Step right this way, folks! The minimum height, which is required to climb on this ride, is purely a state of mind.

Playlist:

The Fool by Quicksilver Messenger Service from Quicksilver Messenger Service (1968)
Kaiten Mokuba by Susumu Yokota from Image: 1983-1998 (1999)
The True Wheel by Eno from Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy (1974)
Alive by Larry Young from Lawrence of Newark (1973)
There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of) by Sun Ra from Lanquidity (1978)
Watching the Planets by The Flaming Lips from Embryonic (2009)

It’ll Take a Long Time by Sandy Denny from Sandy (1972)
Southern Comfort by Area Code 615 from Area Code 615 (1969)
When I’m Without You by Country Funk from Country Funk (1970)
Little Green Bag by George Baker Selection from 45 single (1970)
White NIght Big City by Chuck Prophet from Temple Beautiful (2012)
Feeling In My Bones by Zoogz Rift’s Micro Mastodons from Idiots On The Miniature Golf Course (1979)
Dish It Out by The Contortions from No New York (1978)

Von Himmel Hoch by Kraftwerk from Kraftwerk (1970)
Warm Leatherette by Grace Jones from Warm Leatherette (1980)
Make-Up by Vanity 6 from 45 single (1982)
Mari by Martin Rev from Martin Rev (1980)

Too Late by Wire from Chairs Missing (1978)
End of the Night by The Doors from The Doors (1967)

Icy chill conditions set the tone as a winter storm rages back east. New days are upon us with a post holiday blow out; leftovers still kept warm and shared. From resolutions to revolution, living in the moment and we say goodnight to Phil… aural embers fill the air.

Playlist:

Shutout by The Walker Brothers from Nite Flights (1978)
TVC 15 by David Bowie from Station to Station (1976)
I’ll Come Running to Tie Your Shoes by Brian Eno from BBC Sessions (1974/2010)
Future Days by Can from Future Days (1973)

Yaz Gazeteci Yaz by Selda from Selda (1976)
Why Go to War by William Onyeabor from Who is William Onyeabor? (1979/2013)
Gongoman by The Congos from Heart of the Congos (1977)
Pass the Dutchie by Musical Youth from 45 single (1982)
Pressure by James Blood Ulmer from Are You Glad to be in America? (1980)
Revolution (Part 1) by Nina Simone from To Love Somebody (1969)

Last Night on Earth by Lee Ranaldo and The Dust from Last Night On Earth (2013)
Rock Dove by Jorma Whittaker from Jorma (2013)
Toe Cutter/Thumb Buster by Thee Oh Sees from Floating Coffin (2013)
Freedom by Freedom of Rhapsodia from Those Shocking Shaking Days. Indonesian Hard, Psychedelic, Progressive Rock And Funk: 1970 – 1978 (2011)
Heaven’s End by Loop from Heaven’s End (1987)
Pajama Party in a Haunted Hive by Beat Happening from Black Candy (1989)
By the Graveyard by Dina Maccabee from Songs 4 Violin + Voice (2013)

Man with Money by The Everly Brothers from Beat & Soul (1965)
I Can’t Sleep by The Inmates from 45 single (1979)
Midnight Man by James Gang from Thirds (1971)
Pussy Footin’ the Duke by Comets on Fire from Blue Cathedral (2004)
Maybe Tomorrow by The Everly Brothers from 45 single (1957)
All I Have to Do is Dream by The Everly Brothers from Best of Everly Brothers (1958)

At the end of every year comes those obligatory “Best of” lists and stuff. Wax! Crackle! Pop! is no exception! Well, sorta. Special guests, filmmaker Danny Plotnick and musician Chris Xefos, join DJ Jim G and look back to celebrate “musical moments” had this year. Discovering new and rediscovering the not as new sounds 2013 experienced us with.

Playlist:

Beat by Sebadoh from Defend Yourself (2013)
Alighted by Chelsea Light Moving from Chelsea Light Moving (2013)
Parri Passu by Pancho-San from Epics (2014)
Mesmerizing Fire by Shane Abrahm Nelkin from Your War Is At Home (2013)

Dead Moon Night by A Place to Bury Strangers from Strange Moon (2013)
Not Alone by Bloody Knives from Death (2013)
Things I Shouldn’t Have Told You by Sam Phillips from Push Any Button (2013)
When You Smile by The Dream Syndicate from The Day Before Wine and Roses (1995/2013)
Albatross by The Besnard Lakes from The Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night (2010)

Banded Agates by Moan from Bookshelf Sanctuary (2013)
Det Som Aldrig Forandras/Diarabi by Goat from World Music (2012)
You’ve Got Me Wondering by Parquet Courts from Tally the Things You Broke (2013)
Shout It Out by Mikal Cronin from MC II (2013)
Frosted Tips by Califone from Stitches (2013)

Machine by Real Vocal String Quartet from Four Little Sisters (2012)
Field 8 (excerpt) by Henry Plotnick from Fields (2013)
Exodus Due West by Date Palms from The Dusted Sessions (2013)
Atomic Bomb by William Onyeabor from Who is William Onyeabor? (2013)

Me You Us Them by Me You Us Them from Post-Data (2010)
Double Exposure by Kelly Stoltz from Double Exposure (2013)

Basking here in all it’s glory: holiday raves and reinterpreted faves, fab four theatrics, plus a few toons that we think matter during the lunacy that “Tis the season.” Secret Santas Charles & John exchange gifts with host DJ Jim G bringing good tidings to you!

