Saturday, February 10, 2007
I like the new Shins album. The lead single (track 4) is exceptional. I listen to tracks 2 and 9 a lot, too. None of the other tracks stick out ... yet. The last album took a while to grow on me ... none of the songs were immediately loveable, but after three listens, I took to a few songs, and after five more listens, I loved the whole album. That could happen again ... I am not ruling it out, but I'm not counting on it, either.
I don't have any music to recommend, (actually, the new Beck, which is kind of old now, is good), but you should spend the money and download the Ricky Gervais Show podcasts ... they're hilarious. Karl Pilkington is funny as hell.
Oh, I guess I do have some music: you can't buy the tracks, but you should checkout the National Skyline mypsace page. The three songs posted there are great (but unreleased).
Finally, I have been following the Twins stadium progress quite closely. I can't believe the latest developments. The Twins are (supposedly) considering a new site for the stadium? Yeah right. They better close the deal and get moving on that thing. The current site completely rocks. Thinking about the new stadium and how it ties in with the LRT and Northstar line makes me want to move back. They were supposed to release the stadium designs on the 15th. I hope this crap doesn't push it back.
I don't have any music to recommend, (actually, the new Beck, which is kind of old now, is good), but you should spend the money and download the Ricky Gervais Show podcasts ... they're hilarious. Karl Pilkington is funny as hell.
Oh, I guess I do have some music: you can't buy the tracks, but you should checkout the National Skyline mypsace page. The three songs posted there are great (but unreleased).
Finally, I have been following the Twins stadium progress quite closely. I can't believe the latest developments. The Twins are (supposedly) considering a new site for the stadium? Yeah right. They better close the deal and get moving on that thing. The current site completely rocks. Thinking about the new stadium and how it ties in with the LRT and Northstar line makes me want to move back. They were supposed to release the stadium designs on the 15th. I hope this crap doesn't push it back.
Friday, February 09, 2007
What does everyone think about the new Shins album? I've only listened to it a few times, but I'm starting to think it will never grow on me like their first two albums. There are a few good songs, but too much of the album sounds the same - airy, ethereal, and lacking any rock-out moments. Not that I was expecting or want the entire album to sound like AC/DC, but . . .
So, I'm really writing because I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for CD purchases. I've been looking at the releases coming up, and I'm looking forward to both Ted Leo's new album and the new Arcade Fire. But those aren't coming out for a little while, so has anyone bought anything good recently?
So, I'm really writing because I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for CD purchases. I've been looking at the releases coming up, and I'm looking forward to both Ted Leo's new album and the new Arcade Fire. But those aren't coming out for a little while, so has anyone bought anything good recently?
