Sometimes, it gets tidied up; other times, not so much.
When all else fails: there’s video!
There was so much music on Friday . . . I just didn’t get to this one.
(Missed Music Monday opener)
The Black Keys dropped their 12th studio album called Ohio Players. 14 songs spread out over nearly 45 minutes of ear candy to enjoy.
(clip) that was the album’s 1st release called “Beautiful People” and I absolutely loved it!
(clip) That’s Beck on lead vocals for the song “Paper Crown”. Another album favorite of mine. Beck received co-writing credit on half of the album’s fourteen songs – but I feel the Beck influence throughout. (clip)
I’m a Black Keys fan, so I’m going to keep listening, but I thoroughly believe you all should too. It certainly feels to me that it’s going to become one of my favorites from them.
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Sometimes, it gets tidied up; other times, not so much.
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(kongos come with me now)
Today is a good day for new music – let’s do this
(kongos come with me now)
Morning Babble intro
New Music Friday:
Happy Weekend – Happy New Music Friday – that opening song was from the Kongos back in 2014. Unfortunately, they do NOT have any new music for us today. Although, in looking back at their most recent releases, they did have something last May (clip) Yeah – that’s right “Surfin USA” – it was actually on a 5-song EP called Let’s Run Away Nothing else since then though. Normally at this point – I blah, blah, blah say something, but I have so much musical pleasure for our ear holes.
(Countdown)
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!
First up – look I know there’s Doja Cat’s deluxe album out and the surprise drop from J. Cole – we’ll get to them – but for now, if you’ve been following along – you know I’ve been waiting for this one. Vampire Weekend (clip) The band’s fifth album – Only God Was Above Us – all out in its glory – 10 songs can be found on it and I’ve listened to them all – twice. BUT – I’m going to keep listening to them. Let me explain. I think the only song that I have heard from the band that I truly loved instantaneously was Horchata (clip) I still haven’t ordered one of those yet – Horchata is a drink by the way. Anyway, I’ve learned that I love the Vampire Weekend sound intially, but I just have trouble finding the hooks or the favorite parts that you look forward to in favorite songs (clip) Their first album – I was not into them. My wife introduced me to them. (clip) I remember back – my wife told me to listen all weekend to Alt-Nation on Sirius XM b/c they were having a Vampire Weekend – Weekend. I didn’t quite understand that at first. I just thought the band was called Vampire and they were playing them all weekend . . . which they were., but it confused me. Leave me alone – this was 2008. I was probably more focused on the Phillies winning the World Series that year (clip) But I also remember telling my wife, “Hey, I really like this Vampire band.” She was like what? Vampire Weekend? – I was like, uh, yeah – them. Vampire Weekend. To this day, I don’t think she knew the way in my screw up. (clip)
Whew – that was a lot of Vampire Weekend. Speaking of a lot. Doja Cat’s deluxe edition of her latest album – Scarlet – has a lot of songs on it now (clip) The new release is titled Scarlet 2 Claude and has 24 songs on it – nearly 80 minutes of music. It also includes collaborations with A$AP Rocky and Teezo Touchdown (clip) I have to tangent away slightly and talk about Teezo. I watched an interview with him on YouTube (clip) Did you catch that? The guy doing the interview asks “how did you come up” and then corrects himself and says “how did Teezo come up with the name “Teezo Touchdown.” He’s interviewing Teezo! Here’s the response and yes . . .. flowers are being treated like a microphone (clip) That would just be an amazing interview to do. Quick thank-yous to Elliot and JB of the show Carton Conversations – not that they gave me permission or anything, but I did take their clips. Guys if you need any Morning Babble clips – go crazy.
(Clip) That’s some Rap beef right there and it’s doing real good. J. Cole with his song “7 minute drill” from his new album that did a surprise drop on us all. Album is called – Might Delete Later. Couple weeks ago I talked about the song from Future and Metro Boomin called “Like That.” On verse 2, they had a Mr. Kendrick Lamar providing some dissing words towards Drake and J. Cole. (clip) I also said that I’m Team Kendrick, which I still am. But I am amused with this little battle going on back and forth (clip)
You up Kendrick – don’t let me down. Several quick hits of new music: Peggy Gou will release her debut album, I Hear You, on June 7th. This announcement comes with a new song, “1+1=11″ – that’s bad math // Charli XCX has shared a pair of songs, “Club Classics” and “B2B,” from her new album Brat which arrives also on June 7th, // Imagine Dragons released albums in 2021 and 2022, but nothing since. Until today, we get the song “Eyes Closed” (clip)
Eyes Closed that reminds me of Jordan dropping in the free throw with his eyes closed. Then, couple years ago, Lebron tried to do the same thing (clip) Jordan is the GOAT.
