Thursday, December 31, 2009

Rush Limbaugh In Hospital With Chest Pains

Radio personality Rush Limbaugh was rushed to the hospital yesterday after complaining of chest pains.

The 58 year old is vacationing in Honolulu Hawaii, and while playing golf at the Waialae Country Club on Wednesday afternoon complained of chest pains.

Reports say he was admitted to the hospital in serious condition while tests were completed to determine if he had suffered a heart attack.

Local television stations were reporting Wednesday that paramedics took him to The Queens Medical.

No word yet if Rush will return to his radio show later next week after finishing his vacation.

His website Rushlimbaugh.com was displaying the following alert:

Rush was admitted to a Honolulu hospital today and is resting comfortably after suffering chest pains. Rush appreciates your prayers and well wishes. He will keep you updated via RushLimbaugh.com and on Thursday's radio program.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

December 2009 Mixtape


This mix consists mostly of things I've featured here on the site before. I thought it would be nice to do a quick review of the year's posts for anyone who doesn't dig through every single one. There are a few new tracks in here, but they all relate back to things previously featured here.

I've got a lot of stuff planned for January and I've got my interview wish list all set up, so there will be a lot of stuff coming up soon! On top of that, I'm looking into writing a book, albeit a short one. I've got a few projects in mind that could be very big, but that short book would be the starting point. I'll say more when there is more to say :). For now, enjoy the mix and have a Happy New Year!


The Unheard Music - December 2009 Mixtape

01 Lou Reed - Metal Machine Music (excerpt)
My love of this album may be questioned by some, but I swear it's legitimate. For those that would rather not give it a full listen (or download), here is thirty seconds to either whet your appetite or confirm your fears.

02 Queen - Tie Your Mother Down (Trent Reznor Remix)
Shoulda woulda coulda been released, but it was done for Hollywood Records, and we know how creatively open-minded Disney generally is.

03 Juliana Hatfield - Mountains Of Love
In a perfect world, God's Foot would be available at the very least for download via Amazon or iTunes. On top of that, Juliana Hatfield would get the credit she's due.

04 Crustified Dibbs - Every Record Label Sucks Dick
I wouldn't say EVERY record label, but I know what Dibbs aka R.A. The Rugged Man is saying.

05 Miles Davis - Untitled Original 760330a (Unheard Edit)
This is my own little concoction. I didn't do much to the original sources, just a little snip towards the end of one take and the beginning of the other to put them together. They simply felt far too short on their own. Miles plays organ on this one but no horn. By the way, there will be another Miles post in the near future, but it'll focus on a significant point a little earlier in his career.

06 Team Sleep - Natalie Portman
I wish Team Sleep releases weren't nearly as infrequent as they are, but I'm glad to have their self-titled and unreleased Lovers albums. Awesomely mellow track that doesn't seem to have anything to do with the awesome Natalie Portman.

07 John Oswald - dab
This is the original version of dab from the plunderphonic album. This also includes that album's short intro, btls.

08 Soul Coughing - A Murder Of Lawyers
Great leftover from early in the Cough's career. Good for showing off their less-than-friendly side.

09 Takeshi Muto - Ntak
Romulo Del Castillo and the Schematic crew are in the house!

10 Resident Alien - Ooh The Dew Doo Man
Prince Paul is on my interview wish list. I wouldn't say the Resident Alien album is as good as the De La Soul albums of the same era, but it deserves to be heard and is just as essential. Russell Simmons is why it'll probably never get an official release.

11 Beastie Boys - And What You Give Is What You Get
I don't know that I'll get to talk to The Dust Brothers or Matt Dike any time soon, but they're on that wish list too. As much as I want to talk with EZ Mike and King Gizmo, Matt Dike is the least publicly known and that's simply a crime. There will be a post of some of his best available tracks sometime soon.

12 Prince - Batdance (Original Version)
I think this is the third time I've posted this track. On top of that, this is yet another version from a different source. All the same though, I'll never get tired of this one and it's just another example of how brilliant Prince used to be. Yeah, I said used to, what you gonna do about it?

13 Jungle Brothers - Troopin' On The Down Lo
Goddamnit I want this album to get an official release! The full album isn't as crazy as this track, but it's so deserving to be heard. Props to Skiz, Dan LeRoy, Matt Stein (for that single conversation), David Williams (waiting for that response man! please come through!) and everyone else who has helped me in my search for more details about the lost gem that is Crazy Wisdom Masters!

14 The KLF - What Time Is Love? (The Moody Boys vs. The KLF)
I'd love to write a book about The KLF, but I'd be more than happy to simply read one. These guys are so insanely wonderful. If you're unfamiliar, find the ridiculously large posts I did about them for, in my opinion, a pretty good overview of their career, albeit far from complete.

