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Monday, September 13, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
My Playlist: Favorite Albums of 2010 (So far)
Little over half way through 2010 has seen a vast array of music. My play list has been filled with some great albums this year and here are some of them. Note that some songs to listen to are located under each album listed.
Brothers - The Black Keys
The fourth album from singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney is a slight departure from there "Dirtier" sound in there previous albums. Brothers is a much cleaner album with a mix of rock and R&B but still retains the soul of The Black Keys . Songs like "Tighten Up" , "Howlin' For You" and "Next Girl" are fun catchy. While "To Afraid to love you" and "Unknown Brother" are more kin to The Black Keys sound. Also, a fantastic cover of Jerry Butler's "Never Gonna give you up" makes Brothers a must listen to album.
Sigh No More -Mumford & Sons
The debut album from Mumford & Sons formed in London , England
Broken Bells- Broken Bells
Broken Bells is a collaboration of Brian Burton (DangerMouse) from Gnarles Barkley and lead vocalist James Mercer of The Shins. Broken Bells is a groovy album with great vocals, with splashes of Brian Burton signature experimental sounds. Songs such as "The High Road" and "The ghost hands" are fun and are examples of what great artists can do together.
Diamond Eyes - Deftones
Diamond Eyes is a triumphant album from a band that gone through some turbulent times over the past few years. From a possible break up to a serious car accident that left bass player Chi Cheng in a coma. So to see the Deftones record an album given there circumstances is an achievement . Deftones were able to create an album that is brutal at times with songs "Cmnd/Ctrl" and "Rocket Skates", to melodic "Sex Tape" and "
Sea of Cowards- The Dead Weather
To put it simply Sea of Cowards is a dirty album .The Dead weather has a great mix of vocals between Jake White from The white stripes and Allison Mosshart from The kills. The sounds are grimy and has a heavy grove to it. Sea cowards last over 40 minutes in time but has a rapid pace do to the seamless transition from song to song. Great to listen to on the road.
To put it simply Sea of Cowards is a dirty album .The Dead weather has a great mix of vocals between Jake White from The white stripes and Allison Mosshart from The kills. The sounds are grimy and has a heavy grove to it. Sea cowards last over 40 minutes in time but has a rapid pace do to the seamless transition from song to song. Great to listen to on the road.
Plastic Beach -Gorillaz
The Gorillaz once was a side project from creator Damon Albarn but has become a full blown epic of music artistry.
Option Paralysis- The Dillinger Escape Plan
Organized chaos is the best way to define Option Paralysis, the ability to toe the line from chaotic to cohesive music is amazing. The Dillinger Escape Plan is an assault on the ear drums but the amount of talent and skill is an enjoyable experience. Greg Pucinato is becoming one of the best metal singers today, songs such as "Farwell 'Mona Lisa", "Windower" are indication of his vocal range. Option Paralysis is not for the faint in heart but, if you want to listen to something outside the box it can be a welcome chaotic trek.
These are just some of the albums that are on my play list. There's been a wide variety music so far this year so check these albums out also.
Contra- Vampire Weekend
This is Happening- LCD Soundsystem
High Violet- The National
Trans-Continental Hustle - Gogo Bordello
How To Destroy Angels -How To Destroy Angels
I liked It Better When You Had No Heart-Butch Walker
If you have an suggestions please comment on the bottom of the post also fill free to list your favorite albums or songs this year.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
E3 Thoughts
With the opening of the Video games Industry annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 for short), brings major buzz that will ripple throughout the industry for remaining year and beyond.The E3 conference has been the go to place for the video game Industry and does not plan on changing anytime soon. Over the years we have seen the rise of the casual games market via Wii, Nintendo DS and recently apple products Ipod and Ipad . The casual market has been great for the industry and has brought in a great amount of revenue and casual gamers into the fold. But, as the casual games market has risen, traditional games are becoming less frequent do to there large budgets for example Red Dead Redemption budget was estimated to be over 100 Million.
The "hardcore" gamer is no longer the industries central focus,there are still games that cater to this audience be it , Modern Warfare 2,the Halo series and the God of War series and have shown great sales but,based on the indications of the E3 we can all see were the trends of the industry are currently heading.Both, Microsoft and Sony are currently planning on releasing there own motion controllers this fall the Kinect (formally Project Natal) and Sony's move. The major differences is Kinect is remote free while PlayStation Move uses a wand and analog stick similar to the Wii remote and nun-chunk.The Kinect seems to be focused on the casual Wii gaming market with Kinectimals and kinect Sports etc.While the PlayStation 3 is working a two pronged attack with the casual and hardcore with games such as the Eye Pet and hardcore games such FPS with Killzone 3 .
