The World Of Music

1 M.I.A. Kala (Interscope) M.I.A.'s second album was an international block party with a sonic imagination nobody else could match all year. The Sri Lankan-born U.K. rapper's inspirations run all over the globe, with a Day-Glo sensibility rooted in the Native Tongues hip-hop of the Jungle Brothers and De La Soul, but with the political rage of Public Enemy. She dips into Sri Lankan temple music, Bollywood disco, the Pixies, New Order, the Clash, Wreckx-N-Effects — sometimes she even sounds like the old U2 record where they let the Edge rap. Kala explores worldwide war zones, talking about third-world democracy and "putting people on the map that never seen a map." Yet M…

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BBC bleeps Pogues classic Christmas song to avoid upsetting gays Last updated at 13:05pm on 18th December 2007 Comments (53) Politically correct BBC Radio station chiefs have censored the word 'faggot' from a hit Christmas song in fear of upsetting homosexuals. Fairytale of New York by the Pogues has fallen victim to 'the bleep' after being re-released for the festive period. Censors have also decided the word 'slut' - but have deemed the word 'arse' okay to air. The hit song, which is challenging for the Christmas number one spot, is famous for it's outrageous lyrics and was recently voted the best Xmas song ever in a VH1 pole. Scroll down for mo…

I was searching for a talking heads thread and there was none! I just fell in love with them, esp. with this performance (damn it rocks sooo much, it makes me dance:dance:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozc70JPGRMQ

Its that time again. Countless blogs and websites will be doing their top albums of 2007, and being the blogger I am, I have started my countdown today. Reasons I do this: 1.) I like having a list for myself to look back on 2.) Its fun to write little album blurbs 3.) You get to introduce new music to people 4.) Hopefully you can get people to put Young Galaxy on their Coldplaying lists Discussion and questioning my sanity is always welcome. Albums 25-21 20 albums 19-12 www.jbriggins.blogspot.com

Paul Weller declares: 'I enjoyed my midlife drug spree' Last updated at 18:59pm on 15th December 2007 Comments (7) Binge: Paul Weller enjoyed every moment of excess Singer Paul Weller has revealed how he enjoyed "every single moment" of a drugs-and-drink binge during his "midlife crisis" in the Nineties. The iconic lead singer of The Jam and The Style Council had been dropped by his record label in 1990, but his career revived soon after forging close links with notorious Britpop bands Oasis and Blur. BBC Radio 4 presenter Kirsty Young, on today's Desert Island Discs, asked Weller, 49, if he had tried the rock 'n' roll lifestyle with "drink a…

Lo and behold, October has come. The year is coming to a close soon, and it’s time to start asking ourselves, “What albums did we like this year?” Since Ondes Martenot’s album countdown last year was so great, I thought it would be nice to have another one for this year. I’m working out the details and will post them in this space when decisions are made, but for now assume I’ll use his model: List 5 to 25 original albums, released in 2007. Rank determines the points an album gets. Deadline: December 15 10:00pm EST (3am GMT) Suggestions and questions are welcome. We can use this thread for list sketches and discussion, and like before, I’ll post links to peopl…

Hey all, I've had quite a lot of people tell me that I'd like Radiohead, but havn't really got around to listening to some of their stuff. I'm not sure where to start. Could someone recommend an album or song for me? What of their stuff is similar to Coldplay?? Cheers.

Tina's silence as rock and soul legend Ike Turner dies aged 76 By DAVID GARDNER - More by this author » Last updated at 10:07am on 13th December 2007 Music legend Ike Turner, whose abusive marriage to singer Tina Turner made his name a virtual byword for domestic violence, has died at the age of 76. Turner died at his house near San Diego yesterday after a rollercoaster musical career spanning more than five decades. Scroll down for more... Music legend: Ike Turner's rock, soul and blues career spanned a successful five decades Last night his ex-wife, soul legend Tina Turner, declined to comment on his death. She claimed she has not had an…

elliott smith? does anyone like him? i love his voice, it is so gentle.. here is a linkhttp://www.killrockstars.com/bands/elliottsmith/audio/BetweenTheBars.mp3

A-Ha The media obsession with rating the best records ever made is a crushingly boring -- and predictable -- pastime, says Darragh McManus Another day, another list of the greatest albums ever recorded. If a music-loving Martian should ever land on Earth, wondering what are the hottest sounds produced by the funny-looking inhabitants of this planet, all they'd need to do is wait about a week for one of the music magazines, newspapers or websites to publish their latest guide to the records everyone should own. These are generally hailed as the ultimate, definitive, end-all-arguments catalogue of great albums ... until the next one comes along, of course. You…

