he was mine before you knew me

the last title was from Spiritualized and their tune "Do it all over again"

Oscar

Best Picture: alot of people are talking up Baby but I think The Aviator is going to take it. I think Sideways should win but it has no chance. If you're in Vegas take the long shot.

Director: Scorsese has never won. Never. I think it changes this year but if they give best pic to 1,000,000 dollar then Clint gets this one.

Actor: Foxx. Foxx. Foxx. Again Sideways gets screwed. Paul Giamatti was great. As always. I have a feeling he doesn't really care.

Actress: Swank. I loved Staunton but Hilary has my vote.

Supporting Actor: Freeman another person that hasn't won. What?!? So here you go Morgan. Again I say Sideways gets screwed. Haden Church was cool and Foxx again--that would just be too cool.

Supporting Actress: Sideways wins. Madsen gets it but I have a feeling that Blanchett will might steal this one. She was the best part of the Avaitor.

So there you go. Agree to disagree. That's cool. Enjoy Sunday.

Spoiler for Star Wars. a few pics of the movie. Or if you think you can do better. Plot-o-matic.

I spent way too much time here. No imagination.

Snow Patrol wins awards. Again. Please go get Final Straw. Close to perfect.
Snow Patrol Announce U.S. Theater Tour
James Gregory reports:If we learned anything from Braveheart (and it's quite likely that we didn't), it's that the Scots are hard-pressed for respect. That being said, routinely hyped Scottish quartet Snow Patrol have yet to catch their big U.S. break (in the wake of their acclaimed third album Final Straw), but an upcoming 23-date North American tour will attempt offer a mainstream-curing remedy for the melodic pop-mopesters (oh, it's a genre).

Snow Patrol's 2005 schedule also includes stops at two of the summer's most prominent festivals-- Coachella on April 30, and the Isle of Wight Festival on June 12. And we're not sure if this is newsworthy or whatever, but the band is scheduled to open a handful of European dates this summer for some Irish wankers called U2, who are out supporting their recent album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. R-e-s-p-e-c-t:
04-23 Spring, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion
04-24 Austin, TX - Stubb's Bar-B-Q
04-25 Dallas, TX - Gypsy Ballroom
04-26 Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
04-30 Indio, CA - Coachella Music and Arts Festival
05-02 San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre
05-03 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
05-04 Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre
05-06 Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre
05-08 Calgary, AL - MacEwan Hall Ballroom
05-10 Minneapolis, MN - The Quest
05-12 Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre
05-18 Toronto, Ontario - Kool Haus
05-19 Montreal, Quebec - Cabaret LaTullpe
05-20 New York, NY - Roseland Ballroom
05-23 Norfolk, VA - NORVA
05-24 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
05-26 Atlanta, GA - Roxy Theatre
05-27 Orlando, FL - House of Blues
05-28 Fort Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
05-29 St. Petersburg, FL - The State Theatre
05-31 New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
*06-10 Brussels, Belgium - Koning Boudewijn Stadium
*06-12 Newport, England - Seaclose Park (Isle of Wight Festival)
*06-14 Manchester, England - Manchester Stadium
*06-24 Dublin, Ireland - Croke Park
*07-07 Berlin, Germany - Olympiastadion
*07-09 Paris, France - Stade de France *
* with U2

Podcasting. Don't know what it is. You will soon enough. It's the future silly. A cool article about Adam Curry. Yes that Adam Curry. Former VJ at MTV. In fact the latest issue of Wired has a few very good articles about how you will hear music in the future. It is worth picking up. It is the one with a bullet through a radio.

MP3 of Hot Hot Heat's Goodnight Goodnight and live Pixies of Debaser and No 13 Baby. a better than decent mashup of Oasis and Green Day and Travis. How about one more. Longwave's River.

Say it isn't so. Jayhawks call it quits. They were one of my favs.

update on the new DMB CD. sounds good. I can't wait.

I know I have already mentioned this but it is ok to get excited. Yo La Tengo double CD.

