May 8, 2007

What this episode covers

Can't stand jazz? You might actually like The Bad Plus, a loud and menacing group that takes decidedly non-jazz standards and warps them into something altogether unusual. Tune in this week to hear their ridiculous rendition of Rush's "Tom Sawyer." With When Irish Eyes Are Burning, The Ike Reilly Assassination may have finally produced a recording that lives up to their energetic live performances. Bjork's latest album, Volta, is bizarre and spacy and...kind of bjoring -- but the Timbaland-produced "Innocence" is worth a download. Also on the singles front, San Francisco emcee Sage Francis clashes with bluesy Jolie Holland on "Got Up This Morning" while Seawolf's debut E.P. continues to heat up the blogosphere. Also, Brit-poppers of the world, rejoice! Travis is back after a four-year hiatus.

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