Yesterday
Murs & 9th Wonder
Murs' Revenge
2006
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Sifting Through Records
Count Bass-D
True Ohio Playas EP
Ultra-Vybe : 2004
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Song of Will [Jazzanova Remix]
Eddie Gale
Blue Note Revisited
Blue Note Records : 2004
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Kim
Substantial
To this Union a Sun was Born
Dimid Recordings : 2001
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Divisions
NOMO
New Tones
Ubiquity : 2006
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Keep it On
The Nonce
World Ultimate
Wild West Records : 1995
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Well, today I watched the US team crash out of the World Cup. Sad as it may have been [I wasn't really rooting for them, as you can't take England out of the emigre limey], but it was entirely deserved. No energy today, poor strategy [who the hell comes out in a 5-4-1 formation against a team they need to beat?? What are ya gonna do, beat them with defending?], the substitutions were too late, and Ghana ran them off the park.
They came in overrated, and they leave with their tails between their legs. It's depressing however because I fear football will disappear in this country now for 4 years [you know which football I'm talking about], much like true political discourse seems to vanish in non-election years [zing!].
So, to beat the heat and stave off any musical thirsts, crack this sonic six-pack and drink deep. I haven't got time for much more commentary or insight today, but these tracks should keep the wolf from the door. Enjoy.
EDIT: I will take a little extra time to strongly recommend you check out NOMO. Remember what Antibalas did for 2004? NOMO is the new wave, and they're catching fire. I am planning on hitting their NYC show at the beginning of August, but yeah, they're absolutely worth the further investigation.
Also, FmGT has been occasionally deleting archives [don't fret, we haven't reached 2006 yet], but we are slowly plodding through. Also, July will be the official inaugural FmGT Reruns Month [because it's summertime; who has the time for new shit when they should be outside??], where we'll provide a number of in-depth retrospectives on some artists and bands we know and love [as you do too], including the appearance of some guest writers and FmGT contributors! [Believe me, we're fucken psyched, and you'll like 'em too] There are a few names in the pipeline that look pretty solid, and we are also slowly working on a site revamp [I wish I knew html], and logo action. The summer is here, and we are just getting set. Stay tuned, and please, accompany us through the hottest time of the year.
6 comments:
very nicely presented...
i love jazzanova :)
look forward to DLing that Nomo. Love Antibalas and love Ubiquity for that matter. Share the same setiments for US soccer. The formation was ridiculous.
Not sure if Ghana ran them off the field both of their goals were bonehead moves by the US which pretty much gave them away. YOu just cant make those type of moves on soccer's largest stage.
I think Ghana will get rolled by Brazil. Lets keep hope alive that soccer while at least maintain a relitively large profile without the world cup around.
I hear ya. I think Ghana will initially surprise Brasil, but things will even out. As for running the US off the field, I guess what I meant to say was that it seemed like Ghana won every 50-50 kinda ball, like they were one step faster, one step more determined. That entire 2nd half was a death knell for Arena, as the US team just didn't seem to have the life or the legs. But I digress. I too hope that soccer keeps its identity growing on the US stage, because it really should.
I agree completely with everything you're saying about US soccer but must point out that it was a 4-5-1, not a 5-4-1. I just like correcting you.
hahaha, Hawk, yeah, I feel that, if it was a 4-5-1, fair enough, but that's defintely more ridiculous because they need to score goals, and yet they cram the defensive side of the ball.
"like true political discourse seems to vanish in non-election years [zing!]"
True political discorse? what is that?
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