WFMU: Jack Mello: Playlist from December 21, 2008

Jack Mello: Playlist from December 21, 2008

Varying forms of mostly syncopated electro-thump.

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Artist	Track	Album	Label	Format	Comments	New	Approx. start time
Soft Cell	Hendrix Medley "Hendrix Medley" by "Soft Cell"		Some Bizarre/Sire	12"	Hendrix covers ("Hey Joe"/"Purple Haze"/"Voodoo Chile"), going out to the esteemed Michael Goodstein.		0:00:00 (Pop-up)

Linkmen	Manic Depression "Manic Depression" by "Linkmen"		Kitchenware	7"	Hendrix cover		0:09:11 (Pop-up)
Sister Of Mercy	1969 "1969" by "Sister Of Mercy"		Merciful Release	12"	Stooges cover		0:12:08 (Pop-up)
Psychic TV	Amazing Vibrations "Amazing Vibrations" by "Psychic TV"	Godstar: Thee Director's Cut	Temple	CD box set	Variation of Beach Boy's "Good Vibrations," which they also cover on this soundtrack to the film that never was.		0:14:53 (Pop-up)
Jim Reid	I'm Stranded "I'm Stranded" by "Jim Reid"	Love Will Tear Us Apart	Mojo magazine	CD	Saints cover from Mojo magazine freebie cd of new wave covers.		0:21:49 (Pop-up)
World Domination Enterprises	I Can't Live Without My Radio		Product Inc.	7"	LL Cool J cover		0:24:56 (Pop-up)

The Fall	A Day In a Life "A Day In a Life" by "The Fall"	Sgt. Pepper Knew My Father	NME	LP	Beatles cover (duh) from "Sgt. Pepper" benefit tribute comp from 1988.		0:31:33 (Pop-up)
Marc Almond	A Woman's Song "A Woman's Song" by "Marc Almond"	A Woman's Song	Virgin	EP	Cher cover		0:35:24 (Pop-up)
Chris Spedding	Guitar Jamboree "Guitar Jamboree" by "Chris Spedding"	s/t	RAK	LP	Not so much a cover as his homage to the guitar greats.		0:38:57 (Pop-up)
Bryan Ferry	Let's Stick Together "Let's Stick Together" by "Bryan Ferry"	Let's Stick Together	Virgin	CD	Wilbert "Kansas City" Harrison cover, versions made popular by Status Quo and Canned Heat. Feat. Chris Spedding on guitar jamboree.		0:43:05 (Pop-up)
Kid Creole & The Coconuts	There But For The Grace Of God Go I		Antilles	7"	Written by August Darnell (the Kid), first recorded/made famous by his studio disco band Machine.		0:46:10 (Pop-up)
Foetus	Puppet Dude "Puppet Dude" by "Foetus"	Male!	Big Cat	CD box set	Live variation of Elton John's "Rocket Man."		0:50:04 (Pop-up)

Redd Kross	Deuce "Deuce" by "Redd Kross"	Teen Babies from Monsanto	Gasatanka	EP	Kiss cover...this one goes out to Anthony!		0:59:00 (Pop-up)
Velvet Monkeys	Rock The Nation "Rock The Nation" by "Velvet Monkeys"		Sub Pop	7"	Montrose cover, Don Fleming's band feat. T. Moore and J. Mascis.		1:02:07 (Pop-up)
L7	Used to Love Him "Used to Love Him" by "L7"		Slash	7"	Guns'n Roses cover		1:05:12 (Pop-up)
The Shocker	Angel of the Morning "Angel of the Morning" by "The Shocker"	Up Your Ass Tray	Little Pusher	CD	Feat. L7 guitarist Jennifer Lynch. Song first recorded by Merrilee Rush and the Turnabouts, covered by many incl. Nina Simone, PP Arnold, Olivia Newton-John...and Juice Newton!		1:07:36 (Pop-up)
Unsane	Four Sticks "Four Sticks" by "Unsane"		Glitterhouse	7"	Led Zep cover, from "Endangered Species" various artists 6x7" covers box set.		1:09:53 (Pop-up)
Jesus Lizard	Chrome "Chrome" by "Jesus Lizard"		Touch & Go	7"	Medley of two Chrome songs: "TV as Eyes" and "Abstract Nympho."		1:12:12 (Pop-up)

