Category Archives: beats ‘n’ pieces

luv154

beats 'n' pieces, funk 'n' soul, hip hop, odd pop, sloppy joe fun

Sloppy Joe’s Saturday Morning Fun Mix 4!

every Saturday morning, as a kid, Sloppy Joe stumbled up the stairs, made a big bowl of sugary cereal, hit the couch and turned on the cartoons. the swirl of colors, commercials, music, strange voices, unreal plot lines and odd sound effects distorted time and space and forever altered his perception of life.
image  : Patrick “Eel” O’Brian a.k.a. Plastic Man

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Tracklist:
  1. The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel – Grandmaster Flash – Sugar Hill Records (1981) > buy link
  2. “Hey You Guys!” intro to The Electric Company Theme – Rita Moreno – Children’s Television Workshop (1974) > (searching for buy link)
  3. Police Woman – Henry Mancini – RCA (1976) > (searching for buy link)
  4. excerpt from Escape To Witch Mountain – Eddie Albert – Disneyland Records (1975) > (searching for buy link)
  5. We Hear You – Luke Vibert – Planet Mu (2009) > buy link
  6. Freaky Flow – DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist – Mo Wax (2005) > (searching for buy link)
  7. Housework – Carol Channing – Arista (1972) > buy link
  8. We’ll Be Right Back (Radio Edit) – Steinski & Mass Media – 4th & Broadway / Island Records (1986) > (searching for buy link)
  9. Melody – DJ Nu-Mark – Up Above Records (2004) > (searching for buy link)
  10. Every Day Is Like Sunday – Reggie Watts – Third Man Records (2011) > (searching for buy link)
  11. Bouncin’ All Over The World – The Globetrotters – Kirshner (1970) > buy link
  12. excerpt from Jelly Dancers – Bruce Haack & Miss Nelson – Dimension 5 Records / Emperor Norton Records (1999) > (searching for buy link)
  13. No Diggity – Hackney Colliery Band – Wah Wah 45s (2011) > buy link
  14. You Gotta Believe – The Pointer Sisters – MCA Records (1976) > buy link
  15. Paul Revere (Instrumental) – Beastie Boys – Def Jam Recordings (1986) > (searching for buy link)
  16. excerpt from Roosevelt Franklin Counts – Roosevelt Franklin – Children’s Television Workshop (1974) > buy link
  17. Pinball Number Count (DJ Food Re-edit) – The Pointer Sisters – Sesame Street / Ninja Tune (1975/2003) > buy link
  18. My Little Donkey (Mi Burrito) – Choco The New Harlem Sound – Celluloid (2004) > (searching for buy link)
  19. Can’t Stop It – DJ/Rupture ft. Max Turner – Tigerbeat6 (2004) > buy link
  20. The Magic Number – De La Soul – Tommy Boy / London (1989) > (searching for buy link)
  21. Three Is A Magic Number – Bob Dorough – Capitol (1973) > (searching for buy link)

luv153

beats 'n' pieces, breaks, funk 'n' soul, hip hop, odd pop, rock 'n' roll

We Shine By Night

back in the day my buddies Tony & Scott would throw these crazy parties. all were welcome insuring an interesting mix of characters. spinning at these shindigs became a crash course in party selecting; djs had to jump from genre to genre in a smooth, varied & fun way to keep the folks happy and bouncing or it could turn ugly. come join the party and get on down with your bad self.
image : original flyer by Tony Revoy, manipulated with luv

