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If this album existed, I could die happily:

Geto Boys - The Last Leaf Falling

01 Intro (prod. by Mike Dean)
02 Sins (prod. by N.O. Joe)
03 Adrenaline (prod. by Mike Dean)
04 Throne of the Pimp feat. UGK (prod. by Pimp C)
05 Spirits (prod. by Kno)
06 The Bright Light feat. MNMSTA (prod. by Scarface / N.O. Joe)
07 Take it Back (prod. by G-Man Stan)
08 Tails from Ghettoville feat. K-Rino (prod. by Scarface / Mike Dean)
09 My Own Blood ft. A.B.N. (prod. by Q-Stone)
10 Substance Abuse feat. Devin the Dude & Cold 187um (prod. by Pimp C)
11 The Boxing Ring (Willie D Solo) prod. by Bionik
12 Mr. Jordan & Mr. Davis feat. Big Mello (Scarface Solo) (prod. by Scarface)
13 Destroy Chucky (Bushwick Bill Solo) prod. by Mike. E. Clark
14 The Great Meal *Orchestra Version* (prod. by E-Murdock)
15 Outro ft. J-Prince (prod. by Mike Dean)
16 Bonus Track: The Mafia Returns feat. Facemob, Too Much Trouble, Convicts, Menace Clan (prod. by Mike Dean)

The H-town Festival
I don't know enough solo Bun B tracks to include him in this.

pick 7 bands to play at your dream festival.
- The first act plays 5 songs.
- The second act plays 5 songs.
- The third act plays 7 songs.
- The fourth act plays 7 songs.
- The fifth act plays 10 songs.
- The sixth act plays 10 songs.
- The seventh act plays 14 Songs

First Act: E.S.G.
Crooked Streets
Anticipation
How Many Hoes
Flipping
Swangin && Bangin

Second Act:3-2
Dressed 2 Kill
My Sweet Trick
Turning Lane ft. Southside Playaz
Kickin' flowz
You Wanna Ride ft. UGK

Third Act: Paul Wall & Chamillionaire
N Luv Wit My Money
Falsifying
My Money Gets Jealous
Thinkin' Thoed
U Already Know
The Other Day
Game Over

Fourth Act: Devin the Dude
Bust One Fa Ya
Boo Boo'n
Sticky Green
In My Draws
Stray
she useta be
Anythang

Fifth Act:A.B.N.Trae's Set(With Ro)
my momma
Till The Day I Drop
Pimpin (feat. Jayton, Lil' B & Pimp Skinny)
Screw Done Already Warned Me
Still Gets No Love
Quit Calling Me
Within' Myself
Song Cry
Let Me Live
D.Swang

Sixth Set:A.B.N.Z-ro's Set(With Trae)
Drop The Top
Ghetto Crisis
I Hate U Bitch
No Help
T.H.U.G.
Mo City Don (Freestyle)
You
Platinum
No More Pain
Rain

Final Set: Scarface
i ain't the one
Burn With Z-ro
Born Killer
Keep Me Down
Jesse James
Hand of the Dead Body With Devin the Dude
Soldier Story With Z-ro
On My Block
No Tears
Mind Playin' Tricks 94
What Can I Do?
Goin' Down
I Seen a Man Die
heaven

There it is... This was fun to make. This would be an amazing show.

In eager anticipation of my 75.000th track, I just had to look back on my time here on last.fm... I never thought I would stay here for almost three years, nor did I ever expect to find such great music and friends (you know who you are).

So I'll be posting my '100 tracks everyone should know'. Some mainstream, some a little harder to find (If you need help or more info, let me know). I don't think I have to tell you this is all just my personal opinion ;)

A lot of these I got to know through Last.fm and the friends here, so thanks everybody.

Greetz, Kenneth

ROCK / ALTERNATIVE / INDIE
30 Seconds to Mars - Fallen
Aerosmith - Livin' On The Edge
Belle and Sebastian - Expectations
Feeder - Feeling a Moment
Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
K's Choice - Believe
Kings of Leon - Arizona
Kings of Leon - The Bucket
Kings of Leon - Cold Desert
Kings of Leon - Knocked Up
Kings of Leon - Manhattan
Kings of Leon - Trani
Krezip - You Can Say
Muse - Map of the Problematique
Muse - Stockholm Syndrome
Queens of the Stone Age - A Song for the Dead
Queens of the Stone Age - You Can't Quit Me Baby
Radiohead - Street Spirit (Fade Out)
Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name Of
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Venice Queen
Skunk Anansie - The Skank Heads
The Strokes - Heart in a Cage
Zornik - Wasting Time

