The title of this song has an odd history. Kyu Sakamoto had a hit in Japan with the bittersweet song “Ue O Muite Aruko” in 1961. Two years later a British group did an instrumental version of the song and called it “Sukiyaki” after one of the band member’s favorite Japanese dish. So when the [...]
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I got the most recent Decemberists album, Picaresque, about a year ago and, well, barely listened to it at all. So much time went by that I totally forgot about it. But then Tam bought us tickets to see them last month, and I pulled it out again. I thought I might have another listen [...]
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I’m honestly undecided whether I like this band, but I can’t stop listening to them. I’m fascinated, that’s for sure. Just when I think I’ve heard this all before they surprise me and I stick around and think, OK one more song. The thing is they have two myspace pages and the one has songs [...]
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When I first introduced Poptastic Day, I said something about never posting anything that’s considered ‘good’ music. The Del Vikings are probably breaking that rule, but there’s a certain smiley corniness that comes with doo-wop, so I reckon it’s alright. I got my current record player for my birthday a few years ago, and I [...]
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Aaaaaaah yes, the blog has gotten a nip and a tuck, my friends! Look how pretty! Bean has certainly outdone herself. 100B looks goooood and it knows it. Here’s some Demolition Doll Rods in celebration of our new and improved look. Also for all of you out there who feel a bit blah today: listen [...]
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