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The new MBV album hasn't really stuck with me. I'll have to give it another listen soon. Also, though it doesn't really need saying, Nick Cave is a genius. His new album is called Push the Sky Away. Everyone listen to it.

Mermaids - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Now that's a Valentine's Day mixtape if I've ever seen one.

The Woodpile - Frightened Rabbit

1. I'm Your man - Leonard Cohen (1988) 2. I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos (1959) 3. Closer - Tegan and Sara (2013) 4. He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones (1980) 5. Stoned Love - The Supremes (1970) 6. Something So Right -Paul Simon (1973) 7. Two Hearts Beat As One - U2 (1983) 8. Sheer Heart Attack – Queen (1974) 9. You Make Loving Fun -Fleetwood Mac (1977) 10. You Better Move On - Rolling Stones (1964)

Today I learned that Chubby Checker is still alive.

Reno - Bruce Springsteen

We Don't Call - Thao and the Get Down Stay Down

Stoned Love - The Supremes (1970) Closer - Tegan and Sara (2013) I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos (1959)

The House That Heaven Built - Japandroids Hold On - Alabama Shakes Comeback Kid - Sleigh Bells

White Stripes!

Jack White was clearly the best performance. Between the smoldering Love Interruption and the outright on fire Freedom at 21, I'm surprised the Staples Center didn't burn to the ground. Frank Ocean was the biggest disappointment of the night. He has boatloads of talent, but he was obviously terrified and he picked his worst song for some reason. The Bob Marley and Levon Helm tributes were very well done. As for the big winner, it's incredible that even in a year where I enjoy all five albums nominated, it's my least favorite that wins. But Mumford and Sons have the combination of backwards looking and non-threatening that Grammy voters enjoy, so I guess it was inevitable. The Black Keys are too loud, fun. is too pop, Jack White is too weird, and Frank Ocean is too black. Also, the Grammy's are still so stuffy that somehow even in 2013 a final performance by LL Cool J, Chuck D, and Tom Morello felt kind of subversive.

Mother's Little Helper - The Rolling Stones

Even If We Try - Night Beds

1. Ball and Biscuit - The White Stripes (2003) 2. Thirteen - Big Star (1972) 3. Daft Punk Is Playing At My House - LCD Soundsystem (2005) 4. Cut Me Some Slack - Paul McCartney and Nirvana (2013) 5. Fell on Black Days - Soundgarden (1994) 6. Fool To Cry - The Rolling Stones (1976) 7. Walk - Pantera (1992) 8. Strawberry Letter 23 - Shuggie Otis (1971) 9. Polythene Pam – The Beatles (1969) 10. Don’t Pass Me By – The Beatles (1963)

The Stranger - Billy Joel

The End - The Doors

Know Til Now - Jim James

Ball and Biscuit - The White Stripes (2003) Thirteen - Big Star (1972) Cut Me Some Slack - Paul McCartney and Nirvana (2013)

Hey look everyone, I snuck a Beyonce song into the top ten.

Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2

Money - Pink Floyd

The Likes of You Again - Flogging Molly Concert tomorrow!!!

I know, I saw. This is insanity! Might be a few days before I can listen to it.