. Apparently, the song might be highlighted on the new country album from Lana Del Ray called: Lasso and could be coming out this September.

• (“Little Foot Big Foot” clip) Last month, actually it’s now July, so two month’s ago Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino did a rerelease which he described as “the finished version of 3.15.20.” This time it was given the title – Atavista (“Atavista” clip) But now, he has released another new song, but this time off what Glover claims is the “final” Childish Gambino album, Bando Stone & the New World, is out July 19. This is “Lithonia” (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: If the sound of country is your taste in music, then you are in luck. Zach Bryan released over an hour of music spread out amongst 19 songs under the album title of: The Great American Bar Scene // Killer Mike is still killing it. Via the 2024 BET Awards, he won Album of the Year for Michael. A whole new single dropped called “Humble Me.” I won’t lie. I’m looking forward to the next Run the Jewels album, Mike // and finally I’m cheering this one on and I’ve always been a closet fan of Kesha (clip) Today, she has releasesd her first single as an independent artist called “Joyride” (clip)

Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Spill Magazine, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.

Be sure to check out the playlist on Spotify. As I mentioned in the beginning, it’s a playlist of songs that I’ve talked about and thought about: so, you’ll see some new music there from Sam Roberts Band, Huey Mack and the very prolific, Fuller (ready for the album) and anything that I really messed up and missed – well, that’s why I’ll be doing Missed Music Monday on Monday. 

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Failure is success training.” – by Kevin Smith

morning babble / Thursday 07-04-24

Borrowing words from someone else in an attempt to spread happiness everywhere or at the very least – a reasonable range. Hey – go click that video!

Some people would go to Bruce Springsteen and his “Born in the USA”. I chose Katy Perry’s “Firework” to kick-off my 4th of July playlist. (“I kissed a girl”) That song of hers was a close 2nd.

Happy 4th of July! Don’t lose any digits today . . . if you do, that’s one way to remembered amoungst your family member for years to come.

I went to one of the Founding Fathers for today’s quote which was brought to my attention again from this guy – Chase Jarvis, who is working on another book of his. Can’t wait for that one. But as he was working on it – he’s been using this Benjamin Franklin quote:

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“What good shall I do this day?” – by Benjamin Franklin

morning babble / Wednesday 07-03-24

Borrowing words from someone else in an attempt to spread happiness everywhere or at the very least – a reasonable range. Hey – go click that video!

Twas the night before The 4th of July

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I don’t know where we’re going, but I know exactly how to get there.” – by Boyd Varty / Storyteller – Life Coach – Lion Tracker

morning babble / Monday 07-01-24

(Johnny Cash “Ring of Fire” clip)

Back in September of 2003, we lost Johnny Cash. So, another new album from him wasn’t necessarily on my radar.

(Missed Music Monday opener)

Johnny Cash has five albums posthumously (paas-choo-muhs-lee) – which is one less than Jesus Jones who are still (Right Here, Right Now)

This past Friday, The Man in the Black, via his son and producer of the album – John Carter Cash, released the album: Songwriter

(“Spotlight”)

That’s track #2 “Spotlight” which features guitar from The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach. I’m still digging into the album – 11 tracks in all, which were each built around the original vocal and acoustic guitar of Johnny Cash. Again, the album is called: Songwriter.

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morning babble / Friday 06-28-24

(Eddie Vedder “Save It For Later” cut)

That’s Eddie Vedder Covering The English Beat’s “Save It For Later” – as heard on the only good thing on television right now – Season 3 of The Bear

(Eddie Vedder “Save It For Later” cut)

Morning Babble Intro

Happy Weekend! It’s still hot out. Sprinkler time or better yet – slip and slide time (clip) You felt every root in the backyard during that “fun” – all while ruining the grass. Dad was never happy. So – that’s what to do during the day. At night – what’s good on TV, but The Bear! (clip) I’m not going to ruin it for anyone. I’ve only seen Episode 1 of this third season. Episode 2 apparently has that Eddie Vedder song in it (another clip) Season 3 of The Bear is all out too – all 10 episodes. I am NOT much of a binge watcher. I like to spread out my enjoyments of the show. My wife on the other hand – she could binge watch and go until 4am or until or eyes bleed (clip) We’ll probably have the season done by Monday. If you haven’t seen it – The Bear – it’s on Hulu. It’s a must. I truly want to be a part of something like this – one day. It’s just so good and so inspiring at the same time for me.

(Countdown Video)

New Music Friday:

I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that!