The Razzies are back.

Wilco live. For fans only. duh. it's live--and only fans care about live versions

- I still think Marilyn Manson was Paul Pfeiffer in the Wonder Years and Billy Corgan was definitely the kid on Small Wonder.

Torn. Definitely worth watching.

Create your own comic. Gnomz.

after watching this animated short that is up for an Oscar I understand my dog so much better. The Guard Dog.

Everything I ever needed to know about history I learned from...Iron Maiden.

NME reports: JACK WHITE’s friend and collaborator BRENDAN BENSON has revealed that the pair have recorded an album together that has been compared to NIRVANA’s classic ‘NEVERMIND’.
The duo also plan to take the as-yet-untitled album, which could be out as early as this year, on the road.
The pair, who live just a few streets away from each other in Detroit, teamed up last summer to make the record in Benson’s home studio. Benson admits he’s ecstatic with the results but wants to get on with promoting his new solo album, ‘The Alternative To Love’ first, while White is likely to be busy in the next few months putting the new White Stripes album together.

I know this is late. Maybe for next year or to make up for blowing V Day this year. Say it in a song. Plus I love the title.

more later going on vacation but I'll be back
peace off
Bro

We were lovers--we were kissers-- we were holders of hands--we were make believers

Title of last post was from Longwave "Here it comes" Alot of great lines in that one and a great driving tune.

How to be a bum. Just in time for work on Monday. You're Welcome.

This is like a glance into another world. A "genius" explains.

You know about the Gates in NYC how about The Sommerville Gates. Now to compare and contrast.

So earlier this morning I was listening to Bob Schneider's "Lonelyland" and I must say that it should be required listening. It has always been a favorite and its not like I forgot it but I have alot to listen to so...sometimes I need a reminder. Let me put it this way--every song has magic. Plus he is a very cool guy. I got a chance to interview him awhile ago. If this information is new to you please go to where you buy music and purchase that CD. It is so very good that if you don't instantly fall in love with it--email me and I will buy it from you and find it a good home with someone. Yes it is that good. Happy listening.

More later and have a glorious rest of your Sunday and a wonderful Monday
Peace Off
Bro
PS: I am at 990 hits and will have the mix ready soon.

faces all the same--when you're wasted

The last title came from Talking Heads and their beautiful tune "Sax and Violins"

So I am approaching 1,000 hits and to celebrate I was thinking about a mix for any and all of you that would like a copy. Just let me know and I will ship it on out after we hit 1,000. Thanks.

Pictures on Walls. Bad words so don't tread lightly. My fav is Big Car Small Dick.

This Pirate looks out for you. Even after the ninjas have gotten to you. The Booty ye deserve.

They may be little but do they rock? I don't know. MiniKiss.

There is hope in America. Really--it's just not me and you. Let's take back America. Fight the good fight.

This is just sad. You don't mess with a winning streak. The New Bugs is Buzz.

and this is a pretty cool prank at a McDonald's.

More later
Peace Off
Bro

Love's so deep--kills you in your sleep

We are all connected. Get ready to lose many an hour at band to band. It's 6 degrees with bands.

the band is Smoosh. They are 10 and 12 and not like the Hansen boys at all. Listen here to an MP3--Massive Curve. I don't have the whole CD but I think I may just have to order it right now.

Conan O'Brien mailed a questionnaire to some of America's biggest stars for a bit called 'Celebrity Survey' on Tuesday's 'Late Night'. Asked, "The biggest surprise at the Grammys was when...", Queen Latifah wrote back, "Maroon 5 beat out Kanye West." Mandy Moore wrote, "J.Lo and Marc Anthony sang a duet." Courtney Love wrote, "I threw up a shrimp. I don't remember eating shrimp."

