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Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest!

by awobbly, Fri May 30, 2008 at 04:52:14 PM EST

It's time to take a break from all the bickering. Turn on your ipod, (or zune or whatever), hit shuffle, and report the first ten songs that play. It's simple, it's fun, and you just might find some new music to groove to. Just follow the simple rules.

Hey, theres gotta be rules!!

Rule number one; Faithfully report the first ten songs that come up on random play. No Cheating! Maybe you forgot there was a copy of "Afternoon Delight" buried in the thousands of tracks on your ipod - well, tough titties, bucko! We all have skeletons in our ipods - embrace them!

Rule number two; If you have mojo and recs to give, you must give them with wild abandon, like a teenager on extasy. Go on, kiss everyone in the room... you know you want to!

Rule number three; Obey rules number one and two.

And now my first ten...

1) Sleeper Car / Thievery Corporation / Sounds From the Thievery Corporation Hi-Fi
An excellent start. If you don't know Thievery Corporation, check them out.
Serious chill out music.

2) Joining a Fan Club / Puffy Ami Yumi
My son was really into this a couple of years ago, We saw them in concert, which
was actually more fun than it sounds.

3) It's Delovely / Mel Torme / Jackpot! (compilation)
Not the best interpretation of this song, by any metric.

4) Porcelain / Moby / Play
Lots of folks find Moby annoying - I am not among them.

5) Happy For You / Lloyd Cole / Love Story
Lloyd Cole is a great song writer, but not consistently.

6) The Earth Died Screaming / Tom Waits / Bone Machine
I loves me some Tom. L.A. Tom and N.Y. Tom. Old Tom and new Tom.

7) Smoked Pork / IceT
"Right now my job is eating these fucking donuts!"

8) Aladdin Sane / David Bowie / Aladdin Sane
Brilliant. 'Nuff said.

9) No Action / Elvis Costello / This Years Model
"I don't wanna kiss you / I don't wanna touch
I don't wanna see you cause I don't miss you that much"
Ouch...

Drum roll please...

10) The Rising / Bruce Springsteen / The Rising
I think this is one of the most inspirational, heartfelt albums ever recorded -
and I am not a huge fan of the Boss.

So there they are. Nothing too embarrassing this week... What comes up for you?

Tags: music, fun, meta (all tags)

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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 4)

#1: Blitzkrieg Bop (The Ramones)
#2: Shy Boy (Steve Vai)
#3: Rebel Yell (Billy Idol)
#4: One of the Boys (Mott the Hoople)
#5: Angie (The Rolling Stones)
#6: Winter Madness (Wintersun)
#7: Auf Wiedersehen [Live] (Cheap Trick)
#8: Shoot to Thrill (AC/DC)
#9: Gear Jammer (George Thorogood & the Destroyers)
#10: Soulshine (Gov't Mule)

No way. No how. No McCain.

by freedom78 on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:01:07 PM EST

Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 4)

Nice list... great sig line!

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:08:17 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 4)

Thanks x2!

No way. No how. No McCain.

by freedom78 on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:19:26 PM EST
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you have great taste in music... (2.00 / 3)

1. koop - summer sun

van morrison - brown-eyed girl
verve - bittersweet symphony
earth wind and fire - september
britney spears - toxic
peter bjorn and john - young folks
dj shadow - midnight in a perfect world
beastie boys - electric worm
michael jackson - pyt

10.notorious big - juicy

i like this diary! rec'd.

"Me Fail English? That's Unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by canadian gal on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:04:41 PM EST

Re: you have great taste in music... (2.00 / 4)

Thanks! Yours seems pretty diverse. I was shopping the other day, and there was this odd, whiney song playing, and it suddenly occurred to me that it was a slow, funeral dirge sort-of-folk cover of 'Toxic" ... shudder...

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:13:09 PM EST
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yeah... (2.00 / 3)

i think that's yael naim doing that cover... i am a little embarrassed by that being in my collection - but i love that song. but thankfully its the only BS song i have!

"Me Fail English? That's Unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by canadian gal on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:22:41 PM EST
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Re: yeah... (2.00 / 3)

I have Milkshake by Kelis...don't be too ashamed.

John McCain smells like mothballs.

by asherrem on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:23:38 PM EST
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Re: you have great taste in music... (2.00 / 3)

Notorious BIG...

I had horrible morning sickness with the twins. Notorious BIG was on the radio in the car while I was driving to work. When it hit me, all I could do was reach for a half-eaten bag of nacho cheese Doritos.

To this day, I can neither listen to Notorious BIG nor smell nacho cheese Doritos without getting sick to my stomach.

sigh...

