Did you know that (Diana Ross &) the Supremes are America’s most successful vocal group to date? Yet another hit-maker from Motown coupled with the genius songwriting minds of Holland-Dozier-Holland, The Supremes (who didn’t have “Diana Ross and” in the title until 1967) had 12 number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100! Also, the …
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The Enter The Shell Show Companion Blog!
Loyal minions! Did you catch this week’s special edition of the Enter The Shell Show? Well, if you haven’t, do so now! It’s the Christmas edition! And if you want to read up on the stories that Turrtle, KY and Dr. J discussed, you’re in the right place! Intro Song: “Jingle Bell Rock” by the …
Weekly Album Release Parties! :: Releases for December 21st, 2009
Well, it looks like another slow week in the world of new music releases. I’m beginning to think I have no friends! My couch looks so lonesome lately! At any rate, I still stocked up on the brewskies and I have stale, day-old pizza for the people who DID make it out to this tiny …
Thank you for the music!
Oh. Em. Gee. You guys! ABBA got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! I’m so excited! Call me lame, but I LURVE ABBA! My parents weren’t very musical when we were growing up but one thing I do remember is that they loved playing ABBA when we would go on one of …
The Almost :: "Monster Monster"
I’m going to be straight up with you right now. We are going to be venturing into a bit of the “emo” and “hardcore” compounds this week. But that doesn’t mean you should stop reading.
Covers Revue, Vol. 19 – Counting Crows and Vanessa Carlton cover "Big Yellow Taxi" :: Originally by Joni Mitchell
When you hear the 1970 Joni Mitchell hit, “Big Yellow Taxi,” you immediately feel like you’re at an upbeat concert in the courtyard at some college campus. But then Mitchell’s voice chimes in. She sounds sweet as can be, especially with the shoooo-bop-bop-bop-bop‘s coming in every once in awhile. The song is much more powerful …
The Enter The Shell Show Companion Blog!
Were you listening to this week’s episode of the Enter The Shell Show and finding yourself wondering, “Gee, I wish there was some way I could read some of the stories that Turrtle, Dr. J and KY are discussing? I feel so out of the loop!” Well, now’s your chance to feel like you’re actually …
Weekly Album Release Parties! :: Releases for December 15th, 2009
Well I hope you guys are all recovered from last week’s party! We had some big-time guests kickin’ it on our couch but that party is all over so get ready for another rager! Here are the releases for Tuesday, December 15th, 2009: Alicia Keys – The Element of Freedom [“Doesn’t Mean Anything“] Robin Thicke …
Florence & the Machine :: "Lungs"
This week’s album review comes thanks to fellow ETS blogger Mailo, who introduced us to this artist in the very beginnings of the Artist of the Week segment.
Covers Revue, Vol. 18 – Save Ferris covers "Come On Eileen" :: Originally by Dexy's Midnight Runners
Sometimes there’s that song that just puts you in the greatest mood! Though “Come On Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners was recorded in 1982, I just discovered it recently (thanks to E-603, who included it in his mash-up of awesomeness. It’s about 3/4 through “Hit Up Tonight”; track 8). I automatically fell in love with …