Holy Triumvirate – Paul Westerberg

Holy Triumvirate: Three ‘Mats songs and the women who should cover them

Jodi — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:20:40 +0000

Since posting that “Answering Machine” cover on Tuesday, I’ve been thinking of ‘Mats songs that I wish women would cover. Okay, that’s kind of a lie. I’ve been thinking about it since I typed that title up there. So here is my holy three wishlist:

Liz Phair, If Only You Were Lonely
Lucinda Williams, Here Comes a Regular
The Donnas, Bastards of Young

I could probably go on and on, and I’m already thinking about a solo Triumvirate cover edition which would totally include Regina Spektor. Which women do you think should cover the ‘Mats?

Holy Triumvirate: The not-so-much edition

Jodi — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:17:23 +0000

Some week the “In the Blogs” feature will return, but lately I’ve been much too lazy to dig through all the B.S. posts. Actually, I’ve been really quite busy doing stuff that doesn’t include reading through 83,183 Google alerts about “replacements” for some soccer team and how Lizzie in Tacoma was feeling a little down the other day so she listened to “Here Comes a Regular” a lot.

Anyway, for this week’s edition of the Holy Triumvirate I spent about 30 seconds thinking of my least favorite ‘Mats songs. Here goes:
1. Dose of Thunder
2. Lay it Down Clown
3. We’ll Inherit the Earth

Seriously, how can you argue with that? (and now as some sort of karmic retribution, I cannot stop singing “We’ll Inherit the Earth”)

ALSO — holy hell with the Cage Match II over there ——>. I never thought it would be this close. I might have to demand a recount.

Holy Triumvirate: The songs like that edition

Jodi — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:00:28 +0000

You know the songs I’m talking about. The songs with that sort of repetitive nature. I will show you my list and then you’ll know:

1. Eyes Like Sparks
2. Folk Star
3. Be Bad For Me

Also up for consideration but ultimately dismissed Jingle, 5:05, Seein’ Her, and Makin’ Me Go.

Holy Triumvirate: The Solo Heartbreaker Edition

Jodi — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:57:01 +0000

I’ve given this list a full 38 seconds of thought, so I present you with the three most heartbreaking songs in Paul Westerberg’s solo catalog:
1. Bookmark
2. Only Lie Worth Telling
3. Whatever Makes You Happy

Discuss. Oh yes, I almost had three off of Suicaine (my favs solo Westerberg album) but I changed my mind at the last minute.

The Holy Triumvirate

Jodi — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:47:49 +0000

I’ve pondered this idea for about seven minutes so you know it is right and true and well-thought out. But here are three most iconic ‘Mats songs of all time. Are you ready for this:
1. Can’t Hardly Wait
2. Bastards of Young
3. Here Comes a Regular

Shocked? Appalled? Yeah me too, because I Will Dare didn’t make the list. That would be number four. However, there are no fours in the triumvirates.

Do you disagree? Or am I totally right on the money?