Song of the Day | The Sifting Pan

March 12, 2011
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Song of the Day! Tricky – Murder Weapon

Tricky garnishes his Murder Weapon in England

Duh-na-nuh-na-nuh-na-nuh-na-nuh[x2] Is that the Blues Brothers I hear? In this reworking of the orignal dancehall hit ‘Murder Weapon’, Tricky combines the Peter Gunn Theme with his and Frankly Riley’s vocals to create something they can call their own. I don’t know if it’s the simple lyrics about guns or the catchy and recognizable bassline that makes this track stand out, but I’m all about this track right now. So just turn it up loud and cruise around town and see how difficult it is not to sing along and feel like a boss. You can get this and more from Tricky’s latest album Mixed Races which came out last fall.

March 11, 2011
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Song of the Day! Cake – Long Time

Damn straight it’s been a long time since I’ve heard some fresh Cake! 7 years of waiting and finally Cake drops Showroom of Compassion on us. I haven’t had a chance to dig into the album yet but from hearing Sick of You and Long Time, i’m pretty much sold. That awesome signature Cake sound is clearly present but I’m also loving the new style that shows Cake has done something with the last half decade. I just can’t get enough of this awesome jam!

March 10, 2011
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Song of The Day! Boy & Bear – Mexican Mavis

Boy & Bear's love's not a limit from Sydney, Australia

Don’t let the Fleet Foxes style intro throw you off this track. Mexican Mavis is a song that rewards the listener as it takes you on a journey, as if by horseback, through various ups and downs. Mexican Mavis was released late 2009 but never really had a home on a proper album. Instead the song found its way onto the release of the bands debut EP- With Emperor Antarctica, in May of 2010. This is the kind of ambient folk rock I could sit back and waste the day away to. I look forward to a true album effort from these Aussies and all the wonderful music that it will entail.

March 9, 2011
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Song of the Day! Peter Bjorn & John – Dig A Little Deeper

It’s been nearly 2 years now since PB&J released, in my opinion, one of the best albums of 2009. The new album sounds very promising with enjoyable listens like Dig A Little Deeper and Second Chance. This song is no Young Folks but who’s to say the album isn’t hiding something that’s as catchy and memorable. I have high hopes for Gimme Some which will be out the 29th of this month.