Something pithy and funny from Luke Franklin of St. Paul today, who says simply, "The 80s died so nicely."

1) The Stone Roses, "I Wanna Be Adored"
2) Happy Mondays, "Loose Fit"
3) Sonic Youth, "Teenage Riot"

So true, Luke.

11:50 a.m. Keane
Their 3rd album is Perfect Symmetry the band have been quoted, noting that Prince was an inspiration on the album.
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11:05 a.m. Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
They're playing Target Center on Wednesday, December 10th with Oasis.
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10:40 a.m. Travis
We reviewed their latest, Ode to J. Smith on the most recent installment of Musicheads.
They are currently touring with R.E.M.
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Song Of The Day Info - Crooked Fingers (with Neko Case)
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Crooked Fingers (with Neko Case) on the tune "Your Control" from their 5th album, Forfeit/Fortune.
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9:40 a.m. Jem
She managed to stir up a little controversy in a recent blog post.

9:20 a.m. Verve
The band have autographed a pair of boots to be auctioned off for charity.

The latest Prince related drama.

Coldplay to retire next year?

The Decemberists have shared a few details about their next full-length, Hazards of Love.

Today In Music History:
1946 - Joe Correro (Paul Revere and the Raiders) was born.
1955 - Carl Perkins recorded "Blue Suede Shoes."
1965 - Jason Pierce (Spiritualized) was born.
1979 - Chuck Berry was released from prison after serving a sentence for tax evasion.
1999 - Shane MacGowan (The Pogues) was charged with drug possession.
2005 - Gary Glitter was arrested in Vietnam on suspicion of committing lewd acts with underage girls.

"Excessive Facebooking," writes Lindsey Strobel of Chaska, "has gotten me thinking about high school, and that's what these songs remind me of."

1) Ben Folds, "Annie Waits"
2) Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What A Wonderful World"
3) Travis, "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?"

Thanks Lindsey. By the way, at what point does one know that one's Facebooking has become excessive?

Finally, I once again slaughtered Mr. Kamakawiwo'ole's name when announcing it. I do believe, now that I think about it, that it's pronouced "kah-ma-ka-VEE-vah-OH-lay."

10:50 a.m. Franz Ferdinand
Their forthcoming third release Tonight: Franz Ferdinand will be released on January 27th.
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10:45 a.m. Bon Iver
Catch them on Letterman on December 11th. The new EP Blood Bank will be released on January 20th.
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10:40 a.m. The Black Keys
Their live DVD, Live at the Crystal Ballroom hit the shelves today.
Dan is planning a solo effort.
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10:30 a.m. Wild Beasts
The British outfit's debut is entitled Limbo, Panto.
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10:20 a.m. Glasvegas
Their eponymous debut is out now. They have some upcoming US dates. In fact, Carl Barat was just announced as an opening act for some of their shows.
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Song Of The Day Info - +/- (plus/minus)
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring +/- (plus/minus) with the tune "Unsung" from their 4th album, X's On Your Eyes.
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9:55 a.m. White Lies
The band was formerly known as Fear of Flying. The Death EP is available now. Their debut full length, To Lose My Life will hit the shelves in January.
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9:40 a.m. Keane
Their 3rd album is Perfect Symmetry the band have been quoted, noting that Prince was an inspiration on the album.
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9:35 a.m. Local Music - The Lee Family Curse
Their latest, New-Man is available now.
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9:30 a.m. Goldfrapp
They are going to do some work with Christina Aguilera on her new album.
They'll be releasing a special edition of Seventh Tree next week.
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9:05 a.m. David Byrne and Brian Eno
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today is the first collaboration between these artists in almost 30 years.
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Paul McCartney says it's time for the 14 minute Beatles tune "Carnival Of Light" to get it's moment.

Marianne Faithful will be joined by Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, Keith Richards and others on her forthcoming covers album Easy Come, Easy Go, due in January.

New LCD Soundsystem album mostly written already in James Murphy's head.

Today In Music History:
1950 - Graham Parker was born.
1960 - Kim Wilde ("Kids In America") was born.
1971 - Herman 'Junior' Parker died.
1978 - Billy Joel's album 52nd Street was #1.
1993 - Nirvana recorded their MTV unplugged special.
2003 - Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch was raided after allegations of sexual abuse of a 12-year old boy.

"(These songs) have this universal way of connecting to anyone's spirit," writes Christine Bange of Eagan MN today. "The music is mysterious, haunting, beautiful, unique, and timeless."

1) Sea Wolf, "You're A Wolf"
2) Stars, "Take Me To The Riot"
3) Band of Horses, "No One's Gonna Love You Now"

Thanks Christine!

Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
Purple Reign (Prince tribute band) on Letterman
Kanye West on Jimmy Kimmel

11:35 a.m. Calexico
They're playing The Fine Line Music Cafe on November 22nd.
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10:55 a.m. Local Music - Dan Wilson
Spend An Evening With Dan Wilson at Pantages Theater on December 13th.
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10:30 a.m. Local Music - Little Man
His latest, Of Mind And Matter is available now.
He's playing First Avenue next Wednesday night with Ike Reilly and The Alarmists.
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Song Of The Day Info - Eagles of Death Metal
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Eagles of Death Metal with the tune "Wanna Be In L.A." from their album, Heart On.
Listen to their recent in-studio interview/performance.
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9:40 a.m. Ultravoxx
Tickets are on sale now for their forthcoming reunion tour!

9:20 a.m. Jake One
You can still grab the tune "The Truth" on our Song Of The Day Podcast page.
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9:15 a.m. Coldplay
Vita.mn asks "Angel or Antichrist?"

9:05 a.m. Stars
Their Sad Robots EP is out now.
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Steven Adler REALLY wants to re-join GnR!

You can preview the new tune from The Fray and the new season of Lost, later this week.

Peter Gabriel launches a free streaming service for music.

Today In Music History:
1938 - Gordon Lightfoot was born.
1944 - Gene Clark (The New Christy Minstrels, The Byrds) was born.
1960 - RuPaul was born.
1962 - The Four Seasons' tune "Big Girls Don't Cry" was #1.
1966 - Jeff Buckley was born.
1967 - Pink Floyd their "Apples And Oranges" single.
1990 - David Crosby (Crosby Stills Nash & Young) broke a leg, shoulder and an ankle in a motorcycle crash.
2003 - Don Gibson died.

Kele of Bloc Party says John Lydon is the devil

Rod says The Faces are back

Today I will be featuring some Afrobeat music as part of "the honey do list" (formerly the Saturday Project)...that should us put a little bounce in our collective steps! We'll hear Antibalas, Tony Allen, Mulatu Asatke & others!