15 Outro (More Metal Machine Music)
'Nuff said.

McLaren F1 information

Gordon Murray insisted that the engine for this car be naturally aspirated to increase reliability and driver control. Turbochargers and superchargers increase power but they increase complexity and can decrease reliability as well as introducing an additional aspect of latency and loss of feedback, the ability of the driver to maintain maximum control of the engine is thus decreased.Murray

Saleen S7 Twin Luxury Speed Car

The interior of the Saleen S7 was designed to be both luxurious and functional. Leather appears throughout the cabin, with aluminum accents, and the S7 comes with a set of custom-fit luggage. Because of the car's mid-engine layout, it has two trunks, front and rear. Other features include an LCD monitor, rear-view camera, quick-release steering-wheel and a 240 mile per hour (386 km/h)

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Koenigsegg CCX Supercar Review

In March 2008, two models - The CCX Edition and the CCXR Edition - were launched at the Geneva Motor Show.[23] Both models are fitted with a remapped, 4.8 liter twin-supercharged Koenigsegg engine. The engine tune in the CCXR Edition is more powerful than that of the standard CCX, developing 1,018 bhp (759 kW) at 7000 rpm and 797 ft·lb (1,081 N·m) of torque at 5600 rpm. The CCX Edition develops

Kia Forte 2010 Incredible Technology

The LX and EX include a 2.0L CVVT engine and a standard 5-speed manual transmission (optional 4-speed automatic transmission). The SX has a 2.4L engine with a 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic transmission.Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte 2010

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Sport Car Review

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Hyundai Veracruz 2010 Great car Information

Assembly Ulsan, KoreaClass Luxury full-size crossover SUVBody style(s) 5-door SUVLayout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive.Engine(s) 3.8L V6 (North America), (South Korea)3.0L V6 CRDi (South Korea)Transmission(s) 6-speed automaticWheelbase 110.4 in (2804 mm)Length 190.6 in (4841 mm)Width 77.6 in (1971 mm)Height 71.1 in (1806 mm)Hyundai Veracruz 2010Hyundai Veracruz 2010Hyundai

Hyundai Azera 2010 Review

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety the Azera received a Good overall score in the frontal crash test and an Acceptable overall score in the side impact test.The driver's pelvis/leg in the side impact category was given a Poor score and the structure/safety category rated Marginal.Hyundai Azera 2010Hyundai Azera 2010Hyundai Azera 2010Hyundai Azera 2010Hyundai Azera 2010Hyundai

2009 Toyota Prius Touring specs

Two electric motor/generators: MG1 and MG2. MG1, reversible and up to 10,000 rpm, starts the engine and provides counter torque for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). MG2 provides 50 kW (67 hp) between 1,200 to 1,540 rpm and 400 N·m (295 lb·ft) torque between 0 to 1,200 rpm, contributing to performance and economy. These motor-generators are used as generators when in regenerative

2010 Honda Civic GX Video

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!



just in case you can't read it...

I think I was a Golden Retriever in a previous life.

I want to thank everyone who visits the site! I can't do it without you!

I want to thank all the artists whose music I've featured here for making great music. Keep making music and I (and many others) will keep buying it!

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

Much Love from The Unheard Music



I'll be back next week with my 2009 retrospective mixtape but there won't be much else this year. I've got lots of craziness planned for January and the rest of 2010 though, so stay tuned!

2010 Volvo S80 Specs

5-cylinder 2.4L D5 twin turbo diesel, 2.4L diesel, or 1.6L diesel engine. Also the 2.5T and 2.5FT were modified to produce more power and have a lower fuel consumption. The car's exterior was modified to give the S80 a lower, longer and wider stance.Volvo S80 2010Volvo S80 2010Volvo S80 2010Volvo S80 2010Volvo S80 2010Volvo S80 2010Volvo S80 2010Volvo S80 2010Volvo S80 2010Volvo S80 2010Volvo S80

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

A Space Ghost Christmas


Okay, what could be more fringe than Space Ghost Coast To Coast? With Adult Swim having finally become the ridiculously popular juggernaut that it is, some may have missed Space Ghost as they stopped airing it regularly a few years ago. Regardless, if you're into the absurd or just plain bizarre, Space Ghost Coast To Coast will take residence in a special part of your heart where you will suffer pain regularly.

Many, MANY years ago, the Space Ghost Christmas special was created to run on Christmas Eve. Years later, it's still intensely warped. Unfortunately, it's not available in it's complete form on DVD or any other format, but thanks to the wonders of the internet, someone with a lot of time to kill uploaded it to YouTube. So, go here and enjoy nine minutes of utter oddness.

Also, just in case you enjoy the songs from the special as much as I do, I've taken all the songs and made a downloadable album for your enjoyment. Please forgive the low bitrate, but if someone really needs a better quality version I could post it. Enjoy!


A Space Ghost Christmas (via YouTube)

A Space Ghost Christmas (The Songs)


PS - I need to re-teach myself how to do screen grabs because that image of Zorak was the only thing I could find related to the episode to use in this post, AND IT'S SO DAMN SMALL!

Monday, December 21, 2009

2010 Honda Accord Coupe Happy Christmas 4 me

The updated Honda Accord for the Japanese and European markets went on sale in mid-2008. It is also sold as the Accord Euro in the Australia and New Zealand markets, and as the Acura TSX in North America. It is available as both a sedan and a station wagon.2010 Honda Accord Coupe2010 Honda Accord Coupe2010 Honda Accord Coupe2010 Honda Accord Coupe2010 Honda Accord Coupe2010 Honda Accord Coupe2010

There should be a class on how not to make films based solely on the existance of this thing!


Have you got time to kill this holiday season? Are you currently at home from school or whatever with nothing to do? Are you sick of watching the same holiday specials over and over again? If yes, visit Vinnie Rattolle's page RIGHT NOW! I've got one more holiday themed post coming up but nothing competes with the Star Wars Holiday Special! To note, you'll probably never want to watch this again after you've seen it once and please, whatever you do, don't take any mind-altering substances while watching this, it will likely ruin you forever! I don't know which cut of this he's uploaded as there are two versions circulating, but either way it's worth your time.