THE END IS NEAR ===========================
McCartney, Super Bowl Ads Target Of FCC Complaints NEW YORK --
As clean as Paul McCartney's Super Bowl halftime show was, four people still found something to complain about to the Federal Communications Commission.
Mediaweek magazine says two people complained that McCartney's performance was too boring. Another two found drug references in one of his songs.
Eight people complained about the GoDaddy.com spot with the busty brunette. Pepsi was a target, too. One person didn't like Carson Kressley of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" checking out a hunk in the cola drink's ad.

New Bruce.

A something for the kiddies that I will end up "borrowing"--a computer teaches kids music.

Kid Rock Arrested; Slugged DJ For Playing Bad Music
Rapper initially runs away so he could 'sober up,' but ultimately surrenders without struggle. Kid Rock was arrested at a Nashville strip club early Wednesday morning after he allegedly slugged the DJ for spinning music he disliked. Rock was taken into custody at around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday (February 16) in handcuffs, with an officer holding his hat, and charged with simple assault (a misdemeanor, punishable by a up to a year in jail), according to The Associated Press. Bond was set at $3,000 and Rock remained in custody until bail was posted. The scuffle took place some time after 3 a.m. at Christie's Cabaret near downtown Nashville, police told the AP. Television footage showed the club's DJ, Jay Campos, standing outside the club, holding his broken eyeglasses and with a red mark on his face. "Inside the establishment, there was a squabble concerning - I guess - the selection of music," Sergeant James Smith of the Metropolitan Nashville Police said. "There are not major injuries, but an assault did take place. According to arresting officer Lieutenant Calvin Hullett, Rock snuck out the back door of a different strip club when authorities arrived to arrest him. Still, Hullett said Rock was "very cooperative" when he ultimately surrendered at an apartment where he had been staying. Rock reportedly told the police that he ran from them because he hoped to sober up before being booked. Nashville's NewsChannel5 reported that Rock asked reporters waiting to cover the story if his hair looked OK, and joked with arresting officers while waiting to see Night Court Commissioner Howard Tardash. "Everything is wonderful," Rock reportedly said when he left the Criminal Justice Center. "It was a beautiful night." Rock was in town for a Tuesday performance at a memorial service for songwriter and promoter Merle Kilgore. - Alyssa Rashbaum http://www.mtv.com
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Rejoice! Springsteen prepares new, low-key LP
Still seriously-bloody-good American legend, Bruce Springsteen, is set to release a new record in the late spring. The album, purported to be called 'Devils and Dust' was recorded in the last few months with producer Brendon O'Brien. Boss fansite, Backstreets suggests that the album will be a return to Springsteen's acoustic 'The Ghost of Tom Joad' / 'Nebraska' sound. Fans will tell you that that is a good thing, as 'Nebrasaka' especially is totally ass kicking. Dude. The provisional tracklisting for 'Devils and Dust' - expected in April is: Devils and Dust All the Way Home Long Time Coming The Hitter All I'm Thinkin' About Reno Black Cowboys Maria's Bed Silver Palomino Jesus Was an Only Son Leah Matamoros Bank http://www.drownedinsound.com
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Jimi Hendrix's Guitar Sells For 100,000
A guitar that belonged to the great Jimi Hendrix has sold for 100,000 at auction. The 1965 Fender Stratocaster was just one of many guitars that featured in an auction dedicated to the legendary guitar player. In an auction billed as one of the biggest collection of Hendrix memorabilia instruments, signed records and posters all went under the hammer at the Hard Rock Caf in London. The Jimi Hendrix Experience's first single Hey Joe, signed by the entire band, was sold for 2,000, reports the BBC. A poem written by Hendrix two weeks after his infamous appearance at the Monterey Festival where he set light to his guitar went for 10,000. The majority of items on sale at the auction were collected by Bob Terry who began collecting at the age of 17.