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Tracklist:
  1. What Yo Life Can Truly Be – De La Soul ft. Vinia Mojica, A Tribe Called Quest & Dres – Tommy Boy (1991)
  2. Max Motion – Altz – DFA (2007) > buy link
  3. excerpt from Loaded – Primal Scream – Creation Records (1990) > buy link
  4. Blow Your Head – Fred Wesley & The J.B.’s – People Records / Polydor / Urban (1973) > buy link
  5. Release It – The Time – Paisley Park / Warner Bros. (1990) > buy link
  6. World Destruction / Missing Suitcase (Solid Steel Mash Up) – Timezone ft. John Lydon / The Herbaliser – Celluloid / Ninja Tune (1984/1999/2003)
  7. Bonin’ In The Boneyard – Fishbone – Columbia (1988) > buy link
  8. Fools Gold – The Stone Roses – Silvertone Records (1990) > buy link
  9. Musique Non Stop – Kraftwerk – Warner Bros. (1986) > buy link
  10. The Shit – DM & Jemini – Lex Records (2003) > buy link
  11. Break In The Road – Betty Harris – SSS International / Soul Jazz (1969/2001) > buy link
  12. Hand In Your Head – Money Mark – Mo Wax (1998) > buy link
  13. Bring The Files, Jim – Hero No.7 – Hero No.7 Records (2000)
  14. Tighten Up (Part 1) – Archie Bell & The Drells – Atlantic (1968) > buy link
  15. Brimful of Asha (Norman Cook Remix) – Cornershop – Wiija Records (1997) > buy link
  16. excerpt from Rock ‘n’ Roll Band – Shel Silverstein – Columbia (1985) > buy link
  17. All Day And All Of The Night – The Kinks – Reprise / Marble Arch Records (1965/1966) > buy link
  18. Psyché Rock – Pierre Henry & Michel Columbier – Philips (1967) > buy link
  19. Kelly, Watch The Stars! (Club Mix) – Air – Source (1998)
  20. Under Pressure – Queen & David Bowie – EMI (1981) > buy link

luv108

beats 'n' pieces, dubstep, electronic listening music, rock 'n' roll

Empty Streets Too Dead For Dreaming

you wake up with a start. everything is too quiet. you get dressed and rush down the stairs out on to your usually busy street. there are no people. you roam the streets for blocks and don’t come across a single soul. something seems very wrong and you feel a strong need to see the light of day.
image : Morgan Roberts

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Tracklist:
  1. Assault On Precinct 13 (Main Title) – John Carpenter – Record Makers (1976/2003) > (searching for buy link)
  2. Oblivion – SumOne – Planet Mu (2008) > buy link
  3. Undeadman (ReMMix by Mordant Music) – Shackleton – Honest Jon’s Records (2011) > buy link
  4. The Theme For Tonite – Circlesquare – Output Recordings (2002) > buy link
  5. And It Fought To Escape (Lessons Remix) – Colin Stetson – Aagoo Records (2009) > buy link
  6. Tamra – Sonic Youth – Geffen (1991) > buy link
  7. Rollercoaster – Spacemen 3 – Glass Records / Fire Records (1986/2011) > buy link
  8. NYC – Burial – Hyperdub (2011) > buy link
  9. Where You Stopped The Heaviest – Venetian Snares – Planet Mu (2011) > buy link
  10. Beat – Bowery Electric – Kranky (1997) > buy link
  11. Pablo – Dave Olsen & Scott Radke – Hi Pass Music / Parotic Music (2000) > (searching for buy link)
  12. Nihilismus Dub – DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid – Asphodel (1996) > buy link
  13. track 3, side b – Llips – Inc.us (2001) > (searching for buy link)
  14. Half Heat Full (Old Circular) – James Blake – Atlas Recordings (2011) > (searching for buy link)
  15. Welt Am Draht (The One Version by Moritz Von Oswald) – Pantha Du Prince – Rough Trade (2011) > buy link
  16. Underground Movies – The Auteurs vs µ-Ziq – Hut Recordings / Virgin (1994) > (searching for buy link)

luv135

african rhythms, beats 'n' pieces, brasilian rhythms

Tempos Flare

Cuba, Nigeria, Brazil, Jamaica, Canada, Benin, New Zealand, Bahamas, Columbia, England, Grenada, South Africa, France, Ghana, Trinidad & the U.S.A. global beats to move the peoples feets.
image : Tennessee Grant