Just in case you're wondering about the two versions, a bootleg tape with commercials from whatever channel it was aired on is probably the most common version. The commercials are almost more entertaining than the special, although it should be noted the special itself is entertaining for all the wrong reasons. That version looks like it was sourced from an over thirty year old video cassette, which it was, although there is another version floating around that purportedly comes from an unused (or at least not destroyed) tape sent to a television network to be aired. It's quality is ridiculously improved, but in all honesty, I don't know if anyone other than the die-hardest of Star Wars fans were hoping for an improved quality copy of this train wreck. Hell, it's got Bea Arthur (RIP) singing in Greedo's bar!

Due to time limitations, there will be one more holiday themed post this week and that's gonna be it until after Christmas. Sorry guys, simply too much crap going on right now for me to give you proper posts, so I'll wait 'til after the holiday to get back to business, which includes an end-of-year mixtape.


SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO TO VINNIE'S SITE NOW!!!



PS - In case you really wanna know more about the monstrosity that is the Star Wars Holiday Special, go here, here or here. It's actually more interesting than the film itself. Oh yeah, crazy bloated overweight needing gastric bypass surgery props (that's not intended to offend anyone by the way) going out to Vinnie Rattolle for posting the video! Yeah, it's awful, but everyone should see it at least once in their lifetime. For better or worse, it's unforgettable!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Concept Cars Gallery Collection 2009

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2010 Rolls Royce Ghost Amazing Luxury

The engine is a 6.6 litre twin-turbo V12 rated 571 bhp (426 kW) with ZF 8-speed automatic transmission.This engine will allow the Ghost to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7, and has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.2010 Rolls Royce Ghost 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost 2010

2008 Dodge Magnum review

Production 2005–2008Assembly Brampton, Ontario, CanadaClass Full-sizeBody style(s) 5-door station wagonLayout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drivePlatform Chrysler LX platformEngine(s) 2.7 L (167 cu in) EER V63.5 L (215 cu in) EGJ V65.7 L (345 cu in) EZB HEMI V86.1 L (370 cu in) ESF HEMI V8Transmission(s) 4-speed 42RLE automatic5-speed W5A580 automaticWheelbase 120.0 in (3048 mm)

2009 Kia Rondo Information

Also called Kia Rondo (in North America)Kia Carens New Face (South Korea)Kia Rondo7 (Australia)Naza Citra 2 Rondo (Malaysia)Production 2006–presentEngine(s) 2.0 L G4KA I42.0 L D4EA CRDi I42.4 L G4KC I42.7 L G6EA V6Transmission(s) 5-speed manual4-speed automatic5-speed automaticWheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)Length 4,545 mm (178.9 in)Width 1,820 mm (71.7 in)Height 1,650-1,720 mm (65.0-67.7 in)2009

2009 Nissan Versa Hatchback Review

Introduced for the 2009 model year in sedan form only, it uses a smaller, 1.6-liter engine (HR16DE) gasoline engine. Base transmission is a five-speed manual; a four-speed automatic is optional.2009 Nissan Versa Hatchback 2009 Nissan Versa Hatchback 2009 Nissan Versa Hatchback 2009 Nissan Versa Hatchback 2009 Nissan Versa Hatchback 2009 Nissan Versa Hatchback 2009 Nissan Versa Hatchback 2009

2010 MINI COOPER S Gallery and Video

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Saturday, December 19, 2009

2010 Toyota tundra review

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2010 FORD F650 amazing truck

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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Chrysler 300 2010 incredible Specs

Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli stated: "In the pipeline for 2010: A brand new 300, a brand new Charger ... a brand new Jeep, the pipeline is full, plus we have these smaller vehicles coming through partnerships and alliances".Chrysler 300 2010Chrysler 300 2010Chrysler 300 2010Chrysler 300 2010Chrysler 300 2010Chrysler 300 2010Chrysler 300 2010Chrysler 300 2010Chrysler 300 2010Chrysler 300 2010Chrysler

Prince Charles In Copenhagen

Há muitos anos que sigo o percurso coerente de Principe Carlos de Inglaterra e os seus genuínos e constantes interesses, na área da Arquitectura, Urbanismo, Ecologia, Agricultura Biológica, Medicina Alternativa…etc.,
Apesar de existirem dezenas de organizações que desempenham diversos e importantes papéis na Sociedade com o seu patrocinio, de ele ter provocado uma revolução Agrícola nos seus estados de Cornwall, convertendo toda a produção agrícola para a Agricultura Biológica com a comercialização de diversos produtos, de ter construido uma pequena cidade exemplar ( Poundbury), onde as suas ideias sobre a Arquitectura e o Urbanismo foram postas em práctica, no entanto o seu papel fundamental como Networker, só foi verdadeiramente conhecido e reconhecido há pouco tempo através de um Documentário sobre a sua vida.
Com efeito, o Principe Carlos era uma das figuras mais desconhecidas, efeito de uma campanha de desinformação desenvolvida pelos media, na sequência histérica da 'canonização' da Princesa Diana.
Que ele aproxima directamente os políticos e os líderes Mundiais, e que 'pressiona' para as Boas Causas, fazendo um apelo, com organização e argumentação sólida e convicta, à sua responsabilidade ética, é algo que coerentemente está em sintonia com o seu genuino sentido de 'oblige' e que honra a sua divisa, que ele põe continuamente em acção … 'Ich Dien' … ou seja … Eu Sirvo.
Provávelmente esta atitude ética e coerente ir-lhe-á custar a coroa (espero que não), mas já lhe garantiu o estatuto de um verdadeiro Principe … Principe de Alma.