PRODUCT SHOP NYC & SUICIDE GIRLS PRESENT....
THE 100 GREATEST RECORDS TO LISTEN TO WHILE FUCKING
After months of calculating results, doing research and like all this math junk, Product Shop NYC, in conjunction with Suicide Girls, are pleased to announce that our list of The Hundred Greatest Records To Listen To While Making Sweet Love.
We were overwhelmed by the reader submissions and encouraged by the variety of tastes you all have. We also consulted with many of our friends, journalists, scientists, disc jockeys, porn stars, and well, suicide girls. I was bit surprised by some peoples list and a bit offended by other peoples taste, but in the end I learned that most people who read Product Shop NYC seem to enjoy themselves some ambient electronic music that's slightly gothic while they bang uglies.
Suicide Girls, the proud sponsor of this list, has been gracious enough to supply us with some excellent special gifts including free memberships to their devilishly entertaining site. You can enter the raffle by sending an email to sexlist @ productshopnyc . com with yr name and the album you lost yr virginity to (if you want). You must be 18 to enter this contest.
Without further ado. Here is your list.......
100. The Postal Service – Give Up
99. Pavement – Slanted & Enchanted
97. Fischerspooner – #1
98. Justin Timberlake – Justified
96. Sun Kil Moon – Ghosts Of The Great Highway
95. Elastica – Elastica
94. Broken Social Scene – You Forgot It In People
93. Franz Ferdinand – Franz Ferdinand
92. Madonna – Erotica
89. George Micheal – Ladies & Gentleman: The Best of (Disc 2)
91. Violent Femmes – Violent Femmes
90. Iron and Wine – Creek Drank the Cradle
88. Mogwai - Rock Action
87. Nas – Illmatic
86. Wilco – Being There
85. Explosions in the Sky - The Earth Is Not A Cold...
84. David Bowie – Hunky Dory
83. Sunny Day Real Estate - How It Feels To Be Something On
82. The Who – Who's Next
81. The Cars – The Cars
80. Miles Davis - Kind of Blue
79. Sea Ray – Stars At Noon
78. Talking Heads – More Songs About Buildings and Food
77. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Fever To Tell
76. T.Rex – Electric Warrior
75. Sly & The Family Stone – There's a Riot Goin' On
74. Neil Young – After the Gold Rush
73. Godspeed You Black Emperor – Lift Yr Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven
72. David Bowie – Aladdin Sane
71. Guided By Voices – Bee Thousand
70. Blondie – Parallel Lines
69. Dusty Springfield – Dusty in Memphis
68. The Prodigy – Music For The Jilted Generation
67. Television – Marquee Moon
66. Elliott Smith - Either/Or
65. Elvis Costello – This Year's Model
64. Notorious B.I.G. – Ready To Die
63. Erasure - Greatest Hits
62. The Strokes – Room On Fire
61. Fiona Apple: Tidal
60. The Ghost of Tony Gold – ...For Lovers Only
59. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Orange
58. The Rolling Stones – Exile On Main Street
57. The Zombies – Odessey and Oracles
56. Duran Duran – Rio
55. Flaming Lips – Yoshima Battles The Pink Robots
54. The Beatles – Revolver
53. Tricky – Maxinquaye
52. Massive Attack - Protection
51. Van Morrison – Astral Week
50. John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
49. Fiona Apple – When the Pawn...
48. Coldplay – A Rush Of Blood To The Head
47. Air – Walkie Talkie
46. Smashing Pumpkins – Siamese Dream
45. Big Black – Songs About Fucking
44. Radiohead – The Bends
43. The Smiths - The Smiths
42. White Stripes – De Stijl
41. Yo La Tengo – I Can Hear the Heart the Heart Beating as One
40. The Chemical Brothers – Exit Planet Dust
39. Afghan Whigs – Gentleman
38. Bjork - Homogenic
37. Cocteau Twins – Victorialand
36. Joy Division – Closer
35. Miles Davis – Bitches Brew
34. Areosmith – Greatest Hits
33. The Velvet Underground & Nico – The Velvet Underground & Nico
32. Broadcast – Work and Non-Work
31. Massive Attack – Blue Lines
30. The Shins – Chutes Too Narrow
29. Chet Baker –Chet Baker Sings
28. Nine Inch Nails – The Downward Spiral
27. Beck – Odelay
26. Pixies – Surfa Rosa
25. INXS – Kick
24. Mazzy Star – Among My Swan
23. Roxy Music – Country Life
22. Underworld – Dubnobasswithmyheadman
21. Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of…
20. Talking Heads – Remain In The Light
15. 2 Many DJs – As Heard on Radio Soulwax Pt. 2
19. Jane’s Addition – Nothing’s Shocking
18. Aphex Twin – Selected Ambient Works 85-92
17. Guns n' Roses – Appetite for Destruction
16. The Rapture – Echoes
14. Joy Division – Substance
13. Pulp – Different Class
12. Radiohead – Kid A
11. The Rolling Stones – Sticky Fingers
10. Interpol – Turn On The Bright Lights
9. The Cure – Disintegration
8. Portishead – Dummy
7. Primal Scream – XTMNTR
6. Jesus and Mary Chain – Honey’s Dead
5. My Bloody Valentine – Loveless
4. Lovage – Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By
3. Air – Moon Safari
2. The Stone Roses – The Stones Roses
1. Massive Attack – Mezzanine

