May 27 song of day

Howdy, today's song(s) of the day are from the album "Knock Knock" by Smog. Although he goes by his given name now, Bill Callahan recorded under the Smog moniker from the late 1980s to 2007. Released in 1999, Knock Knock is Smog's seventh album. Look for Callahan's trademark repetitive song structure, baritone voice and deadpan delivery, which may obscure but never undermines the dark irony and emotional complexity of his songs. And enjoy every second of it, for thunder's sake! "Hit the Ground Running" may have a special place in the heart of a young travelin' hog slayer--"I had to leave the country, though there was some nice folk there. Now I don't know where I'm going, all I know is I'll hit the ground running." From country ham, to city ham, then back again. Godspeed Hog Nation.

Smog - Hit the Ground Running

Smog - Cold Blooded Old Times

Smog - No Dancing

real song of the day

I posted this a week ago or so. Here's the link for download. Silver Jews rule.

Silver Jews - Advice to the Graduate

wednesday hogslayin' song of the day

For some reason I just never stop listening to Pavement. I'm into one album for one month, the next album the next month, so on and so forth, and the cycle starts over again. Hope I get the chance to see them soon--reunion tour, playing their first shows in 10 years. Malkmus has still got it, don't you Malkmus? Anyway, the Pavement song I'm carrying around in my back pocket these days is from Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain.

"no one serves coffee, no one wakes up"

Pavement - Stop Breathing

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