Tricky - Aftermath: Early Versions


No, not a creative response to the whole Tricky thing. I actually wrote this post a day or two ago and was ready to post it when I got the e-mail from the DMCA. I wondered if I should post it and decided that yes, I should and I shouldn't think twice because NONE OF THESE TRACKS HAVE EVER BEEN RELEASED! Note that DMCA/IFPI/RIAA blog watchdog sorts because it's mighty important. Nothing in this post has ever been given an official release so let's hope that takes care of the takedown qualms. So, without any further ado, on with the show!

If my fondness for Tricky's early works wasn't made clear in my post about the Maxinquaye reissue, this should probably solidify it. These are the earliest known versions of Tricky's Aftermath, also from Maxinquaye. Pressed to vinyl privately (at least as far as I can tell), these original versions aren't terribly different from the finished cut, but it's nice to hear the early, slightly rougher assembly of the track. On the other hand, After This is another early version of the track that was eventually reworked into Looking For People Remix of Aftermath. Starting with a groove more reminiscent of DJ Shadow, it eventually bursts into the kind of broken beatwork that Tricky is known for. From what I understand, Tricky really enjoyed this version, and after weeks of carrying a cassette of it around with him he had a white label pressed from the cassette. I don't hear too much of the extra hiss of the cassette, but I'm sure if I strap my headphones on I'll pick up the vibe.

On a side note regarding Tricky, he is a notoriously difficult figure to pin down personality wise. A friend, DJing a rather large gig around '94 in New York, was in an elevator with his DJ partner, when they found themselves standing next to the rather short Tricky who was having an angry conversation with someone. My friend turned to look at the two arguing and then turned back, only to find moments later an exagerrated fellow, later identified as Tricky, asking him angrily if he was listening to their conversation. My friend tried to politely explain he wasn't intruding, but Tricky apparently wasn't having that and proceeded to complain loudly about the purported intrusion while asking if my friend knew who he was. My friend just wanted to let the whole thing go and walked away when the elevator doors opened, only to find himself laughing months later when he found out who the short man in the elevator was.

On the other hand, I met Tricky briefly around 1997 when he was touring for Angels With Dirty Faces. I was standing outside a club in Cleveland's Flats (RIP) waiting to get into his show. There were a number of hipster types standing around, talking about how cool Tricky was and blah blah blah, you know the type. My then girlfriend was standing with me when I noticed a short man across the street walking in the direction of the venue with a fellow dressed in a suit and carrying papers and a briefcase. The short man was arguing quite angrily with the fellow with the papers, eventually knocking his documents to the ground, then crossing the street on his own towards the club. I said to my girlfriend, "I think that's Tricky", but she reminded me of my inability to recognize Blues Traveller's John Popper at the HORDE Tour the week before. I wasn't wrong though, and as Tricky walked by us to the door of the club, the hipsters all stood in shock I pulled out my copy of the Starving Souls single and called out to Tricky. He turned my way, I told him how much I enjoyed his stuff, he said thanks, shook my hand, asked if there was anything I wanted to hear and if I had anything for him to sign. I handed him my CD and a pen and asked if he'd play Brand New, You're Retro. He was totally cool and said he'd try to get that in the set. As he walked away, a few of the hipsters asked if I'd sell them my CD, but I refused and still own it to this day. :)

Tricky and his band didn't play Brand New, You're Retro that night, but that's alright because they put on a great show. My then girlfriend told me she thought she met Martina Topley-Bird in the restroom which is quite possible as I saw a number of band members heading there before the show, but knowing what I know now about that ex, I wouldn't put any money on her statement. After all, there is a good reason she's an ex!


Tricky - Aftermath: Early Versions

Tricky - Aftermath (Original 12")
01 Aftermath (Original Version)
02 Aftermath (Mellow Version)

Tricky - After This



PS - Props to The Brica Brac Man for the hookup on these tracks.

Monday, December 14, 2009

SSC Ultimate Aero iNCREDIBLE concept Car

The new Ultimate Aero has 15% more horsepower and is theoretically capable of reaching over 290 mph (470 km/h), with 6th gear rated at a top speed higher than 300 mph (480 km/h).But if they can find a long enough stretch of road SSC predict "only" 287 mph (462 km/h) is possible.SSC Ultimate AeroSSC Ultimate AeroSSC Ultimate AeroSSC Ultimate AeroSSC Ultimate AeroSSC Ultimate AeroSSC Ultimate

The Pharcyde - Remixes and Rarities


My indoctrination into the world of rap and hip-hop began at an odd point of entry. I remember a fascination with the Fat Boys which made me a target for taunting quite regularly at my school. Guess I didn't see enough of Krush Groove, otherwise I would have been worshiping Run-DMC. Later on, much to the surprise of my potential taunters, when asked who my favorite rapper/rap-group was, this lily-white boy from the suburbs proudly announced it to be Public Enemy, and I was completely serious. The smile drained from my questioner's face and I was never asked such a question again.

