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Count 5: Josh Rouse's Favorite Tapas

Nebraskan Josh Rouse credits his newfound breezy, feel-good sound to his relocation to Spain. But that's not all the countryside has inspired. Rouse developed a passion for the country's cuisine, especially tapas. The seasoned singer-songwriter, who releases a greatest-hits collection this week, titled 'The Best of the Rykodisc Years,' unveiled to Spinner his Top 5 favorite tapas dishes.

1. Sepia a la Plancha: Sepia is a type of calamari cooked with olive oil, garlic, parsley with a squeeze of lemon on top.

2. Croquetas: Bechamel mixed with either jamon, chicken or cod. They look like chicken nuggets but they taste better.

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Posted by Mike Spinella on Sep 15th 2008 5:00PM
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Count Five: Scars on Broadway's Favorite L.A. Landmarks

Daron Malakin and John Dolmayan have turned a new leaf, morphing into a new powerhouse rock group -- Scars on Broadway. The duo, joined by Franky Perez, Danny Shamoun and Dominic Cifarelli, have recently released their their self-titled debut. Hailing from the City of Angels, Malakin and Dolmayan have seen the best and the worst of Los Angeles, which qualifies them to count down their top five favorite L.A. landmarks.

1. Whisky A Go Go: This is the first venue both System of a Down and Scars on Broadway played their first show at, among so many other legendary bands.

2. The Rainbow: Many legendary artists have dined at this famous eatery next to The Roxy on Sunset.

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Posted by Christina Lang on Jul 31st 2008 5:00PM
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Count Five: James Lavelle of UNKLE's Favorite Sci-Fi Films

These days, UNKLE's James Lavelle has been making a name for himself by creating cinematic music. Most recently, he, along with Pablo Clement, has scored music for the forthcoming 'X-Files' film, landing the closing theme in addition to a remix of the series' theme song. Lavelle, as befitting UNKLE's science-fiction- and fantasy-derived imagery, is a sci-fi buff, which qualifies him to count down his top five favorite films in the genre.

1. 'Blade Runner,' Final Cut: Ridley Scott's masterpiece -- the greatest visual view of the future, Harrison Ford's greatest role finally completed to perfection.

2. 'THX1138,' Director's Cut: George Lucas' first film, set around control and paranoia. Its Lucas' most individual work, with so much resonating in today's society. A massive influence.

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Posted by Mike Spinella on Jul 23rd 2008 5:00PM
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Count Five: The Hold Steady's Favorite Baseball Movies

Today is the only day of the year that America has no professional sports to tune in to. Even though this year's MLB All-Star Game gave us six and a half extra innings, rock 'n' roll's resident baseball experts the Hold Steady have put together their top five list of baseball movies, which you can rent to cure your mid-season withdrawal. Craig Finn and Tad Kubler, New York's biggest Twins fans, rattle them off.

1. 'Bull Durham': Susan Sarandon, Kevin Costner when he was still watchable.

2. 'Field of Dreams': "If you build it, they will come" -- phenomenal movie.

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Posted by Mike Spinella on Jul 16th 2008 5:00PM
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Count Five: John Reis' Favorite Tiki Bars

John Reis is a staple of the San Diego music scene from his days with Rocket From the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes and the Nightmarchers, his latest adventure in sound. Reis also runs Swami Records, the spawning ground for several of his other projects, including his former stripped-down combo the Sultans. Beside his obsession with music, Reis also likes to seek out tiki bars while he is on the road. He put together a list of his top Polynesian libation outposts that you will need to make note of on your next trip.

1. La Mariana Sailing Club, Honolulu: The real deal, pieced together over decades. It exudes soul in ways that contemporary bars (tiki or otherwise) can't compete nor can compare.

2. Tiki Ti, Los Angeles: A tropical refuge amidst urban turmoil and the gloom of sooty skies. Potent libations and a magnificently welcoming atmosphere.

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Posted by Mike Spinella on Jun 19th 2008 5:00PM
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Count Five: Weezer's Favorite Double Albums

Today, Weezer unveil their sixth album, dubbed 'The Red Album,' which boasts a maturation lrom that of their debut 'Blue Album.' Frontman Rivers Cuomo rocks the Texas look on the cover with the borderline ironic 'stache, while drummer Pat Wilson maintains Weezer's classic retro. The band curated their very own top five list influential double albums exclusively for Spinner to celebrate the release of their own effort Note: Kiss did not make this list.

Weezer's Top Five