Tag Archives: deftones
Progress For Chi
As you may or may not know, Chi Cheng (bass player of Deftones) was in a car accident in November 2008 and is currently in a "minimally conscious" state.
I've previously posted links to the website set up to raise funds for his care and i make no apologies for doing so again. Please donate…. oneloveforchi.
Over the last 3 and bit years Chi has been very slowly making progress and at the beginning of this month there was a heart warming and encouraging moment when he lifted his leg on request. It's one very small step in a long, long road to recovery.
Deftones are and always will be one of my favourite bands but, even though their last album and latest live shows were phenomenal, i just can't help but feel their not quite complete without the presence of Chi. My best wishes go out to all the Cheng and Deftones family.
MP3: Deftones – Dai the Flu
Filed under the quiet things that...
Tagged as chi cheng, deftones
March 8, 2011 · 10:59 pm
Duck For Cover #3
It's been a while since i dedicated a post just straight down the line to the wonder that is cover versions……well it's been a while since i did a post at all actually! But here are some absolutely sublime cover versions that have been tickling my ears recently.
Some are old ones i've had lying around for a while and some are ones i've just discovered. For example, i was unaware of MBV covering THAT classic! Anyways, have a listen and feel free to download.
LOUIS ARMSTRONG – WE HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD
MP3: My Bloody Valentine – We Have All The Time In The World (Louis Armstrong cover)
VAMPIRE WEEKEND – TAXI CAB
MP3: Guards – Taxi Cab (Vampire Weekend cover)
DEFTONES – BE QUIET AND DRIVE (FAR AWAY)
MP3: Angelcrack – Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away) (Deftones Cover)
JESUS AND MARY CHAIN – JUST OUT OF REACH
MP3: A Place To Bury Strangers – Just Out Of Reach (The Jesus And Mary Chain cover)
SLEIGH BELLS – RUN THE HEART
MP3: Catherine AD – Run The Heart (Sleigh Bells Cover)
TORO Y MOI – TALAMAK
MP3: Houses – Talamak (Toro y Moi cover)
NEYO – CLOSER
MP3: Kwesachu feat Romy XX – Closer (NeYo cover)
Filed under duck for cover
Tagged as a place to bury strangers, angelcrack, catherine ad, deftones, guards, houses, jesus and mary chain, kwesachu, louis armstrong, my bloody valentine, neyo, romy madley croft, sleigh bells, the xx, toro y moi, vampire weekend
Bad Rabbits Sextape
No, this is not what the title may portray it as. This isn't some disastrous homemade bestiality video featuring Bugs Bunny and Roger Rabbit…….
Now we've gotten that out of the way i'll get to the point. Last week when i was bored and randomly perusing the, hugely time consuming and downright distracting, website that is known as YouTube i happened upon this cover of "Sextape" (a Deftones original) by a band called Bad Rabbits. I had never heard of the band before so this was my first listen to them and i was taken in right away by the amazing voice of Dua Boakye.
MP3: Bad Rabbits – Sextape (Deftones cover)
They have an EP out entitled "Stick Up Kids" and it's available for free download at their website. I'd highly recommend giving it a listen.
Their debut full length is due to drop in early summer or maybe, hopefully, earlier. They've even managed to bring Deftones' Chino Moreno to guest on a track on said album. Which exact track he guests on is a mystery but the little snippet on display in this video promises a lot.
Bad Rabbits are a band i look forward to hearing a lot more from in the future.
Tagged as bad rabbits, chino moreno, deftones
SIT WOLF: Top 30 Albums of 2010
The best albums of 2010, much the same as 2009, were ridiculously hard to narrow down into a final 30. But after much of the obligatory mulling over nominees and usual bits of chopping and changing positions i've finally got a Top 30 Countdown. It was a pretty spectacular twelve months in terms of music. Full of all sorts of aural delights.
As customary the countdown is from Numero 30 to Numero 1 and with a short little description of each album. I've tried to keep it to short as i'm pushed for time and it is a school night afterall so it's early to bed tonight for me.
30. !!! – STRANGE WEATHER ISN'T IT?
A colourful return to form from the dance punk Cali-NY group.
29. GIL SCOTT HERON – I'M NEW HERE
There's still life in the old dog yet. Putting most of todays young guns to shame with this "post-modernised" blues album.
28. FUTURE ISLANDS – IN EVENING AIR
Fresh and backed with the unique voice of Samuel T Herring this album provided Future Islands with a huge step towards global recognition.
27. NEDRY – CONDOR
Glitch laden, echo filled debut from this seemingly ever evolving trio.
26. BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD – SUMMER HEART
Released on Christmas Day, this was the perfect stocking filler from Blackbird Blackbird. A collection of dream pop classics.
