December 2010 -- Culture Brats

The Official Culture Brats Predictions For 2011

LINK | Posted by Culture Brats on Friday, December 31, 2010

With 2010 nearing an end, we thought it might be fun to take a look ahead and offer some predictions for the upcoming year. We took a look into our crystal ball and found out what's in store for the worlds of music, movies, television, fashion, and sports, and what the new year will bring your favorite celebrities.

It's going to be one exciting year!

The Culture Brats Top 10 Posts Of 2010

LINK | Posted by Culture Brats on Friday, December 31, 2010

With 2010 coming to a close, we thought that in addition to taking a look back at the best television shows, movies, albums, and books of 2010, it would be fun to take a look back at the best of Culture Brats. Below are the Top Ten Culture Brats stories from 2010. But we didn't pick them. These were your favorite stories as they were the most viewed posts on our site for 2010.

One thing's for sure... you people like lists.

The Misanthrope/Shut-In/Parent's Guide To New Year's Eve Television Viewing

LINK | Posted by Culture Brats on Friday, December 31, 2010

Planning on spending New Year's Eve at home on your couch? We've got you covered with all the musical acts appearing on tonight's shows.

Show: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011
Channel: ABC
Time: 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM, 11:30 PM to 1:08 AM
Musical Acts Scheduled To Perform: Backstreet Boys, Natastha Bedingfield, Jason Derulo, Drake, Far East Movement, Jennifer Hudson, Ke$ha, La Roux, Avril Lavigne, New Kids On The Block, Mike Posner, Ne-Yo, Willow Smith and Train

Hall & Oates, "Family Man"

LINK | Posted by Chris on Friday, December 31, 2010

From 1982, here's "Family Man" from Hall & Oates.

Enjoy!

Oh hell, it's Friday. Who wants a Hall & Oates six-pack?

The Culture Brats Top 10 Books Of 2010

LINK | Posted by Culture Brats on Thursday, December 30, 2010

In our final look back at 2010, we've ranked our favorite books of 2010.

The Culture Brats Top Ten Books Of 2010

Stieg Larsson and Reg Keeland, The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest
David Sedaris, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary
Christopher Moore, Bite Me
Rob Sheffield, Talking To Girls About Duran Duran: One Man's Quest For True Love And A Cooler Haircut
Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay
Jonathan Franzen, Freedom
Patti Smith, Just Kids
Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead
China Mieville, Kraken
Mary Roach, Packing For Mars: The Curious Science Of Life In The Void
Sam Lipsyte, The Ask

If you've ever wondered which Brat's literary tastes most closely resemble your own, wonder no more! Here are the lists for every Brat who participated:

New Radicals, "You Get What You Give"

LINK | Posted by Chris on Thursday, December 30, 2010

From 1998, here's "You Get What You Give" from New Radicals.

Enjoy!

The Culture Brats Top Ten Movies Of 2010

LINK | Posted by Culture Brats on Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Today, we've got our favorite movies of 2010 ready for ya.

The Culture Brats Top Ten Movies Of 2010

Toy Story 3
Inception
The Social Network
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
Kick-Ass
Get Him To The Greek
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hollows: Part 1
Despicable Me
Date Night
Hot Tub Time Machine

If you've ever wondered which Brat's movie tastes most closely resemble your own, wonder no more! Here are the lists for every Brat who participated:

Our Christmas Gift To You

LINK | Posted by Chris on Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Look! It's every single pop song that annoyed you in 2010 ~~wrapped up with a shiny bow~~ mashed together for five and a half minutes of epic suck.

Blake Babies, "Temptation Eyes"

LINK | Posted by Chris on Wednesday, December 29, 2010

From 1989, here's the Blake Babies' "Temptation Eyes."

Enjoy!

The Culture Brats Top Ten Albums Of 2010

LINK | Posted by Culture Brats on Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Today, we're bringing you our favorite albums of 2010. So without further ado...

