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