nevermind the "making love" part--I want this as a playlist for a radio station.

The End is truly near...buy duct tape and plenty of bottled water

THE END IS NEAR ===========================
Jessica Simpson To Record Duet With Willie Nelson
Not yet determined which song the pop star and country legend will sing for 'Dukes of Hazzard' soundtrack. When MTV News went to visit Jessica Simpson on the set of "The Dukes of Hazzard," she let it slip that she really wanted to hook up with someone special - for the movie's soundtrack. "I've been really inspired to write some country stuff," she said. "It would be a lot of fun to step into the Shania Twain type of direction, just for the movie, just for fun. And I'm crossing my fingers to do something with Willie." That would be Willie Nelson, her co-star who plays Uncle Jesse to her Daisy Duke (see "On The 'Hazzard' Set With Jessica Simpson, Johnny Knoxville").
Simpson's wish has since come true - her spokesperson has confirmed that the singer will indeed record a duet with the country music legend, whom Simpson calls "absolutely unbelievable." There are no details yet about which song the two will tackle, or when they'll record it. There's also no word on whether the song will also appear on Simpson's next album, which she's indicated could have a bit of country flavor as well (see "Jessica Simpson Planning Workout Video, Listening To Bjork For Inspiration"). "I want to still keep it pop," she said in December, "but steer left a little bit. Maybe I'll put a little bit of country in there, maybe a little bit of jazz." Visit Movies on MTV.com for more from Hollywood, including news, interviews, trailers and more. - Jennifer Vineyard http://www.mtv.com

God please stop it. Seriously what the hell did I do in a former life. I am sorry. OK. Really Really sorry.

Starbuck's--why?

Gumshoe slang.

Now you can stay at Fawlty Towers.

Worst Braidmaid's Dress Contest. vid

Where does your name rank? And when?

Happy Fake Holiday

Anyone that celebrates today with zeal or zest or any other z word is an ass. Yes an ass and you are ruining it for the rest of us. Stop it.

VD coupons from the Onion. More VD joy in flash. I want the "Pee Right Now" Day. That I would celebrate.

Just to put you in the mood (see the post from yesterday) Also I got this email from my younger brother.

a story on valentine's day for you...last week we met this girl at a bar whose boyfriend had broken up with her that same day via email. she shared this email (typos included)...enjoy.

Subject: I'm tired of this shit...tired, tired, tired...

