http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/Breaking Wind on Popular Culture, Music and MoreenThu, 05 Nov 2009 20:58:43 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noBreaking Wind on Popular Culture, Music and Moremediumfidelityhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/fBbH_5u0XX4/raditude_another_reminder_of_t.htmlMusicTroy Reimink | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 05 Nov 2009 20:58:43 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3892087 ]]>Blogger asks: Was Weezer ever good to begin with? http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/11/raditude_another_reminder_of_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/SeYle1zPvSQ/a_primer_on_the_mountain_goats.htmlMusicTroy Reimink | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 03 Nov 2009 12:28:37 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3871945 ]]>The Mountain Goats will perform 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Ladies Literary Club.http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/11/a_primer_on_the_mountain_goats.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/lYb8nQ5gXFA/best_music_of_2009_top_albums_1.htmlMusicTroy Reimink | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 28 Oct 2009 20:33:40 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3837835 ]]>Take a listen to tunes blogger Troy Reimink has been enjoying lately.http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/10/best_music_of_2009_top_albums_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/bwwrpRxoeDA/i_still_hate_creed.htmlMusicTroy Reimink | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 21 Oct 2009 16:26:52 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3800872 ]]>Some say reunited rock band Creed is worth re-examining.http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/10/i_still_hate_creed.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/vWjMfO5Vi8M/a_fond_farewell_to_the_bless_y.htmlMusicTroy Reimink | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 15 Oct 2009 11:24:24 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3771251 ]]>I had hoped to write a story when the Bless You Boys got signed. But it looks like toasting them for a job well done is the best I'll get to do.http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/10/a_fond_farewell_to_the_bless_y.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/-oFwi5TMQpQ/grand_rapids_valentiger_introd.htmlTroy Reimink | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 10 Oct 2009 11:45:40 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3749767 ]]>Band's music videos have a special twist. http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/10/grand_rapids_valentiger_introd.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/rMC68mPRW6I/get_an_early_taste_of_the_trip.htmlMusicTroy Reimink | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 09 Oct 2009 07:34:43 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3743797 ]]>J. Gardella's Tavern hosting listening party for Flaming Lips' new album, "Embryonic."http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/10/get_an_early_taste_of_the_trip.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/Qr36elZP4D4/your_musical_carbon_footprint.htmlMusicTroy Reimink | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 07 Oct 2009 08:57:56 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3734321 ]]>It's complicated to compared the energy used for a digital download vs. acquiring an LP.http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/10/your_musical_carbon_footprint.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/-EiANLT2yFg/best_music_of_2009_top_albums.htmlAlbum reviewsMusicTroy Reimink | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 02 Oct 2009 14:25:16 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3714341 ]]>I've gone back and forth on the new Muse record, "Resistance," about a half-dozen times and still can't make up my mind about it. The singles are solid if joyfully overdone, yeah, and I'm not even sure it's worth mentioning all the artists they're ripping off (to which list I would add glam-period Marilyn Manson and even recent Fall Out Boy).http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/10/best_music_of_2009_top_albums.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/3bTv-R83Ekg/why_does_everyone_care_so_much.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressSat, 26 Sep 2009 23:23:02 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3688145 ]]>Media misses important point about band's deal. http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/09/why_does_everyone_care_so_much.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/UPyB0OtDzYw/surprisingly_tolerable_fall_co.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressThu, 17 Sep 2009 16:10:54 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3650436 ]]>Blogger shares his picks for upcoming concerts.http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/09/surprisingly_tolerable_fall_co.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/b_gVhgLYqk8/best_music_of_2009_august_in_r.htmlMusicThe Grand Rapids PressWed, 02 Sep 2009 22:32:56 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3552499 ]]> Before we get to the list, a couple of trends I've picked up on. First, why is it just now that bands have started imitating the Postal Service? Within the past couple of months I've heard records by bands...http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/09/best_music_of_2009_august_in_r.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/OrA-CKh6js0/pearl_jams_chicago_tour_stop.htmlConcertsThe Grand Rapids PressWed, 26 Aug 2009 15:49:29 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3508542 ]]>AP Photo / Yui Mok, PAA great performance while crocked. If anything, Pearl Jam's two-night stand at Chicago's United Center made a convincing argument for the use of alcohol as a performance-enhancing drug. By perhaps the fifth song into its...http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/08/pearl_jams_chicago_tour_stop.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/fnjN3nRhunI/no_love_for_lollapalooza_or_ho.htmlConcertsMusicRothburyThe Grand Rapids PressFri, 21 Aug 2009 08:04:02 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3477532 ]]>What's the point of outdoor music festivals? http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/08/no_love_for_lollapalooza_or_ho.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/azV_3icJ6Ko/what_are_your_favorite_songs_a.htmlMusicThe Grand Rapids PressWed, 29 Jul 2009 21:34:17 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3347140 ]]>NPR recently asked listeners and online readers to vote on their favorite albums and songs of the year so far and recently published the top 30 in each category. Why do this at the end of July? Why not? There's...http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/07/what_are_your_favorite_songs_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/-sIsTvZfqT0/gaslight_anthem_contest_winner.htmlConcertsMusicThe Grand Rapids PressMon, 27 Jul 2009 06:56:22 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3329669 ]]> I recently asked readers to share their Top 5 favorite bar-rock songs in exchange for the chance to see the Gaslight Anthem at the Intersection on Oct. 5. I left the definition up to them, but not surprisingly the...http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/07/gaslight_anthem_contest_winner.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/0Id-DwGG2qA/annual_pitchfork_music_festiva.htmlConcertsMusicThe Grand Rapids PressThu, 23 Jul 2009 13:40:46 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3306325 ]]>During his band's headlining set Sunday night at the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival, Flaming Lips frontman and chatterbox Wayne Coyne said repeatedly that this event was the coolest of its kind in the country....http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/07/annual_pitchfork_music_festiva.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/bjQaSfZM0dU/want_to_see_gaslight_anthem_sh.htmlMusicThe Grand Rapids PressWed, 15 Jul 2009 12:17:32 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3242824 ]]> I have five pairs of Gaslight Anthem tickets to give away. The New Jersey band is performing Oct. 5 at the Intersection. Whether you win one of my pairs of tickets or not, you should go. Gaslight Anthem rules....http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/07/want_to_see_gaslight_anthem_sh.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/2lr4R1CN3s0/best_music_of_2009_june_in_rew.htmlMusicThe Grand Rapids PressWed, 01 Jul 2009 10:06:40 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3140835 ]]> Here I was thinking it'd be a slow summer for music. Before I hoof it to Rothbury for four days of peace, love and getting hit in the head with hacky sacks, here's my list of favorite (and not)...http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/07/best_music_of_2009_june_in_rew.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mediumfidelity/~3/rEvvqnnsnlo/michael_jackson_a_trip_down_vi.htmlMusicVideosThe Grand Rapids PressFri, 26 Jun 2009 13:23:22 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/mediumfidelity//2332.3108246 ]]> Posting something on the Internet about Michael Jackson today is a little bit like farting into a windstorm, but here goes anyway. I was born the year before "Thriller" came out, that record was my first memory of hearing...http://blog.mlive.com/mediumfidelity/2009/06/michael_jackson_a_trip_down_vi.htmlnonadult