Top albums lists are like as*holes: everyone’s got one. Um…that might, coincidentally, be because they are also like opinions. I’ve got my own set of favorite everythings..and that includes albums.

Below are my own top ten albums from 2008. Are there other great albums from the past year? Why certainly, diligent fan. But I’ve been asked to adjust my ears and pen my opinion, so here it is – in no particular order – because…well…that would be way too difficult. Read More »

Straight to Hell: The Clash

Does this song sound familiar? If you are a fan of MIA (and who isn’t these days?) then it should–she samples this, my favorite song of all time, on her catchy single Paper Planes. Straight to Hell most deftly and beautifully represents everything that makes the Clash so singular and so influential, mixing Joe Strummer’s rusty voice with clever world music instrumentation, wit, and a political message.

Once Again: Girl Talk

The music of Girl Talk reminds me of cheerleading remixes on crack, and I mean that in the very best way. If you aren’t familiar with Girl Talk, it’s basically a DJ named Greg Gillis who mixes, to unexpected delight, any number of seemingly disparate songs together to create a sort of fun, danceable Frankenstein. My favorite part? Mixing The Whisper Song with the Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony. Brilliant.

Machine Gun: Portishead

After 11 years, Trip Hop pioneers Portishead have finally come out with a new album, Third. Portishead was one of my favorite bands growing up, so I was absolutely delighted when they released a new album after so long and even happier when the album turned out to be really, really good.

For me, the band was most successful when they were at their heaviest and darkest, and Third is full of that density. The first single off of the album is the relentless track Machine Gun, which juxtaposes lead singer Beth Gibbons’ rich lilt with persistent and ominous synthesizers. It’s a mixture of hard and soft sounds that is Portishead’s trademark and its done to beautiful, poignant effect in Machine Gun. Read More »

Making a sex playlist is a difficult and delicate process. One first has to consider what kind of love one wishes to make, and then choose the music accordingly. This particular mix starts out slow but ends on a…well…bang.

“Superheroes” By Esthero

“Black Milk” By Massive Attack

(Every single song from Massive Attack’s Mezzanine. I stand by the assertion that this is the single best love making cd ever made.)

“Strangers on a Train” By Lovage

“2Wicky” By Hooverphonic

“#1 Crush” By Garbage

“Glory Box” By Portishead

“Overcome” By Tricky

“Lusty” By Lamb

“Inertia Creeps” By Massive Attack

“Digital Bath” By Deftones

“Rev 22:20” By Puscifer

“Skin on Skin” By Queens of the Stone Age

[You KNOW you have some additions. What's on YOUR Sexy Playlist??]