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Tracklist:
  1. Exuma, The Obeah Man – Exuma – Mercury (1970) > buy link
  2. Ponta de Lanca Africano (Umbabarauma) – Jorge Ben – Philips / Sire (1976/1989) > buy link
  3. Royal Marcha (Raj Gupta Vocal Mix) – Robin Jones – Royal Palm (2000)
  4. Congo Man (Carl Craig Edit 2) – The Congos – Honest Jon’s Records (2003)
  5. Royal Marcha (Raj Gupta Beat Mix) – Robin Jones – Royal Palm (2000)
  6. Mbongui-Percussions – Julien Babinga – Julien Babinga Records (????)
  7. La Preñá (Yoruba Soul Mix by Osunlade) – Curramberos De Gamero – Soul Jazz (2012) > buy link
  8. Blinking Eyes – Edikanfo – E.G. Records (1981)
  9. Music For Gong Gong – Silvertones – BWIA International Airlines / CAP Caribbean Promotions (????)
  10. Tombo in 7/4 – Airto Moreira – CTI Records / Soul Jazz (1973/2011) > buy link
  11. Brotherhood (Tony Allen vs. Cinematic Orchestra) – The Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble – Comet Records (2001) > buy link
  12. Nwampfundla (MMM Meets Tshetsha Boys) – Tshetsha Boys – Honest Jon’s Records (2012) > buy link
  13. Anidyi Nyama – Tshetsha Boys – Honest Jon’s Records (2011) > buy link
  14. Pot Cover – General Degree – Size 8 Productions / Soul Jazz (1999/2000)
  15. Kunchuzo – Estrellas del Caribe – Soul Jazz (2012) > buy link
  16. Rat Race – Antibalas – Ezactamundo Recording Co. (2011)
  17. Gbeti Madjro – Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Contonou – Analog Africa (2008) > buy link
  18. Hypersphere (Daphni Edit) – Orchestra of Spheres – Resista (2011)
  19. Walla Ku Bamako – Nzongo Soul – Editions Fetiches (1984)
  20. Hotel Alyssa-Soussie, Tunisia – Sabu Martinez – Vintage Classic Series (1973/2002) > buy link
  21. Mi Son Cha – Sparrow & His Troubabdours – Strut (1969/2012) > buy link
  22. Come And Dance – The Lijadu Sisters – Afrodisia / Soul Jazz (1978/2011) > buy link
  23. Mexerico da Candinha – Wilson Simonal – Philips (1973) > buy link
  24. Oye-Come Va – Trinidad Cavaliers Steel Orchestra – Calypan (1973)
  25. Upside Down – Carol Cool – Hawkeye / Soul Jazz (1980/2002) > buy link

luv136

beats 'n' pieces, odd pop, original soundtracks, rock 'n' roll, weird

Whither Canada?

for the 100th mix on my site i decided to try something completely different. as a life long Monty Python fan i have always been enthralled by how they segue from one obtuse sketch to the next. here i try to emulate that by using great music, weird spoken word segments and a healthy dose of silly bits. watch The Luv Of Music to witness the creation of this mix.
image : Terry Gilliam still from Monty Python’s The Meaning Of Life

