Malkmus & Jicks–“Church on White” in Milwaukee
Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks are out on tour in support of their new album, “Mirror Ball.” Check them out below performing one of our all-time favorite Malkmus songs, Church on White, written by Malkmus (who attended nearby Cate School in Carpinteria) about a friend’s death over a decade ago.
Speaking of which, Man of Steele–R.I.P. Five years later and we still miss you, brother.
“Bleed the pot
When you’re hot you’re hot
And when enough is enough
Do the fakers drop out?
Promise me
You will always be
Too awake to be famous
Too wired to be safe
But all you really wanted
Was everything
Plus everything
And the truth
I only poured you
Half a life
Carry on
It’s a marathon
Take me off the list
I don’t want to be missed
Carrion
Its what we all become
From small minds and tall trees
Away from the action
But all you ever wanted
Was everything
And everything
Plus the truth
I only poured you
Half a life
Half a life
I only poured you half a lie”
Good to hear from you Gelofel. Some good choices in there and some for us to check out. Thanks.
Since you inspired me to start keipeng track here are my 5 albums from 2011 that I am still listening to in 2012 (in no particular order).Blood Pressures by The KillsThe Wretch by The Gates of SlumberPortamento by The DrumsI Am Very Far by Okkervil River (also in your top 15 I note)Ukon Wacka by KorpiklanniAnd four albums that I might keep listening to Green Naugahyde by Primus (way way better than it I expected from a band who hasn’t released an album for a decade, and whose last album left me a little cold)All At Once by The Airborne Toxic Event (really loved this album at first, but it hasn’t stood up well to repeat listening)Wounded Rhymes by Lykke Li (this woman’s voice is amazing, album is uneven)Devil’s Music by Teddybears (not as good as their first album, but several highlights)