My taste for hip-hop expanded with the aid of Yo! MTV Raps and the suggestions of people I knew in Junior High, and I found myself listening to Nice N' Smooth, A Tribe Called Quest and 3rd Bass among others and tuning into the "urban" radio stations for new tracks. Oddly enough, I missed out or ignored some really groundbreaking stuff until the mid to late nineties like the Beastie Boys (my suburban mother wouldn't let me listen to their records and, if I'd bought their tapes or records, she would have thrown them out. Guns N' Roses though, that was acceptable.), Black Sheep and The Pharcyde.

The Pharcyde were pretty special for me and I found out about them, as I often have, completely backwards. I'd heard Passing Me By on MTV and thought it was great, but when you don't have a job or cash it's kinda hard to grab your favorite tracks, especially when they weren't available as singles or played on the radio very often. Well, after hearing Runnin' from their follow-up album, Labcabincalifornia, and finally having a full-time job, I decided it was time to pick up one of their records. Thankfully, upon visiting the Oberlin Co-Op Bookstore, I was convinced by their helpful staff (Why can't I remember their names? The only one I can remember was a guy named Dave and he was the least friendly employee there!) to ignore Labcabin... and pick up their debut, Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde. I was told it was a classic, and lord knows that was the truth.

Easily comparable to Paul's Boutique or 3 Feet High and Rising, Bizarre Ride is a universe in and of itself. Filled with in-jokes, silly sex raps, a great attitude and awesome beats courtesy of J-Swift, The Pharcyde, consisting of Imani, Slimkid3, Bootie Brown and Fatlip, were an infinitely entertaining alternative to the gangster rap that seemed ubiquitous at that time. Even four or five years after it's release, it sounded so fresh and alive compared to the canned production of most of the hip-hop of the mid to late nineties and continues to shine today. The follow-up, Labcabincalifornia, was great in it's own right, featuring more production from J-Swift as well as then up-and-coming producer Jay Dee, better known as J Dilla, but the mood was darker and it certainly wasn't as much fun. Historically, at least from my viewpoint, Bizarre Ride is The Pharcyde's high-water-mark with Labcabin..., apart from a few tracks, being a memorable footnote but nowhere near as awesome.

In the years after Labcabincalifornia's release, Fatlip left the group due to internal struggles, they continued on as a three-piece for a few years, then a duo, and now are pretty much no more. Rumors constantly swirl about a full-on reunion and in 2008 all four founding members went on tour for the first time in years, but who knows if anything else will come of The Pharcyde. Stories of failed reunion attempts have been around for years, but even if another album never surfaces, at least we've got Bizarre Ride and Labcabincalifornia.

Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde and Labcabincalifornia are both readily available for purchase physically and digitally so I won't be posting either here, but I wanted to share a few remixes which are not widely available, if available at all any longer. All of these tracks are taken from a compilation of uncertain legitimacy named Sold My Soul and features most of the B-Sides and Remixes from their first two albums. If you're a hip-hop head or you know where to look I'm sure you'll find a copy, but I'm featuring a few choice cuts for your enjoyment.


Ya Mama (Matt Dike Remix)
One of the standouts from Bizarre Ride gets a full-on Paul's Boutique style work-out courtesy of one of the parties responsible for that classic. Matt Dike, simply put, is THE MAN and here he builds an incredible backing track that doesn't get in the way of the crazy raps at all while still remaining integral to the track. On top of that, more Ya Mama jokes than you'll ever need!

Soul Flower (2 Tha 3 Mix)
This mix was created by J-Swift and Fatlip and came out as a promo only due to it's excessive number of samples. It was apparently beloved by the group and label, but everyone knew there was no chance of it getting an official release. Too bad, because it, like the Matt Dike remix, is an essential!

Soul Flower (Brand New Heavies Version)
Soul Flower was originally recorded for the Brand New Heavies debut album, Heavy Rhyme Experience: Vol. 1, and is considerably different from the version that appeared on Bizarre Ride with it’s full-band backing track.

She Said (Jay Dee Remix)
This doesn't really fit with the rest of the material featured here as the original version is taken from Labcabincalifornia and is available on a few different releases, but it's such a good remix of an equally good track that I had to throw it up here! RIP Dilla.

BMW Z8 New Style Old version

Performance of the Alpina Z8 differed from that of the standard car in that peak power was reduced to 375 hp (280 kW) while peak torque was raised to 383 lb·ft (519 N·m); this torque was available at significantly lower rpm than the original in order to enable more relaxed cruising. Curiously, the electronically limited top speed was officially raised to 161 mph (259 km/h).BMW Z8BMW Z8BMW Z8BMW

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Review

In 2002, a new variant was launched, named V12 GT or V12 GTA when equipped with an automatic transmission. It was essentially an improved version of the Vantage, its V12 engine producing 435 bhp (324 kW; 441 PS) and 410 ft·lbf (560 N·m) of torque. Aesthetically, compared to the Vantage it has a mesh front grille, vents in the bonnet (hood), a boot (trunk) spoiler, an aluminium gear lever,

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish great Model

The Vanquish is powered by a 5.9 L (5935 cc) 48-valve 60° V12 engine, which produces 343 kW (460 hp) and 542 N·m (400 ft·lbf) of torque. It is controlled by a drive-by-wire throttle and a 6 speed clutchless sequential manual transmission.The Vanquish S upped the power to 388 kW (520 hp) and 577 N·m (426 ft·lbf).Aston Martin V12 VanquishAston Martin V12 VanquishAston Martin V12 VanquishAston