John McCain smells like mothballs.

by asherrem on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:16:44 PM EST
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what a great story! (2.00 / 3)

and i can relate - i just had my second and was sick until the end.

"Me Fail English? That's Unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by canadian gal on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:24:52 PM EST
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Re: what a great story! (2.00 / 2)

Congratulations!!

My other two pregnancies weren't nearly as bad, that one was a doozy.

I was also a vegetarian previous to that pregnancy. Something about carrying two children at one time really made me crave blood.

John McCain smells like mothballs.

by asherrem on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:28:11 PM EST
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Re: you have great taste in music... (none / 0)

Someone copies this from word ;)

Tony Romo for Secretary of Awesome

by kasjogren on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:41:28 PM EST
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huh? (none / 0)

"Me Fail English? That's Unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by canadian gal on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:43:51 PM EST
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Re: huh? (2.00 / 1)

The auto bullet tabs from you list :D

It looks like when you bullet point in word then copy it over.

Tony Romo for Secretary of Awesome

by kasjogren on Fri May 30, 2008 at 07:37:30 PM EST
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Re: huh? (none / 0)

no... it does that for me for some reason... im on a mac, maybe thats why?

"Me Fail English? That's Unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by canadian gal on Fri May 30, 2008 at 08:33:45 PM EST
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Re: huh? (none / 0)

OMG EVIL MAC USER!!!!

j/k, the gf uses a mac so it cant be all bad ;)

Tony Romo for Secretary of Awesome

by kasjogren on Fri May 30, 2008 at 08:45:05 PM EST
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what's the gf? (none / 0)

"Me Fail English? That's Unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by canadian gal on Fri May 30, 2008 at 08:48:17 PM EST
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Re: what's the gf? (2.00 / 1)

girlfriend

Tony Romo for Secretary of Awesome

by kasjogren on Fri May 30, 2008 at 09:32:41 PM EST
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My 10 (2.00 / 3)

Here are my 10.
Pretty chill set overall.
I've been in a mellow mood lately.
I would highly recommend each song in it's own right.

1. Scream - Berlin

2. Pale Blue Eyes - Velvet Underground

3. Tracking Treasure Down - Gabriel and Dresden

4. Thousand Kisses Deep - Leonard Cohen

5. Breathe Me - Sia

6. Into My Arms - Nick Cave

7. '74-'75 - The Connells

8. The Story - Brandi Carlile

9. Paperweight - Josh Radin/Schuyler Fisk

10. In Spite of Me - Morphine

by Kysen on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:05:40 PM EST

Re: My 10 (2.00 / 3)

Love Paperweight

John McCain smells like mothballs.

by asherrem on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:13:19 PM EST
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Re: My 10 (2.00 / 3)

*Bonus Round!!*

11. Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger - Daft Punk

12. I'm Going Straight to Hell - Drivin' N Cryin'

13. Sober - Tool

14. Tuesday Morning - Pogues

15. What a Wonderful World - Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, James Taylor

by Kysen on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:13:21 PM EST
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Re: My 10 (2.00 / 4)

Two of my all time favorite songs on your list... Pale Blue Eyes and Into My Arms.

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:14:43 PM EST
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Re: My 10 (2.00 / 3)

They do touch one's soul.
:)

by Kysen on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:16:51 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 4)

#1 Dreaming of You (The Coral)
#2 Lebanese Blonde (Thievery Corporation)
#3 Missed the Boat (Modest Mouse)
#4 Only Living Boy in New York (Simon & Garfunkel)
#5 Every Sperm is Sacred (Monty Python) -don't ask
#6 Rape Me (Nirvana)
#7 Beautiful Man (Lori McKenna)
#8 New Soul (Yael Naim)
#9 She Don't Use Jelly (The Flaming Lips)
#10 Rehab (Amy Winehouse)

John McCain smells like mothballs.

by asherrem on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:11:24 PM EST

Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 4)

♪♫ Every sperm is good! ♫♪

No way. No how. No McCain.

by freedom78 on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:23:07 PM EST
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Python (2.00 / 2)

I know I've got "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" on mine!

by xeju on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:23:30 PM EST
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Re: Python (2.00 / 2)

I have the Philosopher's song on mine...

Emmanuel Kant was a real pissant who was very rarely stable...