Jayme,I've tired calling, you don't answer my calls... I've stopped by, youturn off your lights... so I hate to do this over email but we aredone... I'm a loner Jayme, you don't to get mixed up with a guy likeme... I'm trouble... so I can give you the it's not you it's me, butreally it is you... I put 110% into this relationship and you took it... never giving anything back... You are a very selfish person andsince I am not you I didn't fit into your life... I cannot go on like this and I won't... When we worked we were good but you are suckingthe life out of me...Our relationship became a vacuum and all you didwas suck... To be honest the physical attraction is still there but Ineed more.. I have been seeing someone else now for a couple weeks...She takes care of my physically and mentally, whereas you did not...So as I walk alone on these streets of broken dreams, I hope you windup with nightmares... You ruined the best thing that you ever had andI am gone... and not to be cliche but FUCK YOU... I'm tired of this shit... tired, tired, tired... and give me back my black t shirt
youbitch...

Wishing you a pit of despair and unfufilling relationship,

Your Ex Boyfriend, JARED

Perfect. Thanks and I might as well add this. Top Ten Reason I hate Fake Lesbian Porn. Funny and well thought out.

I will post later about the Grammy's and Oscar picks soon.

More later

Bro

Wise men want faith-- fools want gold-- sailors want water-- but you want I

Hello and good day to you and Happy BDay to PG. Born on this day in 1950-- Peter Gabriel-- was in Genesis & now solo.

a few links from Helpermonkey. enjoy.
33 reasons not to post your photo on the web.
the rake.
Where are they now? or as HelperMonkey put it "If you have ever wanted to know what Corey Hart was up to." and
cdzlimited.com
It's basically a site where you can listen to entire albums -- thousands of them -- for absolutely free. The quality isn't too good, but it's good enough to help you decide if an album's worth buying or not -- because you can hear the whole thing, without commercial interruption or any of that kind of rubbish. I just discovered it tonight, and I've been listening to the entire Death Cab for Cutie catalog.
Thanks again HelperMonkey. Keep sending the good stuff.

Turn your handwriting into a font. I have yet to try it out but it looks cool.

Just proving that life is better than fiction. but this story is just too painful. Tread lightly boys.

Greg Dulli on KCRW.

And for Tomorrow. Happy Valentines Day for you and your made up Holiday.

Lost John Bonham tracks? He was the drummer for Led Zeppelin in case you didn't know.

Top 50 money makers of last year. From Rolling Stone. More money makers here. Top Concerts.

Winners of the Brit Music Awards.

Ozzy Osbourne's Prince of Darkness box set, originally set for release on February 8, will now hit shelves on March 22. The four-disc compilation, which is composed mainly of Ozzy's solo hits, will also feature newly recorded covers of songs by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, and duets with such unlikely collaborators as Miss Piggy and the Wu-Tang Clan. I got this bit from MTV.com

