Here we are at listing #12 - 3 solid months of making lists on Tuesday. I think it's the most organized i've ever been! This week we go back once again to where it all began and draw a topic from High Fidelity - Top 5 Records to Play on a Monday Morning. Ya, i know it's Tuesday, but you can put it into action next Monday and every week thereafter. Mondays have a certain vibe that needs catering to, and for me uplifting is definitely the way to start off the week and these cds help me struggle through Mondays on a regular basis. Several of them also apply to a lazy Sunday morning as well, maintaining the light vibe that is characteristic of a Sunday morning and so sorely required the next day.
Top 5 Records to Play on a Monday Morning
- Bob Marley and The Wailers - The Record Plant Session, 10/31/73. While not an official release as far as i'm aware, this is a widely distributed bootleg of The Wailers live at the Record Plant at the time of their first album. Positive vibes from the early reggae sound The Wailers produced are all over this recording, from the Rastaman Chant that starts it off through to the end of the session 45 minutes later. This show, and MANY other shows from taper-friendly bands can be downloaded in either SHN or MP3 format from FurthurNet. If you are a fan of live music and don't have this trading system running on your computer, drop what you are doing and get it now! Too many bands available to name here, and so many shows available in one single download. It was like Christmas when i first hopped on last year. Live it, laugh it, love it, dig it.
- John Mayer - Room For Squares - A semi-recent addition to my cd collection, this cd, and especially the first 5 tracks, can lift you off the ground and send you sky-high in no time. A great listen at any time, really.
- Morcheeba - Big Calm - Was actually introduced to this over in Budapest on a Sunday morning and it couldn't have been more fitting. Translates well over to Monday.
- Rushmore Soundtrack - A crazy collection of positive tunes, the range of artists, from Cat Stevens to The Who, is as quirky and engaging as the movie.
- Oasis - Definitely Maybe - This is a great cd to fire up a Monday with a little attitude. Rock and Roll Star sets the tone and away you go, happily sneering through the day.
K, I know it's Friday, but better late then never. This is the first time in over a week that I've been able to get on to the internet.
Here's my list:
1. Rage Against the Machine, Rage Against the Machine. Nothing like listening to angry music to get you going in the morning.
2. Weezer, Blue. It's a classic cult album. Always in regular rotation.
3. Incubus, any album. Each one has such a unique vibe and what's better then starting a Monday hearing Brandon Boyd's sexy voice.
4. Andy Sotchansky (sp?), 5 Star Motel. Just got this CD from my sister and got to see him live in Vancouver. It is a great CD. A combination of slow and groovy tunes.
5. Almost Famous Soundtrack. Great for any occasion. Some Fever Dog and Tiny Dancer, gotta love it!
Honourable mention: John Mayer, Room For Squares.
Posted by: Paula on November 8, 2002 07:22 PMgreat suggestions guys. i'm going to check some of those for sure. have one more to add as of today. put on greyboy allstars- a town called earth this morning when i woke up and am currently feeling fine. should apply for sure to a monday AM!
Posted by: scotty on November 6, 2002 08:39 AMoh i love Morcheeba. that's a great album. and St. Germain tourist is a GREAT record and i love Sublime! ok.
i don't know about listing 5, but i think Abbey Road takes the cake. perfect style, content and rhythm for monday morning.
Posted by: leblanc on November 5, 2002 02:27 PMSt. Germain - Tourist, started listening to this in B.C. I love this album.
Rusted Root - When I Woke, this was copied for me, thanks Scott. Great album, I don't think it has gone far from my stereo.
Sublime - 40 oz To Freedom, I have been a huge Sublime fan for years now. This album kicks ass. Thats all I have to say.
Del - Both Sides Of the Brain, everyone needs a little hiphop.
Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball,
Posted by: Janelle on November 5, 2002 02:10 PMOh, I downloaded a Jason Mraz song 'So Unusual', after someone recommended him to me on the basis of me loving John Mayer. It wasn't too bad at all. :)
Posted by: maddy on November 5, 2002 04:58 AMInsomnia again...
Top 5 Right (in no order) NOW:
Jason Mraz - Various Bootlegs.
Saw this guy on Carson Daly a few weeks back investigated and dug 'im. Think Dave Matthews and John Mayer rolled into one but a little less serious and more of a Guster style percussive sound. Highly recommended. Check "0% Interest", "You and I both" and "1000 things", all great songs.
Ryan Adams - Demolition
The Sweet One loves his Ryan Adams.
Rhett Miller - Instigator
More of the alt-country vibe. "Come Around" is such a great song.
Beck - Sea Changes
"Lost Cause" is in the Rotation a lot. Even more of the Country vibe for Al... I'm sensing a trend.
Loveless - Go, Tonight
New Band from Boston. One of my heroes Jen Trynin (The female Matthew Sweet if you ask me) plays guitar and sings backup. Check LVLSS.com if inclined for downloads.
Honourable Mentions:
Andy Stochansky's - 5 Star Motel
Interpol
Bob Schneider
Dank Jones - Born a Lion
Gemma Hayes - Night on my side
Audioslave - If you haven't heard "Cochise" Download it now.
Mark Morrison - Return Of the Mack (Extended Remix) Funny anytime a la 526 Huron St London Ont Canada.
Almost Sleepy,
Al
Posted by: Sweet AL on November 5, 2002 03:37 AMThat was fun! My answers, of course, have been posted.
We used to get Morcheeba played at work, it's a good one. Do any Phantom Planet songs make the Rushmore soundtrack? And I love Little by Little. Noel Gallagher has some good stuff inside, me thinks. Who would have thought Oasis would last this long? Must go study now...
Posted by: maddy on November 5, 2002 02:59 AM