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:29:54 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (none / 0)

I freakin love Modest Mouse!!! Float On Kicks ass

A useless "Community Organizer" from Pennsylvania as noted by Republicans, Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin

by hootie4170 on Fri May 30, 2008 at 07:02:44 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 2)

by xeju on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:15:57 PM EST

Oops I Screwed That Up (2.00 / 3)

1 New Speedway Boogie - The Grateful Dead
2 Go Home - Barenaked Ladies
3 Clap Hands - Beck
4 Something to Believe In - Offspring
5 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue - Bob Dylan
6 Potter - Supertramp
7 Babydoll - Hole
8 I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love - Santana
9 Accuracy - The Cure
10 Day Four - Explosions in the Sky

by xeju on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:18:50 PM EST
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Re: Oops I Screwed That Up (2.00 / 3)

But worth the wait... nice list. Hole is underrated, IMHO

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:21:54 PM EST
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I've Always Been a Fan (none / 0)

Underrated by association I suppose or by comparison.

by xeju on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:28:41 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 3)

Let the heathens spill theirs on mountain. vale and plain...
God shall make them pay for each sperm that's spilled in vain!

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:17:27 PM EST

Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 2)

Hmmm...I don't have any hymns on my iPod.
;)

by Kysen on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:20:15 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 2)

And, truth be told....I don't have an Ipod!
I have an iriver S10.
I lurve it.
;)

by Kysen on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:22:30 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 1)

Isn't someone going to ask if this snark? Anyone? I feel left out...

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:31:27 PM EST

Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (none / 0)

John McCain smells like mothballs.

by asherrem on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:32:54 PM EST

Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 1)

That blank post was completely accidental. Please accept my humble apology.

John McCain smells like mothballs.

by asherrem on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:33:41 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 1)

Klaxons - Atlantis to Interzone
Justice - Genesis
Barry Louis Polisar - All I Want is You
Cake - Pretty Pink Ribbon
Amy Winehouse - Just Friends
Beatles - We Can Work It Out
Beatles - Lady Madonna
Tapes 'n Tapes - Say Back Something
Johnny Cash - Understand Your Man
The Rumble Strips - No Soul

Tony Romo for Secretary of Awesome

by kasjogren on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:40:47 PM EST

Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (none / 0)

I hadn't heard the Klaxons or the Rumble Strips before... Thanks!

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:53:42 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 1)

Jane Says(Live)--Janes Addiction
Wild Horses---The Sundays
Cant You Hear Me Knockin--Rolling Stones
Hows it Gonna Be--Third Eye Blind
No Rain--Blind Melon
Further On Up The Road--Eric Clapton
Turn Your Lights Down Low--Bob Marley
Right Here Right Now--Jesus Jones
Should I Stay Or Should I Go--The Clash
Beautiful Loser--Bob Seger

A vote for John McCain is a vote against Hillary Clinton

by realistdem on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:52:12 PM EST

Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 1)

Jane Says is a truly beautiful song.

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:59:26 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (none / 0)

Yeah it is, but its gotta be the live version. The studio one just doesnt have the same feel.

A vote for John McCain is a vote against Hillary Clinton

by realistdem on Fri May 30, 2008 at 06:32:01 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (2.00 / 1)

Rueben Bell- "Superjock"
Iron & Wine- "Fever Dream"
Thom Yorke- "Atoms for Peace"
Zapp and Roger- "So Ruff So Tuff"
The Pomengranates- "Honey Moon Pie"
Doleful Lions- "Dear Lazarus"
Subtle- The Long Vein of the Law
Sonic Youth- "Incinerate"
Why?- "Brook & Waxing"
Burial- "Arcangel"

This is off the 8gb iPhone. But I really want to try this with the iTunes (156gb!) when I get home- that'll be fun.

John McCain wants to stay in Iraq.

by ihaveseenenough on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:52:33 PM EST

Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (none / 0)

Wow... only one thing I recognize on your list. I gotta go check out all this new stuff! Ummm... how much music do you have? 8gb is alot of music...

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 05:57:34 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (none / 0)

Welllll maybe I can recommend something for you- what kind of music do you normally like, and what are a few favorite albums?

I am a music snob/pig. It's something like 138gb. Some of the best stuff is encoded Lossless, but it's still along the lines of 31,000 songs. It's just that I love so much music!! How to choose!

Plus- I NEVER delete anything. I firmly believe there are two kinds of parents- those that threw their records out, and those that kept them and put the good ones on the bottom shelf for the kids to listen to. I had the latter kind, and I DEFINITELY hope to be the latter kind!

John McCain wants to stay in Iraq.

by ihaveseenenough on Fri May 30, 2008 at 06:01:20 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (none / 0)

I have 11 gb, which is more than I thought... I am on a hunt for 21st century 'protest music' right now. I love The Coup and Michael Franti, and I'm seeking other political music recorded in the last 8 years... any suggestions?

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 06:20:26 PM EST
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Re: Friday ipod Challenge Now W/ Mojo Love Fest! (none / 0)

Cool stuff. Iron & Wine and Thom Yorke definitely earn a place in my collection. thanks!

Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.

by awobbly on Fri May 30, 2008 at 06:13:14 PM EST
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