MIXTAPE: CURATED BY TIM AND SAM'S TIM AND THE SAM BAND WITH TIM AND SAM
November 16, 2008,
Written by The 405
This is the first time I've made a mix tape without having a particular theme in mind. This means I had about 5253765742 songs that I wanted to include, but I eventually whittled it down to this. Enjoy!
1. Menomena - Wet and Rusting
This band are amazing. Their piano lines and manic drums are face melting. Friend and Foe was one of my favourite albums of last year.
2. Hymie's Basement - 21st Century Pop Song
I'm a massive fan of Yoni Wolf's stuff, and this is right up there with the best stuff he's done. If you like this make sure you check out Why?, too.
3. Mechanical Owl - Gravel Grain
One of the many bands I've found through the joys of Myspace. He lives in North Wales, about 5 minutes away from me. It's rare to find musicians from this neck of the woods, especially ones that are this good.
4. Boards of Canada - Dayvan Cowboy
I'm probably one of the few people who thinks The Campfire Headphase is BoC's best album. This piece of music is just perfect, to my ears anyway. I love the attention to detail. This is also one of my favourite ever songs to drive to.
5. Aphex Twin - Flim
This is one of those songs that takes you to another place. It's so dreamy...
6. Kevin Drew - Safety Bricks
I wanted to include this one just because of the violin that comes in at two minutesish. It's so simple but it fits the song perfectly
7. Horse Feathers - Finch on Saturday
One of my favourite recent(ish) discoveries. I hear they have a new album out, too.
8. Micah P. Hinson - I Keep Havin' These Dreams
This is off the last album I bought. The string section in this song is quality. Great album.
9. Okkervil River - Savannah Smiles
This is the acoustic demo version that I found online somewhere. Will Sheff certainly knows how to write a tune.
10. Sweet Baboo - Recaping all my other songs
We had the pleasure of playing with this guy in London earlier this year. He played almost his entire set standing on one leg. It was ace.
11. Jonquil - Lions
Another band we've played with this year. This is a massive tune.
12. Adem - One in a Million
One of my all time favourites. Homesongs is a phenomenal album.
13. Low - Laser Beam
A nice gentle closer. Beautiful.
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Oliver
Now thats one cool mix!
danny - 02/09/10
That's a cool interview with some genuine sounding dudes. The quotes attributed to them at the top are genius! [view article]
danny - 01/09/10
This is so good, you need to stream this shit. My review of it will be up soon..! [view article]
elaine - 01/09/10
I ask for a round two against the pills! I liked how the pill ladies are on screen during the bridge portion of the song. I guess nothing can stop us music lovers from hearing music. :) [view article]
elaine - 01/09/10
Thanks for sharing! I really like the use of the tom toms and the harmonics on the guitar. Nice touches. It adds more dimension when appropriate. [view article]
wil - 01/09/10
frickin love this band! [view article]