Chuck Klosterman claims that Glasses Houses is the best Billy Joel album, and that Billy Joel has never been cool. He's wrong on the first count (it's the second best), but we can't dispute the coolness issue (much as we love him/are from Long Island). Maybe Austin indie fencing team WMMF can fix that (no, they can't). But still fun to hear their take on BJ's 1980 top ten hit. They've been playing it in their live shows, and this version was recorded for DeepRockDrive. It's a bit crunchier than Billy's, but pretty faithful, with some inspired riffing from Jason Davis.
What Made Milwaukee Famous - "You May Be Right" (MP3)
Billy Joel's best album, The Stranger, turned 30 last year and his label is celebrating belatedly with a deluxe reissue: remastered album, a "Live At Carnegie Hall 1977" disc, and a DVD of Billy on BBC's "Old Grey Whistle Test" from '78. It's out in July, when the piano man will play Shea Stadium's final concert ever.
WMMF are touring the country with The Whigs. Dates after the jump.
May 6 One Eyed Jacks w/The Whigs and The Dead TreesNew Orleans, Louisiana
May 7 Warehouse w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesHouston, Texas
May 8 White Rabbit w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesSan Antonio, Texas
May 9 The Loft w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesDallas, Texas
May 10 Antones w/ The Whigs, The Dead Trees and Dead Black HeartsAustin, Texas
May 13 Modified w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesPheonix, Arizona
May 14 Studio 11 w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesFlagstaff, Arizona
May 15 Beauty Bar w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesLas Vegas, Nevada
May 16 Glass House w/ The Little Ones and Ra Ra RiotPomona, California
May 17 Spaceland w/ The Dead Trees and The WhipsawsLos Angeles, California
May 21 Lola's at Crystal Ballroom w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesPortland, Oregon
May 22 The Bouquet w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesBoise, Idaho
May 23 The Big Easy w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesSpokane, Washington
May 25 Sasquatch!George, Washington
May 27 Club Sound w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesSalt Lake City, Utah
May 28 Belly Up w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesAspen, Colorado
May 29 Trilogy Lounge w/ The Whigs and The Dead TreesBoulder, Colorado
Jun 1 Union HallBrooklyn, New York
Jun 2 Mercury LoungeNew York, New York
Jun 12 BonnarooManchester, Tennessee
Aug 1 Lollapalooza 8/01-8/03. Day TBDChicago, Illinois
Sep 26 Austin City LimitsAustin, Texas
