Wednesday Morning Download

  • Buh-bye, WMD. Hello ...?

    The demise of one column, the birth of another. Plus, an exclusive free download of a strange and beautiful song by a soon-to-be star.
  • Turn da music up!

    A brilliant remix of 2004's best hip-hop album, drunken elation from a Macedonian brass band and an intriguing tune from a latter-day U2 -- free.
  • Flash-forward 2005

    The year ahead promises records from Beck, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, even Paris Hilton. Plus: Free music from Marianne Faithfull, Iggy Pop and more.
  • Holiday cheer

    Christmas music that doesn't stink from the Silent League and Rickie Lee Jones. Plus: The best source for free, legal mp3s.
  • Checking it twice

    The best music of the year included some likely suspects (Tom Waits, Madvillain), some underrated greats (Cee-lo), and yes, even a little Britney. Plus: The year's 25 finest free downloads.
  • What do they know?

    Band Aid proves it's still clueless after all these years. Plus: Kiev's hottest rap riff and three songs from one of the year's best albums -- free.
  • Nothing to smile about

    Am I the only critic in the universe who doesn't love Brian Wilson's "Smile"? Plus: Free music for jazz fans, Saturday Looks Good to Me admirers and Christmas-song haters.
  • Some you can leave behind

    Is the new U2 record worth buying -- or should you just download two or three tracks? Plus, new free songs: The Unicorns, Scout Niblett and a Pixies classic.
  • Happy surprises

    The incomparable Keith Jarrett Trio finds its way online. Plus: Live music from Wilco, a beautiful composition from Nick Drake, and songs from the forgotten and "quirky" -- free.
  • Why give up?

    Postal Service, the band that stood up to the USPS, delivers music that justifies its fame. Plus: Free downloads from indie idol Neko Case, hipster favorite Vashti Bunyan and more.
  • Rainy days, doldrums and river towns

    Let us now praise Blonde Redhead and CocoRosie. Plus: Music that's like "liquid ravioli," and free downloads galore from Pavement and more.
  • "Mosh" for the masses

    The most important protest song of this election, courtesy of Eminem. Plus: Free new music from Tom Waits and the Pixies' Frank Black.
  • Good trill hunting

    Minnie Driver's new album is deadly dull, but that doesn't mean it won't be a smashing success. Plus: A moment of pop unity from Nelly and Tim McGraw, and free downloads from "the next Most Important Band in Rock" and Elliott Smith's final album.
  • Let them wash over you

    The disappointing brilliance of Bjork; pleasure, pain and exclusive free downloads from Diamanda Galas; and a great song from the most hyped band of the moment.
  • Grab your nyckelharpa!

    An exclusive free download "Lord of the Rings" fans will love. Plus: New music from a Norah Jones precursor and an upbeat rocker from former Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg.
  • It's a hit!

    The "song of the year" from a "redheaded love object"? Plus: Nonsensical piano doodles from John Cale and climactic music from a Japanese instrumental rock band -- free!
  • Crank the volume

    Where are the new Marleys and Lennons?o?= Download the 25 best protest anthems today -- for free -- including several exclusive to Salon from Rickie Lee Jones, Xiu Xiu, Yuka Honda and more.
  • Staples of virtuosity

    Exclusive free download: A new song by a member of the legendary Staples Singers. Plus: More from the musician who has inspired the most appreciative e-mail in the history of this column.
  • Stars of tomorrow ... and beyond

    Free music from the next Suzanne Vega and from a European cult figure that every Beck fan should know about. Plus: What's wrong with borrowing a soul vocal trick or two from Kanye West, anyway?
  • Never meta girl like you before

    Two exclusive free downloads from two of the year's most acclaimed records -- and don't take my word for it. Plus: A blissful, b-side Bjork.
  • Wilco she, or won't she?

    The Fiona Apple album Sony isn't letting you hear, William Shatner's inept poetry-slam version of Pulp's brilliant "Common People" -- and free downloads from Badly Drawn Boy, Spoon and more!
  • Free soul

    The best -- (nearly) legal -- MP3 blogs out there. Plus: An exclusive free download of an "eccentric soul" song from the '70s you've probably never heard of -- but definitely should have!
  • Fallen angel

    Thumb-wrestling my way through a concert by the once great Elvis Costello. Plus: Edward Norton's favorite band, and free music from John "The Breakfast Club" Hughes' son.
  • Latter-day singers

    New music from Rufus Wainwright and his little sister, Martha. Plus: A free post-"Grey Album" remix from Danger Mouse.
  • Don't you believe it

    Fantasia is no Aretha, no matter how well she charts; Jeff Tweedy's guitar steals the show on Wilco's new album. Plus: A free download from the world's only great Mormon band.
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