Paul: Music Video Monday

Imperial Teen - Our Time

Paul: Music Video Monday

Courtney Love - Mono

I admit that I have a thing for Hole, Live Through This was truly a kick-ass, high-quality album. In spite of this I’ve basically ignored Courtney Love’s solo career, for some reason I’m just not interested and all the snippets I’ve heard have been pretty crappy. I think it’s best to remember the Courtney Love of yesteryear, but this 2004 video is an exception. The song itself is pretty mediocre, but stick it out until at least the 1:10 mark and I promise you won’t be dissapointed, (little girls with chainsaws!!!!!!!!).

Paul: Music Video Monday…

…Sonic Youth - Cinderella’s Big Score

 I read recently  about a new Sonic Youth compilation to be sold exclusively at Starbucks, I don’t think it’s out yet but it will be soon. I think it’s a part of Starbucks’ big effort to improve their image, and I don’t fault Sonic Youth for it or give a shit whether they are selling out or not. It is really quite a compliment to be asked to do something like this, and I just hope they are getting paid well for it. The cd is called Hits for Squares, and various celebrities were asked to pick their favorite Sonic Youth tune. They explain their choice in liner notes. Here’s a few of their picks:

• Portia de Rossi - Dissapearer
• Catherine Keener - Bull in the Heather
• Michelle Williams - Shadow of a Doubt
• Chloe Sevigny - The World Looks Red

Cinderella’s Big Score is one of my favorites, because I’m a sucker for Kim Gordon’s wierd vocals. Plus, it has a really good low-budge video, enjoy!

Paul: Music Video Monday

…Laura Viers - Cast A Hook In Me

Paul: Music Video Monday

Deerhoof - Wrong Time Capsule

 

Paul: Music Video Monday

Helium - Pat’s Trick

Paul: Music Video Monday

L7 - Pretend We’re Dead

 

Paul: Music Video Monday

Huggy Bear - Pansy Twist (1993)

 

Paul: Music Video Monday

… Yelle - ACDG Remix

French people are amazing dancers, who knew?
 

 

Paul: Music Video Monday

… the B-52’s - Hot Corner

hot fan video from the new Funplex album!

KEEP IT ON THE BROWNLOWE: Music Video Monday: The Ovulators

While Paul is on gaycation, I thought I’d post a video for Music Video Monday.

Our friends from Eugene/Portland, OR play in a band called The Ovulators… They make power pop, glam rock which kind of reminds me of Elastica.

The girls get saucy in their video, “Troubadour from Another Time”:

Paul: Music Video Monday

…Luscious Jackson - Naked Eye

check out this gem from 1996

 

Paul: Music Video Monday

…Blake Babies - Out There (1990)

Dude, we really just chopped off our hair for our stupid-ass video!

Perhaps it’s my (young) age, but I never knew that Juliana Hatfield had this whole other band prior to her 15 minutes around the time of “Reality Bites” and “My So Called Life”. My overall feelings about her music are pretty ambivalent, but I was stoked to find this gem. It’s a pretty mediocre song instrumentally, but I suppose it’s catchy enough. It’s a great video, but the way they dance makes me want to slap them! Also, I am pretty sure the whole crayon thing around 2:03 is an LSD reference. Check it out!

to learn more about Juliana Hatfield, check out my previous post about her. It features another excellent video.

also, I’d like to insert audio commentary into music videos for future posts, does anyone know how this is done? we have a microphone, any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Paul: Music Video Monday

…Retreat, The Most Familar by Erase Errata

It took a bit of fiddling to get this to load on my computer but it’s totally worth it. Best not to watch it if you’re prone to siezures…

Paul: Music Video Monday….

…50 foot Queenie - PJ Harvey

She reminds me of Darlene from Roseanne in this video. I miss the way she used to rock, she’s gone all soft lately. You have to give her credit, I bet this only cost around 50 bucks…