Volcano Suns - "Balancing Act"

Literally as its title says. Things it is other than a balancing act: a chapped sneer, a bottle of goddamn beer, a leather fucking jacket. Pretty much every word associated with this song, since there are none, is right on: volcano suns, balancing act, from the album The Bright Orange Years. Full marks for intention and clarity of vision. Just don't hit on my girlfriend. [out of print, but buy others]

Anton Karas & Kay Armen - "I'm in the Middle of a Riddle"

That zither is unmistakable, and Kay Armen is its charming little wine glass rim. You're seated at dinner, pop culture never happened, and stone walls climb like ivy up until the red roofs, where they spread and the stars fall in like light rain. It's non-diegetic, and this has already happened, but it was the nicest dinner you ever had. Soy escargot in a butter garlic sauce, with a milkshake, and another 20 in your back pocket. [buy the Brick soundtrack]

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Also, read Ian's great post on the death of Daddy's Hands' Dave Wenger over at Popsheep.

Also, commenter e-rock made a video for that AIDS Wolf song I posted, and I had no idea. He's a talented fella.