Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Blog Hype Revisited/Some Current Recs

This mysterious (and idiotic) RIUSAB entity keeps taking shots in my direction - I've certainly had enough of dealing with that. In the midst of another inane, ridiculous entry, the author(s) does(do) reference a recent Jess Harvell piece in Idolator about current blog darlings Black Kids. The Harvell piece is a welcome one, taking on the destructive blog hype phenomenon I've already addressed (in brief form) here. Most of Harvell's points are perceptive and generally worth responding to, which I'll try to get to shortly (as in tomorrow, probably). I'm also planning to get a few words in about the new Britney album - yes, there is one, yes, it's coming out tomorrow.


On a lighter note (or maybe heavier), a few recommendations for your listening pleasure:


Marlena Shaw's "California Soul" from her album Spice of Life (via the excellent OhWord).

John Phillips' "April Anne" from his self-titled album.

The recently re-released Seefeel album, Quique.

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