R.E.M. Plot Double Disc Reissues (CD +DVD)
(Press release) R.E.M. fans will have a good reason to "Get Up" on March 1, the release day for reissues of the band's entire Warner Bros. catalog in deluxe two-disc editions offering loads of previously unavailable material. All nine CD/DVD combos (GREEN, OUT OF TIME, AUTOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE, MONSTER, NEW ADVENTURES IN HI-FI, UP, REVEAL, IN TIME: THE BEST OF R.E.M., and AROUND THE SUN) will be available March 1 at all retail outlets and at www.rhino.com for a suggested retail price of $24.98 each.
Every R.E.M. reissue will consist of the album as it was originally released on one CD, plus a DVD with a 5.1 surround sound version of the album remixed by Grammy winning engineer Elliot Schiener, web links, an expanded booklet that features new liner notes and rarely seen archival photos, documentaries, and much more.
GREEN (1989) marked R.E.M.'s Warner Bros. debut and lifted the band to a new level of popularity, thanks to the hits "Pop Song '89," "Stand," and "Orange Crush." The bonus DVD includes an unreleased documentary video and two live performances from the "Tour Film" DVD.
OUT OF TIME (1991) continued to broaden R.E.M.'s audience with one of their biggest hit singles, "Losing My Religion," as well as "Shiny Happy People," and "Radio Song." The DVD includes the unreleased "Time Piece" documentary, which mixes band member interviews with commentaries about the songs.
With AUTOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE (1992), the band achieved their greatest commercial success as well as one of their finest artistic statements. The CD contains the smash "Everybody Hurts," and the audience favorite "Man On The Moon." The DVD features a short film set in Athens, GA, made to support the release, which includes segments showing the band playing portions of songs in the studio.
MONSTER (1994) saw the band expanding its sound, creating an album featuring the aggressive rockers "What's The Frequency, Kenneth?" and "Star 69," as well as the delicate "Tongue" and "Strange Currencies." This DVD offers interviews with the band and unreleased live performances of "What's The Frequency, Kenneth?," "Let Me In," and "I Don't Sleep, I Dream."
NEW ADVENTURES IN HI-FI (1996) showed the band pushing themselves even further artistically, offering a wide range of song styles with tracks like "E-bow The Letter," "Leave," "Bittersweet Me," and "Electrolite," many of which were recorded live at soundchecks on the Monster tour. The DVD features an unreleased video documentary.
UP (1998) found the band redefining itself after the departure of drummer Bill Berry. Songs like "Daysleeper" "At My Most Beautiful," and "Walk Unafraid" demonstrated that R.E.M.'s creative juices flowed unabated. The DVD includes extracts from the unreleased film "Uptake," featuring three songs and interview footage.
REVEAL's (2001) "Imitation Of Life," "All The Way To Reno (You're Gonna Be A Star)," and "She Just Wants To Be" reflect a mood of contemplation and renewal in the best tradition of R.E.M.'s songwriting. This album's DVD includes a documentary about the album and the remixed video for "I'll Take The Rain."
IN TIME: THE BEST OF R.E.M. (2003) collects the band's best-loved tunes from the Warner Bros. years, as well as "All The Right Friends" (from the Vanilla Sky soundtrack) and the previously unreleased "Bad Day" and "Animal." The DVD includes the ground-breaking video for "Bad Day" in both the standard version and a multi-angle version shot at rehearsal in Seattle.
AROUND THE SUN (2004) the band's latest offering, includes the single "Leaving New York." The DVD includes lyrics, a photo gallery, and unreleased video footage.
Taken as a whole, these R.E.M. reissues prove the band to be one of the most artistically challenging of the last 25 years, constantly pushing themselves to grow with each new CD and careful not to repeat themselves, a band with "Drive."
The surround sound versions of these releases are playable on any DVD player. The advanced resolution audio is accessible on DVD-Audio equipment.

More later
Peace Off
Bro

Not sure if I mentioned this

I found some PT work at a local station. A very good mainstream AAA in the burbs of NYC. AAA means nothing to you unless you are in radio. It stands for Adult Album Alternative. Simply put if you like rock and roll you will like this station. It wouldn't broaden your horizon too much--like I said it is rather mainstream. Not too hard. Not too soft. Just right. So anyway you can listen to me on Sundays 2 pm to 6 pm Eastern Time on the Peak. The Peak is on a playlist like every commerical radio station in the US so you can call or email requests but I probably wouldn't get a chance to play it. Although some hours do come up short and I can sneak a song or two in. You never know. So if you like what you hear let my boss know. Send an email to the studio demanding more Chris Bro. We are online so you could use Replay Radio and listen to me anytime you want. It is kinda like Tivo for your internet listening.

Thank You.
Peace Off
Bro

and the last post title came from The Bravery. New buzz band you should be hearing more about soon. The tune was called "out of line"

I'm a liar but not a cheat

Last title from Francis Dunnery's "Too Much Saturn"

Big Thumbs up to the US National Soccer Team. Well done. Head down to T&T and get 3 points. Great start. Which reminds me. Germany in 2006 anyone? I know I am going. See you there.

Wow. Something to think about:

Over 58% of the 44,476 albums released in 2004, DIDN'T SCAN 100 UNITS
82% of all records released didn't scan 1000 units...
95% of all records released scanned less than 10,000 units.
Only 58 records (.013% of all releases) scanned 500,000 or more, accounting for 15% of overall business
Only 42 records (.09% of all releases) scanned 1,000,000 or more, accounting for 31.65% of overall business
Which of course leads me into Wilco is the Future of Music. Article at Wired.