I can understand why Sony and Microsoft are going for motion control hardware do to the success of the Wii;The Wii was able to find the market that played very few games or never played video games before.The problem with the Wii is that most of the software is shovelware.Unless you are a Nintendo developed game sells have been sluggish for third party developers,EA, capcom etc.But, they are cheaper to make compared to there big budget counterparts which sometimes does not make a profit for the company.Just hoping that someone will develop interesting games rather then mini games collections;This technology has great potential case in point Child of Eden; which is innovate and allows people interact more then REZ ever could. Motion controllers are not going away anytime soon much to the chagrin to many people in the industry and hardcore gamers alike. Motion controllers can be beneficial to the industry as a whole.But, give people more options and new innovative ways to play these games rather then the slew of dance,fitness and mini game collections. I do enjoy that both Nintendo and Sony's Press conferences had a great mix of traditional games and a mix of family and party oriented games.Which will be beneficial for the video games industry to expand and the potential for the casual video game player to eventually play traditional games. Time will tell where the industry will be heading to but I look forward to hear more news coming out of this years E3.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Rule #32: Enjoy the Little Things, Part II
IT'S A TRAP!!!
Maybe that's why they were a one-hit wonder.
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Seriously bro, not one sip?
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Never having met you!
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Also, what do those other 49 stars on the American flag stand for?
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Note to self: delete friend after reading.
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Apparently she likes it too.
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And you said I would never learn anything watching MTV.
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Well played, Google.
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Who am I to judge? I like yogurt up my ass and a popsicle stick in my mouth.
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Pwned by Grandpa.
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And I would do anything for love, but I won't do that.
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Duh.
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Dad, FTW
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You're right. Mine is way worse than your bike incident.
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If that doesn't work, try using different colors. Works 80% of the time, 50% of the time.
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I'm just glad he didn't ask what "marble cake" was.
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Five of these six things are true: can you spot the lie?
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Yes, who can forget the day when former Vice-President Aaron Burr shot and mortally wounded former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton in a duel?
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Aww, look. Newt Gingrich is writing again.
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Very classy.
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At least Bristol won't get pregnant again.
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Fool, your attempts at being happy have only made me more determined to stop you!!!
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Good luck with that.
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No. This is definatly worse.
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I'm loving it!
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Totally. He was all up in that shit.
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No, she mean't capitol... like in Washington D.C.
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Oh, while you're reading this...
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Or what? Oh... my... a-God!
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You know that I could use somebody.
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Mmmmmm... barbecue.
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You'd be Führer-ious with yourself if you didn't buy this chair!
Nearly six ounces of juice were drunk during breakfast alone.
P-P-P-P-P-Pikachu
But he didn't shoot the Times New Roman.
Morpheus: [amused] You think that's a door you're entering?
Neo: Whoa!
Guy 1: Is this heaven?
Guy 2: It's Iowa.
I don't know what it is, but I love it!
God damn Arizona, take a chill pill.
I imagine this did not go over so well on 9/11.
Tim was always playing with his night stick, he just thought that he would now get paid to use it.
What happens when I buy two of each?
Dammit! Why didn't anybody tell me before I made the trip down here?
Artist Watch: Serena Ryder
With a dauntingly powerful voice that is as tough as nails yet still earnestly insecure, Serena Ryder makes a dramatic introduction into the music business with her debut album Is It O.K.
The obvious similarities between Ryder and numerous artists are one of the unique factors to her persona – it would seem that some very different artists influence her heavily. For example, her vocals are reminiscent of artists such as KT Tunstall, Johnette Napolitano (of Concrete Blonde fame) and Brandi Carlile, but her overall style seems indicative of apparent influences by Mellissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Natalie Merchant and Norah Jones.
There are many highlights to this artist, including an acoustic variation of the often-overlooked Bruce Springsteen song “Racing in the Street.” And while she shines performing someone else’s work, it is her original works that really stand out. Granted, she's not at "The Boss" level yet, but her lyrics are ripe with a biting and sharp-edged attitude. Ryder dazzles in what is sure to be a bright career.
