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Shanghaiist Happy Hour: Now taking music requests

shanghaiistmusic.jpgYes, we know it is supposed to rain on Thursday, but don't let that keep you away from Cotton's for the first Shanghaiist Happy Hour. Yes, we may not be able to use Cotton's big drinking garden -- but we will have free reign over her huge house (and her three cozy fireplaces). And, really, if something like rain keeps you holed up in your apartment during this time of year in Shanghai, you are seriously depriving your lungs of that fresh Shanghai air.

As you may have heard, music for the evening will be provided by up-and-coming local DJ "Shanghaiist's iPod." And he is in the process of putting together his playlist for the evening. He does take requests, so if you are dying to hear a particular song, please let us know -- via email [info(@)shanghaiist.com] or in a comment below -- and he will try to accommodate you. (If you don't hear your song played on Thursday, either Shanghaiist's iPod wanted to play the song and didn't have it available or he is trying to tell you that you have awful taste in music. Don't blame us -- some have accused him of being a music snob in the past.) To get an idea of where Shanghaiist's iPod's musical allegiances fall, go here, here, here, here or here. (Just so you know, different iPods will be DJing future Shanghaiist Happy Hours.)

Get your requests in soon! Hope to see you tomorrow.

What: Shanghaiist Happy Hour
Where: Cotton’s, 132 Anting Lu (near Jianguo Xi Lu), 安亭路132号 (近建国西路). Tel: 6433-7995
When: Thursday, January 19, 6 pm-9 pm
Specials: First 100 people get their first drink for half price (20 RMB), all drinks thereafter 30 RMB (regular price 40 RMB)
Music: Good

We’re hoping the Shanghaiist Happy Hour will become a monthly event. Would your bar like to host one? Email us: tips(@)shanghaiist.com.

Contact the author of this article or email tips@shanghaiist.com with further questions, comments or tips.
By Dan Washburn in , , on January 18, 2006 2:53 PM

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  • Dan

    Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think "Invisible Touch" was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Take the lyrics to "Land of Confusion." In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. "In Too Deep" is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like "In the Air Tonight" and "Against All Odds." But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. "Sussudio" is a great, great song, a personal favorite.

  • A.Robb
  • Jeff

    "Accomplished," "masterpiece," "personal statement," it's funny to see these attached to Huey Lewis and the News, a cheesy and unexceptional band with a few catchy tunes. I hope to see paeans to Phil Collins or the Bay City Rollers after this. Anyway I thought everybody knew "Sports" was better.

    And every single one of those bands sucking? People who wax on about Huey Lewis shouldn't throw stones.

  • Huey Lewis is always a good move...



    Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consumate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far much more bitter, cynical sense of humor. In '87, Huey released this, Fore, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself.

  • Jeff J.

    A few favorites for those of you fans of the 80's and 90's out there:

    <ul><li>Boz Scaggs: "Dirty Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle"</li><li>Tears for Fears: "Mad World" and "Shout"</li><li>Grandmaster Flash: "Freedom" and "White Lines"</li><li>Public Enemy: "9-1-1 Is A Joke"</li><li>Bel Biv Devoe: "Poison"</li><li>
    ABC: "Spiderman"</li></ul>
    If any one of these song is played at the Shanghaiist happy hour, which I am trying my best to attend, it will blow my mind. Especially the Spiderman song by ABC, which might be the funniest rap recording of all time. Public Enemy would be greatly appreciated, as would Boz Scaggs.

    Also, Huey Lewis & The News might be a good move. Thoughts Brad? Neither emo or indie... I think I might have struck proverbial gold with this list...

  • Dan

    I like a lot of those songs. And they will get played. Brad, can you tell me what hours you plan on attending, so I can weight the playlist accordingly? And do you have any requests that might balance out all the whiny indie stuff?

  • I'm confused. First you say you're looking forward to music that doesn't suck, then you put out a list of suggestions that does nothing but.



    My request: No whiny pretentious emo indie

  • Jason

    One of the main reasons I am looking forward to this little shindig of the promise of music that does not suck. To that end, here is my list of suggestions, in no particular order.



    The flaming lips – Yoshimi battles the pink robots


    Death cab for cutie – Title and registration


    The new pornographers – from blown speakers


    Modest mouse – never-ending math equation


    The Notwist – "One with the freaks" and "Pilot"


    Neutral milk hotel – king of carrot flowers part 1


    Spoon – the way we get by


    The arcade fire – neighborhood #1


    The Decemberists – Los Angeles I'm yours


    Clap your hands and say yeah – upon this tidal wave of young blood


    Wilco – "a shot in the arm" and "company in my back"


    The wrens – ex-girl collection





    Looking forward to this....

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