Monthly Archives: October 2004

Inheritence

Talk Talk – Inheritence from Spirit of Eden (1988) /atmospheric art post rock/((“When it gets my heart outNature’s sonDon’t you know where life has goneBurying progress in the cloudsHow we learn to linger onHead in sandExpecting the dourTo redress with … Continue reading

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Party for Two

Shania Twain – Party for Two from Greatest Hits (2004) /mainstream country/((“You’ll be sexy in your socks(We could polish the floors)In case that anybody knocks(Let’s lock all the doors)Yeah, all the things I’m gonna do(I’m gonna do with you)I wanna … Continue reading

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Angel

Massive Attack – Angel from Mezzanine (1998) /trip hop/((“Her eyes.She’s on the dark side.Neutralize…Every man in sight.To love you, love you, love you, love you … “The dark world spread out past him, curving down, windowless. Stray orange light off … Continue reading

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Jens Lekman: WHEN I SAID I WANTED TO BE YOUR DOG

It’s easy to think this album is a little silly, or even stupid. On first listen, I was noted to raise my eyebrow in confusion and disbelief when I heard the striking couplet “Did you take tram #7 to heaven? … Continue reading

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Clann Zu – Black Coats and Bandages

Despite Clann Zú being being credited with writing all the music here as a band, moreso than other groups, the driving force seems to be the singer and lyricist, Declan DeBarra. He wears his ragged heart unabashedly on his sleeve, … Continue reading

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Everyone Choose Sides

The Wrens – Everyone Choose Sides from Meadowlands (2003) /searing rawk/((“the whole to-do of what to do for money/poorer or not this year and hell’s the difference/let’s talk plans/and luck said, ‘double damned/were you give women worth winning or what?/a … Continue reading

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Shashkin (Hefner Remix)

Omar Faruk Tekbilek – Shashkin (Hefner Remix) from Lamb: Back to Mine: The Voodoo Sessions (2004) /snakecharmer drum n bass/((Night had sunk over the city and clutched it tightly in its fist. The acrid steam rose off of the tight … Continue reading

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The Organ and Controller.Controller pics

The Organ, Controller.Controller Live at The Underground in Hamilton – October 22, 2004 The Organ Controller.Controller

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Thursday, October 21rd:

One more essay in the bag. I wrote about brainwashing, for my creative writing class. It was very interesting, and perhaps slightly related to my major project for the class. But who knows for sure until it’s finished? I visited … Continue reading

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Woke Up From Dreaming

The Delgados – Woke Up From Dreaming from Hate (2002) /theatric piano pop/((“Just for a moment can we take a little time.Just stop for a moment can we make this moment mine.Ive tried to let go but Ive never had … Continue reading

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