2009 Lotus Elise price and video

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Tricky - Maxinquaye: Deluxe Edition


There have been a number of great reissues that I've been checking out and have found truly pleasing. The Jawbox and Sunny Day Real Estate reissues are all great, although they don't add much in the way of bonus materials. The deluxe reissue of Spiritualized's Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space is jaw-droppingly awesome! The three disc reissue comes with the complete album and two discs worth of outtakes, demos, roughs and assorted wonders that are every bit as essential as the actual album. It is also available in an extremely limited package with each track from the album on a 3" CD and placed in a pill casing, although good luck getting that version. Hell, I had to buy the download from Amazon as I don't believe it's getting a physical release in the US. But one reissue has gotten a lot of my attention recently although you'd be hard-pressed to find any mention of it here in the states. That would be the two-disc reissue of Tricky's debut album, Maxinquaye.

If you were in the UK in the mid-nineties, you're probably quite familiar with Tricky, but in the US he didn't receive much hype. Tricky, an original member of Massive Attack, left to record his own tracks with his then girlfriend, Martina Topley-Bird, who provided much of the vocals on his releases. His earliest releases sit nicely alongside Portishead's debut, Dummy, although that album focused on the beautiful sadness in Beth Gibbons' vocals, whereas Tricky and Martina painted a far grimmer picture, awash in druggy atmospherics and Tricky's haunting drawl. Martina's vocals, on the other hand, were quite beautiful and powerful, making for interesting creations when she rapped hard lyrics like those in their cover of Public Enemy's Black Steel, or when she sang that she'd "fuck you in the ass, just for a laugh" in Abbaon Fat Track, as if it were sweet nothings to her lover, although you got the impression she may have drugged him.

Tricky and Martina both continue to record to this day, although no longer with each other. They recorded four albums together, Maxinquaye, Nearly God, Pre-Millenium Tension and Angels With Dirty Faces, the first three classics and the fourth still quite good, before Martina went solo and began working with other artists, most recently bringing things full-circle when it was announced that she would appear on Massive Attack's next album. Tricky continued to record and work with other vocalists, but the quality of his work seemed to dwindle as he lost his major label distribution after a fierce argument with his label's parent organization, Polygram Records, over a racist statement by their CEO, and he moved briefly to Anti for a good EP (Mission Accomplished) only to sign a contract with Disney's Hollywood Records, a perpetual graveyard for good musicians (Fastball and Los Lobos come to mind, although Hollywood also signed Insane Clown Posse briefly, so maybe they weren't all good musicians on Hollywood. Otherwise, they've got an infinite number of Queen re-issues to keep the label afloat.) and record a poppier album featuring cameos from Cyndi Lauper and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Luckily, he seems to be in a better place in recent times, getting back to his paranoid grooves, although it's a shame he and Martina will most likely never record together again. Most of their issues stem from their relationship which produced a child despite their falling out. Tricky had multiple, well-publicized relationships after their break-up, the best-known being with Bjork, although he and Martina continued to work together for several years afterward.

Maxinquaye's reissue is unlikely to be released in the US, and I have no intention of sharing the complete album here as it is available one way or another (you can always use Amazon for imports), but I don't think there is anything wrong with posting a few tracks to whet your appetite.

UPDATE: Unfortunately, the DMCA has made me pull down the tracks I featured in this post. To think, I didn't post the album, I posted three selections and they want to pitch a fit! It isn't even available for purchase in this country! And they wonder why people hate the DMCA, RIAA and IFPI. Anyway, the text remains for your reading pleasure.

Slick 66 (Commercial 12" Mix)
Tricky clearly has a fondness for Slick Rick. For the Nearly God project, he recorded a cover of Children's Story with Martina on vocals. That's a very cool track that totally changes the mood of Rick's original, but Tricky created a completely different cover by himself with this track. His drawl is the star here as he turns the already dark story into a full-on nightmare.

Just For The Hate Of It (Rough Monitor Mix)
This is another complete re-working of a track, this time Abbaon Fat Track, which has a very laid-back feel to it although it's lyrics describe a rather peculiar sexual encounter. Here, with a new backing track and vocals, it sounds like a boast, like an abuser bragging to his victim while his crew watches. Martina's vocals fly in every once in a while like a drugged, tortured victim unclear of their whereabouts.

Overcome (Accapella Mix)
Far from a true Accapella mix, this features Martina's vocal tracks running on top of each other while a rather fast beat, one definitely out of sorts with most tracks Tricky has created, keeps the listener on their toes. Familiar yet completely alien.

BONUS: Tonite Is A Special Nite (Chaos Mass Confusion Mix)
This is as odd a collaboration as you may find. Tricky is responsible for the beat while the Gravediggaz provide the raps. For those unaware, the Gravediggaz were a group consisting of Prince Paul, mostly on production, the RZA from Wu-Tang, mostly on vocals with occasional production, as well as Frukwan of Stetsasonic and Too Poetic, both on vocals. Their first album, 6 Feet Deep (Niggamortis in the UK. No, seriously!), is considered one of the first horrorcore albums, although it's nowhere near as ridiculous or violent as modern horrorcore. Prince Paul's involvement dwindled from their second album on, as the RZA brought in Wu-affiliated producers to finish the job. This track, from The Hell EP, is essentially a B-Side for Tricky's Hell Is Round The Corner, and although not entirely clear, most likely features no involvement from Prince Paul. Still though, this is a truly creepy track that was released on a few samplers and soundtracks in the US, but you'd be hard-pressed to find it available now.

