Oh, yet another hiatus.

"What? I've kinda this blog for a year? Whoo freaking hoo!

I haven't been listening to music as heavily as I used to, since Rudy (my iBook) has puttered out. I have not money to fix him, and I can't exactly charge the Wedge (the iPod mini) to him to charge, as the brother has taken it to college. I have been using the older bro's PC during the day, and AIM has this radio feature on it. Rad.

I've been curious about Dub Reggae since Dan Kessler (of Interpol) goes on about it. So, AOL radio has a station dedicated to Dub. Heard an interesting Dub version of Karma Police. Odd, but not half bad. I like Dub. Puts me in a nice mood, but I don't think I'm going to run out and buy Dub records left and right. I might find that Radiohead one. I think they called themselves Radiodread. In either case, I'm interested in how they do Exit Music (for a film).

AOL Radio has been a decent substitute ( I have even heard Interpol played on the "Top Indie" Station), and much better than radio. I listen to STAR 101.9 + It's okay, but I remember why I stopped. Commercials, and some of the music choices. I like some emo, but man. I listen to Classic Rock on KPOI. That's nice. I stay away from the Hawaiian. I don't know why. I don't favor it as much. I should, seeing as the only thing I could play around the house is the ukulele as Jose took the guitar, only to find out that majority of the guys in the dorm have guitars as well. Dang.

MySpace has been a good thing as well. Finally heard Interpol's "Song Seven" with the Daniel "rap/spoken word segment/whatever you call it" bit. I had it on my profile before switching to Digital Underground's "The Humpty Dance" and I haven't been able to find it to put it back on since. I did find a performance of Song Seven on YouTube. I was not disappointed. Mr. Kessler is one fine lookin' man.

MySpace is also to blame for my recent addiction to Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy." My friend had it on their profile. I had heard the song before, but when I then looked on YouTube and saw their perf at the MTV Movie Awards dressed like Star Wars, I was won over. Genius. I will get their album when I get to it. That and The Notwist.

Anyway. Been a long enough entry.

3 Current Favorites.

It's nice; it's quiet now.

12:30 am. I should be going to bed, but I feel like writing.

Music-wise anyway.

Haven't really updated. I was waiting for some "new" music to get into.

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1. Consequence - The Notwist (Download here)


heard of these guys before by name only, i think, it was from a Daniel Kessler (interpol) interview. saw their video of "one with the freaks" on youtube, but to me, "consequence" was the selling point. i'm at a lack of funds due to a lack of a job, but I saw Towers had a Notwist album. I aim to get it sometime.


2. Last Goodbye - Jeff Buckley (Download here)


i still don't think I've grasped the concept of how good Buckley was, and why people go on about him. I'm listening through his album "Grace" again. 'Last Goodbye' is great as well as "Lover, You Should Have come over. Actually, the whole album is good. I'm sure after a few more listens, I'm probably going to be hooked to it.


3. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths (Download here)


I haven't listened to enough of The Smiths. I'm going to now. I did get Morrissey's 'Live at Earl's Court" cd. Anyway, this song...it's incredibly romantic. About dedication and faithfulness to ze death. How could you not love a lyric that goes, 'To die by your side. . . the privilege is mine.' I also love "Bigmouth Strikes Again," which is quite the opposite, lyric-wise from 'There Is A Light..." but for download sake, I only put up this song. Bigger plus, I can pretty much play it on a guitar. Just need to memorize the chords.


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oh and can I say?


U2 in DECEMBER


danke schoen, kath. :) woo!