12 December 2008
09 December 2008
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.
I really want to see the film The Spirit, especially now that trailors are everywhere. Looks like a good time.
05 December 2008
03 December 2008
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
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
02 December 2008
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.
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.
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