Various Artists - All Tomorrow's Parties: 3.1

ATP' s latest compilation, curated by the Simpsons/Futurama/Life in Hell-creator, Matt Groening. Featuring performers from the Groening-curated 2003 All Tomorrow's Parties Festival, this release is a reflection of the artist's passion and dedication to music, as well as a tribute to his past history as a music critic for the L.A. Reader. This compilation features regular album tracks, as well as some rarities, including an unreleased Jackie-O Motherfucker track, and Sonic Youth's interpretation of the Simpsons theme, previously available only on the 1996 compilation Go Simpsonic with the Simpsons. The cover art and pull-out poster should please any die-hard Groening fan and the music within provides a reassuring appraisal of a group of artists that, even after years and years of work, still remain relevant and vital. Artists include: Sonic Youth, Iggy and the Stooges, the Magic Band, Spoon, the Shins, Modest Mouse, Elliott Smith, Daniel Johnston, the American Analog Set. ATP Records. 2005.

1) Sonic Youth - Simpsons Theme
2) Iggy and the Stooges - Fun House
3) The Magic Band - Dropout Boogie
4) Spoon - the Two Sides of Monsieur Valentine
5) The Shins - Young Pilgrims
6) Modest Mouse - Bukowski
7) Elliott Smith - Pictures of Me
8) Daniel Johnston - Syrup of Tears
9) The American Analog Set - Come Home Baby Julie Come Home
10) Electrelane - the Valleys
11) Deerhoof - Desaparecerã©
12) Jackie-O Motherfucker - Drake Hotel