The Pastels	Lonely Planet Boy "Lonely Planet Boy" by "The Pastels"		Glass	12"	NY Dolls cover		1:20:40 (Pop-up)
Das Damen	Making Time "Making Time" by "Das Damen"		Sub Pop	7"	Creation cover		1:24:21 (Pop-up)
St. Johnny	One of the Boys "One of the Boys" by "St. Johnny"		Love Kit	7"	Mott the Hoople cover		1:27:43 (Pop-up)
Cell	Auf Wiedersehen "Auf Wiedersehen" by "Cell"		Ecstatic Peace/DGC	7"	Cheap Trick cover		1:30:58 (Pop-up)
Claw Hammer	Blank Frank "Blank Frank" by "Claw Hammer"		Sympathy for the Record Industry	7"	Eno cover		1:34:46 (Pop-up)
CHOP	I'm on the Lamb, But I Ain't No Sheep		Randy Jones	7"	Blue Oyster Cult cover, feat. Mike Watt, Dez Cadena, Dave Markey.		1:37:29 (Pop-up)
The Bongos	Mambo Sun "Mambo Sun" by "The Bongos"		Fetish	12"	T. Rex cover		1:40:19 (Pop-up)
Alice Donut	Sunshine Superman "Sunshine Superman" by "Alice Donut"	Donut Comes Alive	Alternative Tentacles	LP	Donovan cover		1:44:32 (Pop-up)

Blue Ash	Dusty Old Fairground "Dusty Old Fairground" by "Blue Ash"	No More, No Less	Collector's Classics	CD	Dylan cover (selected by noted music scholar JP Roth)		1:53:52 (Pop-up)
Coulson, Dean, McGuiness, Flint	Lo & Behold	Lo & Behold	Sire	LP	Dylan cover, another Roth selection...and the end of the covers segment of the show!		2:00:02 (Pop-up)
The Adult Net	Waking Up in the Sun		Beggar's Banquet	7"	Led by Brix Smith, the former Mrs. Mark E. Smith and onetime Fall guitarist.		2:01:22 (Pop-up)
Poly Styrene	Toytown "Toytown" by "Poly Styrene"	Tranlucence	United Artists	LP	Solo album from X-Ray Spex singer, 1980		2:04:15 (Pop-up)
The Pooh Sticks	Desperado "Desperado" by "The Pooh Sticks"	The Great White Wonder	Zoo	CD			2:07:36 (Pop-up)
Johnny Hallyday	Rock'n Roll Attitude		Philips	7"	"French Rocker"		2:12:20 (Pop-up)
Leather Nun	Primemover "Primemover" by "Leather Nun"		Obsession	12"			2:15:47 (Pop-up)
Third Rail	Dark Ages "Dark Ages" by "Third Rail"		Spoonfed	7"	1978 Boston punk/new wave.		2:20:35 (Pop-up)
Pastiche	Talk Show "Talk Show" by "Pastiche"		P*P	7"	1980 Boston punk/new wave, prod. by Willie Loco Alexander.		2:24:16 (Pop-up)

Joker	Stuck In the System "Stuck In the System" by "Joker"	Kapsize	Kapsize	EP			2:32:47 (Pop-up)
Peverelist & Appleblim	Circling (Bass Clef Radius Remix)	Soundboy's Gravestone Gets Desecrated by Vandals comp.	Skull Disco	CD box set		*	2:37:14 (Pop-up)
Geeneus	Yellowtail "Yellowtail" by "Geeneus"	Volumes: (One)	Rinse	CD box set		*	2:43:58 (Pop-up)
Martyn	Suburban "Suburban" by "Martyn"		Apple Pips	12"			2:51:30 (Pop-up)