Audi A3 2010 Top Speed Car

The A3 2.0 TDI clean diesel is a version of Audi A3 2.0 TDI for North American market, making it is the second Audi TDI vehicle sold in North America, following the Audi Q7 TDI in 2008.It is a FWD vehicle with S tronic transmission with Hill-hold assist, Sirius satellite radio, Leather seats and steering wheel, Auxiliary audio input, Dual-zone climate control, 17 in (431.8 mm) alloy wheels.Audi

2010 Volkswagen Golf Greatest Car

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Cassetteboy - Festive Christmas


Continuing my tradition of non-traditional Christmas music, I present to you Cassetteboy's Festive Christmas! If you downloaded yesterday's The Parker Tapes, you should have a good idea what to expect from a Christmas-themed Cassetteboy release. If you didn't download The Parker Tapes, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!?!?!? Go there NOW and grab that, but grab this while you're here as it's just as essential!. Enjoy!


Cassetteboy - Festive Christmas


PS - I couldn't find a better image of the cover anywhere, I swear! Great cover though!

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Friday, December 11, 2009

Cassetteboy - The Parker Tapes


MY GOD! I've spent almost the entire week away from the site! Only one post this week? I should be ashamed! Well, I'll be making up for it next week and with this and the next post.

In case you're unfamiliar with Cassetteboy, the easiest comparison I can give you is John Oswald's plunderphonic album, albeit with a focus on twisted humor and soundbytes as opposed to music. Like Oswald's works, it's edgy and choppy with samples going in every direction, but the humor is far more defined and, at times, downright offensive, but you'd be hard pressed not to find even the offensive bits brilliant if not still hilarious.

Cassetteboy is actually a duo initially associated with Spymania Records, Tom Jenkinson's personal label. Their identities were well-kept secrets until the release of their third album, Carry On Breathing, but I enjoyed that secretive element of their existence, so I'm going to leave further information about them for the reader to discover at their leisure. That said, you can always visit their MySpace and youtube pages to find a little more about them if you are so inclined.

The Parker Tapes is Cassetteboy's debut full-length release. While it's not available in the US, or anywhere else currently to my knowledge, if you can find a copy you should most certainly purchase it. That's part of why this isn't the highest quality version of the album I could post, although I'm sure you'll enjoy it bunches regardless!

Check back tomorrow for a VERY SPECIAL release from Cassetteboy which I'm sure you'll enjoy as much as this one.


Cassetteboy - The Parker Tapes


PS - Here is a review by those always TRENDY FUCKS at Pitchfork. As they do every once in a blue moon, they got it right with this one.

Maserati Quattroporte 2009 Gallery Images

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Aston Martin Rapide 2010 top Specs

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Chevrolet Corvette 2009 Features

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Peugeot 308 RC Z incredible car Review

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Hummer H3 2009 Full Specs

An April 2009 Engadget column reported that Raser Technologies and FEV had built a prototype plug-in hybrid H3 that could achieve 100 MPG given enough mains power.This vehicle, known later as the Electric Hummer H3, was then showcased by California State Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at a press conference at the State Capitol in Sacramento as part of a campaign to promote greener vehicles.Hummer

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Nissan Skyline More Powerful

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2009 Maserati GranTurismo Great Specs

It is a customization programme based on the works on GranTurismo MC Concept. Changes include front and rear carbon-fibre spoilers, carbon fibre mirror housings and door handles, 20 inch wheel rims, carbon fibre interior (steering wheel rim, paddle shifters, instrument panel, dashboard, door panels), stiffer springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars with custom Maserati Stability Programme

Brooke Astor Aristocrat of the People

A Mansão Astor na New York da época "Vanderbilt" ou do reino dos "Four hundred", ou seja, da exclusiva elite que dominava a vida de New York



Já não se fazem "socialites" destas, aliás denominação profundamente injusta para descrever o notável percurso humano desta aristocrata de alma.

Descendente por casamento da famosa família Astor, que faziam parte da exclusiva elite de New York, no entanto Brooke nunca mostrou arrogância, pelo contrário grande sentido de humor, e o seu percurso de constante filantropia pode ser sintetizado nesta frase : "Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around".







Brooke Astor morreu a 13 de Agosto de 2007 com a idade de 105 anos.

No entanto os últimos anos desta longa e notável vida foram abalados por um escândalo que chocou as elites de New York. O neto de Brooke acusou o pai , que tinha a seu cargo a custódia da mãe, de maus tratos, negligência deliberada e desvio de fundos … O que levou a que depois de diligências juridicas, o filho fosse afastado e Brooke ingressasse numa casa de saúde num estado deplorável de abandono .

No entanto no epitáfio da sua campa pode-se ler a frase escolhida pela própria Brooke : " I had a wonderful life" … Aristocrata até ao fim …















Tuesday, December 8, 2009

2010 MINI Cooper Clubman

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Christmas Party With Eddie G.


I am not a celebrationist when it comes to the holidays. I HATE winter. I hate the cold, I hate the snow, I hate the freezing rain, and I HATE the complexities of dealing with splintered families and hearing awful holiday songs over and over again. I heard The 12 Pains Of Christmas on the radio today and I nearly killed everyone within a mile of me. That's supposed to be a funny song, but I find Barbara Streisand's crack-fueled version of Jingle Bells far funnier for all the wrong reasons. Generally though, and I'm sure many agree, holiday music SUCKS! If I'm going to listen to holiday stuff, it's got to be skewed! That doesn't mean it's not necessarily heart-felt, but covering the same songs over and over again with no real feeling is awful. Mel Torme's version of The Christmas Song is the only version I need to hear, although I know there have to be some decent versions other than his own.