Reunited Led Zeppelin live up to expectations - now desperate fans call for world tour Last updated at 13:45pm on 11th December 2007 Comments (4) It was the most eagerly anticipated rock gig for years. And now Led Zeppelin's triumphant reunion has only made fans desperate for a full blown tour. From rock and pop royalty including Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney to fans who were not even born when Led Zeppelin last played, the reaction to the band's long-awaited reunion was ecstatic. With praise from critics and fans alike, the band were under intense pressure to confirm they would be going back on the road. Scroll down for more... The rocker's triu…

Do Madonna's tell-tale 'black eyes' reveal signs of a surgical reinvention? by DONNA McCONNELL - More by this author » Last updated at 13:06pm on 11th December 2007 Comments Her ever-youthful looks have often caused onlookers to wonder how she stays looking so young. But now the answer might just be apparent, after Madonna was seen with what looked like two black eyes - prompting renewed speculation that she has had a facelift. The Queen of Pop, who turns 50 next year, was spotted hiding the black eyes beneath a pair of sunglasses as she left a medical building in New York last night. Scroll down for more... Black-eyed Madonna: The Queen of Pop's…

I was on myspace the other day and discovered some pretty cool music. Her name is Rose Rossi and I think she's worth checking out. There are a couple of tracks on her myspace. If you like Tori or Fiona, I think you'll dig her too. myspace.com/roserossi

I was wondering if there were any fans of the band 'Sons and Daughters' out there. I heard their album 'The Repulsion Box' not too long ago, and now I'm addicted. It's such a great album from start to finish. :nice: I think I heard that they had another album coming out? Does anyone know anything about that? Anyway, great band. Listen if you haven't. :cool: edit- myspace: http://www.myspace.com/sonsanddaughters

Hello, since everyone here loves coldplay, you will probably take a liking to this up and coming singer/songwriter from cleveland ohio. His name is Dale DeLong, he is incredible, listen and you'll be hooked... http://www.myspace.com/daledelong

i've been listening to "Songs for the Front Row" and it's flippin' excellent! Anyone else like this band? My favourite songs are The Day We Caught The Train Better Day Crazy Lowdown Ways... to name a few :D

The ghost of Christmas past haunts the charts Last updated at 00:39am on 8th December 2007 Comments (1) This year's Christmas music charts could be packed with old hits thanks to new rules on downloads. Favourites from Wham!, Wizzard and Andy Williams are expected to be in the Top 40 announced this weekend, according to mobile phone firm 3. Although downloaded songs have counted towards chart sales since 2005, until earlier this year they included only those which were also available to buy in the shops. The rules have been changed because so many people use online or mobile music libraries to download their favourite songs from the past and not onl…

Exactly what it says on the tin. Rules: This runs to January 1st 2008 Re-issued albums don't count, except when this re-release contains a new song that has not been given a physical release up to that point (e.g Duke Special's "Our Love Goes Deeper Than This", first released as a download on Sept 15th) The song can be either from a 2007 album, released from a 2006 album as a single in 2007 or as just a standalone single. Songs from 2008 albums that have gotten radio play are allowed. 5-25 songs per member I'll do my list now: 1. Editors - Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors =. Bloc Party - Flux 3. Air Traffic - Charlotte 4. Muse - Map of the Prob…

Which Muse songs don't get the love they need? I would say: Darkshines Thoughts of a Dying Atheist would by my biggest one though. I love the whole thing, the vocals, the guitars, the lyrics. Especially lyrics, I find its just an interesting song to think about. "It scares the hell out of me". I mean if you are an atheist you obviously don't believe in heaven or hell. Just a cool song. City of Delusion is also amazing.... and I also love Forced In.

Pablo Honey - Prove Yourself The Bends - Sulk the guitar solo at the bridge kills me, i love it OK Computer - Subterranean Homesick Alien Kid A - In Limbo absolutely love that song Amnesiac - Pull/Pulk Revolving Door seriously love that song, I never skip it Hail To The Theif - Where I End And You Begin b-sides: Trans-Atlantic Drawl

poll coming hmmm... I probably should have put this in the music section

You should check this band out! http://www.myspace.com/manfrommichael Their first single Heart of Glue is out in January, and Assistance on their myspace is worth listening too!

if muse can have multiple threads, neko should at least get one. she is a goddess. plz. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiKz3D1cQz0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XJ4qi-PeMs :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:

I have to do a report on French pop music, so it would be really helpful to get an idea of what is played on radio there. I have no clue if there are specific stations for certain genres like there are in the US. So, what is the pop music scene like in France, and does pop music get crammed down a person's throat like in the US? Oooh, ooh, also, also, also...how do you feel about this music? Do you like it? Why do you think this music becomes so popular? Is it how the music sounds? Since there are American musicians on the singles chart I am looking at, does language play a role at all? Even if you don't live in France and have just visited and know what it's like,…