Playlist:

Santafly by Martin Mull from No Hits, Four Errors (1977)
Something for the Girl with Everything by Sparks from Propaganda (1974)
At the Mall by The Queers from Kicked Out Of The Webelos (1984)
I’ll Buy by The Replacements from Tim (1985)
Buy Buy For Baby (Or Baby Will Bye Bye You) by Ben Pollack and his Park Central Orchestra (1928)
Shopping by The Jam from Beat Surrender (1982)
Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses from I Could Rule the World if I Could Get the Parts (1982)

Pantomime “Everywhere It’s Christmas” by The Beatles (1966)
Fall breaks and back to Winter by The Beach Boys from Smiley Smile (1967)
Santa Dog ’78 by The Residents from Santa Dog EP (1978)
The Only Law that Santa Claus Understood by Chris Stamey Group from Christmas Time (1985)
Santa Claus is a Black Man by Akim and Teddy Vann from Santa Claus is a Black Man (1973)
(Santa’s got a) Bomb for Whitey by The Lovemasters from Hot Pants Zone (1995)
Elves by The Fall from Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall (1984)

Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis by Tom Waits from Blue Valentine (1978)
There Aint No Santa Claus on the Evening Stage by Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band from The Spotlight Kid (1972)
Out On The Road for Christmas by Red Simpson from Truckers Christmas (1973)
Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin by Albert King from 45 single (1974)
The Christmas Boogie by Davis Sisters from 45 single (1954)
White Christmas by The Drifters featuring Clyde McPhatter from 45 single (1954)
Back Door Santa by Clarence Carter from 45 single (1968)
Santa Claus and his old lady by Cheech and Chong from 45 single (1971)

Father Christmas by The Kinks from 45 single (1977)
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day by Wizzard from 45 single (1973)
Christmas by The Who, featuring Ann Margaret and Oliver Reed, from the film “Tommy” (1975)
Christmas 1968 by The Beatles (1968)
Listen, the snow is falling by Yoko Ono and Plastic Ono Band from 45 single (1971)
New Year’s Resolution by Otis and Carla from 45 single (1967)

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year by The Chambers Brothers from 45 single (1970)
Christmas Time (is here again) by The Beatles (1967)

As the sun still burns away, some of us return as astral travelers. You need meat? Walk, don’t run then. After all, life is just a temporary thing. This week’s show looks back and listens to some of those who’ve passed on from this world in 2013.

Playlist:

Estavanico by Donald Byrd from Electric Byrd (1970)
Silent Force by Cedric Brooks (1978)
Fake Mexican Tourist Blues by Kevin Ayers from Odd Ditties (1976)
No Opportunity Necessary, No Expereince Needed by Richie Havens from Something Else Again (1967)

Sour Milk Sea by Jackie Lomax from 45 single (1968)
66-5-4-3-2-1 by The Troggs from Love Is All Around (1968)
Walk Don’t Run by Pink Fairies from What A Bunch of Sweeties (1972)
Salt Lick by ZZ Top from 45 single (1969)

Blue Factory Flame by Songs: Ohia from Didn’t It Rain (2002)
Mule Skinner Blues by The Fendermen from 45 single (1960)
White Lightnin’ by George Jones from Unknown 50’s television broadcast (1959)
Same Ole Me by George Jones from 45 single (1981)

I’ve Tried Subtlety by Game Theory from Big Shot Chronicles (1986)
Jocko Homo by Devo from B Stiff (1977)
Searchin’ for Celine by Blue Oyster Cult from Spectres (1977)
Gangland by Iron Maiden from The Number of the Beast (1982)
Raining Blood by Slayer from Reign in Blood (1986)

You Need Meat (Don’t Go No Further) by The Doors from Weird Scenes Inside the Gold Mine (1971)
Attack Ships Of Zeta Reticuli by The Deviants from This Vinyl is Condemned (2000)
I Wanna Drink by Mick Farren from Vampires Stole My Lunch Money (1978)
As the Sun Still Burns Away by Ten Years After from Cricklewood Green (1970)
Astral Traveller by Yes from Time and A Word (1970)
Temporary Thing by Lou Reed from Rock N Roll Heart (1976)
Savannah by Lindsay Cooper from An Angel On The Bridge (1991)

1977: Elvis died, punk & disco thrived; we tried! Special guests Charles & John join Jim G in looking back with some hits and some deep, DEEP grooves. Wax! Crackle! Pop!