A Little Bit of Red – Think KT “Tunstall’s Black Horse and a Cherry Tree” with more attitude and swagger. Ryder not only matches Etheridge’s grit on this track but she manages to slide in a can’t-help-but-sing-along chorus that leaves a lasting impression of haunting malice and fury. The crown jewel of her album, expect to play this track repeatedly.
Sweeping the Ashes – Perhaps her second best track, this lyrical gem tells the story of a person whose youth was washed away from a relationship that’s love has expired. The partner decides they want out, leaving the narrator to blast out their frustrations. It has a bit of a 3 Doors Down feel to it, but the lyrics are much bolder and carry her message of dejection loud and clear.
Last Night I had the Strangest Dream – This cover of Ed McCurdy's classic anti-war ballad sounds like Natalie Merchant’s Tigerlily, particularly the tracks “Wonder” and “Carnival.”
All For Love – Up-tempo and rhythmic, this catchy rock/pop tune hits all the right chords. Perhaps no other artist is as prevalent on the album as Johnette Napolitano is, because this is exactly the kind of music she would be making today. On a side note, it has a bit of a Fleetwood Mac sound to it. If someone had told me this was a Stevie Nicks song, I wouldn't have challenged them.
It Doesn’t Matter Anymore – reminiscent of Ingrid Michaelson’s “Morning Lullabies,” this soft and delicate – yet still bluesy – song would be perfect for an artist like Joe Cocker to cover. Much like a Norah Jones or Billy Joel song (only a bit more spiteful), this ballad tells of a missed chance at love.
Just Another Day – sounds like an Eve 6 or Blessid Union of Souls track with a bit of Amy Winehouse mixed in for good measure. Add in an alternative chorus to John Mellencamp’s famous tune and you’ve got yourself a low-key-yet-downtrodden track that flows like a river.
Weak in the Knees - A love ballad that is sure to be played at indie aficionados' weddings. It is a slow yet eternally hopeful song reminicent of Bryan Adam's "Right Here Waiting for You" or "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You"
Racing in the Street - Like this wouldn't make it into the blog. A tale of a drifter whose love has seen better days. A sincere cover version that really highlights the lyrics and gives them a unique voice.
The obvious similarities between Ryder and numerous artists are one of the unique factors to her persona – it would seem that some very different artists influence her heavily. For example, her vocals are reminiscent of artists such as KT Tunstall, Johnette Napolitano (of Concrete Blonde fame) and Brandi Carlile, but her overall style seems indicative of apparent influences by Mellissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Natalie Merchant and Norah Jones.
There are many highlights to this artist, including an acoustic variation of the often-overlooked Bruce Springsteen song “Racing in the Street.” And while she shines performing someone else’s work, it is her original works that really stand out. Granted, she's not at "The Boss" level yet, but her lyrics are ripe with a biting and sharp-edged attitude. Ryder dazzles in what is sure to be a bright career.
A Little Bit of Red – Think KT “Tunstall’s Black Horse and a Cherry Tree” with more attitude and swagger. Ryder not only matches Etheridge’s grit on this track but she manages to slide in a can’t-help-but-sing-along chorus that leaves a lasting impression of haunting malice and fury. The crown jewel of her album, expect to play this track repeatedly.
Sweeping the Ashes – Perhaps her second best track, this lyrical gem tells the story of a person whose youth was washed away from a relationship that’s love has expired. The partner decides they want out, leaving the narrator to blast out their frustrations. It has a bit of a 3 Doors Down feel to it, but the lyrics are much bolder and carry her message of dejection loud and clear.
Last Night I had the Strangest Dream – This cover of Ed McCurdy's classic anti-war ballad sounds like Natalie Merchant’s Tigerlily, particularly the tracks “Wonder” and “Carnival.”
All For Love – Up-tempo and rhythmic, this catchy rock/pop tune hits all the right chords. Perhaps no other artist is as prevalent on the album as Johnette Napolitano is, because this is exactly the kind of music she would be making today. On a side note, it has a bit of a Fleetwood Mac sound to it. If someone had told me this was a Stevie Nicks song, I wouldn't have challenged them.
It Doesn’t Matter Anymore – reminiscent of Ingrid Michaelson’s “Morning Lullabies,” this soft and delicate – yet still bluesy – song would be perfect for an artist like Joe Cocker to cover. Much like a Norah Jones or Billy Joel song (only a bit more spiteful), this ballad tells of a missed chance at love.
Just Another Day – sounds like an Eve 6 or Blessid Union of Souls track with a bit of Amy Winehouse mixed in for good measure. Add in an alternative chorus to John Mellencamp’s famous tune and you’ve got yourself a low-key-yet-downtrodden track that flows like a river.
