It’s been over a week since Scott Herren (Prefuse 73) released his latest album, Preparations, to the masses.

Even as a huge fan of his, I still found his latest album a let down - bar one or two songs such as: Beaten Thursdays and The Class of 73 Bells. It’s like his attitude to making music on his last two albums was shifted to “Throw enough shit at the fan and some will stick”. Since I can’t bear to watch the “car-accident” that is Preparations, I blindly reminisce on the good old days of Prefuse 73 with classic albums such as Surrounded By Silence and One Word Extinguisher.

My all time favourite song is, without a doubt, Perverted Undertone. This is a classic piece of Prefuse that always manages to relax me and tease me enough to follow the song up with more of his tracks.

If you’re “Prefuseless”, try listening to this song. I guarantee you’ll lap it up…

(Prefuse 73 In The Forums)

 

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Anybody a Basketball fanatic? Well 3GN has started its first ever Fantasy Basketball league. Thanks to Redline for setting things up for us. It’s a great way to see who’s a more ‘leet’ basketball fan. If you don’t know how to play, you could learn here. Afraid you’ll be the only beginner there? Don’t be, there are a few that have just started, including myself. So join us. For all the info, jump here.

I’ve been listening to this local band for awhile now, after stumbling on to them through a friend’s Myspace. Right when I heard their single To Breathe in an Undertow I was hooked. The song encompasses elements from Screamo to Post-Hardcore to Emo. Most screaming bands tend to scream a little too much but Lights of the Aurora does it just about right. A few months later, they added their second single, Et Cetera which gives you the same feel as their latter single. Check out their new album Carry the Astronaut in 2007. Until then, check out three of their songs on their Myspace, www.myspace.com/lightsoftheaurora, or their Pure Volume, www.purevolume.com/lightsoftheaurora.

 

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So this is a band I’ve been listening to lately. They’re a J-pop band in Japan and they work with along with other bands and groups to make their music. Shamisen, a traditional Japanese string instrument is used in this song, which adds a kick to the song

 

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For times when you just need that slap in the face.

Remember, you can never be too unhappy! Check out the rest of them here at this site.

1. Dj Xoduzz - Security [Control Z] (6:06)
2. Dj Xoduzz - Feels So Good [Hausoholic] (3:24)
3. Dj Xoduzz - Your Touch (4:48)
4. Dj Xoduzz - Rock Yo Hips (4:34)
5. Dj Xoduzz - Because Of You [Xoduzz & Photik] (4:14)
6. Dj Xoduzz - Orange Rush [Crisp Biscuit] (6:35)
7. Dj Xoduzz - Don’t Stop The Music [303] (6:21)
8. Dj Xoduzz - Do Your Dance [Dalgo] (4:42)
9. Dj Xoduzz - Cyclone (5:38)
10. Dj Xoduzz - Imagine If [Volume] (5:53)
11. Dj Xoduzz - Shut Up & Drive [303] (5:49)
12. Dj Xoduzz - Let You Go [Xoduzz & Invinhsible] (5:58)
13. Dj Xoduzz - Chasing Cars [Xoduzz & Invinhsible] (5:32)
14. Dj Xoduzz - Crank Dat (4:20)
15. Dj Xoduzz - Naw Mean [Dalgo] (5:35)

This album has really gotten my attention. I really enjoyed it, and a few others do also. It’s something I haven’t heard in a while, hats off to you Paul! Check it out and tell us what you thought about it on the forums!

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Toodles!

-Huy