January 2011
Yeah, it's the remastered version, I hope it's the one you mean! But it's definitely the new, all fixed up and good quality one. I think it might even come with a shirt or something? (don't quote me on that). But yeah, you should get it!
Also, I saw about your Black Holes and Revelations experience. It's got some good songs but it doesn't have the sort of solidity and power of the other two. It was what made them more famous in America, and like I said, some of the songs are really good, especially Take a Bow and Hoodoo, but the previous two albums are worlds better as wholes and even as parts. (But Hoodoo is really good! Did you like that one? And how can you not love Take a Bow's "YOU'LL BUUURN IN HEEELLLL" as it sounds like a space ship landing haha).
Yeah, Take a Bow and Hoodoo were probably my favourites! And the bonus track, Glorious, was fantastic too. I’m sure after a couple more listens the whole album will grow on me.
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Yeah, it's the remastered version, I hope it's the one you mean! But it's definitely the new, all fixed up and good quality one. I think it might even come with a shirt or something? (don't quote me on that). But yeah, you should get it!
Also, I saw about your Black Holes and Revelations experience. It's got some good songs but it doesn't have the sort of solidity and power of the other two. It was what made them more famous in America, and like I said, some of the songs are really good, especially Take a Bow and Hoodoo, but the previous two albums are worlds better as wholes and even as parts. (But Hoodoo is really good! Did you like that one? And how can you not love Take a Bow's "YOU'LL BUUURN IN HEEELLLL" as it sounds like a space ship landing haha).
Yeah, Take a Bow and Hoodoo were probably my favourites! And the bonus track, Glorious, was fantastic too. I’m sure after a couple more listens the whole album will grow on me.
Felt terrible all day
So I listened to Muse’s Black Holes & Revelations at the behest of Kendra. I didn’t like it nearly as much as Absolution or Origin of Symmetry but it was still really good. I am still shocked that I actually am enjoying listening to them. I used to be so adamantly against them.
Also, Kendra’s mention of watching Metropolis the other day has made me watch it again tonight. I forgot how terrible the DVD I have is…the picture quality is not even close to what it should be. Perhaps once I get some money to spend, I’ll buy the Complete Metropolis that was recently released. Maybe even on Bluray. Of course, if I got it on Bluray, it would minimize the amount of people I could lend it to.
December 2010
Almost a Threat
Midi & The Modern Dance
Midi & the Modern Dance // Almost a Threat
you’re so pretty. you’re better off without me. you’ve got your pride. heaven knows i’ve got mine. where are you now? we’ve got to work this out. don’t make me cry. i can feel the tension here. i hope we can work it out, and i hope i don’t sound immature when i say, “talk it out.” why, oh why? i think i’m going to drink.
i’m never going to stop, and you won’t save me dear, because you forgot. why, oh why?from Make It Easy On Yourself.
This is fantastic.
I might as well do this.
Other people are doing top 10 albums of 2010, so here are mine, in no particular order:
David Byrne & Fatboy Slim - Here Lies Love
Daughters - Daughters
The Black Keys - Brothers
The Acacia Strain - Wormwood
Direct Hit! - #5
Los Campesinos! - Romance is Boring
Murder by Death - Good Morning, Magpie
Nana Grizol - Ruth
Paul Baribeau - Unbearable
Titus Andronicus - The Monitor
“
Growing up
really fucking sucks
I’ve got too much stuff
I don’t make enough
And soon I’m gonna turn to dust
I’m gonna turn to dust
And I am afraid I don’t care.
Growing up
really fucking sucks
I’ve fallen down
and I can’t get up
And soon
I’m not going to bother
I’m going to lay on the ground until I die
and I’m afraid I don’t care.
Growing up
really fucking sucks
I want to fall in love
but I don’t love anybody
And soon, there will be nobody
who will want to fall in love with me
And I’m afraid I don’t care
Andrew Jackson Jihad - Growing Up
The brevity and honesty of Sean Bonnette’s lyrics are refreshing in a scene full of ‘deep metaphors’ that mean nothing and soulless word-pandering. In short, I love this man and I want his moustache.
YAAAAAY!!! it'll be an awesome party!
I wish I could get on AIM but I was only on here for a bit. I need to get ready and leave. But have a good day! And thanks!!!
It’s going to be the best party ever. And don’t worry about not being able to get on AIM, I’m heading out for work soon too! Maybe we’ll talk tonight when we both get home from work.
YAAAAAY!!! it'll be an awesome party!
I wish I could get on AIM but I was only on here for a bit. I need to get ready and leave. But have a good day! And thanks!!!
It’s going to be the best party ever. And don’t worry about not being able to get on AIM, I’m heading out for work soon too! Maybe we’ll talk tonight when we both get home from work.
Play
Soooo bored.
Watching Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated and trying to quell my headache. I need something exciting to do.
Personal Space Invader
Andrew Jackson Jihad
Personal Space Invader by Andrew Jackson Jihad
I gave birth to twin wire hangovers
Now I am a personal space invader
I’ve classes I’ve finals due
I have lots and lots of problems
Lookout
Lookout
Lookout
Lookout
How can you put that straw up your nose
When you know how coke is manufactured?
It’s made by children for the immature
It’s made by babies who’ve been captured
It’s a sin against your fellow man
It’s a sin against your fellow man
Welcome to this world have as much fun as you would like
While helping others have as much fun as you’re having
Be kind to those you love
And be kind to those you don’t
But for God’s sake you gotta be kind
And respectful because we’re all one soul
Be the best fucking human that you can be
A book recommendation
I just started The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea, and it’s amazing. It’s about a section of land on the Arizona/Mexico border and the 26 Mexican men who attempted to cross it. Only twelve survived. Urrea’s writing style is warm and personable, and he handles the topic with dignity. So far it seems unbiased, being fair to both the immigrants and Border Patrol. Check it out!
