Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Sunday, 17 February 2008
Baby vomit and the Autumn blues...
I really loved the way you set fire to me. It made me feel like you cared. So I let myself burn, rather than put myself out. After all, I can't let myself disappoint you. I won't fuck it up again. I promise.
Good luck to the last of the bombshells. Let's hope the disco explodes.
Good luck to the last of the bombshells. Let's hope the disco explodes.
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Recent things...
I hate regretting ruining a decent moment.
Good weekend overall though.
And now I'm enjoying some nice Pinot Noir, as is done on occasion. Some things are going good now. Hatchets buried, friends recaptured, bands going well, etc...
Not usually one to blog and brag, but... really going nicely at the moment. I like my life these days. And forget the arrogance, I've also learned to enjoy my own company. It seperates from that of my friends, and makes me appreciate them and myself even more, because either company is part from the other.
I like this year, very much.
Good weekend overall though.
And now I'm enjoying some nice Pinot Noir, as is done on occasion. Some things are going good now. Hatchets buried, friends recaptured, bands going well, etc...
Not usually one to blog and brag, but... really going nicely at the moment. I like my life these days. And forget the arrogance, I've also learned to enjoy my own company. It seperates from that of my friends, and makes me appreciate them and myself even more, because either company is part from the other.
I like this year, very much.
Friday, 1 February 2008
Top 20 albums of 2007, sort of...
Never going to get it finished, so here's the list. No descriptions/reviews. Just check them out.
20. Architecture in Helsinki - Places Like This
19. Young Love - Too Young to Fight it
18. Oceansize - Frames
17. The Dillinger Escape Plan - Ire Works
16. Liars - Liars
15. Marissa Nadler - Songs III: Bird On the Water
14. Okkervil River - The Stage Names
13. Battles - Mirrored
12. Panda Bear - Person Pitch
11. The Icarus Line - Black Lives at the Golden Coast
10. Jonah Matranga - And
9. Jeremy Enigk - The Missing Link
8. Les Savy Fav - Let's Stay Friends
7. Band of Horses - Cease to Begin
6. To My Boy - Messages
5. Jesca Hoop - Kismet
4. The Kissaway Trail - The Kissaway Trail
3. Cease Upon the Capitol - Cease Upon the Capital
2. The New Pornographers - Challengers
1. A Place to Bury Strangers - A Place to Bury Strangers
20. Architecture in Helsinki - Places Like This
19. Young Love - Too Young to Fight it
18. Oceansize - Frames
17. The Dillinger Escape Plan - Ire Works
16. Liars - Liars
15. Marissa Nadler - Songs III: Bird On the Water
14. Okkervil River - The Stage Names
13. Battles - Mirrored
12. Panda Bear - Person Pitch
11. The Icarus Line - Black Lives at the Golden Coast
10. Jonah Matranga - And
9. Jeremy Enigk - The Missing Link
8. Les Savy Fav - Let's Stay Friends
7. Band of Horses - Cease to Begin
6. To My Boy - Messages
5. Jesca Hoop - Kismet
4. The Kissaway Trail - The Kissaway Trail
3. Cease Upon the Capitol - Cease Upon the Capital
2. The New Pornographers - Challengers
1. A Place to Bury Strangers - A Place to Bury Strangers
Monday, 7 January 2008
Album list by end of week. In the meantime...
My dearest Elena,
I write these words from my new home at the bottom of the ocean.
There is no way that I can have you, my one true love, without destroying us both.
Not even the water can put out my flames, but neither can it wash away my love for you.
And so, to allow you to remain, I will stay here and burn for eternity.
I have refashioned my heart into a paper aeroplane to throw, so that I can cut you as you leave.
At least that way I will always be with you.
Be well, my Angel.
And have the most beautiful life.
I write these words from my new home at the bottom of the ocean.
There is no way that I can have you, my one true love, without destroying us both.
Not even the water can put out my flames, but neither can it wash away my love for you.
And so, to allow you to remain, I will stay here and burn for eternity.
I have refashioned my heart into a paper aeroplane to throw, so that I can cut you as you leave.
At least that way I will always be with you.
Be well, my Angel.
And have the most beautiful life.
Monday, 31 December 2007
TOP 10 SINGLES OF 2007
This year was actually amazing for singles, so sorting through it all was really quite tricky. I think I've just about finalised it.
10. Feist - 1-2-3-4
Don't care, don't care, don't care. Yes, it was all over the adverts for those new custard cream-shaped iPods and a little overplayed. But it's an absolute tune, and it makes me happy. Quality.
