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Song of the Day: Mew, "156"

BuzzSugar — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:42:20 PST

Mew's 2006 album And the Glass-Handed Kites was notable for the supreme ugliness of its cover art. But the Danish band's 2003 release, Frengers, is probably the superior album, and last week - at long last - it was released stateside.

I really love this track "156," which starts out sounding like bizarre, synthesized fantasy then morphs into a catchy pop number you might hear on "Laguna Beach." To listen to the song,

Pitchfork's 25 Worst Album Covers of 2006

BuzzSugar — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:41:31 PST

Though I'm planning to bring you BuzzSugar's best albums of 2006, here's one list I don't have covered: the 25 worst album covers of 2006, brought to you by Pitchfork. Perhaps iTunes is to blame, but this year ushered in some truly dreadful album art, which is a shame for those of us who still buy actual CDs or like to download the cover art to our iPods. For instance, I almost didn't buy this Mew album, even though it came highly recommended by a friend, because the artwork was so disturbing.

Anyway, take a look at Pitchfork's list if you want a good laugh. What was the ugliest album you bought this year?

Picture It: Fun in the Sun

Annie Scudder — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:40:36 PDT

Performers Richard Seymour and Kitten Von Mew dance in the Appearing Rooms fountain by artist Jeppe Hein at the Southbank Centre in London. With a roof-top garden, urban beach, several art installations, and a row of beach huts, the Southbank Centre is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain, which officially opens tomorrow and runs until Sept. 9. With this and the royal wedding, it sure seems like a fun time of year to be in London! Check out more photos from the festival kickoff.

4 Earth-Friendlier Kitty Litter Substances

PetSugar — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:04:02 PDT

Choosing kitty litter is a tough decision! There are so many options out there, and changing litter types can upset your cat and cause naughty "elimination" behaviors. Many users shy away from the traditional clay or silica gel varieties which can contain carcinogens and burden landfills, and choose more eco-tastic styles instead.

To see my four earth-friendly alternatives, keep reading.