POP / INDIE
Alabama 3 - Woke Up This Morning
All Saints - Pure Shores
DeVotchKa - How It Ends
Evermore - It's Too Late
Fredo Viola - The Sad Song (Dad And Dog)
Gotan Project - Diferente
Hellogoodbye - Here (In Your Arms)
John Farnham - You're The Voice
Johnny Berlin - Find What You Love And Let It Kill You
Kaki King - Bari Improv
Lenny Kravitz - If You Can't Say No
Lio - Amoureux Solitaires
Maroon 5 - Secret
Nellie McKay - David
Newton Faulkner - Dream Catch Me
Newton Faulkner - Teardrop
Nouvelle Vague - In a Manner of Speaking
Paul Simon - Late in the Evening
Robbie Robertson - Somewhere Down The Crazy River
Rufus Wainwright - Do I Disappoint You
Saybia - The Day After Tomorrow
Sigur Rós - Gobbledigook
Stef Bos - Hier vertrok de trein (Dutch)
Sufjan Stevens - Chicago
Sunrise Avenue - Fairytale Gone Bad
Tanita Tikaram - Twist in My Sobriety
Tom Helsen - Easy
Won Ton Ton - I Lie and I Cheat
Xavier Rudd - Messages

DANCE / ELECTRONIC / HOUSE
2 Unlimited - Jump for Joy
Carlos - The Silmarillia
CJ Bolland - The Prophet
D*Note - Shed My Skin
DJ Gregory - Tropical Soundclash
Faithless - Music Matters (Axwell Remix)
Faithless - No Roots
Ida Engberg - Disco Volante
The Knife - Silent Shout
The Knife - We Share Our Mothers Health
John Dahlbäck - Pyramid (Dirty South Remix)
Massive Attack - Inertia Creeps
Motorcycle - As the Rush Comes
Röyksopp - Alpha Male
Röyksopp - What Else Is There?
Samuel Paganini - Reaching Out
Shameboy - Heartcore
Sidekick - Deep Fear (Phobia Club Mix)
Smoke City - Underwater Love
Sunkids - Rise Up (feat. Chance)
Tocadisco - Morumbi
Underworld - Moaner

HIP-HOP / R&B
Devin the Dude - Hope I Don't Get Sick-A-This
Dilated Peoples - This Way (feat. Kanye West)
Mr Hudson - Supernova (feat. Kanye West)
Nas - Still Dreaming (feat. Kanye West & Chrisette Michele)
The Notorious B.I.G. - Suicidal Thoughts
Shontelle - T-Shirt
Wu-Tang Clan - Gun Will Go (feat. Sunny Valentine)

CLASSICS
Adriano Celentano - Prisencolinensinainciusol
The Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
Bruce Springsteen - I'm on Fire
Clint Mansell - Lux Aeterna
Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
The Exciters - Tell Him
Johann Pachelbel - Canon in D Major
John Miles - Music
Love - Alone Again Or
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
Queen - Innuendo
Queen - Somebody to Love
Simple Minds - Belfast Child
Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
Stevie Wonder - As
Supertramp - From Now On
Supertramp - School
Wim Mertens - Struggle For Pleasure

PS. Hmm looking back on the list, it's more mainstream than I thought, but I hope you enjoy these songs anyway. ;-)

And for those of you, who want more (if any), check out My loved tracks, where you will find most of these songs and more :)

Sat 8 Aug – Free Press Summer Fest

I arrived around 2:30 on Saturday to pick up my will call tickets. The line for will call was around the block; I think we waited 30 minutes in that stupid line until a man came out saying, "If you have printed confirmation, just go inside." It was a good idea at the time, but I didn't get my 2-day pass wrist band and had to wait in the same line (albeit a shorter version) the next day.

Since I missed Fat Tony while waiting in line, I mostly milled around until Octopus Project. The free Vitamin Water was a nice touch, although free real water would have been better. Come on, people. It's 100+ degrees in Houston this time of year. The least you can do is give out free water, which was advertised but never followed through.

Another complaint I have is the food/drink tickets. The line for those was longer than the actual food lines. Also, $2 and $5 options made it confusing. I had too many $2 ones, which were only good for water and soda. $5 worked for food (only burgers and sausage on a stick were offered). I know it's complicated, but next year, let us pay cash. Also, maybe get a local restaurant to sponsor. More food=more happy concertgoers.

