Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Tom DeLonge Apologizes For Being Pretentious, Not For Being an Asshole

The story surrounding the buildup of hype for post-Blink 182 project Angels and Airwaves keeps changing. First, AvA was going to revolutionize music and be the most important band of the last 20 years. Then it was that their impact wasn't going to be felt for another 30 years. Now Tom DeLonge told MTV's Buzzworthy Blog last week that those claims were just the drugs talking:

TD: I broke my back years ago and got spun out on all these narcotics, so when we were making the first Angels & Airwaves record [We Don’t Need to Whisper] all that stuff kind of exploded and I went out into the press with all these crazy things and all this controversy erupted.

BW: Because of something you said?

TD: Yeah, ’cause I went out and said [the band] was the second coming of Christ. But that’s what’s funny in the documentary; I was like, “If God came down I really, truly believe it wouldn’t be bigger than this record.” [Laughs.]

BW: Is all that behind you now?

TD: Yeah, it’s all behind me. But the documentary will shed a lot of light onto the meaning of this band and what we’re trying to accomplish and how it all stemmed from the breakup of Blink-182.

DeLonge went on to say that he hasn't had any contact with former bandmates Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus, now with (+44). (+44) issued their thoughts on DeLonge in 2005 with the song "No It Isn't":

Lay rotting where I fall
I'm dead from bad intentions
Suffocated and embalmed
And all those dreams are cashed in...

...So please understand, this isn't just goodbye
This is I can't stand you

Well then. Seems like DeLonge has as much credibility as Axl Rose. Also seems like a Blink 182 reunion is dead in the water.

Speaking of reunions (or lack thereof), Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti has sworn off the idea of Creed getting back together, expressing as much irritation with Scott Stapp as everyone else in America. Too bad the guys from Extreme decided to join the reunion train.

New rule for 2008: before a defunct band reunites, there has to be a significant population of fans who want said reunion. On that note, apologies to the guys from Third Eye Blind, Smash Mouth and any other '90s band having trouble paying the bills.

+44 - No It Isn't
Angels and Airwaves - Everything's Magic
Alter Bridge - Rise Today

==TJ==

MTV Buzzworthy Blog
Give Thanks: Creed Is Never Getting Back Together [Idolator]

Monday, November 26, 2007

A RIOT! Breaks Out On The Best Of '07 List

OK, so I have no idea why the iTunes widget isn't registering anything, but it is mistaken to think I haven't had any activity lately. Whatever.

Over the weekend I picked up Riot!, the breakthrough album from Paramore. I've already mentioned my love for Paramore (and Hayley Williams) on this very blog, and ever since I've been eager to hear the full album.

Every review of Paramore and Riot! tends to center around frontwoman Hayley Williams. It's true the the 18-year-old is a phenomenal talent (and pretty damned attractive too). Her lyrics are a near-perfect balance between girlish boy-inspired musings and the ravings of a pissed-off beeyotch not to be messed with. Comparisons to Gwen Stefani and Avril Lavigne are totally justified, as are comparisons to Kelly Clarkson's recent work. But let's get one thing straight; Paramore is more than just Hayley Williams and her pipes. The instrumentals on Riot! are as tight as any band in the pop/punk genre. Drummer Zac Farro is no Travis Barker, but he helps keep things moving and headbobbingly fun. Likewise, brother Josh shreds one hell of a hook on tracks like first single "Misery Business" and "Hallelujah", but when matched with Fueled By Ramen labelmates Fall Out Boy and Panic! At the Disco, nothing terribly trailblazing is happening.

But at the same time, Paramore doesn't try to pretend that they are. Everyone in the band seems well aware of the fact that Williams is groundbreaking enough; in a year where female artists produced primarily bubblegum dreck ("Girlfriend" and "The Sweet Escape" come to mind), Paramore and their balls-to-the-wall brand of rock is proof of what both FBR and pop/punk in general are capable of. The live tracks on the reissue make it perfectly clear that despite the remarkable production work, Paramore knows how to play live, and aren't afraid to crank it up to 11 for a live audience. Look for Paramore to be around for awhile, and you can expect Riot! to show up on more than a couple of best-of lists this year.

