I called my CD the "No Earthly Business" mix, because in some cases, these songs have no earthly business being on the same CD. Here are the tracks, in order:

Ana Ng – They Might Be Giants
This was the first TMBG song I ever heard. The phrase “And we still haven’t walked in the glow of each other’s majestic presence” made an impression on me. I listened to some more TMBG and I was immediately hooked. See, Brooklyn, NY produced other cool things besides me.

Wish – Franka Potente and Thomas D
This song is from the movie Ron Lola Run, which I highly recommend viewing. Franka Potente is hot.

Where Do I Begin – Shirley Bassey, remixed by Awayteam
There is something about this song that makes my hips move of their own accord. It’s also a great song to listen to while lying in bed and staring at the ceiling.

Female of the Species – Space
More deadly than the male? You bet. Get over it! Great song.

The World’s Address – They Might Be Giants
Clever lyrics, a pun (too bad Kaufman wasn’t in my group), has a good beat, and you can dance to it. Kickassedness.

Jockey Full of Bourbon – Moxy Früvous
This is a cover of a Tom Waits song. I’ve only heard the Moxy version, but Moxy’s my favorite band, so that’s good enough for me. The song itself is another one of those moves-my-hips-for-me type songs.

She Has a Girlfriend Now – Reel Big Fish
Ska, lesbianism, a guy pledging to cut his penis off to win her back, a chick’s melodious laughter. Not for the weak.

Road Rage – Jimmy Fallon
The first time I heard this song, I was driving home from work. It cracked me up so much I almost had to pull over. My favorite line is the one that begins, “If honkin my horn don’t get your attention…”

Rocket Man – Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
This is the speed at which the song needs to be played. That’s all there is to it.

Michigan Militia – Moxy Früvous
I love this song, but I considered not putting it on. It’s a somewhat subtle dig at a type of people whose views don’t jibe with those of Moxy Früvous. I worry that someone might miss the subtlety (or think that I missed the subtlety) and think I actually agree with the views of the characters in the song. Hopefully you guys know me better than that.

Divorce Song – Liz Phair
Liz Phair helped me get through a lot of break-ups with her attitude about men. This is just one of the many songs I love from the album Exile In Guyville.

Why Haven’t I Heard From You – Reba McEntire
I dislike country. Immensely. However, there is something about this song that made me dig it. I sang it at karaoke once, but didn’t do it justice. I’ll stick with twanglessness in the future.

Rusty Cage – Johnny Cash
I have to wonder if Mr. Cash is actively selecting songs to cover, or if he has some sort of assistant who hands him the sheet music and says “do this”. Is it a joke, or is he serious? He’s actually really pretty awesome at these covers. William Shatner’s got nuthin on him.

Just Dropped In – Kenny Rogers & The First Edition
Anyone who’s ever experimented with mind expansion knows what this is all about. I mean, anyone knows what it’s about, but the ones who’ve done it REALLY know.

Spanish Fly – Muckafurgason
The music is beautiful, the story is amusing, and the line, “¿Que es tu problemo?” cracked me up, where it is in the song.

Your New Boyfriend – Moxy Früvous
This song is probably more directly indicative of Moxy’s politics. Yes, it’s more Moxy. I TOLD you they’re my favorite band.

Leather – Tori Amos
Tori Amos was the woman who first made me aware that I’m not completely heterosexual. She is a goddess... in leather. ::melt::

Ice Cream – Sarah McLachlan
Describing love as being better than chocolate is exactly appropriate.

Road to Nowhere – Talking Heads
No special significance. It’s just catchy as hell and I heard it semi-recently.

What Do All the People Know – The Monroes
This one too. Gotta love the 80’s.

Too Late For Goodbyes – Julian Lennon
Okay, so I like 80s music.

All Together Now – The Beatles
This is one of my favorite Beatles songs. I dunno why.

Sheep Go To Heaven – Cake
Cake is another one of my favorite groups. No special significance for this song, just needed another upbeat one.

Naked Puppets – Moxy Früvous
On the album Live Noise, the music is interspersed with little humorous bits of improv that the guys did in various concerts. They’re all pretty amusing, but this one fit in the leftover time to make the CD 99% full. Heh.

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I'm listening to this for the second time right now. I love the whole "psycho lounge" vibe alot of these tracks give off.

