Around the Blogosphere: "Classics": XTC, R.E.M., Morrissey, Psychedelic Furs, Devo, Modern English, Cure, U2, Ramones

As promised, here are some of the "classics" I found at other blogs. These are the ones I like best at each post, most of them old friends. There are plenty of others you might like better. Thankee, hosts.

XTC - The Mayor of Simpleton - An Aquarium Drunkard - Follow the bass line if you like. Amazing.
XTC - Dear God - 5 Acts - This and the next two are found at the same post at 5 Acts. I don't really know what's the best way to do this, so I'm inconsistent, based on the way I feel on any given day.
R.E.M. - Electrolite - 5 Acts
Morrissey - We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful - 5 Acts

These next three are found at the same post at Can You See the Sunset from the Southside?
R.E.M. - Radio Free Europe - Can You See the Sunset from the Southside?
The Psychedelic Furs - Into You Like a Train - Can You See the Sunset from the Southside?
Devo - Jocko Homo - Can You See the Sunset from the Southside?

The next five are found at the same post at Can You See the Sunset from the Southside?
XTC - Senses Working Overtime - Can You See the Sunset from the Southside?
Modern English - Melt With You - Can You See the Sunset from the Southside?
The Cure - Boys Don’t Cry - Can You See the Sunset from the Southside?
U2 - I Will Follow - Can You See the Sunset from the Southside?
Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop - Can You See the Sunset from the Southside?

Around the Blogosphere: Possible Pleasure-Inducing Aural Experiences

Almost certain pleasure awaits you among the hosted posteds listed below. Thanks, hostess and hosts, for this terrific music.

"Matt" over at You Aint No Picasso has a rich mix of "Songs No One Should Grow up Without." Here are the ones I like best. You'll most likely see others there you want to check out. (Click here to go to all of them.)
XTC – Senses Working Overtime - My God, what a song, a long-time fave!
Television – See No Evil – in case you missed it over at extrawack!
My Bloody Valentine – Only Shallow
The Smiths – Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One

They Might Be Giants - Take Out the Trash - The Modern Music
The April Skies - Memories Of Annabel - Indie-MP3 - The next one's at the same post.
Soda Fountain Rag - Walking With My Angel - Indie-MP3

that dog - Never Say Never - 5 Acts
Leslies - Take a Look - Mira el Péndulo
The Far Cries - Better Sorry than Safe - Coast is Clear

New Decade - I Guess You Ran Something - Swedesplease
The Winter Sounds - Windy City Nights - Untitled Records
The Voices - I'll Always Be Within You When There's No One Left Inside - The Runout Groove

Mixed: Sunset Valley, XTC, Black Tambourine, The Ballet

Mixed baggery here today. Have a great week, everybody.

Sunset Valley - Candy Stairs mp3 (pic)

XTC - Spiral mp3

Black Tambourine - Throw Aggi Off The Bridge mp3

The Ballet - I Hate The War mp3