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Virtual CDs | Virtual EPs | Custom EPs | Mini-Tributes | Style Parodies

I put together a Virtual CD once a month. Sometimes more often if inspiration strikes. They usually have some manner of theme and typically fall in the 73-78 minute range - just right for burning onto a CD if you're so inclined.
1/07

Why Are The Wicked So Strong? | tracks

A bunch of songs that I loved in 2006 and wanted to share.
2/07
 We've Never Ever Done This Ever! | tracks
All covers!
3/07
 Trilogies v.1: Have A Good Time All The Time | tracks
Trilogies v.2: A Bit Amiss | tracks
Trilogies v.3: Picking At Your Bones | tracks
21 original songs,
each followed by a pair of covers of that song
for your comparing and contrasting pleasure.
4/07
 Croquet and Lawn Darts: Decemberists Rarities | tracks
Decemberists rarities. Duh.
5/07
 Urgent Madmen | tracks Desperate songs tainted by insanity
6/07
 Mostly, I'm okay, but sometimes I really miss her, you guys. | tracks Songs that both combat & cultivate loneliness
7/07 Trilogies v.4: Glittering Prizes & Endless Compromises | tracks 6 originals each followed by 2 covers.
7/07 The Y Album | tracks A dozen songs that start with Y.
8/07 Smells Like August | tracks Ten versions of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit.
8/07 Alternate Realities | tracks 3 sets of What If... musical scenarios. See track listing for details.
9/07 Trilogies v.5: Regrets? I've Had A Few | tracks 6 originals each followed by 2 covers.
10/07 Monster Chiller Horror Theatre | tracks The soundtrack to Halloween 2007.
11/07 Reconstruction 01: Pretty Hate Makeover | tracks Pretty Hate Machine reassembled using cover songs.
11/07 Reconstruction 02: Bent Radio | tracks The Bends reassembled using cover songs.
11/07 All The Trimmings And Nothing Else | tracks Thanksgiving: The Soundtrack
11/07 Reconstruction 03: Okay Computer | tracks OK Computer reassembled using cover songs.
12/07 Have Yourself A Messed Up Little X-Mas | tracks 21 totally messed up x-mas songs.
The Virtual CDs are supplemented by Virtual EPs. These also have running themes, often thunk up whilst I'm driving about. They have 5-7 tracks on them and, honestly, are more fun to do than the full length CDs.
3/07
 Out Like A Lamb EP | tracks
5 cool songs I downloaded in March
4/07
 The Jesus EP | tracks
5 cool songs about Jesus
4/07
 Electric Six vs Earth Day EP | tracks
5 cool songs by Electric Six
5/07
 He's Gonna Have To Be Roger Now For The Rest Of His Life EP | tracks Robyn Hitchcock covers Syd Barrett
5/07
 Songs About Butts EP | tracks 6 cool songs about butts
5/07
 Cumbersome Titles v.1 EP | tracks 7 cool songs with long titles
6/07
 The Dinner EP | tracks 5 cool songs about dinner (3 of them Robyn Hitchcock related!)
6/07
 The Kids Don't Like It EP | tracks 6 cool songs related to the band Art Brut
6/07
 Yes, This Is My Singing Voice EP | tracks 6 more cool songs related to Art Brut
7/07
 The Closer EP | tracks 5 increasingly goofy versions of NIN's Closer
7/07
 Cumbersome Titles v.2 EP | tracks 6 more cool songs with long titles
8/07
 First Day Of School EP | tracks 6 songs to celebrate my daughter's first day of Kindergarten.
8/07
 Songs For Nerds v.1 EP | tracks 6 cool songs about nerds, geeks and dorks.
10/07
 Abdoujaparov / Jim Bob 7" Split | tracks 5 rad songs featuring ex-Carter USM crossovers.
11/07 Songs For Nerds v.2 EP | tracks 6 more cool songs about nerds, geeks and dorks.
11/07 A Cunning And Most Feline Thing: The Madness EP | tracks 6 songs to madden hatters by.
11/07 Days Of The Week EP | tracks 7 cool songs - 1 for each day
11/07 Songs For Nerds v.3 EP | tracks 6 more cool songs about nerds, geeks and dorks.
Once a month or so, I do a batch of Customized Virtual EPs with topics suggested by my loyal listeners at Sky Ape Radio. Each typically has 6 tracks and a bonus track added on for fun.
June 2007
The Kitty EP | tracks I put this together as an example to get the ball rolling.
Never Needs Ironing: The Capitalism EP | tracks Songs about money and consumerism and such.
