French rockers Phoenix are back with ”1901,” the delightful first single from their upcoming album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. I believe it features what is scientifically called a ”toe-tapping beat,” along with some good ol’ fashioned synth and guitar. Not only is it on my Must List this week, ”1901” is now my official it’s-almost-summer-and-if-I-owned-a-car-I’d-definitely-blast-this-with-the-windows-down song (I’m sure you all have those songs too).
What’s on your Must List this week? List up to three items from current TV/movies/music/books/games/online. Don’t forget your e-mail address, in case we decide to use your submission in the magazine. Deadline is Thursday, Mar. 19 at noon ET.
“Tough Love” is my must for this week. It is refreshing to this kind of reality show where you can actually see the effects of the show as it progresses.
1. Kris Allen on American Idol. As Angela from The Office would say, “He’s so talented.”
2. Scrubs on ABC. It’s back and better than ever. Or at least better than the past 4 seasons on NBC.
3. Robert Pattinson in GQ. Not only is he absolutely gorgeous, but his interview is very revealing. I don’t know whether it’s a good thing to be quite that open in the media, but it’s still definitely worth a read.
This American Life- The podcast that kick starts my day more often than not should be required listening. Recounting heartbreaks, asking tough questions (flight vs invisibility?), or explaining the economic meltdown, TAL does it in style!
Blitzen Trapper- Furr (Album). One of last year’s best albums is still holding strong on my iPod rotation. The eclectic mix of tunes on this record has something for everyone.
Doc J’s column/Totally Lost- I feel like this is serious EW brown-nosing, but I wake up extra early on Wednesdays to get a look at what Doc J has to say about LOST in written and video form.
Chuck- This show just keeps getting better and better, so why hasn’t it been picked up for a third season yet?
I’m gonna have to agree with Stephanie below me. Kris Allen on American Idol!
1) Quantum of Solace on Blu-Ray. DVD is so over!
2) All I Ever Wanted by Kelly Clarkson. Proving again that she’s the only American Idol product worth listening to.
3) The Drag Me to Hell trailer. The return to true horror, and not a minute too soon if you ask me.
1. Twilight DVD coming out Saturday.
2. Kris Allen on American Idol.
3. LOST!!!
4. Saving Grace
5. Castle – awesome show, hilarious
6. Kelly Clarkson’s new album.
“White Witch, Black Curse” by Kim Harrison – great fiction in the Rachel Morgan series
Big Love – this series is phenomenal, HBO hits another home run this season
1.) Kings on NBC-The show was a little slow getting started at first but it proved be worth the watch. Can’t wait to see what the rest of the season has in store!
2.) Public Enemies trailer-I knew Depp was going to be great, but WOW. This is going to be epic on the big screen!
must listen, thy name is DECEMBERISTS! their new album, The Hazards of Love, came out tuesday and i’m already addicted to margaret’s creepy tale.
C’mon! The series finale of ‘Battlestar Galactica’! All will be revealed!
Music: Oceanlab – Breaking Ties
A perfect example of vocal trance equal parts heartbreaking, soulful, and makes you want to move.
DVD: Wonder Woman – A great origin story (that just happens to be a cartoon)
TV: Dollhouse – Joss Wheldon proves that he’s still got “it” why aren’t you watching?
1. Anoop Desai on American Idol
2. Rock and Roll by Eric Hutchinson (I can’t get it out of my head)
3. Supernatural comes back this week!
Yes – Pet Shop Boys, their best album since 1993′s Very
Jim Parsons has Sheldon on The Big Band Theory. I love this show and him.