Ruling on the Field: 9/10
Highlight Reel:
Paramore - Hallelujah
Paramore - Misery Business (acoustic)

Which brings me to Viva La Mainstream!'s Best of 2007 list. It was a really good year for the rock world, which makes the job of coming up with the Best Album and Best Song lists incredibly tough. The following list is just a small taste of what the Album list could look like, and there's still a month left to go (this is in no particular order):

Paramore, Riot!
Foo Fighters, Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace
Jimmy Eat World, Chase This Light
Linkin Park, Minutes to Midnight
Kanye West, Graduation
Bright Eyes, Cassadaga
Nine Inch Nails, Year Zero
Soundtrack, Across the Universe
Fall Out Boy, Infinity On High
Bruce Springsteen, Magic

And that leaves out potential dark horses like Boys Like Girls, OneRepublic, and less obvious picks like Dashboard, Finger Eleven, Timbaland...the list goes on. Look for more on my Best Of as we get closer to 2008. As always, your suggestions are welcome.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Hawthorne Heights Guitarist/Screamer Found Dead

My original plan for this entry was commentary on the ongoing legal battles plaguing emo band Hawthorne Heights and the resulting delay of the band's third album. But then I read this on a friend's site last night:

Today is probably the worst day ever. Its with our deepest regrets that we have to write this. Casey Calvert passed away in his sleep last night. We found out this afternoon before sound-check. We've spent the entire day trying to come to grips with this and figure out as much as possible. At this time we're not sure what exactly happened. Just last night he was joking around with everyone before he went to bed. We can say with absolute certainty that he was not doing anything illegal. Please, out of respect to Casey and his family, don't contribute or succumb to any gossip you may hear. We don't want his memory to be tainted in the least. Casey was our best friend. He was quirky and awesome and there will truly be no others like him! His loss is unexplainable. As soon as we know more we will let you know.

Sincerely,

Hawthorne Heights

Eron, JT, Micah and Matt

Those truly familiar with my music taste are aware of my feelings toward Hawthorne Heights. A few years ago they topped my "Artists screwing up the music world" list, and would outright refuse to show the band any degree of appreciation. Since then I've retracted those sentiments, though I still can't help but roll my eyes when I recount their antics in the past (The whole battle with Ne-Yo two years ago comes to mind). But regardless, anytime a band that young loses a talent like Calvert, it's a nasty blow. At this point there's no word on whether or not Hawthorne Heights will continue their tour (though I seriously doubt it), or whether they will further delay the album release.

If you want info on the legal trouble or anything else, go google it. I'll be back later with other stuff I heard over the weekend, up to and including a review of Paramore's new album.

==TJ==

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

VLM Still Has The Best Music Taste in Philly

Well, my playlist fell short of making the next round at 104.5. Before I continue, I'm not bitter or angry; getting the chance to do that was just awesome as it is. But having said that, I looked at the playlist that did win, and while it's not the crapfest that was the Friday night spot, mine could still kick its ass. I mean, come on, Fall Out Boy and Panic! At the Disco back-to-back? LAME.

Anyway, I'm home for Thanksgiving break, and that means I don't have access to my amazing library of music. So odds are I'll be going dark til Saturday unless something fun happens in the music world. In the meantime, Happy Thanksgiving, and check out the links on the left if you want some entertainment.

==TJ==

Thursday, November 15, 2007

MORE COOLNESS!!!

OK, so awhile ago I submitted a playlist to Radio 104.5 here in Philly for a contest called "Philly's Finest Hour", and they randomly select playlists, and the playlist creator comes in and shows off their 12 songs on the air, and then listneners rate the playlist. The top rated after each week goes to the next round, and then the best of them all wins a show for a month on 104.5

MY PLAYLIST GOT SELECTED!!! So earlier today I went in and recorded some stuff for between songs, and my playlist will air TONGIHT AT 11PM!!! If you live in the Philly area tune into 104.5 tonight to hear my songs, or if you're out of state go to http://www.radio1045.com and listen to the internet stream. Then go to radio1045.com and rate my playlist. If I get the best rating out of this week I move on to the next round! HOW COOL IS THAT?!?!

My playlist can be found here on iTunes (it's not in the right order though...working on that now)

PLEASE RATE MY PLAYLIST!!!

==TJ==

Sunday, November 11, 2007

The Killers Give us an Album of Songs They Didn't Want Us To Want

Over the weekend the B-Side compilation from The Killers leaked to the internet, and here I am to tell you all about it.

