Boss Man John brought this record to our music meeting yesterday and after a day to let ferment, I think I like.
Rock & roll duo The Generationals put out a record back in April called Actor-Caster. It garnered some favourable reviews and a little press in the right places.
Their style definitely borrows from the vintage pop rock sounds of the 60s. Boss Man seemed to think it would make for a great radio single because of the vibe it would set as the soundtrack to whatever you’re getting up to. I’d imagine that an instrumental version of this song could be a future music bed for Pol’s show.
Because they are so darned happy, you can bet your bottom dollar that their music has been used to sell us things… but yummy things like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (mmm I love those).
I found a free download for you… so have a listen to this!
The Generationals – “Ten-Twenty-Ten”
Download MP3 >> ten twenty ten
…because one is never enough I also tracked this older jam (which I might like better?)
The Generationals – “When They Fight, They Fight”
Download MP3 >> Generationals – When They Fight They Fight
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In other music loving news…
I am a mega Damien Rice fan. Never heard of the guy before I started dating Coral back in 2006. She used to put this record on when I was at her place and through osmosis it stuck. They used to also play it at Starbucks pretty heavy around the time I worked at the Shelbourne shop (the second time).
9 Crimes is a magical record and side-one/track-one is the single “9 Crimes.”
All these years, I never bothered to learn that there is a “hidden” song. A demo of the single. I was listening to KCRW yesterday and this weird version of the song came on the mix. When the jock came on he said that this demo is featured on the True Blood soundtrack volume 3… of course it is.
Damien Rice – “9 Crimes (demo)“
Poking around the net I found out the they pressed the single on a 7 inch clear vinyl. Oh I want that!
Go with yourself.
The Morning After 
That’s alright (yeah). Thanks for turning me on to another mondo cool track.
And yer right. Does sound like one of those mysterioso trax which are always turning up on the end credits to True Blood and kinda seep into your brainpan like a bloodstain. Recently dropped my cable so I guess I’ll have to wait for the DVD for Season 4 (if they’re still making them by then.) Cheers! rb
Ahh, Damien Rice. So good but so many bad memories with 9 Crimes,
Did you catch this yesterday? http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/12358-tenere-taqqim-tossam-four-tet-remix/
Will make 6:47 of your life better my DJ friend.
ohhhh so world-musicy.
It is. But evolves entirely. Like, probably the best Four Tet craftsmanship I’ve ever heard.
Haha, I’ll pass on good times with Damien Rice thanks!
ahhhhhhhh… make good memories with 9 Crimes Huck! I’ll be sure to check out some four tet.