"They'll probably drop the atom bomb the day my ship comes in." (2 CDs) by Rob Conroy

Rob Conroy

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Submit Date: 7/21/2006
Format: Cassette
Category: Mixed Genre

"They'll probably drop the atom bomb the day my ship comes in." (2 CDs)

Side A
Artist	Song
Steroid Maximus	Quilombo!

Happy Mondays	Country Song

Crispin Hellion Glover	These Boots Are Made for Walking

The White Stripes	Party of Special Things to Do

Public Enemy	Don't Believe the Hype

Boris	Pink

Faith No More	Edge of the World

S.O.D.: Stormtroopers of Death	Milk

Syd Barrett	Maisie

Sly and the Family Stone	Luv N' Haight

Vetiver	Amour Fou

Derek Bailey - John Zorn - William Parker	Noon Harras

Yvonne Elliman - Murray Head - Ian Gillan	Everything's Alright

Chris Bell	Make a Scene

Sleater-Kinney	Little Babies

Camille Yarbrough	Take Yo' Praise

Willie Nelson	Sad Songs and Waltzes

The Just Brothers	Sliced Tomatoes

O.V. Wright	That's How Strong My Love Is

Big Mama Thornton	Ball and Chain

Side B
Artist	Song	Buy
Donna Summer	Love to Love You Baby

Wu-Tang Clan	C.R.E.A.M.

World of Twist	She's a Rainbow

Xinlisupreme	Kyoro

The Monkees	Porpoise Song (Theme from "Head")

Simon and Garfunkel	Punky's Dilemma

Venetian Snares	+ngyilkos Vasßrnap

Suzanne Vega w/DNA	Tom's Diner

Boubacar TraorT	Bebe Bo Nadero

Fred Neil	That's the Bag I'm In

Nova Mob	Where You Gonna Land (Next Time You Fall Off of Your Mountain)?

The Modey Lemon	Caligula

Soul II Soul	Back to Life

Emiliana Torrini	If You Go Away

Depeche Mode	New Dress

Drive-By Truckers	Zip City

John Prine	Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore

The Mountain Goats	Alpha Omega

Comment:

Phew. This is one monolithic mo-fo, indirectly inspired by Orchid's old "Every Line of Silver is a Cloud" mix from awhile back--its absolutely mind-boggling scope and eclecticism has stayed in the back of my head ever since I received it all those months ago. This was a real blast to compile and, IMHO, anyway, is even more fun to listen to than it was to put together. (I think I may have to do these double-disc monsters more often.) I've got tons of AotM thanks to toss off for this one (the most for a long time). The following people hipped me to the following tracks: SwankQueen (Steroid Maximus, Camille Yarbrough and Boubacar TraorT) and The New Leif Allstars (Derek Bailey - John Zorn - William Parker). The following people provided me with the following tracks: sammyg123 (Crispin Hellion Glover) and Nick Falivena & blasikin (Big Mama Thornton). Lastly, Curtis Burns reminded me how much I love that Chris Bell song when he included it on a recent, classic mix. Title from Mr. Neil. And no, I'm not a closet Donna Summer, Faith No More, Suzanne Vega, Depeche Mode, or even Simon & Garfunkel fan, but I do dig the song from each that I included here and think that they complement the mix nicely. I will, however, begrudgingly admit that I've got a sentimental fondness (leftover from early childhood) for the original "Jesus Christ Superstar" soundtrack... go figure. heh

Feedback:

p the swede
Date: 7/21/2006

This is really eclectic man

bufo alvarius
Date: 7/21/2006

Friggin' STUPENDOUS, man!!!! Lots to comment on, but I'm in the middle of a 12 hour marathon @ the Weave...will return with commentary later. (awesome)

Mark Petruccelli
Date: 7/21/2006

Wow, a mind blower for sure. Many I love and even more that intrigue me. Well mixed sir!

Media Vixen: Radio Sally
Date: 7/21/2006

Eye (and ear) poppin'.

Barrydali
Date: 7/21/2006

Tremendous. I love your home stretch, the last 6 are just great.

hemizen
Date: 7/21/2006

Wow Rob, love it.

anthony lombardi
Date: 7/21/2006

always look forward to & love your mixes, rob - this is incredibly eclectic &, as always, excellent. great job

lo-fi jr.
Date: 7/21/2006

Damn! It's tough to compile something to match the scope of an Orchid mix, but this hits it. Some faves from Sleater-Kinney, Monkees & the JCSS soundtrack. Even picks that I'd stay up late debating you on look good here.

SwankQueen
Date: 7/21/2006

I want it!

sammyg123
Date: 7/21/2006

Rob, this is excellent. A mish mash of great sounds. I love the opening 3 of side 2. Genius!

kwan_dk
Date: 7/21/2006

Great mix. Punky's Dilemma is probalby one of the most precious little songs ever recorded.

Mixxer
Date: 7/21/2006

Lotsa good stuff here, and good to see the crew pitching in. But, are you sure you are not a Simon & Garfunkel fan?

sport !
Date: 7/21/2006

I never thought I'd like a "double-disc monster" (tm) EVEN more then a "for the hell of it (tm)!! All over the place in the very best way.

bufo alvarius
Date: 7/22/2006

OK, man. So, this is EXACTLY the kind of mix I've been trying to cook up (from an eclectic standpoint) for going on 3 months now. You've set the bar pretty high, my friend. The stretch from Crispin->Faith No More on disc 1 and hell, pretty much ALL of disc 2 is beyond amazing. All I know is that I think I need this next time we trade. (in whatever format that may be) Oh yeah, MOTW candidate, for sure.

Sean Lally
Date: 7/22/2006

W O W.

Barrydali
Date: 7/22/2006

I concur with Mr Porter! Great job Rob, congrats.

tornadoZ
Date: 7/22/2006

looks like something I could really sink my ears into. it's tricky to pull off the wildly eclectic mix, though I sure enjoy the tryin'. this one does indeed look like it was fun to put together.

SwankQueen
Date: 7/22/2006

P.S. Congratulations on MotW!!!

burntdragon
Date: 7/22/2006

Incredible monster of a mix. Executed with great style and much savvy. Highest props for a top notch mixer.

brad32
Date: 7/22/2006

nice work - congrats!

DJ Karen Adams
Date: 7/22/2006

Congrats!

G-Sphere
Date: 7/22/2006

Wonderful mix. Congrats.

sammyg123
Date: 7/22/2006

Hugely deserved MOTW mate. Congrats.

McDonald12
Date: 7/22/2006

congrats on MOTW. I was just thinking of the John prine track the other day, and I love the Fred Neil pick.

Moe
Date: 7/22/2006

Looks more like an AOTM bomb to me. Something for the whole dysfunctional family -- and I mean that in a good way. Congrats on mix o' the week, laddy.

musicgnome
Date: 7/23/2006

Congrats. Impressive.

French Connection
Date: 7/23/2006

You've got a 2 minute warning with this un' Rob!

GambleOn
Date: 7/23/2006

Congrats, a very well deserved MOTW!

Mesh
Date: 7/23/2006

A little of this, a little of that, a lot of a GREAT looking mix. Congrats!

Siobhan
Date: 7/24/2006

How great is this! It DOES look like it was a lot of fun to put together - and surely that's half of what this mix-making lark should be about. Love the John Prine, Sleater-Kinney, Modey Lemon and - yes - Donna Summer. (And there's absolutely nothing wrong with being a closet Depeche Mode fan! :) ) A well deserved MOTW.

Mark Petruccelli
Date: 7/24/2006

Congrats on a well deserved MOTW Mr C