The Killers are as polarizing a band as any these days. People either love the '80s revival sound and Springsteen worshipping grandeur, or are turned off by Brandon Flowers' perpetually off-key warble. It seems that the Las Vegas band could give a crap and are willing to put out both, as evidenced by this wandering, off-kilter compilation. The first two tracks are utter throwaways; "Tranquilize" sounds like a self-absorbed dream come true for Flowers, and the cover of Joy Division's "Shadowplay" offers no reason to keep listening. But that's probably the worst of it. Most of the compilation (I won't call this disc an album, as it has no cohesive anything, save for the people performing) isn't particularly bad, it's just forgettable. These tracks were left off the first two Killers albums for a reason, and are probably only being released now so the band can make a profit off what would otherwise be bootlegs traded amongst hardcore fans.

(Random digression: What does a hardcore Killers fan look like? Do they all grow out goatees? Can any of them sing? Can any of them figure out what these songs mean? I think if the Killers have any die-hard fans, they're all probably just people trapped in the '80s, thinking they just discovered some criminally underrated band from 20 years ago. I kinda wanna meet one of these people now.)

Despite the lackluster quality of the bulk of these songs, when Sawdust shines, it's a freakin' diamond. "Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf" is golden, a jewel that will probably end up as one of the most underrated Killers songs ever. But the finest moments come near the end of the album, with the oft-bootlegged "The Ballad of Michael Valentine" showing off some of Flower's best songwriting to date. The Abbey Road Version of "Sam's Town" is on par with the original, to the point that it almost deserved to be on the album. And in the last shining spot, The Killers nail a version of Dire Straits "Romeo and Juliet" to the wall, sounding perhaps even better than the original. The disc closes with the excessively long remix to "Mr. Brightside", a song that didn't need a 10-minute long remix to make it more annoying (don't get me wrong; I love the song, but by the time the original is over, I'm ready for something new. Ten minutes is overkill). Overall Sawdust is a textbook case of what you see is what you get; a bunch of second-rate songs by a band that's hit or miss already, with a few gems lost in the mediocrity.

Ruling on the Field: 6/10
Highlight Reel: Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf, Romeo and Juliet

==TJ==

Angels and Airwaves Start To Fill Some Empty Promises

So the writers in Hollywood are on strike meaning that TV favorites like The Daily Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien are already in reruns, and others, like Grey's Anatomy only have enough new episodes to last till mid-December (the worst scenario award goes to Lost, which due to contract clauses and other randomness, may not air again until February of 2009). Meanwhile in New York the Local One Stagehands are striking, which has effectively shut down Broadway for the second time in 5 years (in 2003 the musicians staged a four-day walkout). So for the time being, TV and Broadway are in a state of limbo. For more on these events, special commentator Michael Stipe:

Audio Commentary from Michael Stipe


At any rate, the music world soldiers on, despite being plagued by the likes of pirates like you and me. Which brings me to tonight's reviews. First, Angels and Airwaves sophomore album, I-Empire:

You kinda have to hand it to Tom DeLonge; the man has a hell of a lot of confidence in his work and refuses to let anyone sway him from it. Prior to releasing We Don't Need to Whisper, his first album after the demise of Blink 182, DeLonge promised that Angels & Airwaves would be the biggest thing to happen to music in two decades, among other such inflated nonsense. The album was an underwhelming ho-hum, an exercise in over-the-top, neverending songs with no clear direction or reason to keep listening. PMA put it best when they said "There was actually a pretty good album buried in WDNTW, but it was difficult to find". DeLonge spent too much time trying to put on the face of maturity and growth without any substance in the music to back it up.

Now AvA is back with I-Empire. The pretentious promises to reshape music and revolutionize the world, etc. are still here, as evidenced by the accompanying website modlife.com, which offers music, podcasts, and film features tied to an eventual movie (all available for a small fee, mind you...). On the surface the music hasn't changed much either; lots of huge intros and spacey guitars vaguely similar to early U2. But beneath the surface, the songs are a bit tighter. They still run between 4 and a half to 5 minutes, but they have more focus than before, and the hooks are much more defined than they were in the past. DeLonge and company come in, make their point and get the hell out. As for DeLonge's songwriting, not much has changed, for better or for worse. DeLonge's lyrics still sound best when written in a highschool yearbook, but there's still a charm to them, that right something that makes you say "Yeah, I've been there" as he sings. Songs like the pedestrian first single "Everything's Magic" and opener "Call to Arms" may not help their crusade, but once those are out of the way, AvA treats us to arena-ready, upbeat rock, highlighted by "Love Like Rockets" and "Rite of Spring", both prime examples of what AvA could accomplish if they spend more time rocking and less time preaching (are you taking notes, Bono?).

