1. Duran Duran  by Duran Duran (1981)
2. Misfits by the Kinks (1978)
3. Shine a Light by the Rolling Stones (2CDs; live soundtrack to Martin Scorsese film; 2008)
4. Shields by Grizzly Bear (2012)
5. Cheap Trick by Cheap Trick (1977)
6. Slanted and Enchanted: Luxe and Deluxe by Pavement (2CDs; originally released 1992; deluxe 2CD edition released 2002)
7. The River in Reverse by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint & the Imposters (CD/DVD; 2006)
8. Buzz Me In by Jack Logan (1999)
9. The Brian Setzer Orchestra by the Brian Setzer Orchestra (1994)
10. Basher: The Best of Nick Lowe by Nick Lowe {compilation} (1989)

What are you listening to?

Nick Lowe, “Cruel to Be Kind”

Duran Duran, “Girls on Film”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jMMHHdVJb0

TOP 25 ALBUMS of 2013

1. The Next Day by David Bowie
2. In Time by the Mavericks
3. Run Fast by the Julie Ruin
4. The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You by Neko Case
5. Lightning Bolt by Pearl Jam
6. The Last Ship by Sting (2CDs)
7. Silence Yourself by Savages
8. Wise Up Ghost by Elvis Costello & the Roots (deluxe edition)
9. The Low Highway by Steve Earle
10. New by Paul McCartney
11. From the Hills Below the City by Houndmouth
12. Push the Sky Away by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
13. 13 by Black Sabbath
14. Days Are Gone by Haim
15. Defend Yourself by Sebadoh
16. Hesitation Marks by Nine Inch Nails
17. Artpop by Lady Gaga
18. I Hate Music by Superchunk
19. Mechanical Bull by Kings of Leon
20. Wrote a Song for Everyone by John Fogerty
21. Fade by Yo La Tengo
22. Amok by Atoms for Peace
23. Unvarnished by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
24. Volume 3 by She & Him
25. The Silver Gymnasium by Okkervil River

TOP VARIOUS ARTISTS ALBUM of 2013

1. Ghost Brothers of Darkland County by John Mellencamp, Stephen King, & T-Bone Burnett

TOP LIVE ALBUMS of 2013

1. 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief by various artists (2CDs)
2. Through the Never by Metallica (2CDs)
3. Live at KCRW by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
4. On Air: Live at the BBC 2 by the Beatles (2CDs)

David Boiwe, “Valentine’s Day”

The Mavericks, “Back in Your Arms”

trailer for The Ghost Brothers of Darkland County

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band with Jon Bon Jovi, “Born to Run”

1. Run Fast by the Julie Ruin (2013)
2. Live at the Gorge 05/06 by Pearl Jam (7CDs; 2007)
3. Days are Gone by HAIM (2013)
4. Mind Games by John Lennon (1973)
5. Hey Ho Let’s Go!: Anthology by the Ramones {compilation} (2CDs; 1999)
6. Too Far to Care by the Old 97’s (1997)
7. Tales of a Librarian: A Tori Amos Collection {compilation} (CD/DVD; 2003)
8. Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf (1977)
9. Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven; performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Riccardo Muti (1988)
10. The Sounds of Science: Anthology by the Beastie Boys {compilation} (2CDs; 1999)

What are you listening to?

The Old 97’s, “Timebomb,” an audio video; listen & enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnw3wHMdJMU

1. Live at the Gorge 05/06 by Pearl Jam (7CDs; 2007)
2. Get Your Ya-Ya’s Out by the Rolling Stones (1970)
3. New by Paul McCartney (2013)
4. Days are Gone by HAIM (2013)
5. Run Fast by the Julie Ruin (2013)
6. Sinners & Saints by Raul Malo (2010)
7. Phrenology by the Roots (CD/DVD; 2002)
8. The Essential Hank Snow by Hank Snow {compilation} (1997)
9. Nirvana by Nirvana {compilation} (2002)
10. Electric Ladyland by the Jimi Hendrix Experience (1968)

What are you listening to?

Nirvana, “All Apologies” from MTV Unplugged, which took place 5 months before Kurt died. There is some footage at the end that obviously didn’t make the final cut. Look how young Dave Grohl looks, playing the drums as softly as he can. Look how fragile Kurt looks.

http://vimeo.com/43974032

Hank Snow, “I’m Moving On” {live}

Remembering John Lennon, Dec 9, 1970 to Dec 8, 1980. This is probably my favorite from among his solo songs. (Notice Ringo on drums! Produced by Phil Spector!) John is just as much of an inspiration to me today as he was when I was a little boy. I so clearly remember being devastated when he was assassinated when I was in 8th grade. I hung a huge John Lennon poster on my parents’ front door (and they let me).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3qvosHHcWc

1. Days are Gone by HAIM (2013)
2. Run Fast by the Julie Ruin (2013)
3. All Things Must Pass by George Harrison (2CDs; 1970)
4. The Hits/The B-Sides by Prince {compilation} (3CDs; 1993)
5. The King of Limbs by Radiohead (2011)
6. Remain in Light by Talking Heads (1980)
7. Rock’N Soul Part 1 by Hall & Oates {compilation} (1983)
8. In the Future by Black Mountain (2008)
9. Greatest Hits by Al Green {compilation} (1975)
10. Palomine by Bettie Serveert (1992)

What are you listening to?

HAIM, “The Wire”

http://vimeo.com/72208252

Hall & Oates, “Maneater”

1. Remain in Light by Talking Heads (1980)
2. Get Happy!! By Elvis Costello & the Attractions (1980)
3. Trust by Elvis Costello & the Attractions (1981)
4. Magic by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band (2007)
5. Live on Ten Legs by Pearl Jam (2011)
6. Artpop by Lady Gaga (2013)
7. Uh Huh Her by PJ Harvey (2004)
8. Amore by the Hooters (1983)
9. Trans-Europe Express by Kraftwerk (1977)
10. Everybody Loves a Happy Ending by Tears for Fears (2001)

What are you listening to?

Talking Heads, “Once in a Lifetime”

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band (the long lost classic lineup of Little Steven, Nils, Roy, Danny, Clarence, Patti, Garry, & Mighty Max), “Radio Nowhere,” live on The Today Show

1. On Air—Live at the BBC Volume 2 {compilation} (2CDs; 2013)
2. Artpop by Lady Gaga (2013)
3. Live on Ten Legs by Pearl Jam (2011)
4. Run Fast by Julie Ruin (2013)
5. The Next Day by David Bowie (2013)
6. Reflektor by Arcade Fire (2CDs; 2013)
7. Stage Fright by the Band (1970)
8. Il Sogno composed by Elvis Costello; performed by the London Symphony Orchestra (2004)
9. 2001: A Space Odyssey soundtrack (1968)
10. Waiting for the Sun by the Doors (1968)

The Beatles, On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2 promo

“Applause,” Lady Gaga