• The moment I heard the first couple notes of this song, I perked up. (clip) Then, the drums came in along with vocals. (clip) “Who is this?” I asked aloud and quickly found out its someone that I’ve witnessed live: J.D. McPherson (clip) That song is “Sunshine Getaway” and it’s the first tease of McPherson’s fourth album: Nite Owls which will become available on September 27th. (Christmas clip) Alright it’s McPherson’s fifth album if you include his holiday album – Socks – which is only one of the greatest collection of original Christmas songs of all time. (Happy Ho, Ho, Ho to you) Hmmm, might be tied with Sia.

• (clip) ‘Tell Me Why U Do That’ is the name of that song. AND – I know – I’ve talked about this 17 year old guitar prodigy before – her name is Grace Bowers and and her band is called The Hodge Podge. I was all in on that other song, but today we get the title track of her highly anticipated debut album which arrives on August 9th called “Wine On Venus” (clip)

• (“Girls” Beastie Boys clip) Anytime I get the chance to play a Beastie Boys song – I will. The band – The Dare – had their own version of a song called “Girls” (clip) Little edgy and taken from their EP titled: The Sex EP – no beating around the bush there, just all out going for it. Today, a new song from The Dare is here (“Perfume” cut) Called “Perfume” that’s the first release off of their debut album: What’s Wrong With New York? – fully exposed on September 6th. By the way, my go to karaoke song is the Beastie Boys “Paul Revere” (clip)

• Sorry – we’re back and I promise NOT to sing. Several quick hits of new music: The sixth album from the band: Imagine Dragons is out now 10 songs, but just a minute past a half an hour of music – it’s called Loom // Jack Kays who’s from Cinncinnati, Ohio – that’s what I read everywhere as I tried to find out about a possible new album. He does have a new song out called “Blow It”. Here’s my only political comment of the show – the favorite horse of President Grant went by the name of Cincinnati // Chaz Bear who is known professionally as Toro y Moi – isn’t that a mix of Spanish and French? Anyway, due out September 6th, is his album: Hole Erth. Couple weeks ago – actually missed this one – it came out on June 12th – a Wednesday – the song is called “Tuesday” (clip)

Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Spill Magazine, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.

Be sure to check out the playlist on Spotify. As I mentioned in the beginning, it’s a playlist of songs that I’ve talked about and thought about: so, you’ll see some new music there from Megan Thee Stallion, The Moss, The Kid Laroi who just like The Dare and The Beasties sings about “Girls” One more cut? (clip) AND – anything that I really messed up and missed – well, that’s why I’ll be doing Missed Music Monday on Monday. 

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Why can’t we put everything that we have into everything that we can?” – the actress Ayo Edebiri (Eye-O Uh-Deb-er-ee) said that in her role of Sydney on The Bear

morning babble / Thursday 06-27-24

Borrowing words from someone else in an attempt to spread happiness everywhere or at the very least – a reasonable range. Hey – go click that video!

“I Gotta Wear Shades” cut from Timbuk 3

Happy National Sunglasses Day / Be sure to get your Goodr Glasses on – love these. It’s sunny right now, but since it’s summer – you know what can happen.

“Thunder” Imagine Dragons

Was that too weak of a transition? That’s “Thunder” from Imagine Dragons who have a new album out tomorrow called Loom – we’ll talk about it on New Music Friday

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” – by Ram Dass – Guru of Modern Yoga

morning babble / Wednesday 06-26-24

Borrowing words from someone else in an attempt to spread happiness everywhere or at the very least – a reasonable range. Hey – go click that video!

(Stitch clip)

Happy National Stitch Day! Stitch from Lilo & Stitch was also known as Experiment 626. Today, is 6-26.

(Stitch / Elvis clip)

Little blue guy was also a big fan of Elvis. So, that’s where I’m going for today’s “Quote of the Day”

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“When things go wrong, don’t go with them.” – by Elvis Presley

morning babble / Tuesday 06-25-24

Borrowing words from someone else in an attempt to spread happiness everywhere or at the very least – a reasonable range. Hey – go click that video!

“What I Got” cut

Bradley James Nowell was the lead singer of the band: Sublime.

“What I Got” cut

The son – Jakob Nowell – was only 11 months old when his father died in May of 1996. Today (June 25th) it’s Jakob’s birthday. Also today, he has taken over for his dad and is lead singer of Sublime.

“What I Got” cut

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Taking his lyrics of the song “What I Got”

“Life is too short, so love the one you got.” – Bradley Nowell / Happy Birthday, Jakob!

morning babble / Monday 06-24-24

(“All I Want Is You” clip)

Its been 6 years since the band – The Decemberists – came out with a new album. Their 9th studio album was released a little more than a week ago. I’m a little late.