Now comes the great question of how Angels and Airwaves compares to the other post-Blink band, Mark Hoppus's and Travis Barker's (+44). Prior to I-Empire, (+44) was obviously the better of the two. The fast pace and tight hooks made Blink so popular, and Travis Barker took both with him and Hoppus. Even after hearing the new album I think that musically (+44) is the better band, though admittedly Mark Hoppus's songwriting is an attempt to mimic the sincerity of DeLonge's. But Angels and Airwaves win the award for most improvement with I-Empire, now if Tom DeLonge could stop making absurd promises, maybe we really could have something great on our hands.

Ruling on the Field: 7/10
Highlight Reel: Rite of Spring

I'll be back in a bit with a review of The Killers B-Side collection Sawdust, due out this Tuesday.

==TJ==

Friday, November 9, 2007

How Cool Is THAT?!?!

I know I promised a review of the new Angels & Airwaves album, but this came across my desk just now and it's too cool to pass up. It's always awesome when I get messages from people regarding what I put here, and it's even awesomer (yes, I just made up a word) when those who message me are in the music business. I just got a message on my MySpace from Sarah at Wind-Up Records. She came across this very blog and saw that I had recently purchased Consequence, the debut album from The Crash Motive that I've raved about here and here. She asked if I could put a plug in for something, and being a fan of the music, I jumped at the chance. So here goes.




The image is pretty self-explanatory; make an iMix on iTunes containing at least one Crash Motive song and if the band likes it enough, you can win prizes ranging from signed CDs to an autographed Fender Squier guitar. I posted about this awhile back, but I already submitted an iMix called "GET AMPED" which can be found here.

Now, before I go on with a review of Consequence, I want it noted that neither Wind-Up nor The Crash Motive have promised me any compensation of any kind for what you read in this entry. The words and opinions are purely my own.

I've been waiting for a CD by The Crash Motive since their early days, back when they were known as Omnisoul, and just a bunch of college students fresh out of the University of Delaware. I heard "Waiting (Save Your Life)" on the Fantastic 4 OST, and fell in love with it almost immediately. Since then, I heard the singles they dropped to iTunes, got excited when I heard they got signed, and kept playing the three songs I knew.

Fast forward; it's 2007, and Omnisoul changes their name to The Crash Motive, and out comes Consequence. Without a second thought I get the album (legally, mind you, an increasingly rare event). My biggest fear was that the album would be a typical debut album, with "Not Giving Up" and "Waiting (Save Your Life)" at the front of the album, and weaker, less enjoyable tracks filling up the remaining 10 songs. It's true that nothing on the album matches the one-two-three punch of "Not Giving Up", "No Tomorrow, Just Tonight" and "Waiting", but everything else on this album is quality stuff. These days heavy production and a clean sound is usually used to mask a band's lack of talent, but not so on Consequence. Everything sounds clean and polished, even moreso than some of the most shameless radio rock. But underneath the layer of production, there's still rock going on, as evidenced by "Things That Could Be Said" and the bouncy drum lick behind "Not Giving Up".

If you want to find fault with Consequence, then find it in their occasional lack of originality. Lead singer Derek Fuhrmann is a solid frontman, but there were times on the album that I couldn't be sure if I was just listening to Maroon 5 demos, and after awhile the songs can potentially blend into one mass, with not much variety. But it doesn't take much to snap out of it and realize that The Crash Motive are (or at least should be) legit, and their music a breath of fresh air.

The guys in The Crash Motive are what we all secretly hope for in rock music. Beneath the shiny top layer, there's a rock band under there, the kind of band that I can envision practicing in their parent's basement or in an empty garage. And now they've got a CD out and are on TV, in movies, and on their way to chasing that age-old rockstar dream. Let's hope they don't crash before they get there.

