Will Oldham: So what? He’s drunk.Photo: Danny Fontaine / Retna
Will Oldham, Hot and Fresh Out the Kitchen
1. Bonnie “Prince” Billy with Matt Sweeney, “Ignition (Remix)” (R. Kelly cover)
Will Oldham’s appearance in Trapped in the Closet now makes a little more sense. Let’s hope R. Kelly cameos on Old Joy 2: The Legend of Curly’s Gold. [Berkeley Place]
2. The Coathangers, “Nestle in My Boobies”
The Coathangers out-Donna the Donnas by having faster songs, catchier choruses, and a willingness to use the word “boobies.” [Mainstream Isn’t So Bad]
3. The Weakerthans, “Civil Twilight”
They took a few years off, but the band best known for playing over the credits to Wedding Crashers is back with a big, shiny mope rocker. Plus, they’re Canadian, so you can listen to them at a discount. [Faronheit]
4. Hole, “Phonebill Song”
The release of Courtney Love’s new arena-friendly solo album is imminent, but this track reminds us all of a time when Courtney’s sound was unfriendly to just about everybody. [Lame Stain Northwest]
5. Rilo Kiley, “Dejalo”
Under the Blacklight’s best song is a delightful bilingual romp; perhaps the band should ditch being the new Fleetwood Mac and aim for being the new Los Lobos instead. [Carl Sandburg Visits]
—Kyle Anderson