25. HOLY FUCK – LATIN
Holy Fuck? Holy Funk more like. Instrumental lords at their best but with added funkability.
24. MEURSAULT – ALL CREATURES WILL MAKE MERRY
Epic, sombre, intriguing album from the Scottish lo-fi folk experimentalists.
23. BATHS – CERULEAN
A wonderfully textured body of work forms the debut of Will Wiesenfeld aka Baths.
22. WARPAINT – THE FOOL
The all girl four piece dropped one of the most anticipated albums of 2010 and didn't disappoint with "The Fool".
21. THE NATIONAL – HIGH VIOLET
It had been a while, so to say, since the indie kids favourite miserablists had released a full length effort and this summer release was a blinding reminder of what they're capable of.
20. MOUNT KIMBIE – CROOKS AND LOVERS
Blending every type of music there is into just under 40 minutes may seem impossible to most. Not to these guys though.
19. THESE NEW PURITANS – HIDDEN
The sounds of a band truly finding themselves has never been more enjoyable.
18. BEACH HOUSE – TEEN DREAM
Beguilling and warm. This mysterious offering only makes me love Beach House more than i already did.
17. WILD NOTHING – GEMINI
Unmistakably influenced by the 80's, this wide eyed debut from Jack Tatum and co is literally summer on a disc.
16. GAYNGS – RELAYTED
The compelling tribe of artists known as Gayngs were always going to give us something special with all the collective talent they have in their possession.
15. FLYING LOTUS – COSMOGRAMMA
Giving us another multi layered odyssey was always going to be the main target for one of the most consistent IDM artists out there. He succeeded in typical mesmerising fashion.
14. SALEM – KING NIGHT
Mysterious, cold yet tender and encapsulating. A chilling album from these dark hosts.
13. ERRORS – COME DOWN WITH ME
Following up debut album "It's Not Something…" was always gonna be hard but Errors managed to seemingly effortlessly succeed. Never has electronic instrumental music sounded so cool.
12. SURFER BLOOD – ASTRO COAST
With vocal melodies and lyrics evoking a heavier Beach Boys this was one of the first albums of 2010 that made my ears prick up and pay serious attention when it came out last January.
11. TOBACCO – MANIAC MEAT
The main man from Black Moth Super Rainbow continues his solo project in style. Roping in Beck for some guest vocals on this aggressive 16 track LP.
10. EIGHTIES MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER – BLOOD AND FIRE
The Brighton legends returned to form and then some with this tight, well structured sonically enticing outpouring. Sprucing up a few older tracks and adding in some amazing new ones was the perfect way to keep there notoriously loyal fans more than happy.
9. FOUR TET – THERE IS LOVE IN YOU
Keiran Hebden never lets us down and last years album was no different. Maybe more tender/softer than previous releases in some areas and certainly not as complicated but still groovy enough to make you want to dance away to your heart's content.
8. ARCADE FIRE – THE SUBURBS
The big one that everybody was and still is talking about. The album that turned Arcade Fire from indie playlist stalwarts to world renowned epic song possessing music Gods.
7. PANTHA DU PRINCE – BLACK NOISE
Another early bird, released in February '10, that stuck around in my head all year long. An expressive and ever expanding work of art.
6. GOLD PANDA – LUCKY SHINER
Previous EP releases from Gold Panda gave us an idea of what was gonna be in store for his debut album but nothing could have prepared us for the twist and turns that "Lucky Shiner" slides through. It's a story of an album. One that's worth reading over and over again.
5. DEFTONES – DIAMOND EYES
There's no doubt about it, the Deftones are timeless. Diamond Eyes was a long time coming. The band have been through a very tough time over the last few year and if anybody deserves to be praised this year it is them. Combining styles form all of their previous albums to create an elegant piece of alternative rock. Nobody does it as good as the Deftones. They've been around for over two decades but show no sign of slowing up and tracks like "Royal" show they still have that bite that all other modern rock bands envy. They've left their calling card once again.
4. MF/MB/ – FOLDED
This was a late discovery of mine last year. I'm honest enough to admit i'd never even heard of the band until a friend recommended them to me in the winter. And what a recommendation. The material on this album ranges from the simple stuff to the extravagant experimental stuff. Staying sublime the whole way through and not losing sight of the art rock/pop stylings.
3. KANYE WEST – MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASY
The best word i can think of to describe this album is primordial. It's the beginning of a new vein of hip hop and RnB. Jam packed full of special guests ranging from Jay Z to Bon Iver and full of ideas. It's an essential listen from start to end.
