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HMV Ultimate Collection - Tragic Kingdom/No Doubt

Author:Alan Cross | Jul 31 2009 8:00AM

Tragic Kingdom is my pick for July 31st and No Doubt had released two indie albums before they got caught up in the post-grunge interest in all things Orange County.


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Californication is my pick for July 30th and Given their history, the fact that the Red Hot Chili Peppers still exist is a miracle of Lourdes-esque proportions


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HMV Ultimate Collection - Greatest Hits/2Pac

Author:Alan Cross | Jul 29 2009 8:00AM

Greatest Hits is my pick for July 29th and if you become confused as you’re trying to get into 2Pac, you have permission to be confused.


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HMV Ultimate Collection - We Are the Same/Tragically Hip

Author:Alan Cross | Jul 28 2009 8:00AM

We Are the Same is my pick for July 28th and is there anything more Canadian than sitting around a campfire with a double-double (or a proper 5% brew) listening to the Hip?


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HMV Ultimate Collection - The Downward Spiral/Nine Inch Nails

Author:Alan Cross | Jul 27 2009 8:00AM

The Downward Spiral is my pick for July 27th and Trent Reznor maintains that when he rented the mansion at 10050 Cielo Drive in Beverly Hills, he had no idea of the house’s history.


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Enter the Wu Tang (36 Chambers) is my pick for July 26th and a New York hip-hop band named after a Chinese martial arts movie (which was named after a Chinese mountain)? Really?


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5 Songs You Gotta Hear Today
  1. Jeff Martin

    The World is Calling

    Since the Tea Party disbanded in 2005, their former frontman has been working on a solo career, among other things. The lead single from his first and so far only solo studio album, 2006's Exile and the Kingdom, is reportedly an open letter to the Bush administration.

    Sounds like The Tea Party (you guessed it!), The Doors at their most worldly psychedelic
  2. Hello Beautiful

    Virginia Symphony

    This Whitby band blends punk, rock, and hip hop in a refreshingly unique and engaging way. Soundtrack For Scenario is out now, and keep an ear out for a new album in 2010.

    Sounds like 311, Billy Talent
  3. Think About Life

    Sweet Sixteen

    You might think about life while listening to this Montréal band, but you'll probably be too distracted having a good time.

    Sounds like SLAVE to the SQUAREwave, The Sounds crossed with a light-hearted MGMT
  4. The Rural Alberta Advantage

    Don't Haunt This Place

    Recently signed to Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst's record label, Saddle Creek ... catchy Toronto by way of Alberta indie rock ... incredible harmonies!

    Sounds like Ra Ra Riot, Death Cab For Cutie, Hayden
  5. Najuah

    I Don't Wanna Love U

    Toronto six-piece fronted by two sisters. Diverse influences, a rock & roll attitude, and some good grooves give them very broad appeal.

    Sounds like No Doubt stripped of their ska, some time before Gwen went bananas.