Bloc Party Picks

Bloc Party Picks:
The soundtrack that inspired South London’s Bloc Party as they traveled the country on their recent tour.
1. Got It - Sebadoh
2. Man Is The Baby - Antony and the Johnsons
3. Violence - Blink 182
4. Guess I’m Doing Fine - Beck
5. Une Annee Sans Lumiere - Arcade Fire
6. Take Me Somewhere Nice - Mogwai
7. First It Giveth - Queens Of The Stone Age
8. Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
9. Feed Me With Your Kiss - My Bloody Valentine
10. The Fallen - Franz Ferdinand
11. Funny Little Man - Aphex Twin
12. Mountain Song - Jane’s Addiction
13. Yeah (Crass Version) - LCD Soundsystem

Soulful Season’s Greetings

Soulful Season’s Greetings:
1. Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto - James Brown
2. Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) (live) - Marvin Gaye
3. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - The Temptations
4. What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas? - The Emotions
5. Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town - The Jackson 5
6. Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas? - Staple Singers
7. My Favorite Things - Diana Ross and the Supremes
8. This Time Of The Year - Brook Benton
9. The Gift of Giving - Bill Withers
10. Winter Wonderland - Aretha Franklin
11. Purple Snowflakes - Marvin Gaye
12. A Holiday Thought - The Dramatics
13. Merry Christmas, Darling - Vanessa Williams
14. I’ll Be Home For Christmas - The Platters
15. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Dionne Warwick with Gladys Knight

Talking Turkey

Talking Turkey:
Loosen your belts, folks. Eating becomes a contact sport on Thanksgiving Day. Just eat it!
1. Harvest Moon - Neil Young
2. Hungry Heart - Bruce Springsteen
3. Tofu Isn’t Turkey - beverly graham
4. Turkey Chase - Bob Dylan
5. Turkey Killer - Louisiana Red
6. It Ain’t What You Eat But The Way How You Chew It - Delbert McClinton
7. Mashed Potatoes, (Do The) - James Brown
8. Hot Biscuits - Jay McShann
9. Beans And Cornbread - Louis Jordan
10. Sweet Thing - Van Morrison
11. Country Pie - Bob Dylan
12. Cherry Pie - Warrant
13. Eat It - Weird Al Yankovic
14. Under Pressure - Queen
15. I’ve Got A Stomach Ache - Junior Wells
16. Sloth - Fairport Convention

The Songs of Johnny and June Carter Cash

The Songs of Johnny and June Carter Cash:
Johnny and June Carter Cash’s romance withstood good times and bad, many of which are chronicled famously in the songs below.
1. I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash
2. Keep on the Sunny Side - June Carter Cash
3. Jackson - Johnny Cash
4. Will The Circle Be Unbroken - June Carter Cash
5. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry - Johnny Cash
6. Ring of Fire - June Carter Cash
7. Don’t Take Your Guns To Town - Johnny Cash
8. If I Were A Carpenter - June Carter Cash
9. A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash
10. Gotta Travel On - June Carter
11. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
12. Road To Kaintuck - June Carter Cash
13. I Still Miss Someone - Johnny Cash
14. Wildwood Flower - June Carter Cash
15. What’d I Say - Johnny Cash
16. The Far Side Banks Of Jordan - June Carter Cash
17. The Long Black Veil - Johnny Cash
18. Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow - June Carter
19. Hurt - Johnny Cash

One to Watch: Chris Brown Picks

One to Watch: Chris Brown Picks:
This R&B crooner with small-town roots (Tappahannock, VA) reveals his current faves and influences.
1. Pony - Ginuwine
2. Only Sixteen - Sam Cooke
3. Thriller - Michael Jackson
4. Candy Rain - Soul For Real
5. Run It! - Chris Brown
6. Caught Up - Usher
7. Part-Time Lover - Stevie Wonder
8. Soul Survivor - Young Jeezy
9. Motivation - T.I.
10. Knuck If You Buck (with Lil Scrappy) - Crime Mob
11. Oh - Ciara
12. Trapped In The Closet (Chapter 1 of 5) - R. Kelly
13. A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
14. Grind With Me - Pretty Ricky

Dig This (Nov. 2005)

Dig This (Nov. 2005):
In this recurring feature, we present you with tracks by some of our favorite rising acts.
1. The Art of Walking - Blockhead
2. Publish My Love - Rogue Wave
3. Headlock - Imogen Heap
4. From the Lab - Colossus
5. Leave The Sad Things Behind - Paula Frazer
6. Good Black Bad Black - Blockhead
7. 10:1 - Rogue Wave
8. Loose Ends - Imogen Heap
9. If You Knew My Mind - Colossus
10. Always On My Mind - Paula Frazer