Yeah, the heat sucked, but that's Houston.

As far as music goes, my only disappointment was of Montreal. They came on 30 minutes late (and were the only artist all weekend to do so). And this being the third time I've seen them, their schtick gets old. Sadly.

I did manage to see:
DAY 1
H.I.S.D. - During most of this set, I was looking for the free water. And some shade.
Octopus Project - A highlight of Day 1. Hadn't heard much of their stuff before and really enjoyed it.
The Sword - Not my thing, but they put on a good show. The metalheads were into it.
Broken Social Scene - Loved it. Great band to see at a festival. I don't think the effect would be quite the same if they were playing in a small club.
Explosions in the Sky - Also very good. Crazy trippy light show. I couldn't see the actual band (because I am short), but they sounded fantastic.

DAY 2
Sideshow Tramps - Sounded like a hoe-down.
Wild Moccasins - Excellent local band. They played a great set, and I bought their new EP and a shirt. Not bad for $10 total.
Prince Paul - The only bad thing about his set was when the folks in charge cut him off early. It was fun and dancey.
Voxtrot - Fun, but lacked substance.
What Made Milwaukee Famous - I dunno, I got kinda bored.
Devin the Dude - My personal Day 2 highlight. Devin's a great showman and a hilarious rapper. Enjoyed this set a lot.
of Montreal - Like I said before, they were late. I'm sure it would have been better if I had been able to see (again, I am short). The crucifixion of David Barnes towards the end was pretty cool. I'm pretty sure they got cut off too, since they wouldn't normally end a set on She's a Rejector. But it's cool.

So, next year: more food, less lines, more shaded areas.

Overall a fun experience.

EDIT: I parked in the theater district underground parking lot downtown and it was only $7 all day. I'd strongly recommend that for all the folks complaining about spending $10 to $20.

Santigold
of Montreal x2
The Decemberists
Voxtrot
Ladytron
A Hawk and a Hacksaw
Andrew Bird x2
Heartless Bastards
Broken Social Scene x2
Brian Wilson
Explosions in the Sky
Devin the Dude
Final Fantasy
The Mountain Goats
Pixies (w/ Black Gold)

Local:
Fight with Flash
Patchwurk

1. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
2. Femme Fatality
3. Vaeda
4. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
5. Black Moth Super Rainbow
6. Blue October
7. Ozomatli
8. Shiny Toy Guns
9. The Octopus Project
10. The Doobie Brothers
11. Silent Mind
12. Del tha Funkee Homosapien
13. Swollen Members
14. Femme Fatality
15. Eek-A-Mouse
16. La Junta
17. Reel Big Fish
18. Everclear
20. Deltron 3030
21. Wu-Tang Clan
22. Groundation (twice)
23. The Hollis Wake
24. Lion's Tribe
25. Hieroglyphics
26. Brother Ali
28. Talib Kweli
29. Tea Leaf Green
30. Citizen Cope
31. Aesop Rock
32. Buckethead
33. Hot Hot Heat
34. Erik Mongrain
35. Okkervil River
36. Nas
37. Bedouin Soundclash
38. Atmosphere
39. CunninLynguists
40. Tapes 'n Tapes
41. Blackalicious
42. Jurassic 5
43. John Brown's Body (twice)
44. Devin the Dude
45. Rubblebucket Orchestra
46. Jay Electronica
47. MadDub
48. White Denim
49. Bukue One

Update:
50. Ratatat
51. ClearWater SilverBullet

Update (5/22/09):
52. The Shins
53. Delta Spirit

54. James Brown

Update (7/17/09):

55. Willie Nelson
56. John Mellencamp
57. Bob Dylan
58. Suburban Legends

Update (9/20/09):

59. Laura Veirs (twice)
60. The Decemberists

Update (10/13/09):

61. Grand Archives
62. Lowell Thompson
63. Public Enemy

Update (11/13/09):

64. Mimicking Birds
65. Blind Pilot

Update (11/27/09):