Ruling on the Field: 7.5/10
Highlight Reel: I've posted an mp3 of "Not Giving Up" twice now. If you haven't gotten it yet, you have no excuse, go find it. Note to Wind-Up; if you want said mp3s taken down, let me know and I will oblige.

I'll be back again this weekend, and be sure to check out the iMix contest as well as my submission!

==TJ==

VLM Presents Your Daily Dose of WTF??!!

Found this while I was searching for other stuff and it was too ridiculous to let pass.



Foo Fighters - With Arms Wide Open (Creed Cover)

Apparently during a sound check for a radio on-air performance or something, Dave Grohl decided to break out into "With Arms Wide Open", complete with bad Scott Stapp impersonation. In true Grohl-esque manner, he flubs the lyrics to hell and back (probably on purpose), and the result is this novelty track. Enjoy. More stuff to come later.

==TJ==

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Project Phoenix To Rise From The Ashes In '08

Anyone who is/has been familiar with my music taste has probably heard me mention and rant and rave about Project Phoenix. I was a fan of Project Phoenix since the days of their original unbelievably-long-as-hell moniker, The Unethical Development Of Hopeless Romanticism (TUDOHR). Their sound is best described as the instrumentals of U2 matched with the inspiring lyrics and melodies of Jimmy Eat World. Since their 2006 debut EP The Future Through Fresh Eyes the band, fronted by J. Michael "MJ" Storey has laid low, with Storey attending film school in the hopes of creating a huge multimedia project for their first full length album. The band also set up a huge recording studio in Orlando that appears to be acting as the home base for this project.

Earlier today I received an email from MJ asking for help in starting to spread the word about what's to come from the band. The band is embarking on a massive project involving music, film and who knows what else in a 10-part project launching May 1st 2008. In an email sent to me regarding the project, Storey promised that what they're working on will "make certain 'products' absolutely free to anyone who wants them...no catch".

Sounds like Project Phoenix is trying to follow in the footsteps of Angels & Airwaves and/or Radiohead, only without being so pretentious. Either way, I'm excited to see what the next step is, and I'll be along for the ride.

Speaking of Angels & Airwaves, I'm listening to I-Empire right now in the hopes of giving you a review tomorrow or Saturday. I've got a whole bunch of stuff in the pipeline that should come out in the next couple days. Keep your eyes peeled.

Project Phoenix - Take Comfort In Knowing

Project Phoenix on MySpace
The Future Through Fresh Eyes [iTunes]

==TJ==

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

New vids from the Foo, Linkin Park

Earlier today the Foo Fighters premiered the video for new single "Long Road To Ruin" on MTV.com (a pleasant surprise; I had heard the next single was "Cheer Up Boys, Your Makeup is Running"). The video is classic Dave Grohl weirdness set to the backdrop of a bad soap opera complete with characters like "Saul Goode" and "Les Groper". Oh yeah, and the song is effing amazing



And a few weeks ago, Linkin Park released their video for "Shadow of the Day", their third single from Minutes to Midnight and yet another video directed by band member Joe Hahn. The video is traditionally dark, but as per the theme of the new album, much more insightful and powerful than the Linkin Park of old. I especially like the sound effects over top of the music. Another great song from an amzing album

Youtube disabled the embed function for this song, but here's a link. While you're at it, check out the piece on Chester's broken wrist.

That's all for tonight. Back when there's more cool stuff to show off.

Foo Fighters - Long Road to Ruin
Foo Fighters [iTunes]

Linkin Park - Shadow of the Day

Linkin Park [iTunes]

==TJ==

Monday, November 5, 2007

Artists I Should Have Been Raving About A LONG Time Ago...

In my ongoing quest to be the universe's most educated music listener, I've recently come across a bunch of artists that I find I should have known some time ago, but only just now loving. I now present my recent musical discoveries to you.

Paramore
With Britney Spears going batshit crazy at every corner, Avril Lavigne making people want to gouge their ears out, and Amy Lee on the road to becoming the next Axl Rose, rock music needs another "nice girl" for the reviewers to adore and the rocker dudes to drool over. That's where Paramore, fronted by 18-year-old Hayley Williams, come in. Their second album Riot! is climbing the iTunes charts, and singles "Misery Business" and "Crushcrushcrush" are making bloggers and DJs alike go crazy. The lyrics are totally true to William's 18-year-old girl demeanor, and the band delivers them with all the pop-punk fury that was absent from recent efforts from Good Charlotte and Yellowcard, and Hayler Williams has a set of pipes that put the likes of Amy Lee and Avril to shame. And oh yeah, have you seen Hayley Williams?




