cravings

[blue-russian.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure why the feeling was so striking, but for the last couple of days I've felt this almost visceral need to hear some Talking Heads (before any of you ask "who are they?" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talking_Heads).

I have a lot of admiration for them at a critical level, but I wouldn't say I was particularly a huge fan. Most importantly, I'm sure I probably haven't listened to more than a couple of songs over the last few years. And hear suddenly I *needed* to hear them, and it wasn't that feeling of "Oh, 'Naive Melody' is a great song, I want to hear it again." It was as if something was missing in my diet.

Anybody else know what I mean?

Some hot new viddos

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

Four videos from MGMT, Jay-Z, MIA & Angolan chums and Justice. The Jay-Z one is noteworthy for not featuring the man himself (a first for a still-alive mega rap star??). The Justice one is glorious 80s graphic-typographer PORN in the same way 'D.A.N.C.E.' was for animtion and indie fashion designers.( embeds )

BANNED BY MTV

[bengraham.livejournal.com]

New Gnarls Barkley single, 'Run'. Video features Justin Timberlake.

( Warning: may cause seizures (but other than that, it's great). )