If you hate popular holiday music like I do, then this post should be wonderful. Eddie Gorodetsky is famous for his holiday mixtapes which he makes yearly and sends to family and friends. They feature none of the usual holiday crap you hear on the radio, focusing instead on wonderful obscurities from big and small names alike. The tapes achieved enough popularity that in 1990, Columbia Records released one of Eddie's compilations, Christmas Party With Eddie G., AND THE WORLD WAS CHANGED SO DRAMATICALLY IT WAS NEVER THE SAME!!!!! Okay, that's a hell of an overstatement, but for those that heard the CD, it became an instant classic.

Eddie has continued to release mixtapes privately since the CD's issue in 1990, but the CD is sadly out of print. Well, after hunting for a copy long and hard, I found one in a notoriously awful used CD shop shortly after Christmas 2008. It had an insane price tag around $40 dollars, but had been marked down to get rid of the Xmas stock. Their loss, my gain and now yours too!

This is a great CD and you should definitely hunt down Eddie's other mixtapes if you can find them. The disc also features interludes starring Eddie and Billy West, the voice of Ren & Stimpy and Fry from Futurama, as The Three Stooges in a fruitless attempt to record a Stooge-themed Xmas record. Wonderful stuff! Enjoy!


Christmas Party With Eddie G.

01 The Eddie G. Singers - Here Comes Eddie
02 Detroit Junior - Christmas Day
03 Eddie Lawrence - Merry Old Philosopher #1
04 Bobby Lloyd and The Skeletons - Do You Hear What I Hear / You Really Got Me
05 ...Late Slap...
06 Augie Rios - Donde Esta Santa Claus
07 Byron Lee and The Dragonaires - Winter Wonderland
08 ...Eye Pokes...
09 Louis Prima - What Will Santa Claus Say When He Finds Everybody Swinging?
10 Huey Piano Smith and The Clowns - All I Want For Christmas (Is A Little Bit Of Music)
11 ...Five More Slaps...
12 Tony Rodelle Larson - Cool Yule
13 Untamed Youth - Santa's Gonna Shut 'Em Down
14 Eddie Lawrence - Merry Old Philosopher #2
15 Rufus Thomas - I'll Be Your Santa Baby
16 ...I Hope He Stays In Germany...
17 Debbie Dabney - I Want To Spend Christmas With Elvis (Heartbreak Noel)
18 Foghat - All I Want For Christmas Is You
19 ...Shemp Tribute...
20 The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Merry Christmas Darling
21 Monty & Marsha Brown - Cajun Christmas
22 ...Our 49th State...
23 Arthur Lyman - Mele Kalikimaka
24 George Jones & Tammy Wynette - Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus
25 Soloman Burke - Christmas Presents
26 NRBQ - Christmas Wish
27 ...A Final Try...
28 Eddie Lawrence - Merry Old Philosopher #3
29 The Eddie G. Singers - So Long Eddie


In case you'd like more info about Mr. Gorodetsky, here is a short bio circa 1990 included with the CD:

No relation at all to Kenny, Eddie G. is a shadowy presence darting about the entertainment industry. An Emmy Award-winning writer, his work can be seen on SCTV, Letterman, Saturday Night Live, The Comedy Channel and assorted Penn & Teller projects.

Each year Eddie plunders perhaps the world's largest collection of yuletide recordings to craft his Christmas tapes. Privately circulated up 'til now, these tapes have become legends in the show biz community. This year, Eddie is proud to be able to make this material available to the home enthusiast.



Also, visit A Christmas Yuleblog for a few more of Eddie's tapes.

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2010 Mercedes Benz GLK-Class Review

Optional for all trims include a DVD entertainment system, heated steering wheel, iPod adapter, tri-zone climate controls, and keyless start. Over the last year, people have complained about the GL-Class's limited standard features compared to more upscale competitors such as the Cadillac Escalade and Range Rover Sport.

Cadillac SRX 2010 Incredible Specs

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Chevrolet Equinox 2010 TOP features

The new 2.4-liter I4 engine produces 182 hp (136 kW) and 172 lb·ft (233 N·m) torque, and achieves up to 22 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg-imp) (city), 32 mpg-US (7.4 L/100 km; 38 mpg-imp) (highway), an increase in fuel economy over the outgoing model.Also available is a 3.0-liter V6 engine which produces 264 hp (197 kW) and 214 lb·ft (290 N·m) torque, with fuel economy at 17 mpg-US (14 L/100 km; 20

Ambulance At Tiger Woods...

Just when you thought things could not get worse for Tiger Woods, they have. Here is more breaking news about the saga that is Tiger.

Tiger Woods' mother-in-law was rushed to the hospital by ambulance early Tuesday morning for stomach pains.

Someone called 911 from Wood's house about 2:30 a.m. requesting an ambulance.

Barbro Holmberg is now listed in stable condition, and her ailment was not considered serious.

Holmberg lives in Sweden and is the mother of Tiger's wife, Elin.
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Monday, December 7, 2009

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Sunday, December 6, 2009

TRIP TO LONDON December

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