Listener comments!
	12:18am annabelle clark: welcome back jack & happy xmas,,,i like the show so far,,btw what do you wish for nost this season?=)=)
	12:22am dj jack: hey annabelle, what up?
	12:26am annabelle c.: i was at a party earlier 2nite,,i had fun,,& i just love christmas!!!
	12:29am rafa: Love that playlist. Killer tunes, Mr Jack. Jim Reid is so great. I saw Jesus and Mary Chain live last november on Mexico City, So so, but Jim was so great.
	12:34am annabelle clark: jack--dont cha jes adore the holidays?? i sure do
	12:41am Anthony: I love Marc and you for playing this song
	12:52am dj jack: hey anthony, ur welcome, and thanks.
	12:59am annabelle c.: jack,happy xmas and i hope you get everything you want & more. peace love & cheers,,,see u soon,,g'nite
	1:05am anthony: Jack-I was at that Redd Kross show and I'm loving this show more and more
	1:08am dj jack: anthony, amazing! wow...ps: if we were there, we're officially old.
	1:15am rafa: Loving The Shockers version. The show is wonderful, btw.
	1:17am HotRod: Herro...
	1:22am annabelle c.: happy xmas hotrod,,i hope you get everything you want & alot more,,,,
	1:24am HotRod: Thanks! :)
	1:24am anthony: If we're both listening to the radio on a Saturday night, then yes we are old. But ain't it great!
	1:27am annabelle clark: btw hotrod what do you wish for most this season?
	1:28am D. Blumin: I love listening to the radio on a week off and hearing The Pastels despite a sniffle or three! Thx, Jack! Show sounds great!
	1:39am HotRod: Daniel, shouldn't you be getting your mistletoe ON right about now?
	1:41am HotRod: What do I wish for most? Hmmm...
	1:43am annabelle c.: jack?? what do YOU wish for most this season??
	1:46am D. Blumin: I'm blushing, HotRod! What are YOU doin'? I just have ONE wish,Annabelle - I wish that Paris Hilton gets her jewels back!
	1:49am HotRod: If I tell you, it might not come true...
	1:51am rafa: My wish for 2009: Get invited to play some records at WFMU. On summer. Ive a wonderful good/bad taste, btw.
	1:53am annabelle c.: g'nite all,,,daniel get well soon,,,happy hoildays!!
	2:03am D.Blumin: Thx, Annabelle! Happy Holidays to you as well...
	2:18am dj jack: thanks all for listening!!
	2:25am anne: hello from japan. it is just past 4:20 pm here, but no such luck.
	2:30am dj jack: hey anne...my first listener from japan! whatcha up to?
	2:36am anne: not much, hanging out in tokyo, visiting my husband who's doing research here. i've been feasting, walking, exploring. we're both former new yorkers, former west coasters, and definte wfmu fans. great show btw! being here gives me a chance to listen to the late night shows.
	2:40am rafa: Oh la la, early french rock! Yes, there so many great french new pop & rock bands (I really love that Housse The Rocket guys). Great tracks by St Johnny, Poly Styrene, Third Rail & The Pastels, btw. Thanks a lot for the music.
	2:41am dj jack: listening from japan...the wonders of the internets! thanks again.
	2:41am Lou: Got back from the Quasi show a little while ago. They closed with a cover of The Who's "heaven & Hell". Jenet Weiss is a goddess.
	2:46am lizzyq: you rock.
	2:47am dj jack: @ lizzyq: no, YOU rock.
	2:50am Lizzyq: /me bookmarks this page... ;-) (hugs) awesome. glad I caught it. (perhaps we BOTH rock?) lmao... awesome. ~LQ
	2:51am dj jack: hey lou...it was truly a night for covers, cool. , where'd ya see um?
	2:53am LizzyQ: cool name.
	2:54am LQ: (sending ya love from Seattle...) we're snowed in...
	2:54am dj jack: mello...like jell-o. and it's real.
	3:00am LQ: Thanks Jack.
	3:02am LQ: Can't wait to catch the show next time...
	9:19am hankster: jesus i can't wait to hear Prime Mover - oh I can't wait. oh man jack, you reallyRAWK, thanks so much for being out there! a fan from badalona, catalonia.
	9:04pm Erick: Good show Jack - I really enjoyed the Poly Styrene song. The 1969 cover made me think of another Stooges' cover I've heard recently - I Wanna Be Your Dog as performed in a not-for-the-faint-of-heart no wave style by Titmachine (http://www.myspace.com/titmachine)

