Dos: The Second Week

It's starting to come through.

Shaq Fu

There's a book I want to read titled I, Lucifer, by Glen Duncan. I've been reading up on it online, and it's definately peeked my interest. Our library doesn't have it, and I'm broke for now, so it looks like this one is hitting the back burner for now. I'm posting this because I don't want to forget it when I can buy some books again. I've made lists in the past, but I tend to lose them. Shabang.

I really want to see the film The Spirit, especially now that trailors are everywhere. Looks like a good time.

One Week In..

Week 1 into the beard.

Shazam

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/c0cf508ff8/prop-8-the-musical-starring-jack-black-john-c-reilly-and-many-more-from-fod-team-jack-black-craig-robinson-john-c-reilly-and-rashida-jones

Jesus Glue

Having been inspired by the new song they put up, I've made a new GlassJAw compilation. It's 18 tracks of pury fury and beauty. I've set up a Mediafire account, and will soon be puting up these mixes for download.

GlassJAw - Jesus Glue Mix

1. You Think You're John Fucking Lennon
2. Tip Your Bartender
3. Mu Empire
4. Ry Ry's Song
5. El Mark
6. Stuck Pig
7. Ape Dos Mil
8. Siberian Kiss (Edit)
9. Midwestern Stylings
10. Pretty Lush
11. Cosmopoliton Bloodloss
12. Majour
13. Motel of the White Locust
14. Convectuoso
15. Pink Roses
16. Radio Cambodia
17. Matchbook Blackbook
18. Two Tabs of Mescaline

My Top Ten Albums of the Year

So, after some time to think about it, here's my top ten albums for the year.

10. Opeth - Watershed
This record is so fucking good. Beautiful proggy stuff. More Damnation than Deliverance, but "Heir Apparent" is one of the heaviest songs the band has ever written. Fantastic. "The Lotus Eater" is one of my favorite Opeth songs, though it's called "The Louts Eater" on my copy of the album on vinyl.

9. Kanye West - 808's and Heartbreaks
I'm not typically a fan of rap, but this isn't a typical rap album. It sounds like a 80's pop record, with the 808 drum machine and the auto tuned vocals, and it's a wonderful thing. "Heartless", "Paranoid", and "Love Lockdown" are my favorites. His raw emotion comes through the almost synthetic vocals, and it's a record everyone should give a chance.

8. Nine Inch Nails - The Slip
Well, apparently Trent Reznor just can't stop writing. Two records in one year, with The Slip being the better of the two. "1000000" is the danciest, most badass NIN song in years. Year Zero was a phenomenal record, but this seems a bit more in your face. There's not a bad track on the album. Seriously.

7. Cursed - III: Architects of Troubled Sleep
Cursed is fucking mad. Really fucking mad. Every goddamn track on this album oozes a vile, dystopian view of the world, and with good fucking cause. The world is fucked up. Nothing is changing. The music business is a mess. While touring the record, Cursed was robbed and subsequently broke up. It's sad, because they truly were Canada's heaviest export.

6. Jesu/Battle of Mice split
It's only four songs, but the split contains the best Jesu songs yet. Two, majestic, slow, beautiful songs. The Battle of Mice songs are no slouches either. Even though they aren't the best songs the band has recorded, they are better than most songs released this year.

5. Metallica - Death Magnetic
It's not a perfect record, but it's better than anything the band has produced in almost 20 years. It's a proper successor to ...And Justice For All, it's just too bad that there was all of the bullshit between the two records. It's nice to hear them hungry again. For christs sake, there are fucking TRIPLITS in "Broken, Beat & Scarred". So fucking good.

4. The Bronx - The Bronx III
The new Bronx record is a near perfect blast punk record. The leads are amazing, something the band has never done before, and the vocal hooks are top notch. Eleven badass songs with no filler. My only complaint is that there aren't any of the slower tunes, the other records had at least one each, and it would have been a nice change in pace.

3. The Misfits - Walk Among Us
I know this record didn't come out this year, but I hadn't found it until now. I truly love this band and had no idea. It only took me 24 years to realize how amazing this album is. The hooks are amazing. The riffing is top notch. Just a wonderful time.

2. Spylacopa - Spylacopa EP
Greg from the DEP can do no wrong. Last year, the DEP record was better than the rest, and this EP is almost as good. With Greg and Julie Christmas, of Battle of Mice/Made Out of Babies fame, sharing vocal duties, I knew that this record would own. 5 great tunes. The final tune "I Should Have Known" sounds like Pink Floyd and Radiohead blended together in the best possible ways. My only complaint is the lack of Julie Christmas, who apparently came to the project late and will be more prevalent on the next EP due out early next year. Bring it on.

1. Torche - Meanderthal
Torche have produced a perfect record this year. I can't skip a single track on the 13 track gem. Not only are the songs all kicking strong, but the album also has the best packaging for the year. Just buy the vinyl and you'll know. Amazing packaging. Amazing tunes. Goddamn goodness.

This Was Always Meant To Fall Apart...

Sleepwalking: Deftones B-Sides Mix

So,the Deftones always get two mixes from me. One A-Sides, and the other B-Sides. I'm aware that a lot of this material has been made available through their B-Sides and Rarities cd, but my listing is better. Enjoy.