Weak in the Knees - A love ballad that is sure to be played at indie aficionados' weddings. It is a slow yet eternally hopeful song reminicent of Bryan Adam's "Right Here Waiting for You" or "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You"
Racing in the Street - Like this wouldn't make it into the blog. A tale of a drifter whose love has seen better days. A sincere cover version that really highlights the lyrics and gives them a unique voice.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Rule # 32: Enjoy the Little Things
As Tallahassee (played by Woodie Harrelson) once said in the film Zombieland, "Enjoy the Little Things." With this spirit of enjoyment in mind, I offer you a look into what truly makes me happy: seeing what stupid and funny things people can do on Facebook.
*NOTE* If it is difficult to see the entire caption, simply click on the item and the original link will pop up.
I DON'T REMEMBER TURNING S, BUT I'M TOLD THAT THE BIRTHDAY CLOWN GOT DRUNK AND TRIED TO TAKE PICTURES OF MY NO-NO AREA.
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WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE, IN THIS TOWN...
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I LIKE TO DRAW JESUS IN A TUXEDO T-SHIRT BECAUSE IT SAYS, "I WANT TO BE FORMAL, BUT I'M HERE TO PARTY"
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I WOULD HIRE ADMIRAL ACKBAR TO DIRECT THE COMMERCIAL JUST SO HE COULD SAY, "IT'S A WRAP!!!"
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BUT SURPRISINGLY LESS SUSPICIOUS THAN JOINING THE TEA PARTY MOVEMENT
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TURKEY w/MAYO SOUNDS GOOD
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I SAW TWO GUYS HUGGING IN THE BATHROOM ONCE FOR LIKE TEN MINUTES, BUT THEY BOTH LIKED IT
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BUT I HAVE HEARD THE DEATH CRY OF SPELL CHECKING
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F-----G SOCIALISTS MAN, THAT'S WHO
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BUT SARAH PALIN IS STILL THE TEA BAGGING QUEEN, RIGHT?
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ALL RETARDS GO TO HEAVEN
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YOU'RE WELCOME
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ATTENTION CUSTOMERS: ALL FREUDIAN SLIPPERS ARE ON SALE THIS WEEK AND ARE LOCATED IN THE 'WANTS TO HAVE SEX WITH HIS MOTHER'... ER, I MEAN THE 'UNCONSCIOUS MIND' AISLE
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SADLY, NO. BUT YOU CAN CONSIDER YOURSELF THE GOP FRONT-RUNNER IN ALABAMA'S GUBNERNATORIAL CAMPAIGN.
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HEY, IF SHE WANTS TO VISIT THE GLORY HOLE, WHO AM I TO STOP HER?
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EITHER THE SMARTEST MAN IN THE WORLD OR THE DUMBEST
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SHE'S SO EXCITED AND SHE JUST CAN'T HIDE IT.
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NO! IT'S NOT LIKE THAT. IT'S INNOCENT. HEE-HE! SHAMONE!
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TOUCHÉ SALESMAN
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JOKES ON YOU! SHE'S PLASTIC.
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LUKE! TIME FOR DINNER.
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SIGH....
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I'M ALL SHOOK UP
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JASON : WISDOM AS JESUS/MUHAMMAD/MOSES : PHROPHET
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YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST
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BRO CODE FAIL
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POOR RICHARD
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YOU'RE RIGHT, HE IS STUPID
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WHO KNOWS, MAYBE IN A FEW YEARS SHE'LL DEVELOP AND YOU'LL ALL FEEL STUPID FOR MAKING FUN OF HER.
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YOU MAKE A COMPELLING ARGUMENT
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WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU COMBINE MLK Jr'S TWO MOST FAMOUS SPEECHES WITH SARCASM? THIS.
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THE BEST OF THE REST:
Exactly.
His first act as president will be to execute all bears.
I didn't know my priest uses Facebook.
Dude, open notes are the worst!
Michael also likes when it puts the lotion on the skin.
Yes, where does she sign up? Is there, like, a booth or something?
What, is this like a Rochak test?
No. Give her a minute, she'll get it... hopefully.
"And now back to Making Bombs on the DIY Network. I'm Ted Kaczynski. Today we're going to start off by..."
Now George Bush, stop that snickering this instant!
Fuqing. haturs
The next day she realized how those guys kept getting nude shots of her and began drawing her curtains before taking a shower.
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