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- Kraftwerk - Minimum Maximum DVD
Mensch Maschine Halb Wesen/Halb Ding/
Mensch Maschine Halb Wesen/Halb
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Machine Machine Machine Machine
Machine Machine Machine Machine
MACHINE... Semi Human Being
- Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine
"Be kind to me or treat me mean, I'll make the most of it, I'm an extraordinary machine."
- Gary Numan - The Pleasure Principle
"Here in my car, I feel safest of all, I can lock all my doors, It's the only way to live, in cars. Here in my car, I can only receive, I can listen to you, It keeps me stable for nights, in cars."
- The Poseidon Adventure - 'Hell Upside Down' DVD
Shelley Winters, Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Det. Lt. Mike Rogo: "Ya had a lot of guts, Lady. A lot of guts."
['ma-nij-m&nt: judicious use of means to accomplish an end]
AUZA
Musically Invalid.
- Why? - Elephant Eyelash
These lyrics and I are getting married in an amusement park on Jupiter.
- Silver Sun Pickups - Pikul e.p.
Cordial to exuberant drunk girls.
- Broken Social Scene and Metric - both their new albums
I’m a sucker for those Canadians.
- Calla - Collisions
I don’t know... it’s good melancholy make-out music.
- I Am Curious Yellow/Blue - Criterion DVD
I’d always heard this was some scandalous Swedish porn; in fact, it’s like a slapstick faux political documentary with very awkward sex on the side. It rules.
LAURA
Ad-Bot
- Kate Bush - Aerial
After such a long wait, Kate Bush releases this brilliant double album. A must have!
- New Pornographers - Twin Cinema
Nothing can top this pop gem. The best happy record of 2005.
- Queen - A Night at the Opera
How many times did I listen to this tape in my crappy car back in the day? Now it’s remastered and dolled-up in new packaging. Revisit this rock classic!!
- Magic Numbers - s/t
A really nice pop record that happens to be on a major label.
- Mum - Yesterday Was Dramatic - Today Is OK
My other favorite re-release of the year. I saw these guys play this entire album live in London at the Barbican, and it was amazing. One of those special concert moments. Now I can listen to it over and over!
- Dolly Parton - Essential Dolly Parton
Two discs of pure country fun! If you need a little light in your life, this is sure to put a smile on your face. From ‘Coat of Many Colors’ to ‘Here You Come Again,’ it’s packed with hillbilly hits.
Other Stuff: Cat Power and Mum live at the Barbican in London, Tender Forever, my late discovery of Susumu Yokota,Tristeza - Colores, Bruce Springsteen Born to Run Re-issue, and the following DVDs: 2046, Crash, Happy Endings & Six Feet Under - Season 4.
ESTEN LINDGREN
- Gonzalo Rubalcaba New Cuban Quartet - Paseo
- Bireli Lagrene - Swing ‘81
- Frank Zappa -The Dub Room Special
- Little Bruce -Base Rocks to Pimp Socks
- James Blood Ulmer - Birthright
JEFFERSON
- FM3 - Buddah Machine (Staalplaat)
Not a CD or LP.A small soundbox made in China with integrated speaker, volume control, mini jack-out a switch to choose between 9 loops. 6 colors.
- Lichens - The Psychic Nature of Being (Holy Mountain)
Stoney, rainy day drones of voice and guitar picking.
- The Clientele - Strange Geometry (Merge)
More great pop, less vocals through amps. Alvarius B - Blood Operatives of the Barium Sunset (Abduction) LP only Acid Folk is neither...unless you happen to be playing this LP.
- Gris Gris - For the Season (Birdman)
Actually really great psych kinda album.
Tip: Book - Radio Free Albemuth by Philip K. Dick.Thanks Tom.
JONATHAN MAGUIRE
- The Flakes - Back to School
When it comes to rock & roll, The Flakes are numero uno. This record proves that Castro Valley is the epicenter of fun, & why the kids of Europe go ape-crazy for these living legends of garage punk. Rolling Stones chords with a Ramones temp. Every track is a killer.Absolutely essential for any true fan of rock & roll.
- Uptight Tonight - various artists
The ultimate ‘60’s Garage collection.
- Cambodian Rocks Volume 4 - various artists
More East meets West magic from the ‘70s.
- Boobs - The Junkshop Glam
- Discotheque - various artists
- Trans-World Punk Rave-Up! -various artists
Wild, raw & rockin’ beat and R&B punk circa 1964-1967 from all over!
- Mas Rock And Roll - various artists (Electro Harmonix) CD/2X10"
- World Beaters Vol's. 5, 6, 7, & 8 - various artists (Krazy World) CD
- DEV2.0 (Walt Disney) CD
MATT OSBORNE
Founder of the Inferior Button Corp.
I’m part of the Capitol “6000” Series
In no particular order….some new, some not:
- Faine Jade Introspection - Recital
This has been my road trip cd for a couple months now. It’s nice.
- Dizzy Gillespie/Charlie Parker - Town hall, New York City, June 22nd, 1945
Sabroso!
- Paul Weller - As Is Now
- Pink Floyd - Piper At The Gates Of Dawn (Mono)
The mono re-issue on vinyl, there is a CD out there too. The mono mix sounds really good to me…
- Tim Cavanaugh - 99 Dead Baboons
Ever since I heard the hidden track on Controller 7’s Christmas album where he sampled this track, I’ve been addicted to it.
Tip: Watch for Amoeba’s own Tiny Buttons at a club near you. He sings the songs of Don Ho with a Reggae beat. Not to be missed
GABBY
SOME CALL ME GABBITRON
SF native now living in da rich where all da youngsters get hyphy!
- E-40 - My Ghetto Report Card
Jesus had dreads and shook em. I ain't got none but I'm plannin' on growin' some. He's been around for 14 years and he's finally kicked open the door for hyphy!
- Keak Da Sneak - That's My Word
Get your fresh white tee, put on your stunnaz and gas, break dip in your scraper. Let them all see you getting' dumb… yaddadamean?
- Barbarasteele - Soul, Set a Blaze
I promise you, you haven't heard anything like this album. They have a unique sound and an interesting image, if you're not satisfied you can hunt me down, but it's unlikely you will cuz it's really good.
- The Simpsons - Season 7 DVD
All the classic episodes I grew up with. One of my favorites is when Bart sells his soul & Millhouse sells it to the comic book guy for Alf pogs - classic!
- Just One of the Guys DVD
This is a throwback - I love it.The story of a girl who portrays a guy for a paper and befriends a guy. She falls in love & he is shocked to find out - she's a girl! OMG!
Tip: Listen to the hip hop radio stations - they're your best access to all the hyphy artists and mixes.