2. 65DAYSOFSTATIC – WE WERE EXPLODING ANYWAY
Colossal riffs and beats as always from the Sheffield masters of post rock. Adding that little something different with each passing song. They're gaining an ever growing fan base throughout the world and it's easy to hear why. They're at the forefront of everything that is modern instrumental music. They're the pioneers of sonic brutality and this album shows that they plan on keeping that title for a long time to come.
and the WINNER of Best Album of 2010 is…..
1. O.CHILDREN – O.CHILDREN
The self titled effort form O.Children was pretty much a shoe in for Number 1 on this list from the moment i heard it. You'd need to reform Death From Above 1979 and get them in a studio with Queens of the Stone Age to make the best album they possibly could to even make me THINK about changing my mind on this one. Back to O.Children though, being named after a Nick Cave song meant they were always going to be dark/gothic but they've just taken dark and made it darker. Eerie in parts,atmpospheric and always moody and intense. They wear their influences on their sleeve (Joy Divison, Echo and the Bunnymen etc) and use them to carve their own niche. They embrace the miserable side of things and somehow turn it into catchy hooks and perfectly timed choruses. They've sombrely embraced the world and with this album as their introduction the world will surely return the favour. They deserve it.
I've made ZIP files with one track from each album and posted them on mediafire. Below are the tracks included and download links.
SIT WOLF: TOP 30 ALBUMS OF 2010 (Part 1)
30. !!! – AM/FM
29. Gil Scott Heron – Me And The Devil
28. Future Islands – Tin Man
27. Nedry – A42
26. Blackbird Blackbird – Avalanche
25. Holy Fuck – Stay Lit
24. Meursault – One Day This'll All Be Fields
23. Baths – Maximalist
22. Warpaint – Shadows
21. The National – Runaway
20. Mt. Kimbie – Ruby
19. These New Puritans – Attack Music
18. Beach House – Silver Soul
17. Wild Nothing – Live In Dreams
16. Gayngs – Crystal Rope
DOWNLOAD PART 1 (30-16) here
SIT WOLF: TOP 30 ALBUMS OF 2010 PART 2
15. Flying Lotus – Do The Astral Plane
14. Salem – Frost
13. Errors – Antipode
12. Surfer Blood – Floating Vibes
11. Tobacco – Fresh Hex (feat. Beck)
10. Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster – Monsieur Cutts
9. Four Tet – Sing
8. Arcade Fire – Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)
7. Pantha Du Prince – Lay In A Shimmer
6. Gold Panda – Parents
5. Deftones – You've Seen The Butcher
4. MF/MB/ – 1000 Times
3. Kanye West – So Appalled
2. 65daysofstatic – Crash Tactics
1. O.Children – Ruins
DOWNLOAD PART 2 (15-1) here
Filed under best of 2010
Tagged as !!!, 65daysofstatic, arcade fire, baths, beach house, blackbird blackbird, deftones, eighties matchbox, errors, flying lotus, four tet, future islands, gayngs, gil scott-heron, gold panda, holy fuck, kanye west, meursault, mf/mb/, mount kimbie, nedry, o.children, pantha du prince, salem, surfer blood, the national, these new puritans, tobacco, warpaint, wild nothing
Life According To Music
Last week a friend i hadn't spoken to in a while got in touch to wish me Merry Christmas, we had a little online chat and the like as you do. We won't be able to physically catch up for a good while (he lives in France) but we're gonna keep in touch through the internet and swap music, pictures etc. The other night we swapped some "boredom fighting" games. I enlightened him to the Google "You Need….." game* and he gave me this one….
"Using only song names by a single band/artist, answer these questions. You can't use the band I used. Try not to repeat a song title."
Roman used Nine Inch Nails. I used Deftones.
So here are our conclusions…..
ROMANS LIFE ACCORDING TO NINE INCH NAILS:
Pick your Artist: Nine Inch Nails
Are you a male or female: Mr Self Destruct
Describe yourself: Big Man With A Gun
How do you feel: Head Like A Hole
Describe where you currently live: Year Zero
If you could go anywhere, where would you go: The Beginning Of The End
Your favourite form of transportation: The Downward Spiral
Your best friend is: God Given
You and your best friends are: We're In This Together
What's the weather like: A Warm Place
Favourite time of day: The Day The World Went Away
If your life was a TV show, what would it be called: Just Like You Imagined
What is life to you: Somewhat Damaged
Your relationship: Ringfinger
Your fear: March Of The Pigs
What is the best advice you have to give: Everyday Is Exactly The Same
Thought for the Day: Love Is Not Enough
How I would like to die: Into The Void
My soul's present condition: Something I Can Never Have
MY LIFE ACCORDING TO DEFTONES:
Pick your Artist: Deftones
Are you a male or female: Birthmark
Describe yourself: Passenger
How do you feel: Bored
Describe where you currently live: My Own Summer
If you could go anywhere, where would you go: Hole In The Earth
Your favourite form of transportation: Be Quiet And Drive
Your best friend is: Teenager
You and your best friends are: Mein
What's the weather like: Dai The Flu
Favourite time of day: When Girls Telephone Boys
If your life was a TV show, what would it be called: Anniversary Of An Uninteresting Event
What is life to you: If Only Tonight We Could Sleep
Your relationship: Sextape
Your fear: Deathblow
What is the best advice you have to give: This Place Is Death
Thought for the Day: Change
How I would like to die: Minus Blindfold
My soul's present condition: Needles And Pins
Give it a go yourself and feel free to leave your "Life According To Music" results in the comments section.