From Norway With Love

From Norway With Love:
Maybe it’s the cold, or the high quality of life, but there’s something irresistibly sparkling about the music from Norway.
1. Take On Me - A-Ha
2. Poor Leno - Royksopp
3. Oslo Skyline - Jaga Jazzist
4. Heartbeat - Annie
5. I’d Rather Dance With You - Kings Of Convenience
6. Sleep On Needles - Sondre Lerche
7. Ghost Trains - with Morgan Geist - Erlend Oye
8. Midget - Jaga Jazzist
9. Beautiful Day Without You - Royksopp
10. Chewing Gum (Vocal mix) - Annie
11. Misread - Kings Of Convenience
12. Two Way Monologue (Album Version) - Sondre Lerche
13. Nervous Little Boy - The Lovethugs
14. Eple - Royksopp
15. The Sun Always Shines On T.V. - A-Ha
16. Dead Passengers - Sondre Lerche
17. Winning A Battle, Losing The War - Kings Of Convenience
18. The Living Daylights - a-ha
19. Only This Moment - Royksopp
20. Day - Jaga Jazzist
21. Sudden Rush - with Kompis - Erlend Oye
22. Toxic Girl - Kings Of Convenience
23. Amygdala - Frost
24. Triumphant - Royksopp
25. Every Party Has A Winner And A Loser - with Prefuse 73 - Erlend Oye

Isaac Hayes’ Suave Mix

Isaac Hayes’ Suave Mix:
The soul smoothie walks you through a sampling of his suavest cuts and selects a handful of favorites from other artists.
1. I’ve Been Loving You Too Long - Otis Redding
2. Never Can Say Goodbye - Isaac Hayes
3. Stormy - Classics IV
4. (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
5. Moondance - Van Morrison
6. With You I’m Born Again - Billy Preston/Syreeta
7. Don’t Let Go - Isaac Hayes
8. Joy - Isaac Hayes
9. A Few More Kisses To Go - Isaac Hayes
10. Since I Lost My Baby - The Temptations
11. Playing Your Game, Baby - Barry White
12. By The Time I Get To Phoenix - Isaac Hayes
13. I Say A Little Prayer - Dionne Warwick
14. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Dionne Warwick
15. Soul Man - Sam and Dave
16. Fragile - Isaac Hayes
17. I Stand Accused - Isaac Hayes

2005 Latin Grammy Nominees

2005 Latin Grammy Nominees:
Get your bachata/salsa/reggaeton/punk-flamenco on with the 6th annual Latin Grammys, broadcast live from L.A. on Nov. 3.
1. Amor Del Bueno (El Cuchillo) - Reyli Barba
2. Tu no tienes alma - Alejandro Sanz
3. Duele El Amor (with Ana Torroja) - Aleks Syntek
4. Al Otro Lado Del Rio - Jorge Drexler
5. Todo El Ano - Obie Bermudez
6. Bienvenido Al Anochecer - La Ley
7. Lagrimas - JD Natasha
8. Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor - Juanes
9. Un Accidente - Circo
10. Bandolero - Olga Tanon
11. Como Tu - Carlos Vives
12. Aire - Intocable
13. Me Vuelvo Loco - Los Palominos
14. Na Na Na (Dulce Nina) - A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings (1)
15. Yo Quisiera - Reik
16. Amortiguador - Andrea Echeverri
17. Barco a Venus - Fey
18. Como Seria - Soraya

Happy Halloween 2005

Happy Halloween 2005:
Here’s a killer mix to play at your costume party or before you go out trick-or-treating.
1. Paranormal Voices - Sound Effects
2. Thriller - Michael Jackson
3. Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon
4. Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group
5. (Don’t Fear) The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
6. Welcome To My Nightmare - Alice Cooper
7. Am I Demon - Danzig
8. Pet Sematary (Single/LP Version ) - Ramones
9. Vampira - Misfits
10. Satan - Dwarves
11. Intro #5 - NONE
12. Angel Of Death - Slayer
13. Fear Of The Dark - Iron Maiden
14. Radioactive - Gene Simmons
15. Dracula - Gorillaz
16. Intro #3 - NONE
17. Do They Know It’s Hallowe’en (Radio Edit) - North American Hallowe’en Prevention Initiative
18. Spook - Galaxie 500
19. Redneck Dracula - Dr. Elmo
20. Satan Is Real - The Louvin Brothers
21. The Reaper - Mannheim Steamroller
22. Monsters Under The Bed - Frank J. Petruccelli/Petruccelli Productions
23. The Mummy - Bob McFadden & Dor
24. Halloween Is Black As Night - Jackson C. Frank
25. Trick Or Treat - Otis Redding
26. I Put A Spell On You - Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
27. Every Day Is Halloween - Ministry