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Tracklist:
  1. excerpt from Frankenstein’s Monster Talks – Gabriel Dell, Cherney Berg & Hal Johnson – Wonderland Records / Golden Record (1974) > (searching for buy link)
  2. Soaring Science – Attilio Mineo – Subliminal Sounds (2011) > buy link
  3. Cannabis – Serge Gainsbourg – Philips / Mercury (1970/2008) > (searching for buy link)
  4. Be There, Be There (Of Course) – Murray Roman – Tetragrammaton Records (1968) > (searching for buy link)
  5. The Voice Of Cheese – The Mothers Of Invention – Reprise (1969) > (searching for buy link)
  6. People Are Strange – Shockabilly – Rough Trade (1983) > buy link
  7. Animal Sings Gershwin – The Muppets – Arista (1978) > (searching for buy link)
  8. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – Negativland – SST (1991) > (searching for buy link)
  9. Son Of Suzy Creamcheese – The Mothers Of Invention – Verve (1967) > (searching for buy link)
  10. excerpt from Speak Italian – Coles – Coles Publishing (????) > (searching for buy link)
  11. Dr. Frankenstein – Goblin – Attic Records (1976) > buy link
  12. excerpt from The Return Of The Son Of Monster Magnet – The Mothers Of Invention – Verve (1966) > (searching for buy link)
  13. Suzy Creamcheese – Teddy & His Patches – Chance Records / Past & Present (1967/2009) > buy link
  14. Nabisco – Reggie Watts – Third Man Records (2011) > (searching for buy link)
  15. Quaker Banana Mellows with voiceover – Barry Gray – Trunk Records (1961/2011) > (searching for buy link)
  16. The Mollusk – Ween – Mushroom Records (1997) > buy link
  17. excerpt from The Sea Wolf – Edward G. Robinson & Alexander Knox – United Artists Records (1941/1977) > (searching for buy link)
  18. Main Title from Jaws – John Williams – MCA Records (1975) > buy link
  19. Power Boost – Orchestra Peter Thomas – Golden Ring Recordings / Roundtable / The Omni Recording Corporation (1970/1975/2011) > buy link
  20. Sound Patterns – Pauline Oliveros – Odyssey (1967) > (searching for buy link)
  21. Tweete Halbzeit – Modeselektor – Bpitch Control (2003) > (searching for buy link)
  22. side 1, track 4 of Plux Quba – Nuno Canavarro – Moikai (1988/1998) > (searching for buy link)
  23. Picasso’s Last Words (Drink To Me) – Paul McCartney & Wings – Apple (1973) > buy link
  24. excerpt from A Poem – The Frantics – Attic Records (1987) > (searching for buy link)
  25. The Mooche – The Klezmorium – Flying Fish Records (1984) > (searching for buy link)
  26. Telephone Conversation – Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention – Verve / Ryko (1967/1995) > (searching for buy link)
  27. To Hell With Love – John D. Loudermilk – RCA Victor (1966) > (searching for buy link)
  28. Look On The Bright Side Of Life (All Things Dull And Ugly) – Monty Python – Warner Bros. (1979) > buy link
  29. excerpt from Frankenstein’s Monster Talks – Gabriel Dell, Cherney Berg & Hal Johnson – Wonderland Records / Golden Record (1974) > (searching for buy link)
  30. Cannabis-bis – Serge Gainsbourg – Philips / Mercury (1970/2008) > (searching for buy link)

luv123

balearic beat, beats 'n' pieces, electronic listening music, odd pop, rave

We Are The Dreamers Of Dreams

this is an epic rave come down mixtape made up of tracks from a handful of rave come down mixtapes that my crew wore out back in the day. it’s a ‘7 A.M. Drug 2 Groove 2’ inspired by DJ DB, Tiga, the Interchill brothers and all the folks I used to after party with. much luv.
photo curated & created by Stephen Lebovits

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Tracklist:
  1. Little Fluffy Clouds – The Orb – Wau! Mr. Modo Records / Island (1991) > buy link
  2. Cantamilla (Broadcast Standard) – Tranquility Bass – Exist Dance (1994) > buy link
  3. We Are The Beautiful (Spookys Extravaganja Dub Mix) – Chapterhouse – Dedicated (1993)
  4. Breakdown (William Orbit Stereo Odyssey) – One Dove – FFRR (1993)
  5. One Too Many Mornings – The Dust Brothers – Collect Boys Own (1994) > buy link
  6. Higher Than The Sun – Primal Scream – Creation Records (1991) > buy link
  7. Papua New Guinea (Dumb Child Of Q Mix) – The Future Sound Of London – Jumpin’ & Pumpin’ (1992) > buy link
  8. Stoned (Gold Seal Mix) – The Groove Corporation meet oRiginal Rockers – The Cake Label (1993)
  9. Panther (Coco Steel & Lovebomb Remix) – Ultramarine – Dali Records (1993)
  10. Halcyon… – Orbital – FFRR (1992)
  11. Birthday (Justin Robertson 12″ Mix) – The Sugarcubes – One Little Indian Records (1992)
  12. River Of Bass – Underworld – Junior Boy’s Own (1994) > buy link
  13. Crazy (Acoustic Version) – Seal – ZTT Records (1990) > buy link
  14. Only Love Can Break Your Heart (A Mix In Two Halves) – St. Etienne – Warner Bros. (1991)
  15. Who Is It (Moby’s Raw Mercy Dub) – Michael Jackson – Epic (1991)
  16. We Are The Music Makers – Aphex Twin – R&S Records (1992) > buy link
  17. Spiritual High (The Very Original Mix) – Moodswings – Arista (1991)
  18. Dalai Lama Loves You All – Kissing The Pink – Custer’s Last Stand Records (1993)
  19. Daydreaming – Massive Attack – Wild Bunch Records (1990) > buy link
  20. Pacific State (Origin) – 808 State – ZZT (1989)
  21. Move (Volume Remix) – Moby – Volume (1993)
  22. Smokebelch II (Beatless Mix) – Sabres Of Paradise – Warp (1993) > buy link
  23. Dreams (7″ Version) – Gabrielle – Go! Discs (1993) > buy link

