imamodrocker 5:23 pm (5:23:26 PM): our blog is getting better i think sayitifyouwant 5:23 pm (5:23:37 PM): i like how you do the musicy stuff (5:23:47 PM): and im like the angry man hater imamodrocker 5:23 pm (5:23:49 PM): mhm sayitifyouwant 5:23 pm (5:23:53 PM): good dynamic imamodrocker 5:23 pm (5:23:56 PM): i think thats kind of our schtick anyways
Translation: "Hey Jess, I'm dumping you because I've decided I don't feel the same way about you anymore and I don't feel like working it out because I'm stubborn. Mostly I just like being able to say that I'm stubborn, though. I'm also too selfish to realize how much that statement probably just made you feel like I ripped your heart out, BUT HEY, consolation prize: I think you're worthy of being my friend still. But I'm really just saying that because I don't know what else to say and I feel like that is something girls like to hear? In fact the likelihood of me contacting you to actually be friends is essentially nonexistent...but again, I'm not really sure what to say at this point in the conversation so I'm going to say the stupidest fucking thing that comes into my head because I've already used my 'I think you're a great girl' line. Now I'm going to sigh a lot so I sound sincere and try to get you to see that I'm just being honest. Girls love honest guys, right? At least I'm being honest."
Baby you still feel the same. Alex Kapranos of Glasgow native band Franz Ferdinand knows exactly how to push our buttons even all these years after their explosive 2004 self titled debut. Tonight:Franz Ferdinand lacked the commercial success of their previous albums, but the 2009 studio production gained the freedom of no real expectations. From the infectious dance record filled with such instant hits as "Ulysses" and "No You Girls" comes this incredibly intricate track buried in the middle. "Twilight Omens" consists of an intriguing distorted organ loop, a driving drum beat, and probably the most importantly the breathy layered voice of Kapranos doing what he does best: talking directly to the listener. The lyrics continue to engage us directly with the suave front man "Keep hearing your name", "Hear the radio sing your name", and "Baby I still feel the same". How are we not supposed to fall all over this track blushing? What is so wonderful about this song besides the musical intricacy (and the always assumed sexual undertones), is the fact this song is completely unlike any of the other tracks on Tonight:Franz Ferdinand. The fresh sound with a lack of a heavy bass dance step allows us to refresh ourselves within the more alternative side of the Scots. I personally am shocked that Tonight:Franz Ferdinand hasn't received more critical acclaim considering it's a refreshing departure from the jangling rock that You Could Have It So Much Better gave to us in droves; it perfectly harnesses the indie dance beat craze with impeccable musicianship.
Don't worry Alex, you still feel the same and I love every minute of it.
Yes, this shampoo was originally created for horses, but apparently the trainers who used it on their horses started using it themselves and insisted to the company that they adapt it for humans. I have very thin hair (thanks Mom!), I shed like a cat (seriously, apparently if you open M's Roomba its all just red hair and lint) and it has become progressively worse since that one time I cut it all off myself and then started dying it. For some reason my dad has been using this since I was a kid and I finally got around to buying it for myself and I love it so much I wanna take it behind a middle school and get it pregnant. My hair doesn't get greasy after a day anymore, and I was able to go about 4 days without washing it which is a miracle for me because I have incredibly greasy locks and I hate having to wash my hair every day. Also its like 7 dollars for a huge bottle and there's even a pun on the bottle! I LOVE PUNS. BUY THIS SHIT.
girl 1: I'm really liking this mix you made me. I mean that Rush song? It's so amazing. I even like that Michael Jackson song and I HATE Michael Jackson.
girl 2: Oh I know, me too. Rush on the other hand...
In the process of making First Impressions of Earth (The Strokes' 2006 lackluster third studio album), Julian Casablanca decided to record his thoughts about relationships and life with the solitary help of a keyboard. While the sound of this demo hardly resembles the quintessential Strokes rhythm and energy, it captures a level of purity only available from the under-produced track. As an early take of the first track of the album, "You Only Live Once" (one of the few truly great songs featured on First Impressions), Julian's voice isn't covered by fuzz. He is not concerned with sounding cool or being perfect; he is just recording his thoughts and ideas. The fresh quality matched with the thoughtful and universal lyrics is celebrated by the popularity of this demo. What makes this track so exciting and listenable for long time Strokes fans, or casual contemporary music collectors is that it is vulnerable. The honest vulnerability with an enjoyable melody was replaced with forgetful complaining on the tracks of the studio album. I can only hope that their unnamed 2011 project returns the five NY natives to their danceable and relatable roots.
As I was listening to Belle & Sebastian on my itunes shuffle one of my favorite songs came up again. "Pocketbook Angel" - a rare 90's take- showcases the youthful and melodic voice of Stuart Murdoch with the gloomy dance vibe of most B&S songs. The simple, yet friendly guitar sticks with you for the day (in the best way possible). Following the story of a man who continues to see a girl out on the street who writes down everything she sees in her little notebook. While all female listeners of this song would want to be that kooky object of Murdoch's affection, it is amazing to see even within this rough and short demo track, the semi-whimsical world of Belle and Sebastian characters immortalized in ironic and beautiful songs being created.
I'm also a huge fan of the quality of sound that seems like they recorded it in a bathtub.