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 Glass Animals, Sia, The Black Keys w/ Beck (clip) I cannot believe I didn’t get to The Black Keys – a whole new album out! I smell Missed Music Monday!
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
But I learned it because of the email from Vampire Weekend announcing their album and this was listed as one of lead singer Ezra Koenig’s favorite quotes.
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Happy Monday – unfortunately, that’s not an April Fool’s Day joke – it’s Monday.
(Missed Music Monday opener)
Last October, The Gaslight Anthem released their first studio album in 9 years called: History Books. A 10-pack of musical joy from a Jersey band who just performed in the NHL’s Stadium Series (clip) Being a Flyers fan myself, I didn’t enjoy seeing the band bearing the Devil Red Jerseys, but I get it – they are from that area. Maybe this is also why I tuned out recently (fingers in your ears kids) which is probably why I missed their 4-pack EP called History Book – Short Stories. 2 acoustics versions from the History Books songs, a cover of a Billie Eilish song, but the 4th cut is what I did thoroughly enjoy. It was a redone version of their song “Blue Jeans & White T-Shirts” which originally appeared on a 4-pack EP back in 2008. (cut) I just enjoy the instrument of Brian Fallon’s voice and what he can do with a song.
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“Rap God” cut
Maybe not quite like a Rap God, but I did feel pretty amazing after all those birthday wishes – many thanks again. However, the days that follow – so lonely.
“Back To Life” cut
Happy weekend / Happy Easter weekend to all who celebrate the bunny. One will be visiting here and there is going to be so much candy again. I think we just finished up the Halloween candy, too. Welp – I’m up for the challenge. (Get in my belly)
And I do want to say “Happy Birthday” to everyone. I’m going to miss some of your bdays this year and I’m so sorry when I do. I mean to send along the wishes – it’s just not something I always look for on the social media apps – I’ve turned off the notifcations and such – otherwise, I’d be time sucked away.
(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!
I think I would be banned from any new music talk, if I didn’t lead with this one. Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter has finally arrived in its entirety. We already received the singles “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ’Em” (clip) That’s the one – that Beyoncé made history as the first Black woman ever to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. With this album, I was excited to see AND HEAR – her version of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” (clip) Spotify is pushing a duet she does with Miley Cyrus. However, the duet that jump out to me was the one with Post Malone – I bet it jumped out to certain jean company as well (clip) Now, I guarantee that Levi’s already knew this song was coming, but could you image them not – and then waking up today and just finding out? (Jim Carrey drop) Are there any songs about Morning Babble? 27 Songs on Cowboy Carter, but Nope.
(“Broken Man” cut) St. Vincent has a new album arriving on April 26th – called All Born Screaming. Couple weeks ago, we got the 1st single “Broken Man” which featured Dave Grohl on drums (cut) That’s Dave. And apparently, he is appearing on more than just one song on this new album. The second release also has the Foo Fighters lead man hitting the drums again. Looking forward to all the new music from St. Vincent, but today – let’s go and enjoy “Flea” (“Flea” cut)
At the beginning of the Babble, I played a cut of Soul II Soul’s “Back to Life” (clip) And – I just played it again. Vampire Weekend samples this same song within their 4th release rom their upcoming album: Only God Was Above Us – all out on April 5th. The song is called “Mary Boone” (clip) I dug a little deeper on this song, because I read the post from Pitchfork’s Matthew Strauss. I learned that “Mary Boone” is named after the New York gallery owner who was greatly influential in the 1980s. Boone closed her two galleries in 2019 ahead of a federal prison stint for offenses connected to tax fraud. She has now served her 30-month sentence and is out of prison.” Good – a happy ending and a good song. //
Several quick hits of new music: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer – Sheryl Crow just released her 11th studio album – it’s called Evolution // Someone that I’ve been tracking is Lyell – she appears along with two others on the new song “Lighthouse” // “Please, love this song, it’s personal” are some of the lyrics from the first song on Awolnation’s upcoming new album. This song was also one of the first songs writtern for it. This is “Panoramic View” (clip)
Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.
Be sure to check out the playlist on Spotify and yes, 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 Twenty One Pilots, The Talbott Brothers, and Myles Smith. By the way, I loved Myles’ Instagram post about receiving a big billboard of himself in the UK (clip) He states “thanks @amazonmusicuk for helping me convince my mum this is a real job.”
