Another Show, Another Change

http://drop.io/perfectlylethalradioshow

I am working with new software yet again, so there are a couple of glitches that I have to work out. The most notable of these, the fact that this show is only 50 minutes!!, will definitely be corrected by next week. Also, because I haven't been very diligent about keeping track of what I've played, for the first time I have repeated a song. I know that this is inevitable, but I didn't think I would do it just nine shows in! I am not going to say which one it is and hope that no one picks up on it. Thankfully, I took the time to catalog the shows so that this doesn't happen again. At least for a week or so.

I will say that I think the new software makes the show sound pretty good, and, once I figure out how to use it, will help make the show better. I also have not yet posted the track list on the site, but it will be up by the end of the day. Finally, I had one request this week and it was from my wife. Please send your requests in!

Enjoy the Bodast song!

I Hope It Don't Turn Away

Feeling a strange sort of restlessness these days. I've been listening to a ton a music of late, but these two songs in particular are really speaking to me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXVzEUFDazI&feature=PlayList&p=6EBE218BC0B99D37&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=64

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8lRjNMorx8

They are both from the Bottom Line show. Such wonderful performances. This part has been particularly resonant:

I never knew a man
could tell so many lies
He had a different story
for every set of eyes.
How can he remember
who he's talkin' to?
'Cause I know it ain't me,
and I hope it isn't you.

The two of us need look no more

The world is ablaze with the news of Michael Jackson's death today.  I don't know exactly how I feel about this.  He is the first singer I can remember really enjoying as a kid (we had the Thriller album, but then, who didn't?), and though I haven't really been much of a fan of his, I will admit to really digging some Jackson Five songs.  I won't pretend to know anything about his life, nor defend him against any of the many allegations that have plagued him for much of his later life.  Everyone has his or her closet, and his has been examined enough.  I've always found the circus a little disturbing, even though he certainly contributed to it.  I will say that there always seemed to be a bit of sadness there, a longing for a normal life that could never be given his circumstances.

Perhaps now he can be at peace.

New Show

I'm a little late on getting this posted this week (after missing last week!), but here is the link:

www.drop.io/perfectlylethalradioshow

Due to complaints by people who think it's okay to just not show up to work for three weeks and go to far off places, I have also posted a track list of the show. This way, if you really enjoy the Bodast song I play next week, you'll know which one it is!

It's been a pretty rough week because of the proposed library budget cuts from our dear governor. If you live in Ohio and want to continue to see vital library systems throughout the state, I urge you to contact him as soon as possible and let your voice be heard.

http://governor.ohio.gov/Assistance/ContacttheGovernor/tabid/150/Default.aspx

As someone with many unhealthy obsession in music, I cannot tell you how much important a role the library plays in feeding this obsession.

Slightly Drunk

So here's my favorite Dylan songs:

10. I Want You
9. Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
8. Highway 61 Revisited
7. Forever Young
6. Don't Think Twice, It's Alright
5. Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands
4. It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
3. Desolation Row
2. If You See Her, Say Hello
1. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

Nice.

Dr. Zoome & the Mad Scientists-Found Recordings

www.myspace.com/drzoome

The roll out for the new album is up. The album, the cover, and the great story written by Brandon Ulman of how the album came about are all up for the public to enjoy.

Surrender & the Faces

Cool band name? The latest show is up:

http://drop.io/perfectlylethalradioshow

This one reeks of summer. While doing the show, I was driving back and forth doing laundry and the weather was beautiful. Incidentally, after putting one of their songs on the show, I got in the car and the radio immediately played a Raspberries song. Great radio minds think a like.

To follow up on the summer mode (or completely drive it into the ground, depends on how you look at it) I think I may do next week's show as a tribute to the Beach Boys. We'll see if this actually happens on Sunday. Until then, dig the now sounds of the show!

Neil Young: He Can Help Your Soul

Today I came into work very begrudgingly. As often happens with my soul destroying job, I am completely burned out. I felt sick to my stomach all morning about just the thought of having to get ready to go in.

But then I got there. And this awaited me, unexpectedly I might add.

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gjfyxzukldje

There are no words.

Strangest song ever?

I have heard this song a couple of times over the years and never knew who it was. It has baffled me many a time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb-SVPJM4L4

Last night, while listening to 97.7 Southwestern Ohio Public Radio, I finally found out a little about this song. Who knew that Nancy Sinatra was so psychedelic?! I find it odd, and a little cool, that a song this strange went to #26 on the charts. Hooray for Southwestern Ohio Public Radio for shedding light on a song I've often wondered about.

Sadly, this link comes with a video that deepens the mystery even more.

The Top of My Game

This might be my best one yet:

http://drop.io/perfectlylethalradioshow

This show also features my first anti-request.