"Happy Birthday Trisha,
I'm in the Michigan Militia..."

Ha Ha!

The Franka Potente song severely distorted my perception of reality. It also made me realize how much German I've forgotten. I'd never heard this one Johnny Cash track before -- cool. The transition into and out of the country tunes is pretty smooth. And I'd forgotten how catchy that Monroes tune was.

But one question -- who the hell are these "Beatles" guys? A band named after bugs? That's just weird. :D

This disk is alot of fun, LJ. Thanks!

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"You'll burn for this. Burn in jail!"

Like many geeks, I'm intimately familiar with TMBG. Of course these two songs are classics. Ana Ng is my second favorite love song of theirs -- after She's an Angel.

I have a passing familiarity with Moxy Früvous. I would probably like them if I gave them more of a chance. It's on my list. Actually, the Naked Puppets track was probably my favorite of theirs on this CD. Good clean fun.

I surprised myself by liking the Liz Phair track. Great tune, great songwriting, great vocals. It's stuck in my head now. Along with the Franka Potente track.

I'm not usually a fan of Cake, but Sheep Go to Heaven is pretty good stuff.

I'm not a fan of country either, but I do like the way that the Reba McEntire song leaves the important things to be inferred by the listener.

Not at all surprised about your favorite line in Road Rage. ;)

All in all, a good disc with some interesting music. Glad to have heard it.

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Yeah, I was digging that when I put it together, too. I've been going out and socializing more lately, so maybe that has something to do with it.

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"Happy Birthday Trisha,
I'm in the Michigan Militia..."

Ha Ha!

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"I like to keep it in the refrigerator.
(It keeps the powder dry and the action quicker)
Let me be your American Gladiator
(Find enclosed an adhesive NRA sticker.)"

All the Moxy lyrics are cool. Check them out at http://www.fruvous.com/lyric.html

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But one question -- who the hell are these "Beatles" guys? A band named after bugs? That's just weird. :D

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Blasphemer!

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This disk is alot of fun, LJ. Thanks!

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Thanks for commenting on it. :)

I love that one, too. Damnit, Now I need to put on some TMBG... Ahhhh.

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I have a passing familiarity with Moxy Früvous. I would probably like them if I gave them more of a chance. It's on my list. Actually, the Naked Puppets track was probably my favorite of theirs on this CD. Good clean fun.

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No pressure. I have a friend who would have loved them but for the fact that a roommate of his pushed it on him too hard. That's sad.

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I surprised myself by liking the Liz Phair track. Great tune, great songwriting, great vocals. It's stuck in my head now. Along with the Franka Potente track.

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Why were you surprised?

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All in all, a good disc with some interesting music. Glad to have heard it.

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Thanks to you, too!

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I surprised myself by liking the Liz Phair track. Great tune, great songwriting, great vocals. It's stuck in my head now. Along with the Franka Potente track.

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Why were you surprised?

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Because as a rule, I don't like solo female musicians. I like them just fine in theory, but as it turns out, I rarely buy the albums and almost never listen to them. But I haven't heard much by Liz Phair, so maybe I should give her a try....

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Because as a rule, I don't like solo female musicians. I like them just fine in theory, but as it turns out, I rarely buy the albums and almost never listen to them. But I haven't heard much by Liz Phair, so maybe I should give her a try....

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I suggest purchasing Exile in Guyville if you're buying the CD. If you're just track-hunting, try...

Fuck and Run
Flower
Johnny Sunshine
6'1

Those are a few of my faves.

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I have the CD, haven't listened to it yet. It arrived the day before a series of family emrgencies that had me driving to New Hampshire and hanging out in a hospital a lot. Luckily, all is now well and life is as normal as it ever gets, so I should be able to give it a listen this week.

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...Trot and Cap'n Bill were free from anxiety and care. Button-Bright never worried about anything. The Scarecrow, not being able to sleep, looked out of the window and tried to count the stars.

By the way, LadyJ, what did you use to make the label? I've wanted to use that spiraling text effect but couldn't figure out how to do it in the program I'm using (Nero Cover Designer).

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I use the Musicmatch Cd Labeller kit. http://www.musicmatch.com/browse/get_gear/computing/cd_labeler/mmcdl_intro.htm

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WTSUP DUDE NEVER SEEN DIS FORUM B4 YA'LL

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