Chumbawamba – “Voices That’s All” mp3
From the soon to be released album by England’s beloved Chumbawamba, the single “Voices, That’s All” is a celebration of the human voice, that greatest of musical instruments, the one which is each of our birthright. It’s a real recording of real people playing and singing – something I never thought in itself would begin to seem like an endangered animal. No auto-tuners here, ladies and gents, just sweet harmonies and a simple, true and timely lyric. Sing if you want to.
Chumbawamba
“Voices, That’s All” (mp3)
VURSATYL – “Mr. Gusto” mp3
Yo MCs out there listen up: just cause you rap in the hallways of your Community College doesn’t mean you an MC. Take a listen to “Mr Gusto” by VURSATYL of Lifesavas. Think you can spit your lyrics with as much flavor? I will save you the brain cell. The answer is: hell no.
VURSATYL (Lifesavas)
“Mr. Gusto” (mp3)
from “The Style Junkie Chronicles 7″ Series”
(Quannum Projects)
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The Parakeets – “Shangri-La” mp3
My mp3 sleuthing hero, Superfan, has been posting some lovely Northern Soul tracks lately from the Twirl Records compilations. Released digitally now for all to enjoy, these 45’s were long the domain of crate digging fanatics and collectors exclusively. From Volume 6 of this mother lode of gems, “Shangri-La” by The Parakeets has all the elements: rich, sugary string section parts, doo-wop style harmonys, a sincere and plaintive lead vocal, and even that abrupt fade at the end which so many record producers favored at the time. Pure uncut vintage pop.
The Parakeets
“Shangri-La” (mp3)
from “Twirl Records Story Volume 6″
(Twirl Records)
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Rootz Underground – “Makisupa Policeman” mp3
Following in the wake of the highly successful Easy Star Record’s reggae versions of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, and Radiohead’s Ok Computer, comes, Dub Like An Antelope – Legends of Reggae Celebrate Phish. Reggae legends Rootz Underground’s hypnotic version of “Makisupa Policeman” is sure to delight reggae and Phish fans alike.
Rootz Underground
“Makisupa Policeman” (mp3)
from “Dub Like An Antelope – Legends of Reggae Celebrate Phish”
(Red Hillz Music)
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