Another Christmas Past

I hope all the AGP readers had a nice Christmas holiday and I wish you all a Happy New Year. As the year comes to a close the flood gates have opened with year end lists from everyone from Pitchfork to The Phoenix and everyone in between. The ever growing staff at the Ash Gray Proclamation will also toss their list onto the the year end bonfire.

I expect to have this list of opinions and hyperbole posted sometime after the 1st of the year. Until then here's some news from two artists that need no introduction at least on this blog.

Robert Pollard has been working with former GBV members Doug Gillard, Tobin Sprout, as well as brother Jim Pollard on the forthcoming Superman Was A Rocker. The album is due on January 29th through Pollard's Happy Jack Rock Records.

Today Thom Yorke revelaed that Radiohead will be broadcasting a pre-recorded performace of tracks from In Rainbows filmed at the bands Oxford studio. You can check the performance out at radiohead.tv or on Al Gore'television station current. The events begins at 12 in the UK so lets just call it early evening here in the states.

Suburban Christmas Cards and a Present

The snow has just begun to fall here in America's home town. I started up the snow blower to assure that it is in opperational condition, I've just popped in the the excellent Random Spirit Lover from Sunset Rubdown and I'm ready for the 1st measurable snow fall of the season.

On to some worthy post material. Okkervil River has given permission for you to open there holiday gift early this year. The Golden Opportunities Mix tape is available for free download at the bands site Okkervil River Golden Opportunities was recorded on tour from 2006 to 2007 and includes 8 covers and 1 new track, the stunning Listening to Otis Redding at Home During Christmas. You'll definitely want to add that to your holiday play list.


Super Furry Animals finally drop there eighth album and first via Rough Trade Hey Venus on January 22nd. Hey Venus was released in August overseas to much acclaim. I for one can not wait to get my hands on this one.
SFA will play The Paradise on February 23rd.

Robert Pollard 12.31.07 The Metro Chicago,IL

For many Pollard fans this past weekends shows will have to be read about and not seen. Luckily the good kids from Strong Lions, the fan e-mail list of witch I am member have shared a set list and a video.

OUR GAZE
COUNT US IN
RUD FINS
A HERO BLOWS THE REVOLUTION
PSYCHO INERTIA
ISLAND LOBBY
GIVE UP THE GRAPE
PEGASUS GLUE FACTORY
THE KILLERS
CUSTOMER'S THROAT
LIFE OF A WIFE
SHE GOES OFF AT NIGHT
CURRENT DESPERATION
SHADOW PORT, GET A FACEFUL
LOVE HATE RELATIONSHIP
THE RIGHT THING
PILL GONE GIRl
I IN THE WORLD
SLOW HAMILTON
YOUTH LEAGUES
WHEN WE WERE SLAVES
PNUMBRA DUMB LADY
PIVOTAL FILM
NOW TO WAR
CHOKING TARA
I AM A SCIENTIST
MOTION SICKNESS GHOST
BOXING ABOUT
I FEEL GONE AGAIN
SPIDER EYES
FOLDED CLAWS
DON'T TRUST ANYBODY
SKILLS LIKE THIS
DANCING GIRLS AND DANCING MEN
FEEL NOT CRUSHED
MILES UNDER THE SKIN
CUT OUT WITCH
CATS LOVE A PARADE
ENCORE
A SALTY SALUTE
PICTURES OF LILY
RHODA RHODA
US MUSTARD CO
LOVE IS STRONGER THAN WITCHCRAFT
SHOCKER IN GLOOMTOWN
GAME OF PRICKS
RECOVERING
ENCORE 2
GIRLS OF WILD STRAWBERRIES
MOTOR AWAY

Thanks to Brian Felhandler for providing this video.
Our Gaze recorded at Southgate House Newport, KY 11.30.07
Our Gaze

I will most likely have this video posted in the next day or so. Until then enjoy!