B-Sides Mix
1. Savory(Jawbox cover)
2. Night Boat(Duran Duran cover)
3. Wax and Wane (Cocteau Twins cover)
4. Jealous Guy(John Lennon cover)
5. Cherry Waves(Acoustic)
6. Change(in the House of Flies)(Acoustic)
7. Sinatra(Helmet cover)
8. Crenshaw Punch/I'll Throw Rocks at You
9. Lovers
10. No Ordinary Love(Sade cover)
11. Can't Even Breathe
12. Simple Man(Lynard Skynard cover)
13. To Have and To Hold(Depeche Mode cover)
14. Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want(The Smiths cover)
15. The Chauffeur(Duran Duran cover)
16. Be Quiet and Drive(Acoustic)
17. Sleep Walk(Santo and Johnny cover)

Rapture: Deftones A-Sides Mix

Well, this is my Deftones A-Sides mix I made last night. As is my personal mix rules, it all fits onto one cd-r. It consists of 17 fantastic tracks, traversing their career. I cut out all of Adrenaline because it sucks, really. Also, did you know the "Feiticeira" means Female Wizard in Portuguese? I didn't.

A-Sides Mix:
1. Feiticeira
2. Rapture
3. Beware
4. When Girls Telephone Boys
5. Be Quiet and Drive(Far Away)
6. Bloody Cape
7. Lhabia
8. Kimdracula
9. Digital Bath
10. Rats!Rats!Rats!
11. Combat
12. Good Morning Beautiful
13. Lucky You
14. Knife Party
15. The Boys Republic
16. Cherry Waves
17. Passenger

SPILL!!!!!

So, folks, this is a rough cut of the film I directed and acted in for Film Appreciation. It is titled Spill, and this version of the film doesn't have backing music or the stuff we are about to reshoot for the film. So, with a grain of salt, here's Spill:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRV1mGflHjk

Haunting a Ghost

Well, folks, I don't feel good today. Having some issues. It's been a shitty morning, no pun intended. It's absolutely terrible. Whatever.
The Spylacopa EP came out today, and it's amazing. 5 great tunes, 1 of which is an instrumental. Get it on iTunes. It'll make your day.

20 Eyes in My Head

Well, when I came out to my truck on Friday I noticed that someone had molested my passenger door. I'm sure that it looked like good fun, seeing that I park in no man's land, for away from ignorant drivers/vehicle exiters, and that seems like the perfect place for hit and run. Anyways, the door was attacked and no information was left on Beast (yes I named my truck Beast). So today when I was heading to Wal-Greens to not get helped, I was stopped in the parking lot by some stranger. This stranger informed me that her mother had attacked Beast AND that they even filed a police report, which I had failed to do as I was late getting to El Dog on Friday and didn't think that even making one would help. I mean, who calls the police and tells on themselves? Apparently, that lady. So, I'm getting my door fixed. Fan-fucking-tastic.

Blogger McBloggerson

I have checked Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves out from the library here on campus 3 times now and can't get myself to read it. You can scan the novel and tell that it is going to be a massive undertaking to read and that lots of free time will be necessary, and free time isn't something that I have much of as of late. Maybe I'll take it on during Christmas Break. It's possible by then I'll have the fortitude to deal with that beast. Anyways. Shaba-laba-ding-dong.

Get This in Your Head, There'll Be No More

Die Hard 4 sucks.

No, Really....

I watched the non-sanctioned sequel to The Lost Boys, Lost Boys: The Tribe and it was dreadful. Granted, I didn't expect anything good to come from this film, but I can't even explain how bad it was. Even my Mom, who loves campy, terrible horror films, hated this movie. I can't tell you why it exists, but I can tell you that you should avoid it like leprosy.

Double Whammy

I beat Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Arcade Game in 27 minutes yesterday. I know that it may sound like I don't have much to do, but that's not the case. I just needed to get some aggression out on some of the Foot Clan to relieve the pressure. It's how I roll. I also roll with the Reese's Trees crowd. They kick the shit out of any other peanut butter chocolate treat. Fucking delicious. I should sneak some in whenever I go see the Bond movie this week.

On another note, you should go buy some new records. If you like dirty, rocking hardcore, then the new Black Ships full length is for you and is amazing. It's nice to see another Canadian band pick up the reigns where Cursed (RIP) left off. If you like ambient, slow, prodding post metal, then go buy the Jesu/Battle of Mice split. It's my second favorite release of the year, Torche's Meanderthal is first. Also good is the Gods and Queens 10"+CD release. The s/t release is one part My Bloody Valentine, one part Quicksand and two parts Unwound. It's really hitting the spot for me. And if you just want a good time, go get The Bronx's third self-titled record. It's a dizzying blow to a dead scene.

Inaugral Voyage

Well folks, this is where I will be posting the nonsense that flows through my mind on a daily basis. I have lots of crazy stories. Some might even make it here. There's even a possibility that you were involved in those events in some way. What a way for all 13 of you out there to be immortalized, though no one will read it I'm sure. So, whatever. Here goes.