The Culture Brats Top Ten Albums Of 2010

Arcade Fire, The Suburbs
The Black Keys, Brothers
Janelle Monae, The ArchAndroid
Girl Talk, All Day
Vampire Weekend, Contra
LCD Soundsystem, This Is Happening
Kanye West, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Duran Duran, All You Need Is Now
MGMT, Congratulations
Weezer, Pinkerton [Deluxe Edition]

And like yesterday, we have a special treat for you! If you've ever wondered which Brat's musical tastes most closely resemble your own, wonder no more! Here are the lists for every Brat who participated:

Now I Understand Why I've Always Hated Grease

LINK | Posted by Chris on Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Kenickie's a creep!

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Suicidal Tendencies, "Institutionalized"

LINK | Posted by Chris on Tuesday, December 28, 2010

From 1983, here's "Institutionalized" by Suicidal Tendencies.

Enjoy!

Original Recipe

Extra Cheesy

The Culture Brats Top Ten Television Shows Of 2010

LINK | Posted by Culture Brats on Monday, December 27, 2010

The Culture Brats watch a lot of television. When everyone sent in their Top 10 television shows of the year, 61 different shows received votes. Sixty-one. But once we tallied up the votes, we came up with the following overall Top Ten.

Drumroll? Let's.

The Culture Brats Top Ten Television Shows Of 2010

The Walking Dead
Lost
Modern Family
True Blood
30 Rock
The Big Bang Theory
Tosh.0
Dexter
Burn Notice
The Amazing Race (tie)
Sherlock (tie)
Survivor (tie)

And now we have a special treat for you! If you've ever wondered which Brat's television viewing habits most closely resemble your own, wonder no more! Here are the Top 10 lists of every Brat who participated:

Chrismupchuckkah: The Recap

LINK | Posted by Chris on Monday, December 27, 2010

Last night, we completed Chrismupchuckkah, our 100 Hours Of Holiday Music Spectacular. It was a load of fun and we hope you enjoyed it. Every thirty minutes, we played a holiday tune by a different artist. When all was said and done, we ended up playing 211 songs by 200 unique artists. While we'd love to go back and link to every single song, all we have time for is the list:

+44, "Christmas Vacation"
Ryan Adams, "Hey Parker, It's Christmas"
Christina Aguilera, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
All Time Low, "Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass"
Fiona Apple, "Frosty The Snowman"
Atom & His Package, "What We Do On Christmas"
Gene Autry, "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer"
AWOLNATION, "Silent Night"
Badly Drawn Boy, "Donna & Blitzen"
Band Aid, "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
The Beach Boys, "Little St. Nick"
Beck, "The Little Drum Machine Boy"
Best Coast And Wavves, "Got Something For You"
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, "Mr. Heatmiser"
Bishop Allen, "You'll Never Find My Christmas"
Blackalicious, "Toy Jackpot"
Blink-182, "I Won't Be Home For Christmas"
Kurtis Blow, "Christmas Rappin'"
Bon Jovi, "I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas"

Set Your DVRs: Week Of December 27, 2010

LINK | Posted by Chris on Monday, December 27, 2010

All the shows are in reruns this week except for Austin City Limits. Guess everyone is saving up for the New Year's Eve live performances.

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, December 27th
Conan: Soundgarden (R)
Jimmy Kimmel Live: The Temper Trap (R)
Last Call With Carson Daly: Japandroids (R)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Pegi Young And The Survivors (R)
Late Show with David Letterman: Ra Ra Riot (R)

New Music Releases: Everyone's Broke

LINK | Posted by Chris on Monday, December 27, 2010

Everyone spent all their money on Christmas presents, so there are no new releases from any '80s or early '90s artists this week. In fact, no one's releasing anything of note this week.

Here's hoping next week will be better!

Joe Esposito, "You're The Best"

LINK | Posted by Chris on Monday, December 27, 2010

From 1984, here's Joe Esposito's "You're The Best."

Enjoy!

Chrismupchuckkah: Joey Ramone, "What a Wonderful World"

LINK | Posted by Culture Brats on Sunday, December 26, 2010

Here we are folks. The finish line.

100 hours later.

200 bands later.

211 songs later.

Thanks for coming along for the ride.

And though the song we're ending Chrismupcuckkah with isn't really a holiday song, it has a sweet holiday message to it. So to close out our epic show, here's "What A Wonderful World" from the late great Joey Ramone.

Enjoy!