luv016

beats 'n' pieces, electronic listening music, jazz, odd pop, rock 'n' roll, techno

“And Haunting Ghosts Can Replay Their Part”

“women of the world take over
‘cos if you don’t the world will come to an end
and it won’t take long.”
image : a 1970s advertisement for Lego

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Tracklist:
  1. I Like the Sunrise – Nina Simone – Colpix Records (1962) > buy link
  2. The Ankh of Amen-Ra – Alice Coltrane – Impulse (1972) > buy link
  3. The Man Who Catches Clouds – Neotropic – Ntone (2001) > buy link
  4. Chuncho (The Forest Creatures) – Yma Sumac – Capitol (1955) > buy link
  5. O Superman – Laurie Anderson – Warner Bros. (1981) > buy link
  6. Melodious Thunk – Andrea Parker – Mo Wax (1996)
  7. Acid 101 (Acacia Mix) – K Hand – Warp (1994) > buy link
  8. Abstract Pictures – Ellen Allien – Bpitch Control (2003) > buy link
  9. Kool Thing – Sonic Youth – Geffen (1990) > buy link
  10. Battery Beach – Mira Calx – Warp (2000) > buy link
  11. Comme À La Radio – Brigitte Fontaine / Areski avec Art Ensemble of Chicago – Saravah (1970) > buy link
  12. Killing Me Softly With His Song – Roberta Flack – Atlantic (1973) > buy link
  13. Prelude to 110 or 220 / Women of the World – Jim O’Rourke – Drag City (1999)

luv121

beats 'n' pieces, electronic listening music, rock 'n' roll, trip hop, weird

12

a mix that starts and ends with Rush’s “2112”, but in between it sounds like the history of rock and pop music has been pulled apart, blended and abstracted into a sonic pulp that has become it’s own trip. the sweet daddy’s dedication to February 1st, 2012 (a.k.a. 2/1/12)
image : twelve

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Tracklist:
  1. intro from “2112” : I. Overture – Rush – Anthem (1977) > buy link
  2. Hammered Gods – The Black Helicopters – The Leaf Label (2000)
  3. You Can Be Anyone This Time Around – Timothy Leary – Douglas / Get Back (1970/2004) > buy link
  4. Don’t Cry Baby (Koushik remix instrumental) – The Free Design – Light In The Attic (2005) > buy link
  5. Pow Wow – 1910 Fruitgum Co. – Buddah Records (1969)
  6. intro from Destroy Rock & Roll – Mylo – Breastfed Music (2004)
  7. excerpt from Names For Bands – Jello Biafra – Alternative Tentacles (1987) > buy link
  8. Rockstar – Z-Trip – Bomb Hip-Hop Records (1997) > buy link
  9. Rock Radio Into The Nineties And Beyond – The KLF – KFL Communications / Wax Trax (1990)
  10. Worn At The Heels – 310 – Prague Rock – The Leaf Label (1999)
  11. Beyond The Valley Of A Day In The Life – The Residents – Ralph Records (1977)
  12. excerpt from Unrelated Things – George Carlin – Little David Records (1975) > buy link
  13. outro from The Queen And I – The Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu – KLF Communications (1987)
  14. Eye Of A Needle – Art Of Noise – China Records (1990)
  15. Black Water – Doobie Brothers vs. DJ Wally – Home Entertainment (????)
  16. Battle Of Heaven & Hell – The Slew – Puget Sound Recordings (2009) > buy link
  17. excerpt from The Complex World Of John Rotten – Johnny Rotten – Virgin (1979)
  18. Sting #2 (Profit) – Unknown Artist – Noodles Discotheque (2001)
  19. Spice – Culture Cruncher – Noodles Foundation / The Leaf Label (2001)
  20. Commercial Suicide – Cabbage Head – Noodles Foundation / The Leaf Label (2001) > buy link
  21. Shopliftin’ Gabba – Shitmat – Planet Mu (2003) > buy link
  22. Angel Of Theft – Player – Jef Am Recordings (2004)
  23. outro from “2112” : VII. Grand Finale – Rush – Anthem (1977) > buy link

