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Rihanna, Too, Wants to Take Off Early
1. Rihanna, “Disturbiaâ€
On this brand-new track, Rihanna says, “I’ve gotta get out, or figure this shit out,†which sounds just about right for a Friday afternoon. [Sheena Beaston]
2. Wale feat. Bun B, Pusha T and Tre from UCB, “The Heavy Feature Songâ€
Wale released the musical equivalent of Seinfeld, The Mixtape About Nothing, and this track is the great episode during sweeps that’s loaded with guest stars. [Culture Bully]
3. The Bloody Beetroots, “Speed Racer Theme ‘08â€
The Beetroots give a taste of their upcoming release, and it just happens to be an update of the theme to a Japanese animated-television program called Speed Racer. This is a genius idea and sure to make so much money! [FYOF]
4. One Republic, “Mercy†(Duffy cover)
One Republic turns their anthem-rock sound on for this cover of neo-soulstress Duffy to create a track with so much retro even Brian Setzer couldn’t get it all straight. [Brugo]
5. Parenthetical Girls, “Joan of Arc†(Maid of Orleans cover)
The Parenthetical Girls cover a (lost) classic OMD song that’s the best (waltz) song you’ll ever hear (today). [Pitchfork]
—Ehren Gresehover