The Ear Hole

Well That's Nitpicking, Isn't It?

DJ Miles Muthafuckin' Tackett. As loyal Ear Holer D-Dubs puts it, the mixtape is "dripping with funk." The previous post may reflect that.

But upon further inspection, vital details have been omitted. Take heed.*

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Clarence Reid - Masterpiece

The Mohawks - Champ

Stevie Wonder - Light My Fire

All The People - Cramp Your Style

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Guitarists? If you don't know Robben Ford, you should. Listening to him will make you better...or at least make you want to quit. On Truth, the virtuoso journeyman offsets a recent slew of pussy-footed releases with a few hints of grit.

Actually, it's not that edgy. But the phrasing in those fingers makes me want to sever my hand.

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Robben Ford - Too Much

Robben Ford - Nobody's Fault But Mine

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And in case you're not up on the new season of Curb...

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Bonus:

Umphrey's McGee's early material slung the Chicago band into a deep jam-band hole. But the versatile sextet's gradual prog-rock movement has hippies double-checking the bowl. Meanwhile, the more musically inclined base is grinning over the band's new set of funky, aggressive, King Crimson-tinged compositions. Expect more of this shit on their new studio album, due out in early '08.**

Umphrey's McGee - Wizard Burial Ground

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*'cuz i'm a lyrical poet. (Anyone?)
** acquired taste.

Saturday Soul

I made the very costly mistake of visiting Amoeba Records yesterday. Yes, my wallet is a little thinner, but my soul collection is much, much filthier. And you, loyal readers, shall reap the benefits.

But first, a few things I wish would cease to exist this Saturday morning:

Lou Holtz's "Pep Talk" segment
The Fighting Illini
Football announcers who can't simply call it a "ball" (e.g., "He's gotta get rid of that football"; "They're moving the football now, boy")
Pam Ward
The Dr Pepper end-zone dance spot
"Gut-check Saturday"
Hangovers
And of course, Pete Wentz

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OK, on to the grime:

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Speedometer soul clap

Speedometer - Meter's Running

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Some rare RJ

RJD2 - Fuck Soundcheck

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New Bamboos w/ Ohmega

The Bamboos - Rockin' It

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Miles Mix

Lastly, my new prized possession, DJ Miles - Funky Sole vol. 1. Miles Tackett of Breakestra fame spins some fierce old funk and soul on this mixtape. Think RJD2's "Poorboy Lover Megamix" with a bit more tempo. The disc is pretty hard to find, but you can catch his weekly gig, The Root Down, at Little Temple in Silver Lake on Thursdays. Highly recommended.

Carolyn Franklin - Deal With It

Noraida - Oye

The JB's - Funky Drummer (DJ Muro Mix).mp3

Eugene Blacknell - We Got To Live Together (DJ Miles Drum Mix)

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Bonus:

Beatlejazz - Blackbird

Blog For Burma

Just dropping in to say say Free Burma.

Follow the link and show your support.

If you're not too familiar with what's going on over there, I suggest you do some reading. You can start with a quick article I did here.

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Also, here's the RJD2 track from Mad Men on AMC, which has become a mild obsession of mine. New episode tonight.

RJD2 - A Beautiful Mine