66. 311
67. State Radio

1. Put Your iTunes on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.


1. What do your friends think of you?
One In A Million (Aaliyah)

2. If someone says, “Is this okay?” You say?
And We Devised A Master Plan (Take Notice)

3. How would you describe yourself?
We Are Broken (Paramore)

4. What do you like in a guy/girl?
Unity (311)

5. How do you feel today?
Public Service Announcement (Jay-Z)

6. What is your life’s purpose?
Sick Tight (311)

7. What is your motto?
A Ticket to the Pussy Crusher (Liferuiner)

8. What do you think about very often?
Sex in the Kitchen (R. Kelly)

9. What is 2 + 2?
Had A Dat (Sublime)

10. What do you think of your best friend?
Thugz Mansion (Acoustic) (2Pac)

11. What do you think of the person you like?
Paradise (311)

12. What is your life story?
I Can't Quit (Devin the Dude)

13. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Strangers (311)

14. What do you think of when you see the person you like?
crushcrushcrush (Paramore)

15. What will you dance to at your wedding?
Have You Passed Through This Night? (Explosions in the Sky)

16. What will they play at your funeral?
3rd Period: New Friend Request (Gym Class Heroes)

17. What is your hobby/interest?
Intro (Lauryn Hill)

18. What is your biggest fear?
Hey Girl (Damian Marley)

19. What is your biggest secret?
Badfish (Sublime)

20. What do you think of your friends?
Drain You (Live (1991/Del Mar Fairgrounds)) (Nirvana)

21. What will you post this as?
Faces in the Hall (Gym Class Heroes)

Since its Valentines Day I decided to list and maybe discuss a few favorite songs about the love of my life. The girl who's been with me through thick and thin for the better part of a decade. The girl so great I have to share her with the homies. Who smells so good and taste so delicious ;D.

D'Angelo - Brown Sugar
So damn smooth and jazzy with some hip-hop flavor. A lotta people think this is a straight up love song for a beautiful brown skin girl. But if you really pay attention to the lyrics you can tell the real meaning. "I gets high off your love" kinda vague but falls in line with the theme of the song. "Even got a big sister by the name of Chocolate Thai" makes it obvious what the song is about if you know something bout this girl and "That's why my eyes are a shade blood burgundy" should make it obvious for everyone else.

CunninLynguists - Beautiful Girl
"I can't explain the deep breaths that I take in her presence
Found recollections connect to every ounce of her essence
I love her, til she join with the air up above her
Love so strong it can't be wrong for her to share with another
Long as she touch my lips and my fingers, fuck it, we swingers
Cause it's Jane that keeps me sane
For what the world gonna bring us
Can make a blind man see and forget his doctor's appointment
For her sheer enjoyment I'll even risk unemployment
Can it be? Her first name changed to Calamity
Cause if saw by the law in my car, the grabbing me
Harrassing me, asking me 'where did she come from?'
Have me see a counselor asking questions thats plumb dumb
Trying to steal my love, so now I'm constantly taking shit
Cause now 3 times a week they wanna test our relationship
Shit!"
Love this verse from Natti! I couldn't have said it any better.

Rick James - Mary Jane
Definitely couldn't leave this song out. Favorite part:
"I'm in love with Mary Jane.
She's my main thing.
She makes me feel alright.
She makes my heart sing."

Devin the Dude - Cutcha' Up
"You look so young
But still look good
The way the sun is shining on you
And I would if I could
Try to take a little piece of you and break you off
But you're not quite ready
I got to hold steady
And try to control myself
Cause if I start on you now there'll be nothing left
I can't help it
I guess it's just the way you smell
You're growing up fast and quite well
You're looking kind of thirsty
Let me give you some water
But not too much
You know what? We oughtta
Just move
And get away from it all
Cause if people see us together
You know that they'll call the laws"
"And if they lock me up for it
We'll be still tight
I know you can't write
But I'll be back
To pull you by the hairs and lay you in the sack"

Quasimoto - Greenery
Madvillain - America's Most Blunted (feat. Quasimoto)
OutKast - Crumblin' Erb
Cypress Hill - I Wanna Get High

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Buddah Lovaz
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Bud Smokers Only
A couple songs that set the perfect mood.

Styles P - Good Times (I Get High)
Three 6 Mafia - Where is Da Bud?
Three 6 Mafia - I'm So Hi
Luniz - I Got 5 on It
Devin the Dude - Doobie Ashtray
Devin the Dude - Nothin' to Roll With
Coughee Brothaz - We Gettin' High
Coughee Brothaz - Don't Get Me Wrong

Linval Thompson - I Love Marijuana
If it wasn't obvious already, LOL!