for the september gurls (and boys)

i think it's only appropriate that my first post has my favorite album ever in it.

for those of you that don't know: alex chilton began his career as the fifteen-year-old singer of the boxtops who's single "the letter" suddenly made chilton a one hit wonder. chilton quickly bounced back by forming big star in 1971. however, the band's first two albums didn't achieve much critical success. with one other band member, chilton decided to record a more "personal" album entitled third. apparently sister lovers was inspired by chilton and his band mate's girlfriends at the time (they also sing on the album). and yeah, they were sisters. this album wasn't too successful upon it's release either, and is said to be unfinished, but years later it's often referred to in music magazines as one of the "best albums of all time." it's filled with dreamy, hauntingly lonely songs that just might speak to you. 

RIP alex chilton (December 28, 1950- March 17, 2010)

LOVE,
beale street green

click HERE to download third/sister lovers