Friday, December 02, 2005

Summing It Up With John Richards of KEXP and Dickie Barrett from Indie 103.1

It's now December...time to sum it all up.

extrawack!
has asked some friends and favorites to respond to a few year-end type questions, and the results will be posted here sporadically as they arrive.

The first two responses are from my favorite two morning radio hosts:

John Richards of The John In The Morning Show, KEXP/Seattle:

1. What was your favorite song of 2005?

Silverson Pickups "Kissing Families"

2. What was your favorite album of 2005?

Sufjan Stevens "Illinois"

3. What was your favorite live show of 2005?

John in the Morning At Night w/Clap Your Hands Say Yeah/The
National/M83/John Vanderslice/Math and Physics Club/Athlete

Oct 1st at Neumos in Seattle


4. What was your favorite thing about 2005?

As far as music and KEXP go it was the instudios both here at the station
and also in NYC. It really felt the bands and artists brought new songs,
new energy and incredible performances this year.


5. What is your biggest wish for 2006?

Fewer disasters, better government.

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Dickie Barrett of the Mighty Morning Radio Show at Indie 103.1/Los Angeles, Singer for The Mighty Mighty Bosstones:

1. What was your favorite song of 2005?
The Dandy Warhols - Smoke It

2. What was your favorite album of 2005?
Brian Wilson - Smile

3. What was your favorite live show of 2005?
Madness - At the Troubadour in Hollywood

4. What was your favorite thing about 2005?
My Radio Show - The Mighty Morning Show Indie 103.1

5. What is your biggest wish for 2006?
Less tragedy.

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