Adem: Girl/Boy Song (Aphex Twin Cover)

Holy Shit. I've never heard anybody cover Aphex Twin. Ever. So good. Apparently these guys also cover some of my favorite songs by Bedhead & Tortoise on this album. (Gamera is THE definitive Tortoise song as far as I'm concerned)

I'm sold on these guys, will try to grab anything they've recorded based on this one song. Enjoy!

Weekend Cover: Hank III covers Misfits "We Bite"

You gotta love Hank Williams III for doing a great job of staying true to his grandfather's country roots but banging out a good punk set and the end of every show. I know it's an hour early but....you deserve it.

Sleigh Bells - Treats

This album is a complete and very welcome surprise. I wasn't expecting much from it when I bought it. I'd heard some good things about it on the internet and in a couple of magazines, but wasn't quite sure what I'd find when I finally got to listen to it. Treats is really really good. Good beats with guitar and My Bloody Valentine style vocals over them. Very catchy and listenable. It has been played a lot since purchase and will be in heavy rotation for a while. Plus my daughter dances like crazy when it is on, that's always a plus.

The Roots - How I Got Over

Once again the Roots do it. They consistently put out great records, 20 years in and they are still putting out quality work. You can really tell that the Jimmy Fallon gig has helped the Roots as a band. This album is tight and the band sounds fantastic. Questlove may be the best drummer in hip-hop, his timing is amazing. Excellent guest appearances from Monsters of Folk and John Legend. I hope they keep putting out great music and I hope that Jimmy Fallon keeps on employing them.

The Gaslight Anthem - American Slang

This album is all right. Nothing special, nothing that really grabs you and makes you want to rock it. I have heard all the comparisons to The Replacements and to Bruce Springsteen, and I hear them in the music, but it isn't overwhelmingly so. There are moments when I hear something and think "that kinda sounded like Paul Westerburg" but that is about it. Overall I think that The Gaslight Anthem sounds like The Hold Steady's little brother. The do not rock hard enough and the lyrics are no where close to what Craig Finn can write. It isn't a bad album to pick up, but don't expect to much from it.

Roots + Ice Cube = Straight Outta Compton

If you have been living under a rock and have no idea why Jimmy Fallon's show is the best thing on late night TV, this should help.