Archive for December, 2007

Top Ten Things That Should Happen in 2008 to Make My Life Happier

December 31st, 2007

I have a lot of opinions about the kinds of things nobody else usually gives a crap about, and to keep track of all my opinions (in case I ever need evidence) I like to make lists. As we creep ever closer to the end of 2007 by the minute, I offer now, for your [...]

Homage Of The Day: The Valentines Bow to Roxy Music!

December 29th, 2007

Shouldn’t that guy be covering his tits, or something?
Please compare the cover of Roxy Music’s amazing 1974 album, Country Life, with this promo photo of Hollywood-based electronic Duo, The Valentines, and tell me you don’t see a similarity. While The Valentines get some serious bonus points for visual aesthetics, their music, unfortunately, kind of sucks.

Derivative Hype of The Day: Editors

December 28th, 2007

Which one is Ian Curtis?
Jesus god, do these guys sound like Joy Division or what?

Back In the New York Groove, or Something Like That

December 27th, 2007

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I got home from California just before midnight after waiting in line for a Taxi at Laguardia airport for - I wish I was making this up - an hour and 20 minutes, only to find / smell not one but two dead fish in the tank, due to overfeeding by their caretaker. [...]

Season’s Beatings!

December 20th, 2007

Yeah, That’s It…
Hey Kids! I’m heading out to California later this afternoon for week of sun and fun with the family and friends. While I’m looking forward to enjoying temperatures of over 40 degrees, I’ll be away from the blog until at least December 27th. So have a wonderful holiday and try not to [...]

Worst Band Names of 2007!

December 18th, 2007

That’s All Well and Good, Yes; But Where is “Bondage Death Fuck”?
Mountains of glorious thanks go out to Kirk Miller for turning me on to this fun article dissecting the Worst band names of 2007. “Dance Me Pregnant” is my personal favorite.

MC Escher’s Waterfall Becomes a LEGO Sculpture!

December 14th, 2007

How impressive is this!

Thanks to Frank at OMGBlog.com for the tip!

Happy Birthday, John Fred Young!

December 10th, 2007

Black Stone Cherry: John Fred is the Hunky One with All the Hair
Today my friend John Fred turns 22. John Fred plays drums for the awesome hard rock band, Black Stone Cherry, and he is just hilarious. Earlier this afternoon I called him up at his home in Kentucky to wish him Birthday specialness and [...]

A Graphical Analysis of The Things That You Can Touch and Those Which You Cannot

December 7th, 2007

“Its better than yours…”
The absolute funniest thing I’ve seen in a very long time is this explanation of Gansta Rap lyrics through the genius use of Powerpoint charts! Insane! Thanks to the handsome, fabulous and in-the-know Edward Turowski for the tip!

Rock Star Quote of the Week: Ben Gillies of Silverchair!

December 5th, 2007

Ben, Dan, Chris = Silverchair
“I guess I’ve become more aware of dynamics and having a bit more of a deft touch, though it’s nice to lay into them on occasion as well. In my early days I was a bit of a basher. I hit them really hard all the time and had really big [...]