(Missed Music Monday opener)

As found on their Wikipedia page, Colin Meloy (lead singer) has stated that the name – The Decemberists – is meant to invoke the “drama and melancholy” of the month of December. I wish it would invoke some cooler temps here in June.

(“Burial Ground” clip)

That’s Track #1 – “Burial Ground” – one of my favorites. By the way, definitely a modern day prog rock feel on Track #13 which does take up nearly 20 minutes of the album which is called: As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again.

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morning babble / Friday 06-21-24

“Yellow” cut

I’ve never been much of a Coldplay fan, but Coldplay did make me love the writing of Chuck Klosterman. I can explain.

“Yellow” cut

Morning Babble intro

Happy Weekend – it’s officially summer and how does it feel already? Let’s check with that kid in the backseat (clip) Yup – I fully agree. Wholeheartedly. Very Hot. BUT – cool things off and talk about Coldplay. Was that a good transition? (“This is crazy” clip)

Alright – I didn’t think it was that bad – Coldplay – obviously, they are an extremely successful band, so for me to state not being a fan . . . I don’t believe hurts them at all and I’m certainly not out to get them or anything either (Clocks clip). See – I keep playing songs from them. In fact, I totally dig the piano that Chris Martin performs on during their concerts and shows (clips). It’s the music that I’m just not going to crank up and rock out to. I realize that it’s not “junk” but quality music and very well done, – just not my taste. (Tom Hanks with food) BUT – you know who else shares my feelings towards Coldplay music – Chuck Klosterman (show book stack). There’s no Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs book because I let someone borrow that book and haven’t gotten it back yet. We’ll show a clip of the book cover (clip) – very poplular book from 2003. There’s a particular essay in it called “This is Emo”. Basically, Chuck got mad because a girl he liked chose NOT to be with him but instead flew off to Portland instead to see the first US appearance by Coldplay – “a British pop group whose success derives from their ability to write melodramatic alt-rock songs about fake love.” The next line is the craziest, but also filled with creative profanity that I can’t really say here. My daughter sometimes watches. I will provide a link though! But – ever since that essay – I was all in on Klosterman. I think I excidely stated in bed – I love this guy.

(New Music Countdown)

New Music Friday:

I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that!

• Alright – let’s get this one out of the way – Coldplay – heard of them? (Travolta lost clip) They are releasing a new album, Moon Music, on October 4th. After all the success of their most recent album from 2021 – Music of the Spheres – if it’s not broke . . . why not go back to the very same producer again, Max Martin – so they did. Today, we’ve got the LP’s first single and it’s – imagine that as Klosterman stated “an alt-rock song about fake love” – this one is grouped together as one big word but still says “Feelslikeimfallinginlove.” (clip)

• Couple months ago, we got the first glimpse of the new album coming from Fontaines D.C. as they gave us the album’s track #2 song – “Starburster” (clip) As August 23rd creeps closer and closer – that’s the drop date for the band’s fourth album called Romance. It’s about that time to get another tune. Today, it’s track #11 on the album called “Favourite” (clip)

• J.J. Abrams has done a lot of television shows and movies (Solo “we’re home” clip) I still get chills from that scene. Anyway besides the Hollywood stuff, he had several kids, too – one who goes by the name of Gracie (“Block Me Out” clip) Past couple months, we got to hear a couple singles from her called “Close to You” and “Risk” (“Risk” clip). Today though – we have the entire album which is called – The Secret of Us – 13 tracks. 13 – that’s a good number especially for who joined her on the song currently being pushed on Spotify. This is “us” from Gracie Abrams and Taylor Swift (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: Post Malone released another new song from his upcoming country music album called F-1 Trillion – release date is August 16th. Teamed up with Blake Shelton for: “Pour Me a Drink” – that sounds like a good idea // Ice Spice has revealed that her upcoming album release date of Y2K will be Friday, July 26th. By the way, it’s called Y2K because January 1st 2000, the date of Y2K is her birthday. She just released a new song called “Phat Butt” // King Krule released a surprise new EP called: Shhhhhhh! (there are 7 h’s). The song that had a video made for it was “Time for Slurp” (clip)

Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Spill Magazine, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.

Be sure to check out the playlist on Spotify. As I mentioned in the beginning, it’s a playlist of songs that I’ve talked about and thought about: so, you’ll see some other new music there and anything that I really messed up and missed – well, that’s why I’ll be doing Missed Music Monday on Monday. 

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“It doesn’t matter what you can do if you don’t know why you’re doing it.” – by Chuck Klosterman