The Chumbawamba Factor

Really good article on file sharing

Yoda would be proud

That Jedi Mind Tricks album is off the heezee. Can’t believe I’ve never heard it before. What’s the deal with these guys?? I would guess them from NYC, but I hear them mention “illadelph”, which I translate (via the Roots) to Philly. Whoever their DJ is, he is genius. Those beats are so… eerie, and almost spooky, which doesn’t sound like a compliment, but it is. The overall style is similar to the Gravediggaz’s’s, but with an Asian-esque instrumental spin. And I love the Big Pun, Guru, etc samples in some tracks. So far, this album has received the most of my airtime of Tink’s CDs.

2089 songs, 5.2 days, 8.6 GB

so far...

July Music

Here's my take on the CD I sent out, and some representative tracks for each artist/album:


John Legend – Get Lifted
If you listen to anything off my CD, make it this one. I think the entire album is great, so I can’t even give you the best 3 songs. Just let it play. Note: produced by Kanye West.

G Love – The Hustle
If you listen to 2 albums off my CD, make this one of them. Highlights are: “Booty Call”, “Give it to You” (with Jack Johnson), and “Fishing Song”. I don’t think anyone can play the harmonica quite like him.

Peter Malick Group – New York City
If you listen to 3 albums… no just kidding. This album is a great jazz collaboration with Norah Jones’ vocals. The best song is “Deceptively Yours”, but they’re all great. The only song I’m not really into on the album is “Things You Don’t Have To Do”, but actually, I didn’t even include it. So, you’re welcome.

Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
Classic. Just let it play (like you should all other PF albums). It’s one of Pink Floyd’s top 3 albums in my opinion. “Wish You Were Here” is one of my favorite PF songs.

2 Skinny J’s – A few songs from two albums
They’re all good, but one you MUST listen to is “3 Minutes”.

311 – One of my favorite bands of all time.
Just threw a few lesser (or un-) known songs for yall. The Omaha Sessions album is a collection of their earliest songs that were either never released, or independently released, or older versions. I could have just put out a CD of all of their music, but I figured many people have their more popular albums, so I’d just give you something you’ve probably never heard from them before. Check out “Summer of Love”, “Gap”, and “Strong all along”.

Alice In Chains – MTV Unplugged
I’m not really an AIC fan, but I love this album. Good songs (usually) sound GREAT when acoustic. “No Excuses” “Got Me Wrong” and “Heaven Beside You” are the standouts.

Ben Harper – Welcome…
His first album. A Classic in my opinion. It is rather slow and mellow, but also excellent. Check out “Breaking Down” and “Forever”.

Bob Marley – Kaya
“Kaya” is my favorite Bob song of all time. You will recognize many of the others too.

Collective Soul – Blender
This album is surprisingly good. (Some of the songs are skipable, so I just included a few) There’s only 4 songs there, so a top 3 would be a waste of my time. Kind of like how I wasted my time telling you that it’d be a waste of time to talk about it.

Creedence
Classic. Again, just let it play. Don’t be afraid to sing along.

Donovan Frankenreiter – S/T
I think someone might have included a few of his songs before, but I like the whole album. The great ones are “It Don’t Matter” “Free” (with Jack Johnson) and “What’cha Know About” (with G Love).

Thicker Than Water Soundtrack
One of the best surfing films ever made, and a great soundtrack. The movie was done by Jack Johnson, and you should check it out. “Rainbow” and “Honor and Harmony” are great, and the beat to “My Guru” is phenomenal; it will get stuck in your head. Someone will probably rap over it someday.

Incubus – Make Yourself
One of my top 10 albums ever made. You’ve probably heard some of them, but the best ones are “Privelege” “The Warmth” and “Pardon Me”, but listen to the whole thing.

Kottonmouth Kings – Hidden Stash
Just a few standouts from this album. Thanks to Jacob Radsick and the Insane Clown Posse for introducing me to these super-stoners. “Tell Me Why” “Dying Daze” and “My Mind Is…” are all great.

Sublime
Just a few good ones I cam across. We’ve all probably heard their S/T album. Listen to “Doin’ Time (Uptown Dub)” while you’re drivin your Cadillac down the street with your pimp hat on.

Enjoy the music (if you haven’t already done so)

August Music

Mike-
Glad to see your CD in the mail. I like the idea of outlining the CD... I thought about just putting a few words about each album when I sent mine out, but this is a great idea as well. It really helps to kind of get a feel for each artist and album without having to find the good (or representative) stuff yourself. I vote to encourage this practice.
The new Dave Matthews album is pretty good. Definitely check out the Old Dirt Hill.
I never knew that the singer for Postal is the one from Death Cab. Haven't heard them before, except for their appearance on the OC (yea that's right, O.C., bitch).
Anyway, just wanted to give you props for helping us get a good idea of the music on each album by suggesting the best songs. Lookin forward to hearing all your music.

And for those who haven't had a chance to explore my CD yet, I'll post something similar to Mike's attachment soon.

Am I Bored At Work???

Is it just me, or does the Beta Band's "Los Amigos Del Beta Bandidos...." song just make you want to take a shit???

Cousin Larry!!!

This is going to be the best new show of the fall

My new portfolio

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James Kurtz design portfolio

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Danger Doom Album Cover

The D Returns

In case anyone here lives under a rock, inside a deep dark cave in the mountains of Kazakhstan, a new movie is scheduled to hit theatres sometime in 2006, which somewhat chronicles the formation and subsequent "success" of… THE GREATEST ROCK BAND EVER!!!!!

Obviously, I am referring to Tenacious D. Aside from JB and KG, others who will appear are Tim Robbins and Ben Stiller. It seems like the film has been coming along slowly; the article (posted in the comments) is from Nov 04 and states that it should be out by Christmas ’05. Billboard had another article that seemed to be at the beginning stages back in 03. Anyway, keep your eyes peeled for any updates, and when it comes out, you should ride your camel down to town to check it out… it promises to ROCK YOUR FUCKIN’ SOCKS OFF!!!!!

Peace-out Hoboken

In a bittersweet ending, I have parted ways with the home of the "Mad Real World". Tara Tink is, however, carrying on her old tradition... of following me around the country everywhere I live. Brad, seriously, tell her to stop stalking me... first she moves to Athens, then Hoboken?? Call a psychiatrist on her behalf, please. Further corrupting young Tingquist would have been entertaining, if not, thoroughly enjoyable, however, 'tis not to be.

My new address is:

Ben Boyd
603 Blanchard Pkwy
West Allenhurst, NJ 07711

Please correct your mailing lists.

For those of you who know, yes, that IS my parents’ address. I’m in the process of moving, so this will only be temporary. I’ll let you know when it changes again.

Jimi- who is the other public figure that hails from West Chester???