9. The Kissaway Trail - Smother + Evil = Hurt
The Flaming Lips may have drifted off a little recently, but at least we have the Kissaway Trail to echo their glory days. One of the sweetest, jangliest songs of the year, with some excellent sweeping strings. It's here to put smiles on faces.
8. Modest Mouse - Dashboard
It would have been easy to overlook the quality of this song, what with the Johnny Marr-joining-the-band publicity that surrounded Modest Mouse this year, but there's no denying that this is a foot stomper of the highest order. Good work, sailors.
7. Pull Tiger Tail - Let's Lightning
They're playing with all the big bands, and one of them has two passports and a French Duke for an ancestor. Oh, and they put out this, which had me singing along for weeks on end. Good boys.
6. The Dykeenies - Clean Up Your Eyes
The Dykeenies' synthy indie-rock-pop verged on emo with this song. That might not sound great, but this is a nice heartfelt little number with hooks-a-plenty. Plus, there's a "doo-doo" bit at the end for good measure.
5. Rihanna - Umbrella
It had to be in there. This is one of the pop masterpieces of the past decade, easily. It might drive you up the wall, but it's not leaving your head anytime soon. May God shine his light on you, Mr Z.
4. Kid Sister - Control
A brilliant slice of grimy hip-hop dance pop from the US that's bound to get you grinding on the dancefloor. Yeah, she's friends with the stars, but who cares. This tune is perfect for the club night out.
3. Beirut - Elephant Gun
I only heard this lot recently, so I was a bit late. But when I finally checked out this single on a recommendation, I was pleased to discover the best voice in music right now. Utterly gorgeous and arty, without disappearing up it's own arse.
2. Elvis Perkins - All the Night Without Love
Three minutes of pure folk niceness. Sounding like it could have easily jumped out of the 1960s, yet still current enough to please. And it's all acoustic. Brilliant stuff. And to boot, Perkins' voice straddles just the right side of lazy to sound lush.
1. Lightspeed Champion - Galaxy of the Lost
There's something about Dev Hynes, and I don't know what it is. Either way, this song has been in my head since it first came out, and just never left. A perfect slice of offbeat pop writing with a vocal hook that could make music itself breathe a sigh and pack it in.
10. Feist - 1-2-3-4
Don't care, don't care, don't care. Yes, it was all over the adverts for those new custard cream-shaped iPods and a little overplayed. But it's an absolute tune, and it makes me happy. Quality.
9. The Kissaway Trail - Smother + Evil = Hurt
The Flaming Lips may have drifted off a little recently, but at least we have the Kissaway Trail to echo their glory days. One of the sweetest, jangliest songs of the year, with some excellent sweeping strings. It's here to put smiles on faces.
8. Modest Mouse - Dashboard
It would have been easy to overlook the quality of this song, what with the Johnny Marr-joining-the-band publicity that surrounded Modest Mouse this year, but there's no denying that this is a foot stomper of the highest order. Good work, sailors.
7. Pull Tiger Tail - Let's Lightning
They're playing with all the big bands, and one of them has two passports and a French Duke for an ancestor. Oh, and they put out this, which had me singing along for weeks on end. Good boys.
6. The Dykeenies - Clean Up Your Eyes
The Dykeenies' synthy indie-rock-pop verged on emo with this song. That might not sound great, but this is a nice heartfelt little number with hooks-a-plenty. Plus, there's a "doo-doo" bit at the end for good measure.
5. Rihanna - Umbrella
It had to be in there. This is one of the pop masterpieces of the past decade, easily. It might drive you up the wall, but it's not leaving your head anytime soon. May God shine his light on you, Mr Z.
4. Kid Sister - Control
A brilliant slice of grimy hip-hop dance pop from the US that's bound to get you grinding on the dancefloor. Yeah, she's friends with the stars, but who cares. This tune is perfect for the club night out.
3. Beirut - Elephant Gun
I only heard this lot recently, so I was a bit late. But when I finally checked out this single on a recommendation, I was pleased to discover the best voice in music right now. Utterly gorgeous and arty, without disappearing up it's own arse.
2. Elvis Perkins - All the Night Without Love
Three minutes of pure folk niceness. Sounding like it could have easily jumped out of the 1960s, yet still current enough to please. And it's all acoustic. Brilliant stuff. And to boot, Perkins' voice straddles just the right side of lazy to sound lush.
1. Lightspeed Champion - Galaxy of the Lost
There's something about Dev Hynes, and I don't know what it is. Either way, this song has been in my head since it first came out, and just never left. A perfect slice of offbeat pop writing with a vocal hook that could make music itself breathe a sigh and pack it in.
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