"Glitch" by Rick Holland and Brian Eno: Nugget de música

The vocals sound like Kraftwerk.

Brian Eno worked with David Bowie in the 70s.

But it's not very often that a piece of music comes along that feels so dang fresh.

Brian Eno - glitch (taken from Drums Between The Bells) by Warp Records

...or malfunctioning appliances effects sound so tuneful.

"Belong" by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart: Nugget de música

Siamese Dream-era Smashing Pumpkins, the song you haven't heard.

Why doesn't Billy make music like this any more?

Actually I know the answer to that.

But when the fuzzy wall of guitars kick in at about 15 seconds, nostalgia kicks in and I am willing to forgive the singer's whiny whisper of a voice and the fact that structurally things drag toward the end.

The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Belong by Slumberland Records

"Waterfall" by The Fresh & Onlys: Nugget de música

Ghostly ramshackle 60s music, vaguely Western.

The climbing-chiming guitar that plays it out is like crack.

"Facelove" by PS I Love You: Nugget de música

The video is a Joy Division ripoff, the singer looks like Star Wars Kid, but by heck, when he kicks that Big Muff switch midway through, this song shreds, comma.

"Untrust Us" by Crystal Castles: Nugget de música

Your Commodore 64 is haunted by yodeling ghosts who are into WorldBeat. They're having a dance party.

Untrust Us - Crystal Castles

"Heartbeats" by The Knife: Nugget de música

Say kids, have you ever retired to your drawing-room, late in the evening, cursing the stars that circa-1983-era Depeche Mode wasn't peppier? I haven't. But if you have, consider this song your gift from heaven! Huzzah!

And the video matches the music as well as any I've ever seen. Groovy times, footloose and fancy free.

80s synthpop lives!

"Breadfan" by Budgie: Nugget de música

I'm experimenting with a new widget that will let you, my gentle reader, experience for yourself some proverbial sonic diamonds in the rough. It is my sincere hope that, in so doing, I can open your ears to musical experiences beyond your wildest imagination. I intend on making this a weekly event, and as I am sure all of you will be waiting patiently, please do not send me irate letters wondering where the next one is if I'm a bit behind. Also, I pray thee, please note that although I wholeheartedly endorse the selection that plays first, I cannot in any way endorse what may come afterwards. In fact, I may find it abhorrent. Please keep these facts in mind.

Anyway, this week's selection is from an early-70s British metal band named Budgie. Yes, it's a rather lame name, and unless you're a music scholar or old you've probably never heard of them. But I hope you'll agree with me that this is one fine tune. It makes me think of skulls, leather, and ape hanger handlebars. This, my peeps, is the proper way to rip off Led Zeppelin.

Press play now.

Breadfan - Budgie

I've also gone back to my older posts where I've referred to music and added the link so you can hear for yourself.