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np: "big black car" - big star
one of the most underrated pop bands of all time, everyone should know and love the music of Alex Chilton. i was first exposed to his stuff through the Evan Dando cover of "The Ballad of El Goodo" on the Empire Records soundtrack. after a little digging for info, i read about Third/Sister Lover, and since then it's become one of my favorite albums to listen to when i'm in the mood for some old school pop. highly recommended if you've never heard of Alex Chilton. i mean, come on, how bad can a guy be if he gets a shout-out from the 'Mats?
in other music news, i'm going to see Placebo on July 9th at the Metro here in Chicago. my friend from Atlanta is a huge fan and he's flying up to see them, and taking me with. i've heard a lot of people say good things about this band, but i can't say i've ever really heard all that much by them. maybe the live experience will convince me to check out more of their work. plus, it's never a bad thing to see a show at the Metro. i love that place.