By Mr. Peterman, on May 20th, 2010
Seattle, May 19 2010. Amanda Palmer, Jason Webley and Sxip Shirey brought the wonderful Evelyn Evelyn show to Seattle and, as tradition dictates, we fed them.
By Mr. Peterman, on May 16th, 2010
A few years ago I got a small MP3 player to wear while running marathons. The first thing I did was construct a special Marathon Mix playlist, attempting to have specific songs come up at specific points along the race. It’s been working out quite well, though I think it’s time to give it an update with some newer music… sounds like a good project to put off until it’s too late to actually do.
Next Exit – Interpol
Wouldn’t It Be Nice – Beach Boys
Roadrunner – Jonathan Richman
These first three do a great job of easing me into the rhythm of the race.
Ca Plane pour moi – Plastic Bertrand
I have to be very careful to not sing along with the “Oh oh oh oh” part out loud.
Cool For Cats – Squeeze
Eye Of Fatima (Pt. 1 & 2) – Camper Van Beethoven
I’m A Believer – Monkees
So Begins Our Alabee – Of Montreal
Groove Is in the Heart – Deee-Lite
Sex Changes – Dresden Dolls
Lowriders – War
I really think this is the single best song to run to; the beat is absolutely perfect.
Tiny Cities Made of Ashes – Modest Mouse
You’re No Rock ‘n Roll Fun – Sleater-Kinney
He’s a Whore – Cheap Trick
Straighten Out – Stranglers
Paper Planes – M.I.A
Comes in a close second to Low Rider for best running song.
The Heinrich Maneuver – Interpol
Good Weekend – Art Brut
My Spine (Is The Bass Line) – Shriekback
Black Steel – Tricky
Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Car – Built To Spill
Street Hassle – Lou Reed
This might seem like an odd addition, but the truth is I love this 11-minute story. It comes up around the 10 mile mark and always reminds me to assess my pace and make adjustments if necessary.
Heroes – David Bowie
That’s Entertainment – Jam
Play That Funky Music White Boy – Wild Cherry
This immediately pops me back into the groove after a few mid-tempo songs.
Losing My Religion – R.E.M
True Love Pt. #2 – X
Coin-Operated Boy – Dresden Dolls
Train in Vain (Stand by Me) – Clash
Direct hit – Art Brut
Nemesis – Shriekback
Who Wants The World – Stranglers
Dreaming – Blondie
Pretty Vacant – Sex Pistols
Oasis – Amanda Palmer
Kool Thing – Sonic Youth
Police On My Back – Clash
This song is a bit dangerous because it tends to make me pick up my pace more than I should.
World Shut Your Mouth – Julian Cope
Bohemian Like You – Dandy Warhols
Essence – Pure Joy
To Hell With Good Intentions – Mclusky
Delicious Demon – Sugarcubes
I Love A Man In A Uniform (Yeah Yeah Yeahs Remix) – Gang Of Four
Crosseyed And Painless – Talking Heads
B.O.B. – Outkast
Roam – B-52′s
1999 – Prince
Teen Devil Worshipper – Idiot Flesh
Tubthumping – Chumbawamba
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor – Arctic Monkeys
Float On – Modest Mouse
Know Your Chicken – Cibo Matto
Sliver – Nirvana
Jerry Was A Race Car Driver – Primus
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
Kiss Off – Violent Femmes
Ice Cream Man – Jonathan Richman
Boys Better – Dandy Warhols
Rock Lobster – B-52′s
Baba O’Riley – Who
I need to have this song kick in as I’m in the final mile. If I have to, I’ll skip ahead to it.
Peace Love and Understanding – Elvis Costello
Blitzkrieg Bop – Ramones
I always have the Ramones take me into the finish chute; nothing else will work.
I Wanna Be Sedated – Ramones
Sheena Is A Punk Rocker – Ramones
Rockaway Beach – Ramones
Rock N Roll High School – Ramones