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Matchup Monkey
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Welcome to 2009!Á‚ I know this matchup isn’t entirely appropriate, seeing as we’re not hitting a new century, or even a new decade, but the editors would probably spank me…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Jason: Jeff, are you awake? Jeff: Ah, Mellowmas morn! Jason: Is it…is it…is it here? I’m a little groggy. Jeff: I put a little something extra in your eggnog last…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Smash Mouth – Zat You, Santa Claus? (download) From The Gift of Rock Amazon Jason: Oh, no. Who asked for this? Jeff: Izzat you, Sanna Claus? Jason: Who asked Smash…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Liberace – Beauty of Holiness (download) From ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Amazon iTunes Jason: Funny. This doesn’t SOUND gay. Jeff: It sounds like it was ripped from the vinyl….
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Jason: So Jeff, the other day we gave our readers a double dose of Sedaka. Jeff: Yes, we did. Jason: We also gave them a double dose of Archies. Jeff:…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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What would Christmas be without Neil Sedaka?Á‚ Other than a whole lot better?Á‚ Today, we do something especially cruel: we give you not one, but two songs from one of…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Jeff: You want to get German? Jason: Ja. Eisbrecher — Vergissmeinnicht (download) From Melodic Metal Dreams for Christmas Amazon iTunes Jason: !!!! What the fuck is this? Jeff: This doesn’t…
Lance Berry
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Kerli – Love Is Dead (2008) purchase this album (Amazon) As I’ve often stated in my reviews on my home site, there are many times when the best things you…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Jason: So before we start, Jeff, I’d like you to tell our readers about how you felt when this CD showed up on your doorstep. Sent lovingly by yours truly….
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Jason: Before we play this track –Á‚ “December” by Kenny Loggins — we should acknowledge that this was one of the only Mellowmas suggestions we received this whole season. Jeff:…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Well, folks, every year, we come across a song or two that we imagine will be truly, truly terrible — and we’re surprised to find out that they’re actually not…
Taylor Long
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Though Kristian Matsson’s stature does not meet the expectations set forth by his stage moniker, Tallest Man on Earth, he was plenty intimidating in presence during his recent show at…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Jason: So today’s track is from a David Foster Christmas album. Jeff: Isn’t that perfect? Jason: Anybody want to take a guess who suggested it? Jeff: Ken! Ken Shane! Jason:…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Last year, on the Fifteenth Day of Mellowmas, we tortured ourselves by listening to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton sing “I Believe in Santa Claus.” So what better way to…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Congratulations!Á‚ You’ve made it through two full weeks of Mellowmas, uh, cheer!Á‚ Can you handle 11 more days?Á‚ You’ll have to get through today first, as we once again piss…
Taylor Long
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Looking down on the audience at Dan Deacon’s show at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple on Thursday night was akin to watching a strange orgy or mating ritual of some kind….
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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We know, we know: sure, Mellowmas is filled with Christmas dreck — but what about the Jews?Á‚ Well, today, the Jews be representin’.Á‚ Although after hearing this one, you may…
Jeff Giles
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Beth Rowley – Little Dreamer (2008, Verve Forecast) purchase this CD (Amazon) Yes, Beth Rowley is another white, female British soul singer, but before you write her off as another…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Not much to say, everybody.Á‚ This is simply one of the worst days yet. New Kids on the Block — Funky, Funky, Xmas (download) From Merry, Merry Christmas Amazon iTunes…
Jeff Giles
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Olivia Broadfield, Eyes Wide Open (2007, Pig Factory) purchase this album (Amazon) Just when I think I’ve heard enough wispy female bedroom pop, along comes another cute-as-a-button waif with an…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Day Eleven!Á‚ Are you exhausted?Á‚ We know we’re exhausted.Á‚ But the Mellowmas show must go on.Á‚ Stay strong, readers!Á‚ And get yo’ groove on! Freddie Jackson — Christmas Forever (download)…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Jason: Jeff, I’m in a bad mood today. I don’t know what it is. I think I woke up on the wrong side of the bed or something. I’m just…pissy….
Ben Wiser
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Yuletide greetings folks. Even in these tough economic times, the annual rite of holiday gift giving must be performed to appease the mighty snow demons. So here are a few…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Happy ninth day of Mellowmas! Today, we’re sad to say that we’re skewering a truly brilliant artist: none other than Fats Domino. We really didn’t want to, but…well, you’ll see….
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Take off that red-and-green shirt, everybody! Today, for the Eighth Day of Mellowmas, we’re going red, white and blue! Lee Greenwood — It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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Happy Seventh Day of Mellowmas, everybody!Á‚ As if Al Jarreau didn’t provide us with enough smooth jazz fodder, today we’re stuck with some serious scatting. Spyro Gyra — The Christmas…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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We try not to repeat artists we’ve covered in years past during The 25 Days of Mellowmas, but today we make an exception. We had to. Look at that album…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
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We bet you didn’t even know that Little River Band released a Christmas CD this year!Á‚ Well, now you know.Á‚ Please, thank us later. Little River Band — Mary’s Christmas…
David Eastman
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I know what you’re thinking: isn’t Popdose closed for the season?Á‚ What the hell is CHART ATTACK! doing here?Á‚ You raise a good point, but today’s post is here for…