Scott: This is the second week in a row my MP3 of the Week selection was triggered by a musician's death. Let's hope the streak stops here. Anyway, this is one of my favorite Wesley Willis songs, my old car was even emblazoned with a sticker declaring the tune's chorus.
Wesley Willis - Cut The Mullet
Rest in peace, Wesley. Headbutt Joey Ramone for me.
Adam: Joe Strummer's birthday was this week, the 21st of August to be exact. This is a track from his 1989 solo album Earthquake Weather, which as far as I know isn't easily available today. While an uneven and flawed record, it contains more than a few gems. This is a track Joe played live with the Mescaleros up until the time of his death:
Joe Strummer -Â Island Hopping
(track offline, email Adam if you want to hear it)