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow.” – Beyoncé Knowles
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Welcome to Monday! Hitting 3 different genres today for:
(Missed Music Monday opener)
1) I’m very open about my fandom towards country music. It’s not strong. But – I am a fan of Kane Brown, who released a song called “Fiddle in the Band.”
Why yes Kenny Chesney did release a new album. Kane Brown.
2) Not too sure of the era breakdowns with Hip-Hop, but I feel this was a little bit of a throwback with Big Sean releasing his song “Presicison”
3) Remi Wolf – do yourself a favor and go read her bio listed on Spotify. Claims she was born in 1458 in what is now considered France. Maybe a vampire? That’s a genre all to herself. While you’re at it, go check out the new single “Cinderella”
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“Cult of Personality” Cut
That’s an old song. I’m an old dude, who actually gets older next week. Still rocks though.
“Cult of Personality” Cut
Morning Babble Opener
That song from the beginning is the 1989 song “Cult of Personality” via the band Living Colour who actually toured last year with the band Extreme (clip) I don’t feel like we need anything more than them, but as for Living Color, I was excited to hear that they were still out there doing their thing. I’m not sure if lead singer, Corey Glover, would do the yellow jumpsuit trick again though (clip) Maybe, who knows.
My birthday is next week. I babystep deeper into my 50s. I’ll be 51 next Wednesday. I’ll provide a P.O. Box to where you can send gifts. Just kidding. BUT – you can gift me by subscribing on YouTube or if you’ve already done that – have someone else subscribe! Spread the Babble. I would love that for my birthday.
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!
Friday Pilots Club released a 3rd single off their upcoming debut album called: Nowhere, which drops on May 9th. The previous release, I’m still hooked on and that one is called “Spectator” (clip). And, the one before that was “Vampire Disco” (clip). But let’s get back to the now – 3rd release / tease of the new album is called “We Don’t Wanna Talk.” (clip)
Recently, I’ve been digging into the music of Bryce Fox. On Spotify, he describes himself as having a diverse diet of muscial genres, from punk and country to classic rock and hip-hop. I totally agree. The one song that I’ve been playing a lot came out two years ago in 2022 – that one is called “Golden Boy” (clip) It totally reminds me of a Black Pistol Fire or Black Keys type of sound to it. So needless to say, I was psyched when I saw today that he has a new song out. Appears he’s building towards another full album with 3 prior releases. Anyway, today let’s go enjoy “Trust Nobody” (clip)
From “Trust Nobody” to an album titled: We Don’t Trust You. Future and Metro Boomin have released this album – 17 songs and 13 seconds short of a full hour of new music. I’m still digging through it all, but track #6 is “Like That” is one that jumped out to me. Mr. Kendrick Lamar takes a turn with verse 2 (clip) Apparently something going on there with Drake and J. Cole. I don’t know enough – all I do know. I’m Team Kendrick (clip)
Jumping all over the place today with different sounds. This particular one isn’t necessarily a sound that I would typically go for, but I’m going to try because of reading a review from Pitchfork’s Andy Cush – Let me play you a quick clip of the song (cut) That’s “Sadness of a Gift.” Words of Andy Cush: “Two songs on Adrianne Lenker’s Bright Future begin with the woosh of a tape machine settling into its correct speed. The players sometimes murmur among themselves as a song gets going or winds down; Lenker’s voice occasionally grows distant, as though she were turning away from the mic, then rises in volume as she leans forward again.” Andy sold this album to me when he gave it an 8.4. Lastly, if Adrianne Lenker sounds familiar – well, she is the lead singer of Big Thief (clip) / Also, here’s the link to the GQ article from Cush – click here
Several quick hits of new music: Elbow’s album Audio Vertigo is out in its entirety – that’s what I want to listen to several times this weekend. Was that a groan from the crowd? Dad rock // Another album that I’ll be listening to all weekend is from Gary Clark Jr. with his JPEG Raw album, 12 songs, and the one being pushed by Spotify called “What About the Children” has Stevie Wonder contributing // Pearl Jam have released the 2nd single off their upcoming album Dark Matter which is due out on 4/19. Oooo – and I wanted to correct something. For Record Store Day, which is the very next day – 4/20, they are releasing an exclusive yellow & black ghostly LP for the new album – Dark Matter. Today, we can enjoy the song “Running” (clip)
Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.
Be sure to check out the playlist on Spotify and yes, 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 Gaslight Anthem, girl in red, and more.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.” – Stevie Wonder