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Artist	Track	Album	Label	Format	Comments	New	Approx. start time
Soft Cell	Hendrix Medley "Hendrix Medley" by "Soft Cell"		Some Bizarre/Sire	12"	Hendrix covers ("Hey Joe"/"Purple Haze"/"Voodoo Chile"), going out to the esteemed Michael Goodstein.		0:00:00 (Pop-up)

Linkmen	Manic Depression "Manic Depression" by "Linkmen"		Kitchenware	7"	Hendrix cover		0:09:11 (Pop-up)
Sister Of Mercy	1969 "1969" by "Sister Of Mercy"		Merciful Release	12"	Stooges cover		0:12:08 (Pop-up)
Psychic TV	Amazing Vibrations "Amazing Vibrations" by "Psychic TV"	Godstar: Thee Director's Cut	Temple	CD box set	Variation of Beach Boy's "Good Vibrations," which they also cover on this soundtrack to the film that never was.		0:14:53 (Pop-up)
Jim Reid	I'm Stranded "I'm Stranded" by "Jim Reid"	Love Will Tear Us Apart	Mojo magazine	CD	Saints cover from Mojo magazine freebie cd of new wave covers.		0:21:49 (Pop-up)
World Domination Enterprises	I Can't Live Without My Radio		Product Inc.	7"	LL Cool J cover		0:24:56 (Pop-up)

The Fall	A Day In a Life "A Day In a Life" by "The Fall"	Sgt. Pepper Knew My Father	NME	LP	Beatles cover (duh) from "Sgt. Pepper" benefit tribute comp from 1988.		0:31:33 (Pop-up)
Marc Almond	A Woman's Song "A Woman's Song" by "Marc Almond"	A Woman's Song	Virgin	EP	Cher cover		0:35:24 (Pop-up)
Chris Spedding	Guitar Jamboree "Guitar Jamboree" by "Chris Spedding"	s/t	RAK	LP	Not so much a cover as his homage to the guitar greats.		0:38:57 (Pop-up)
Bryan Ferry	Let's Stick Together "Let's Stick Together" by "Bryan Ferry"	Let's Stick Together	Virgin	CD	Wilbert "Kansas City" Harrison cover, versions made popular by Status Quo and Canned Heat. Feat. Chris Spedding on guitar jamboree.		0:43:05 (Pop-up)
Kid Creole & The Coconuts	There But For The Grace Of God Go I		Antilles	7"	Written by August Darnell (the Kid), first recorded/made famous by his studio disco band Machine.		0:46:10 (Pop-up)
Foetus	Puppet Dude "Puppet Dude" by "Foetus"	Male!	Big Cat	CD box set	Live variation of Elton John's "Rocket Man."		0:50:04 (Pop-up)

Redd Kross	Deuce "Deuce" by "Redd Kross"	Teen Babies from Monsanto	Gasatanka	EP	Kiss cover...this one goes out to Anthony!		0:59:00 (Pop-up)
Velvet Monkeys	Rock The Nation "Rock The Nation" by "Velvet Monkeys"		Sub Pop	7"	Montrose cover, Don Fleming's band feat. T. Moore and J. Mascis.		1:02:07 (Pop-up)
L7	Used to Love Him "Used to Love Him" by "L7"		Slash	7"	Guns'n Roses cover		1:05:12 (Pop-up)
The Shocker	Angel of the Morning "Angel of the Morning" by "The Shocker"	Up Your Ass Tray	Little Pusher	CD	Feat. L7 guitarist Jennifer Lynch. Song first recorded by Merrilee Rush and the Turnabouts, covered by many incl. Nina Simone, PP Arnold, Olivia Newton-John...and Juice Newton!		1:07:36 (Pop-up)
Unsane	Four Sticks "Four Sticks" by "Unsane"		Glitterhouse	7"	Led Zep cover, from "Endangered Species" various artists 6x7" covers box set.		1:09:53 (Pop-up)
Jesus Lizard	Chrome "Chrome" by "Jesus Lizard"		Touch & Go	7"	Medley of two Chrome songs: "TV as Eyes" and "Abstract Nympho."		1:12:12 (Pop-up)