luv113

beats 'n' pieces, jazz, odd pop, rock 'n' roll

someday we’ll get it together and we’ll get it undone

autumnal mood music to help one’s mind, body and soul prepare for the coming winter.
photo : Stephen Lebovits

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Tracklist:
  1. I’ll Be Your Mirror – The Velvet Underground & Nico – Verve (1967) > buy link
  2. Smells Like Content – The Books – Tomlab (2005) > buy link
  3. The Warning Talk Part 1 – David Axelrod – Ascension / EMI (1970) > buy link
  4. Pink Sugar Elephants – Vashti Bunyan – DiCristina (1966/2007) > buy link
  5. Lookin’ To Spy – The Lovin’ Spoonful – Karma Sutra (1966) > buy link
  6. Always See Your Face – Love – Elektra (1969) > buy link
  7. O-o-h Child – Nina Simone – RCA Victor (1971) > buy link
  8. J’ai dormi sous l’eau – Air – Source (1997) > buy link
  9. Solar – Miles Davis Quintet – Prestige (1954) > buy link
  10. As Tears Go By – The Rolling Stones – London (1965) > buy link
  11. Where Do You Go To My Lovely – Peter Sarstedt – United Artists (1969) > buy link
  12. Walking The Silver Hay – Airbus – Guerssen (1973/2010)
  13. My Mistakes – Eleanor Friedberger – Merge Records (2011) > buy link
  14. East Saint Louis Toodle-oo – Duke Ellington and his Orchestra – RCA Victor (1927/1971) > buy link
  15. Ruby – Richard Hayman and his Orchestra – Time-Life / Capitol (1953/1972) > buy link
  16. At The River – Groove Armada – Tummy Touch (1997) > buy link
  17. Moon River – Henry Mancini – RCA Victor (1961) > buy link

luv023

beats 'n' pieces, funk 'n' soul, rock 'n' roll

Brown Corduroy

these corduroys reek of rock ‘n’ roll attitude with a funk that comes from a night of heavy sweating and smoke machines.
photo : Reggie Owens

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Tracklist:
  1. The Magnificent Seven – The Clash – Epic (1980) > buy link
  2. Pardon My Freedom – !!! – Warp / Touch & Go (2004) > buy link
  3. Uptown Breakdown – Konk – Celluloid (1983) > buy link
  4. I Wanna Do My Thing – Edwin Starr – Jazz Funk (1977/2003)
  5. What About You (In the World Today) – Co Real Artists – Stones Throw (1974/2002) > buy link
  6. Flavor Part 1 – Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Matador (1995) > buy link
  7. Never Say Never – Romeo Void – Columbia (1982) > buy link
  8. Formica Fuego – Two Lone Swordsmen – Warp (2004) > buy link
  9. Car Trouble – Adam and the Ants – Do It / Epic (1980) > buy link
  10. Crosstown Traffic – The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Reprise (1968) > buy link
  11. Remember Who You Are – Breakestra – Stones Throw (2001) > buy link
  12. Let It Bleed (Padded Cell Dub Mix) – Big Two Hundred – DC Recordings (2003) > buy link
  13. Hungry, So Angry – Medium Medium – Cherry Red (1981/2004) > buy link
  14. Muddy Empire – Junkie Slip – Tummy Touch (2004) > buy link
  15. Outside the Trains Don’t Run on Time – Gang of Four – Warner Bros. (1980) > buy link
  16. Walk on the Wild Side – Lou Reed – RCA (1973) > buy link