I think it’s safe to say that my impromptu birthday party last night went well. Unfortunately I got a little carried away by the end of the night. I went on something of a music bender and woke up the next morning next to some strange EPs. Now that I’ve had a few hours to recover I’m ready to get back into the swing of things.
Speaking of milestones, today marks the 15th anniversary of The Big Lebowski, the Coen Brothers’ love letter to bowling, mistaken identity and White Russians. Chiptune artist Paul Weinstein (who performs under the moniker Chipocrite) has put together one of the most unique 8-Bit tribute albums I’ve heard yet. “8-Bit Lebowski: 100% Electronic” is a tribute to the film, featuring 6 songs inspired by the movie.
“Although I originally performed these songs as a one-off live set at Lebowski Fest Philadelphia 2011, I quickly realized that taken as a whole, they actually make up quite a comprehensive little release. I feel like it really ties my discography together.” -Chipocrite
There’s a lot of great moments on the album including a bouncy rendition of Creedence Clearwater Revival‘s hit “Lookin’ Out My Back Door,” but the clear winner is the cover of The Eagle‘s “Hotel California.” The Dude may hate them, but I thought it was a riot. Be sure to check the album on Bandcamp.
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