Happy Birthday To Us

We launched Culture Brats a year ago today on March 29th, 2010. It all began with a Prince video. Along the way, we've had a lot of fun.

I think I speak for all of the Brats when I say how thankful I am for our readers. I appreciate everyone who's ever taken the time to read Culture Brats, as well as those who come back every day. I also appreciate everyone who's taken the time to tell their friends about us.

Finally, I'd like to thank my fellow writers at Culture Brats for making this site kick so much ass. Without you guys, this site wouldn't exist. We've had a great year and I truly believe the next year will bring us even closer to our inevitable world domination.

Now everyone help yourself to a slice of cake!

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Cover Tune Grab Bag, "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"

This makes me smile.



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Kiss, "Rock And Roll All Nite"

From 1975, here's Kiss, "Rock And Roll All Nite."

Enjoy!

Musical Review: Rock Of Ages, Curran Theatre

I took some family and friends with me to see Constantine Maroulis and the gang in Rock of Ages at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco this weekend. I was expecting to have nothing but a good time but the show actually exceeded my expectations.

We got there early to grab a drink and browse the merch. My husband and his friend found a t-shirt that they liked but I refused to allow the purchase, much less public wearing of (though I will admit it's a hilarious shirt).

We got seated in the mezzanine and were greeted with an awesome hair metal playlist. I mean, any show that has "Eye of the Tiger" playing preshow is my kind of musical. Suck it, Oklahoma.

CD Review: Dynasty Electric's Golden Arrows

Fact: Dynasty Electric's "Mountain Song," from the forthcoming album Golden Arrows, is the best song of 2011.

I know some of you might find that statement ridiculous given the fact that we're not even a quarter way through 2011 yet, but I stand by it. I've intentionally held this review to see if I'd change my mind and it wasn't just the "newness" of the song talking, but I've been listening to it for a month now and my opinion hasn't wavered a bit. Equally haunting and sexy, "Mountain Song" is a song about a love so powerful it doesn't "let life get in the way."

Dynasty Electric is a Brooklyn duo led by Jenny Electrik on vocals and Seth Misterka on everything else. I'm in love with Jenny Electrick's voice. An interesting mix of Alternaqueens Siouxsie Sioux, Tori Amos, PJ Harvey, Kate Bush, and Debbie Harry, Electrick's voice is what draws you in. I know they're going to get a lot of press for having Ski Beatz produce the album, but oh my God that voice!

Golden Arrows is all over the musical map, effortlessly grooving from genre to genre. The album kicks off with the slinky "Golden Arrows," followed by an industrial "Radiation," and then into a nearly-adult-contemporary "Infectious." Along the way, we're treated to "Bird Song," a happy and playful tune that is juxtaposed with Electrick's sultry delivery, and the Jefferson Airplane psychedelia of "Spell Of Time." You're even get a couple of dance tunes ("Box Of Light" and "Reality Check") before reaching the album's crown jewel, the aforementioned "Mountain Song." In the end, Golden Arrows comes off as an amazing mixtape your best friend lovingly made for you.

Verdict: The moment their record company decides to release the album, pick it up.

Death In 8 Bits

Check it out! Tons of classic video game deaths, set to an 8-bit version of Tears For Fears' "Mad World."



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New Music Releases: Mountain Goats, Whitesnake, Pearl Jam, Colin Hay, And Radiohead

Here are this week's new releases by '80s and early '90s artists. We've compiled this list to the best of our abilities.

Artist: Mountain Goats
Title: All Eternals Deck
Release date: March 29, 2011
Rebirth or Reissue: Rebirth
More information: Thirteen new tracks.


Artist: Whitesnake
Title: Forevermore
Release date: March 29, 2011
Rebirth or Reissue: Rebirth
More information: Sixteen new tracks. Rock!


Artist: Pearl Jam
Title: Vs.
Release date: March 29, 2011
Rebirth or Reissue: Reissue
More information: Remaster of the 1993 classic, contains 3 new tracks.


Artist: Pearl Jam
Title: Vitalogy
Release date: March 29, 2011
Rebirth or Reissue: Reissue
More information: Remaster of the 1994 classic, contains 3 new tracks.


Artist: Colin Hay
Title: Gathering Mercury
Release date: March 29, 2011
Rebirth or Reissue: Rebirth
More information: Fourteen tracks from the former Men At Work frontman.


Artist: Radiohead
Title: The King Of Limbs
Release date: March 29, 2011
Rebirth or Reissue: Rebirth
More information: Eight new tracks.


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Set Your DVRs: Week Of March 28, 2011

Here are the musical acts appearing on the talk show circuit this week. We compiled this list to the best of our abilities. Check your local listings and don't shoot the messenger.

Monday, March 28th
Conan: Little Big Town (R)
Jimmy Kimmel Live: The Sounds
Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson: Far East Movement
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Vanilla Fudge
The Tonight Show: Los Lonely Boys

Josie Cotton, "Johnny Are You Queer"

From 1981, here's Josie Cotton's "Johnny Are You Queer."

Enjoy!

For Those Of You Who Are Over Or Never Liked Radiohead

Now if someone would just create a Weezer recovery group.