Alice Bag's Bagcasts

Bagcast #

4/30/06

op Faves and J-Punk

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I've finally gotten around to selecting songs for my next podcast and I

couldn't settle on a single theme for this one. The set ended up as a

50/50 split between what I would call pop songs and Japanese punk rock,

which fascinates me.

The Decemberists

- We Both Go Down Together. Just a really great love

song. Their whole album, Picaresque, is definitely worth checking out.

Quetzal

- La Migra. Featuring the outstanding vocals of Martha Sandoval.

I watched this band grow up and I am so proud of them. They are a world

class act with a message that needs to be heard.

Mummy The Peepshow

- This Charming Man. A Smiths' cover that really

bounces along.

The Dresden Dolls

- My Alcoholic Friends. From their new CD, Yes,

Virginia...This band is a must-see live. Few acts can connect with an

audience like they can.

Kristian Hoffman

- I Don't Love My Guru Anymore. I love this song and the

fact that I put Kristian immediately following another song about alcoholic

friends is purely coincidental.

The Hives

- Supply and Demand. Time to wake up!

Thee Michelle Gun Elephan

t - Flash Silver Bus. Garage punk a la

japonese.

Mihimaru GT

- Mihimarhythm. Super feel good dance pop.

Flans

- Timido. The great 1990's Mexi-pop group that inspired Cholita.

Lulu's Marble - The Hanky Panky. Rough and dirty version of this 60's

staple.

Young People With Faces

- So Annoyed. Punky, spunky kids from

Ketchum, ID who inspired me to name my next band "Old People With Fat

Asses."

Gito Gito Hustle

r - Ambition. I recently saw this Japanese band live in

Phoenix and they were a lot of fun and very sweet to my daughter, too!

Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her

- No Star. Sounds nothing like "Kiss

The Girl" from The Little Mermaid.

Lolita No. 18

- Fortune Cards In Tibet. This band brings out the Japanese

teenager in me.