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What to Download: New Music Today

BuzzSugar — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:30:53 -0800

Tuesdays are big in entertainmentville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores. So I take a spin through each week's music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. Here are today's selections:

Strumming my pain with his fingers: OK, so I'm not really in pain, but if I could choose someone to strum what I was feeling, I'd nominate M. Ward. I can say this with confidence as I've already taken a first listen to this new album of his and found that the tracks offer a more mature rendition of his signature sound. To get a taste of this goodness, check out his duet with Lucinda Williams, "Oh Lonesome Me," and the title track, "Hold Time."

Man with baby: Good news, Morrissey fans: People are liking his new album. One critic says, "his songs now sound informed by an anger-stirring heartbreak," and that is apparently a good thing. I feel like I've been waiting forever for this release! I'm already digging into tracks that include "I'm OK by Myself," "Black Cloud," and "Something Is Squeezing My Skull."

It feels like a rock 'n' roll day today! One more still to come so read more.

This trail leads to music: And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead is probably an acquired taste, but I happen to enjoy this group a bunch, even when its songs are hitting strange notes. I've seen these guys in concert, and it's good times. This new album is a little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll, and it's getting mixed reviews, but I'm already enjoying tracks like "Luna Park" and "Halcyon Days."

Link Time! 7/15

BuzzSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:30:30 -0700

FilmExperience asks: If you could weekend at the beach with any movie character, who would it be? (Their pick: Madison the mermaid from Splash.)
The TV Addict has audio from chatting with Wentworth Miller and Sarah Wayne Callies at yesterday's TCA Prison Break-fast.
Popwatch's Annie Barrett laments the fact that movies she'd like to see in the theater don't stick around the theaters long enough for her to see them and she wants to start a chain of Theaters for the Lazy.
Vulture wonders whether Kids or The Wackness is more authentically 1994.
Stereogum has the new Radiohead video for "House of Cards," which makes my eyeballs hurt a little bit.
TV Squad reveals that there's a campaign afoot to save The Mole - and the show's own producers are waging it.
Cinematical marvels at the insane anticipation and hype surrounding The Dark Knight - among geeks and non-geeks alike.
Calling all fans of The Smiths: Take BellaSugar's new "Beauty Product or Morrissey Song?" quiz!

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Music Video: "All You Need Is Me" by Morrissey

BuzzSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:34:13 -0700

Stereogum declared that this screengrab from Morrissey's new video will be your new desktop. I gotta say, I'm close to making it my IM picture because it's pretty hilarious.

One of the reasons I love Morrissey is because of his poetic and witty lyrics, and this song totally delivers. If you close your eyes during the video and just listen, it's a great song. However, upon opening them, you will likely find yourself staring at Morrissey as he wanders around palm trees clutching a tambourine. I'm not sure if there's a point to it all, but he's really serious about it. And for some reason, I can't stop watching.

The song is one of two new tracks from his greatest hits album. To check out the video for yourself read more.