Yeah, I said it.

Paramore - Crushcrushcrush
Paramore on iTunes

Oh, and as long as I mentioned her, I might as well issue my (and by default, this blog's) official position on the perpetual media event that is the "artist" formerly known as Britney Spears. Seriously, who gives a fuck anymore? On one level, she's more fun when she's batshit crazy, because you honestly don't know what the hell she's gonna do next. And her album? Psh. Yeah its getting decent reviews, but you know that's all the work of the bazillion producers and stuff who are writing her music and making it sound good amidst her drunken escapades and attempts at singing the way she did 10 years ago. And with that, I hope to never have to utter her name ever again on this blog.

Chris Brown
Like I've said, the more I listen to Top 40 R&B, the more I like it. My first real experience with Chris Brown was in the "Umbrella" remix I posted last week (I had heard "Run It!" in the past at high school dances and the like, but didn't recognize it as him/didn't care enough to really listen). After hearing his awesome contribution to that track, I downloaded "Run It!" and his new one "Kiss Kiss". Both are fun, upbeat, and all the things I want out of Hip-Hop and R&B. And in case you somehow didn't know this, Chris Brown is 18 years old. Watch the clip of "Run It!" and listen to "Kiss Kiss" and maybe you'll see why I'm impressed.

Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss (feat. T-Pain)
Chris Brown - Run It! [Youtube]
Chris Brown on iTunes

I think that's it for now. The radio show is most likely going on an indefinite hiatus due to some personal stuff (mostly just I don't have time), but keep your eyes peeled in case that changes.

==TJ==

PS Oh and in honor of Guy Fawkes Day, I know I posted the original version of this song last time out, but it seems appropriate to hand you a cover, given the occasion.

Stone Temple Pilots - Revolution (Beatles Cover)

STP on iTunes

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Images Of Broken Light That Dance Before Me Like A Million Eyes...

Before I get started, the link to the iMix from the last entry.

Earlier this week I FINALLY got to see Across the Universe, the Beatles tribute movie that was recommended to me by everyone from Pretty Much Amazing to my own brother. I had seen trailers for it and was on the fence. I love the Beatles and liked the idea, but thought the movie looked a bit too acid-trippy for my taste. But after a string of recommendations, I went to give it shot.




Holy crap. The movie was beyond incredible. From the very first song the movie is a fun, poignant ride. And the music? Absolutely amazing. Despite my usual dislike for Bono, his versions of "I Am The Walrus" and "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" are surprisingly enjoyable. But by far the best moments belong to Jim Sturgess (as Jude) and Joe Anderson (Max) on songs like "With A Little Help From My Friends" and "I've Just Seen A Face". Virtually every performance in this movie is noteworthy, and the only number that misses is the utterly ridiculous "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite" (remember that acid trip I was worried about? Yeah.). Even when the movie gets abstract and conceptual, it takes you along for the ride instead of wondering what the hell is happening. And of course the favorites ("Hey Jude", "All You Need is Love") are pulled off masterfully.

One of the best parts of this is the re-imagining of some songs. Envision a version of "I Want To Hold Your Hand" slowed down, and lounge-style, or perhaps a gospel twist on "Let it Be". Beatles purists will probably scoff at the idea, but it works, and it works well. My only complaints are the lack of tracks from Rubber Soul (the best Beatles album in my opinion), and the aforementioned over-the-top "Mr. Kite" sequence. If you can get a chance to see this before it leaves theatres, do so. Otherwise definitely a DVD pickup, and FOR GOD'S SAKE GET THE SOUNDTRACK!!!

Across the Universe - I Want to Hold Your Hand

Across the Universe - I've Just Seen A Face
Across the Universe - Hey Jude

Across the Universe Soundtrack on iTunes

And now it should be noted that I've uploaded all the Beatles music I have to iTunes and am listening to it now.

The Beatles - In My Life
The Beatles - Revolution

The Beatles on Amazon.com

==TJ==