The Pastels	Lonely Planet Boy "Lonely Planet Boy" by "The Pastels"		Glass	12"	NY Dolls cover		1:20:40 (Pop-up)
Das Damen	Making Time "Making Time" by "Das Damen"		Sub Pop	7"	Creation cover		1:24:21 (Pop-up)
St. Johnny	One of the Boys "One of the Boys" by "St. Johnny"		Love Kit	7"	Mott the Hoople cover		1:27:43 (Pop-up)
Cell	Auf Wiedersehen "Auf Wiedersehen" by "Cell"		Ecstatic Peace/DGC	7"	Cheap Trick cover		1:30:58 (Pop-up)
Claw Hammer	Blank Frank "Blank Frank" by "Claw Hammer"		Sympathy for the Record Industry	7"	Eno cover		1:34:46 (Pop-up)
CHOP	I'm on the Lamb, But I Ain't No Sheep		Randy Jones	7"	Blue Oyster Cult cover, feat. Mike Watt, Dez Cadena, Dave Markey.		1:37:29 (Pop-up)
The Bongos	Mambo Sun "Mambo Sun" by "The Bongos"		Fetish	12"	T. Rex cover		1:40:19 (Pop-up)
Alice Donut	Sunshine Superman "Sunshine Superman" by "Alice Donut"	Donut Comes Alive	Alternative Tentacles	LP	Donovan cover		1:44:32 (Pop-up)

Blue Ash	Dusty Old Fairground "Dusty Old Fairground" by "Blue Ash"	No More, No Less	Collector's Classics	CD	Dylan cover (selected by noted music scholar JP Roth)		1:53:52 (Pop-up)
Coulson, Dean, McGuiness, Flint	Lo & Behold	Lo & Behold	Sire	LP	Dylan cover, another Roth selection...and the end of the covers segment of the show!		2:00:02 (Pop-up)
The Adult Net	Waking Up in the Sun		Beggar's Banquet	7"	Led by Brix Smith, the former Mrs. Mark E. Smith and onetime Fall guitarist.		2:01:22 (Pop-up)
Poly Styrene	Toytown "Toytown" by "Poly Styrene"	Tranlucence	United Artists	LP	Solo album from X-Ray Spex singer, 1980		2:04:15 (Pop-up)
The Pooh Sticks	Desperado "Desperado" by "The Pooh Sticks"	The Great White Wonder	Zoo	CD			2:07:36 (Pop-up)
Johnny Hallyday	Rock'n Roll Attitude		Philips	7"	"French Rocker"		2:12:20 (Pop-up)
Leather Nun	Primemover "Primemover" by "Leather Nun"		Obsession	12"			2:15:47 (Pop-up)
Third Rail	Dark Ages "Dark Ages" by "Third Rail"		Spoonfed	7"	1978 Boston punk/new wave.		2:20:35 (Pop-up)
Pastiche	Talk Show "Talk Show" by "Pastiche"		P*P	7"	1980 Boston punk/new wave, prod. by Willie Loco Alexander.		2:24:16 (Pop-up)

Joker	Stuck In the System "Stuck In the System" by "Joker"	Kapsize	Kapsize	EP			2:32:47 (Pop-up)
Peverelist & Appleblim	Circling (Bass Clef Radius Remix)	Soundboy's Gravestone Gets Desecrated by Vandals comp.	Skull Disco	CD box set		*	2:37:14 (Pop-up)
Geeneus	Yellowtail "Yellowtail" by "Geeneus"	Volumes: (One)	Rinse	CD box set		*	2:43:58 (Pop-up)
Martyn	Suburban "Suburban" by "Martyn"		Apple Pips	12"			2:51:30 (Pop-up)