* The Google "You Need…." game is easy to play. Just type your first name into Google followed by the word "needs" and record the first ten results. So for example i would type "John needs". I've posted my results from this game in last summer.
Filed under it's all fun 'n' games
Tagged as deftones, nine inch nails
An Alternative Christmas…..
Tired of the same old boring Christmas songs year after year? The same songs in the same style every December? Fear no more…..
This is a Christmas mix with a little bit of a twist. Nothing too "out there" or but different enough to keep you from going insane with the sounds of X-Factor garbage or other annually released festive "songs" ringing in your ears.
The mix starts off with an epic track from Mew and goes into some Christmassy pop and funk then we head into Christmas cover territory and mix it in with some fuzz from the Crocodiles, Dum Dum Girls and a boy/girl cracker (pardon the pun) in the form of The Hives and Cyndi Lauper. After that the mood drops slightly with some more sombre and thoughtful numbers….but wait, we're rescued by E from Eels telling everything's gonna be cool! Then Maps serenades all the mistletoe lovers with his version of East 17's "Stay Another Day", Band of Horses make us glow like Christmas trees with "The First Song" then Jonah, Chino and Grady give us their take on the Band Aid classic. After that it's time to test the ears. Can you recognise all the different versions of of "White Christmas" that Corporal Blossom has mashed together? We end with 65daysofstatic take on the same classic song. And if your brave auditory system can get through the joyous white noise you'll be rewarded with the little Christmas bonus of Arcade Fire having fun doing a version of "Jingle Bell Rock". Full tracklist below.
An Alternative Christmas
1. Mew – She Came Home For Christmas
2. Best Coast and Wavves – Got Something For You
3. James Brown – Soulful Christmas
4. Summer Camp – Christmas Wrapping (The Waitresses cover)
5. Jimmy Eat World – Last Christmas (Wham cover)
6. Weezer – O' Come All Ye Faithful (Christmas carol cover)
7. The Hives and Cyndi Lauper – A Christmas Duel
8. Death Cab For Cutie – Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) (Darlene Love cover)
9. Crocodiles and The Dum Dum Girls – Merry Christmas (Baby, Please Don't Die)
10. Asobi Seksu – Merry Christmas (I Don't Wanna Fight) (The Ramones cover)
11. The Boy Least Likely To – Christmas Isn't Christmas
12. Bon Iver – Blood Bank
13. Frightened Rabbit – It's Christmas So We'll Stop
14. E – Everything's Gonna Be Cool This Christmas
15. Maps – Stay Another Day (East 17 cover)
16. Band Of Horses – The First Song
17. Far, Deftones and Will Haven – Do They Know It's Christmas (Band Aid cover)
18. Corporal Blossom – White Christmas
19. 65daysofstatic – I'm Dreaming Of A White Noise Christmas
20. Arcade Fire – Jingle Bell Rock
Download it over at mediafire An Alternative Christmas with SIT Wolf
or have a listen first on the Soundcloud link below and then head on over there and download it.
I made the mix 70 minutes long so that it will fit nice and snugly onto a CD and you can entertain/bore your family with it over Christmas dinner. I've already made a few CDs up for my friends and family.
ps. I've had to hold off the "Are Friends…." interview with Santa till during the week. He was busy this weekend, said he was wrapping stuff up or some shit like that. Fucking amateur.
Filed under the weekend mixtape
Tagged as 65daysofstatic, arcade fire, asobi seksu, band aid, band of horses, best coast, bon iver, corporal blossom, crocodiles, cyndi lauper, darlene love, death cab for cutie, deftones, dum dum girls, e, east 17, eels, far, frightened rabbit, james brown, jimmy eat world, maps, mew, summer camp, the boy least likely to, the hives, the ramones, the waitresses, wavves, weezer, wham, will haven