I Surround Myself With Nothing But Robots: The Aliens EP | tracks Aliens, robots, spaceships, abductions, visitations, etc.
A Routine Expedition: The Lost EP | tracks Songs about losing and being lost (figuratively and literally)
One Of Many Children: The Mountain EP | tracks Songs about mountains.
They Don't Work No More: The Nostalgia EP | tracks Songs that prove you can't go home again.
July 2007
Never Argue With A Rozzer: The Cops EP | tracks Songs about police officers.
Monkeys Never Tell No Lies: The Monkey EP | tracks | bonus Songs about monkeys... or at least wth "monkey" in the title.
And Now You're Even Older: The Time EP | tracks Songs about time.
That Last Offered Cup: The Rapture EP | tracks Songs about the second coming of everyone's favorite space hippy.
With Our Brothers We Will Share: The Treasure EP | tracks Songs about treasure.
It Was Cold Outside: The Non-Xmas Holidays EP | tracks Songs not about space hippies.
September 2007
This Gift Is An Illusion: The Rock 'n' Roll EP | tracks Songs about rock 'n' roll musics.
Searchin' For Reasons: The Seasons Mega-EP | tracks | bonus 2 songs for each season (and a bonus Flaming Lips year)
Important Like A River: The Green EP | tracks | bonus Songs about the color green (bonus Robyn Hitchcock songs)
Green Scales Fell Like Rain: The Mythology EP | tracks Songs about mythological creatures, places and dudes.
Wine Enough To Drink For Two: The Cannibalism EP | tracks Songs about people who eat other people.
Milton Bradley's Got A Def One: The Board Game EP | tracks Songs about board games.
October 2007
Nosferöcktu: The Vampire EP | tracks Songs about bloodsucking freaks.
Leave My Private Life Out Of It: The Shellfish EP | tracks Songs about crustaceans and their ilk.
Make My Day: The Clint Eastwood EP | tracks Songs about the Duke.
November 2007
Off With Their Balls: The Fallen Heroes EP | tracks Songs about a fall from grace.
Open Your Eyes: The Surprise EP | tracks Songs about surprises.
Oranges and Graphic Design: The Citrus EP | tracks Songs about fragrant fruits.
Yub Nub: The Party EP | tracks Songs about parties.
Every so often, I put together a Mini-Tribute to a particular band. This entails 3-5 songs by that band (the a-sides) and then covers of each of those songs by various other bands (the b-sides).
9/07
 Rock 'n' Roll Popcorn: The Cars Mini-Tribute | tracks I like the Cars. Like, a lot.
9/07
 Gave Good Face: The Madonna Mini-Tribute | tracks Early Madonna was awesome.
10/07 Even Though I'm 33: The Indelicates Mini-Tribute | tracks The Indelicates invite their fans to remix/cover their stuff. So I did.
11/07 I'd Change Everything: The Carter USM Mini-Tribute | tracks Carter USM is my favorite band ever.
Weird Al Yankovic was my first musical love. He's known for his meticulous parodies of hit songs but he also includes many "style parodies" on his albums. These are songs that are done in the style of a particular artist, often modeled after a specific song. Here are my collections of his style parodies alongside the songs they resemble.
9/07 Style Parodies | tracks Homages to: The Kinks, Oingo Boingo, Peter Gabriel, Thomas Dolby & Tonio K.
9/07 Bride Of Style Parodies | tracks Homages to: John Cougar, Talking Heads, The Jacksons & Darlene Love
9/07 Style Parodies Strike Back | tracks Homages to: Prince, The Kinks, B-52's, REM & The Rugburns
10/07 Style Parodies: The Reckoning | tracks Homages to: They Might Be Giants, Devo, Nick Lowe, The Police & Bob Dylan
10/07 Style Parodies: Reloaded | tracks Homages to: Tonio K., Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel, Beck & Isaac Hayes
10/07 Conquest of the Planet of the Style Parodies | tracks Homages to: Tom Jones, Rage Against The Machine, Soul Asylum, The Stooges & USA For Africa
10/07 Style Parodies Goes Bananas | tracks Homages to: Cake, Johnny Otis, James Taylor, AC/DC & Extreme
10/07 Style Parodies vs. The World Crime League | tracks Homages to: Beach Boys, Sparks, Bob Marley, Devo, Harry Chapin
10/07 Style Parodies: Endgame | tracks Homages to: Jan & Dean, Nine Inch Nails, Ricky Nelson, Nirvana & Arlo Guthrie

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