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Listener comments!
	12:18am annabelle clark: welcome back jack & happy xmas,,,i like the show so far,,btw what do you wish for nost this season?=)=)
	12:22am dj jack: hey annabelle, what up?
	12:26am annabelle c.: i was at a party earlier 2nite,,i had fun,,& i just love christmas!!!
	12:29am rafa: Love that playlist. Killer tunes, Mr Jack. Jim Reid is so great. I saw Jesus and Mary Chain live last november on Mexico City, So so, but Jim was so great.
	12:34am annabelle clark: jack--dont cha jes adore the holidays?? i sure do
	12:41am Anthony: I love Marc and you for playing this song
	12:52am dj jack: hey anthony, ur welcome, and thanks.
	12:59am annabelle c.: jack,happy xmas and i hope you get everything you want & more. peace love & cheers,,,see u soon,,g'nite
	1:05am anthony: Jack-I was at that Redd Kross show and I'm loving this show more and more
	1:08am dj jack: anthony, amazing! wow...ps: if we were there, we're officially old.
	1:15am rafa: Loving The Shockers version. The show is wonderful, btw.
	1:17am HotRod: Herro...
	1:22am annabelle c.: happy xmas hotrod,,i hope you get everything you want & alot more,,,,
	1:24am HotRod: Thanks! :)
	1:24am anthony: If we're both listening to the radio on a Saturday night, then yes we are old. But ain't it great!
	1:27am annabelle clark: btw hotrod what do you wish for most this season?
	1:28am D. Blumin: I love listening to the radio on a week off and hearing The Pastels despite a sniffle or three! Thx, Jack! Show sounds great!
	1:39am HotRod: Daniel, shouldn't you be getting your mistletoe ON right about now?
	1:41am HotRod: What do I wish for most? Hmmm...
	1:43am annabelle c.: jack?? what do YOU wish for most this season??
	1:46am D. Blumin: I'm blushing, HotRod! What are YOU doin'? I just have ONE wish,Annabelle - I wish that Paris Hilton gets her jewels back!
	1:49am HotRod: If I tell you, it might not come true...
	1:51am rafa: My wish for 2009: Get invited to play some records at WFMU. On summer. Ive a wonderful good/bad taste, btw.
	1:53am annabelle c.: g'nite all,,,daniel get well soon,,,happy hoildays!!
	2:03am D.Blumin: Thx, Annabelle! Happy Holidays to you as well...
	2:18am dj jack: thanks all for listening!!
	2:25am anne: hello from japan. it is just past 4:20 pm here, but no such luck.
	2:30am dj jack: hey anne...my first listener from japan! whatcha up to?
	2:36am anne: not much, hanging out in tokyo, visiting my husband who's doing research here. i've been feasting, walking, exploring. we're both former new yorkers, former west coasters, and definte wfmu fans. great show btw! being here gives me a chance to listen to the late night shows.
	2:40am rafa: Oh la la, early french rock! Yes, there so many great french new pop & rock bands (I really love that Housse The Rocket guys). Great tracks by St Johnny, Poly Styrene, Third Rail & The Pastels, btw. Thanks a lot for the music.
	2:41am dj jack: listening from japan...the wonders of the internets! thanks again.
	2:41am Lou: Got back from the Quasi show a little while ago. They closed with a cover of The Who's "heaven & Hell". Jenet Weiss is a goddess.
	2:46am lizzyq: you rock.
	2:47am dj jack: @ lizzyq: no, YOU rock.
	2:50am Lizzyq: /me bookmarks this page... ;-) (hugs) awesome. glad I caught it. (perhaps we BOTH rock?) lmao... awesome. ~LQ
	2:51am dj jack: hey lou...it was truly a night for covers, cool. , where'd ya see um?
	2:53am LizzyQ: cool name.
	2:54am LQ: (sending ya love from Seattle...) we're snowed in...
	2:54am dj jack: mello...like jell-o. and it's real.
	3:00am LQ: Thanks Jack.
	3:02am LQ: Can't wait to catch the show next time...
	9:19am hankster: jesus i can't wait to hear Prime Mover - oh I can't wait. oh man jack, you reallyRAWK, thanks so much for being out there! a fan from badalona, catalonia.
	9:04pm Erick: Good show Jack - I really enjoyed the Poly Styrene song. The 1969 cover made me think of another Stooges' cover I've heard recently - I Wanna Be Your Dog as performed in a not-for-the-faint-of-heart no wave style by Titmachine (http://www.myspace.com/titmachine)

Jack Mello: Playlist from December 21, 2008

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