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Red Hot Chili streamers

May 3, 2006 / David Medsker

If you had told me in 1991 that the Red Hot Chili Peppers would be one of the biggest bands of the ’00s, I would have said, “Yeah, right, like any of them will still be alive by then.” But hey, I thought Beck and Radiohead would be one hit wonders, so what the hell do I know.

This year, the Chilis are going all Guns ‘n Roses/Foo Fighters self-indulgent on us, releasing a double album Stadium Arcadium (which I thought was a live album based on its title). And you, lucky reader, can stream the whole enchilada right here. If you care. I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan, but I dig that vid for “Dani California.”

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Audio streams for Neil Young’s upcoming Living with War album

April 28, 2006 / David Medsker

Neil Young has never been one to keep his mouth shut when he sees something that displeases him, be it political (“Ohio”) or corporate (“This Note’s For You”). His forthcoming album, Living with War, which debuts in digital format on May 2 and on CD soon thereafter, is an entire record dedicated to the current state of the world. And we have a link to audio streams of the entire album.

To check out Neil Young’s new album, click here. Get your protest on!

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Worst, albums, ever

April 21, 2006 / David Medsker

Q Mazagine just unveiled their list of the 50 worst albums of all time. Here is a small sampling of some of the more notable entries:

50. Beck – Midnite Vultures (a little harsh, methinks)
46. Oasis – Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
28. Rolling Stones – Dirty Work
23. Alanis Morissette – Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie
21. The Clash – Cut the Crap
15. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band soundtrack
13. Bruce Willis – The Return of Bruno
10. Tin Machine – Tin Machine II
4. Lou Reed – Metal Machine Music (Spotlight Kid will surely have something to say about this one.)
2. All of the Spice Girls solo albums (something that will surely have the Mayor of Simpleton in an uproar, since he loves his Mel C)

And the Worst Album of All Time?

Duran Duran – Thank You

And as a diehard Duran Duran fan, all I have to say is: Goddamn right. Save the cover of “White Lines,” the album was abysmal.

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I’m drunk, I’m nobody. I’m drunk, I’m famous. I’m drunk, I’m in a Blondie video.

April 21, 2006 / David Medsker

Yes, VH-1 Classic played the overloving daylights out of this when they received it, but there’s a reason for that: it’s freaking sweet. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you: “Rapture Riders,” the video.