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Posted by The G on January 23, 2012 under GNN | 
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Van Halen, Lana Del Rey
New album releases from Van Halen (on February 7, 2012) and Lana Del Rey (on January 31, 2012).
Are you excited?
Posted by The G on December 4, 2011 under G Reviews | Be the First to Comment
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Amy Winehouse - Lioness: Hidden Treasures. Out December 6, 2011.
When you listen to the collection of unreleased Amy Winehouse songs “Lioness: Hidden Treasures,” your heart will break all over again. Amy Winehouse’s death was a real rock and roll tragedy and though she could not be on this planet physically, she’s left behind some amazing songs that showcase her great gift. Opening with the epic reggae cover “Our Day Will Come,” you’ll see the song can stand up amongst her best tracks. Again, my heart breaks all over for what a loss her death has left in the world. “Between The Cheats” is next and it is apparently one of the post-Back to Black songs and her voice sounds a little rough. Again, a great song, but you can hear in her voice that she could not handle this planet. “Tears Dry” is the original version (with different lyrics) of “Tears Dry On Their Own.” The song is much slower and it is really cool to hear the evolution of such a great song. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” is probably the most epic song on the album. It sounds like a cross between the song “Back to Black” and a James Bond Theme! She really breaths new life into this classic song. Knowing Amy’s fate, the lyrics of the song are even more haunting, but the answer is an overwhelming YES! “Like Smoke” features rapper Nas and has a great beat. The 68 Version of “Valerie” is next. This sounds similar to the way she performed the song in concert and it’s great to hear that it was recorded in the studio (and the vocals are different than the previously released versions!) Her cover of “The Girl From Ipanema” is next and it’s another highlight of the record. The song was recorded pre-Frank and her voice sounds angelic! The music is loungey with jazzy drum and bass! I love it! “Half Time” starts off with just Amy and guitar and as she sings “when the beat kicks in” a laid back beat kicks in and the song has great groove! The original version of “Wake Up Alone” is next and it’s also much different than the released version. ”Best Friends, Right?” is next and it sounds like a Frank-era song. “Body and Soul” is the last known studio recording and it also features the legendary Tony Bennett. The final song is a cover of Leon Russell’s ”A Song For You,” and it really is a powerful, but powerfully sad performance from Amy as you can almost hear the desperation in her voice. She really gives the song a new feel to it.
This collection of songs will really upset you that such a great talent is gone, but at least she left so many amazing songs for the world to listen to for the rest of time. “Lioness: Hidden Treasures” by Amy Winehouse is out on December 6, 2011 in the United States.
Posted by The G on November 30, 2011 under Artsy Fartsy, Street Art | Be the First to Comment
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"Layers" Opening December 9, 2011 at Design Matters in Los Angeles
Los Angeles! I’m about to tell you about an art opening you won’t want to miss. But don’t thank me, Thank You! On December 9, 2011, Design Matters (located at 10590.5 West Pico Blvd) presents “Layers” featuring art from Thank You X and Can’t Stop Goodboy.
The opening will commence from 7-10 PM on December 9, 2011 and is by invitation only. Get on the list by RSVP’ing to events@designmattersla.com.
If you attend, please send us pictures!
Thank You!
X
Posted by The G on November 15, 2011 under GNN | Be the First to Comment
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Some Girls out November 21, 2011
This is great news! The Rolling Stones are reissuing their classic album “Some Girls” on November 21, 2011 with a disc of unreleased songs!
The tracklist is:
Disc 1
1. Miss You
2. When The Whip Comes Down
3. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
4. Some Girls
5. Lies
6. Far Away Eyes
7. Respectable
8. Before They Make Me Run
9. Beast of Burden
10. Shattered
Disc 2
1. Claudine
2. So Young
3. Do You Think I Really Care
4. When Youre Gone
5. No Spare Parts
6. Dont Be A Stranger
7. We Had It All
8. Tallahassee Lassie
9. I Love You Too Much
10. Keep Up Blues
11. You Win Again
12. Petrol Blues
Posted by The G on November 1, 2011 under Street Art | Be the First to Comment
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Obey Thoven
Did you know that November is National Beethoven Awareness month? You didn’t? Well, you are welcome. November 1, 2011 is also the day that the Ultra Deluxe Box Set of U2′s best album “Achtung Baby” comes out. Disc 6 is the jewel of the package, according2g. An entirely different version of the album as the songs from U2′s most creative album were still being worked out. Sounds great and it also proves that part of U2′s genius is the producer they pick to refine their sound, as you will hear. I mention U2 because the poster for the deluxe box set as well as the docmentary “From the Sky Down” is pictured next to Obey Thoven.
Now you’ve learned two things today.