Playlist:

1977 by The Clash from 45 single
Pretty Vacant by Sex Pistols from Nevermind the Bollocks Here’s the Sex Pistols
I Am A Cliche by Xray Spex from 45 single
Whole Wide World by Wreckless Eric from 45 single
On Parole by Larry Wallis from 45 single
Less Than Zero/Radio Radio by Elvis Costello and the Attractions from SNL (December, 1977)

Take Me I’m Yours by Cheap Trick from Found All the Parts
Nice to Know by Split Enz from Dizrhythmia
Pulled Up by Talking Heads from 77
Prove It by Television from Marquee Moon
Days of the Underground by Hawkwind from Quark Strangeness and Charm
Dandy in the Underworld by T. Rex from Dandy in the Underworld

I Finally Found the Love I Need by Jerry (J.G.) Green from Personal Space Electronic Soul 1974-1984
Don’t it Drive You Crazy by Pointer Sisters from Having a Party
I Want You to Be Mine by Kayak from Starlight Dancer
Ahh… The Name is Bootsy by Bootsy’s Rubber Band from Ahh… The Name is Bootsy
Nzaumi by Ndlani 77 Brothers from Kenya Special – Selected East African Recordings From The 70s & 80s
Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh from Equal Rights

Cheree by Suicide from Suicide
R.A.F. by Brian Eno and Snatch from 45 single
Showroom Dummies by Kraftwerk from Trans Europe Express
Funtime by Iggy Pop from The Idiot
Humor Me by Pere Ubu from 390 Degrees of Simulated Stereo
He’ll Have to Go by Elvis Presley from Moody Blue

As we enter thee holiday season some of us start to wonder where we belong in all of the hoopla. Maybe partying will help.

Playlist:

In The City by Joe Walsh from The Warriors (Soundtrack) (1979)
Babylon by Blue Cheer from Outsideinside (1968)
Dance of the Living Image by Sun Ra & His Intergalactic Infinity Orchestra from The Night of the Purple Moon (1970)
Lady Day and John Coltrane by Gil Scott-Heron from The Revolution will not be Televised (1972)
Acknowledgements by John Coltrane from A Love Supreme (1965)
Track One by Tarantel from Home Ruckus (2005)

The State is Bad by U.S. Maple from Long Hair in Three Stages (1995)
Charlotte by Slint from “Live Songs” (1989)
I Wanna Know What (heart) Is by The Julie Ruin from The Julie Ruin (1997)
Super Lady by Jeff Phelps from Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984 (1984)
Anti Love Song by Betty Davis from Betty Davis (1973)

Truckin’/ The Catholics are Attacking by Pop-O-Pies from The White EP (1981)
Police and Thieves by Junior Murvin from Police and Thieves (1977)
Egyptian Reggae by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers from Modern Lovers Live (1977)
Obsessed by 999 from Personality Crisis! (compilation) (1981)

Jennifer by Faust from Faust IV (1973)
Ring with Three Concentric Circles by Craig Leon from Nommos (1981)
Three Pieces for Blues Band and Symphony Orchestra: 3rd Part by William Russo from William Russo: Three Pieces for Blues Band and Orchestra (Siegel-Schwall Band) (1968)
No Opportunity Necessary, No Expereince Needed by Yes (Ritchie Havens) from Time and A Word (1970)

Sister Midnight by Iggy Pop from The Idiot (1977)
Do You Dream In Color by Bill Nelson from 45 single (1980)
T.N.K. by 801 from 801 Live (1976)

My first night on the air. After a furious week of moving (first time in 10 years) I removed myself from the sea of boxes in my new home and grabbed the first couple boxes of records I saw and made it down to the station. From Nina Simone to Hawkwind, Bob Seger to Tuxedomoon and then some… it was a pretty fun first night. Thanks for listening.

Playlist:

The Mod Trade – THE BLACK BEATS, Psych Funk Sa-Re-Ga! (1970)
Hoje é o primeiro dia do resto da sua vida – RITA LEE, Tratos å Bola (1972)
Frontera – PHIL MANZANARA (feat. ROBERT WYATT), Diamond Head (1975)
Drugs – TALKING HEADS, Fear of Music (1979)

Assault & Battery – HAWKWIND, Warrior On the Edge of Time (1975)
Green Bubble Raincoated Man – AMON DUUL II, Lemmingmania (1974)
Saraswati – SIR RICHARD BISHOP, Polytheistic Fragments (2007)
Berber’s Prayer – MIKE BATT With THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Schizophonia (1977)

Me and Baby Brother – WAR, 45 single (1973)
Whole Lot of B.S. – FUNKADELIC, 45 single (1971)
I Want to Be Free – HOT CHOCOLATE, 45 single (1973)
Hidden Hand – BUDOS BAND, 45 single (2010)

It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World – RESIDENTS, 45 single (1984)
The Man in the Dark Sedan – SNAKEFINGER, 45 single (1980)
Dark Companion – TUXEDOMOON, 45 single (1980)
Sultanesque – ROXY MUSIC, 45 single (1975)
Annalisa – PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED, First Issue (1978)

The Pusher – NINA SIMONE, It Is Finished (1974)
Earache My Eye – ALICE BOWIE (Cheech & Chong), 45 single (1974)
Roadrunner – JONATHAN RICHMAN, 45 single (1975)
River Deep Mountain High – BOB SEGER SYSTEM, Mongrel (1970)

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