It may not be a good song but it is funny. Homewrecker.

You like lists? Well head to acclaimed music.

CD eating bacteria. Cool in a very sucky way. Mother Earth is starting to get upset with us.

Listen to Live Pearl Jam concerts for free. From 90-03. thanks again HelperMonkey. You are very helpful indeed. Pat yourself on the back.

I know that you have always wanted a Monkey named after you...ok that's my dream.

Define your world at the urbandictionary.

Welcome to the Mind of a Fish. Scroll down.

SNOW PATROL have confirmed they are to support U2.
The band, who have spent the last few weeks working on songs for the follow-up to 'Final Straw', have confirmed they will play with the Irish rockers at:
o Brussels King Baudouin Stadium (June 10)
o Manchester City of Manchester Stadium (14)
o Dublin Croke Park (24)
o Berlin Olympic Stadium (July 7)
o Paris Stade de France (9)
The band also play at the Isle of Wight festival on June 12

More later
Peace off
Bro

but I was only doing yoga because I fancied the teacher

the last title was from Interpol's "Evil". Great tune. Great album. Great video. and speaking of great video check out the cute babies here. Click on the cutekids.wmv.

Remember Liz Phair. You will after viewing this. Thanks HelperMonkey. Be careful out there. Think Eleine's Christmas Card on Seinfeld. That means nipple.

A music matcher-upper. Soundflavor.com. thanks Vince.

there is hope for radio. It's called the internet. Anyone want to start an internet radio station with me? I am completely serious about this one. Check out the article in the LA Times. The future is now.

Mind reader. Quickie for Monday.

Interview with Einstein. this is pretty cool. The evil part rocks.

Chalk artists of NY.

New Pornographers LP on the Way This Year

Jason Toon reports: With the professed influences of the Moody Blues, "middle period post-Gabriel Genesis," and "the vocal inflections on [10cc's] 'Dreadlock Holiday'," is Carl "A.C." Newman taking the New Pornographers into art-rock territory? Well, probably not, but Newman does brandish those avatars in a statement on Matador's website about the band's in-progress new album, which he guesses will be finished by mid-March and in stores by September, which is all rather impressive considering that Newman spent much of last year either recording or touring for his solo release, The Slow Wonder, which is a whole other kind of awesome.
Newman's "fascination" with combining an ebow and a baritone guitar to sound like a cello or a bowed guitar is also consonant with a possible art-rock orientation. But don't expect an ELP-style caravan of semis next time the Pornos come to town: Newman promises no actual cello player ("they take up too much room"), nor will they actually bow a guitar and end up "looking like a guitar-bowing idiot."
The other good news, in addition to the general lack of waiting, is that Neko Case and Nora O'Connor will both sing on the new record, and that Dan "Destroyer" Bejar is reportedly contributing much more to this record than on 2003's Electric Version. And Newman may be planning a dreadlock holiday of his own: "We're still trying to find a way to insert some dub/white reggae in the mix, just as an intellectual exercise, to see if we can do it without being dropped from the label." He telepathically hastened to add, "I know it sounds awful but it will all work out." -Pitchfork
See sometimes life is good. Very good.

tomorrow is releases: Happy shopping
February 8, 2005

Ray Charles-- Brother Ray's Blues Synergy
Shuggie Otis-- Inspiration Information Luaka Bop (Ryko)
Andrew Bird-- Mysterious Production of Eggs Righteous Babe
Manic Street Preachers-- Holy Bible [10th Anniversary Edition] Sony
Rod Stewart --Foolish Behaviour Rhino Flashback
Roger Daltrey ---Just a Boy: Anthology Sanctuary
Stray Cats-- Live in Amsterdam, July 14 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Brussels, July 6 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Gijon, July 24 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in London, July 18 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Hamburg, July 13 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Luzern, July 27 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Luzern, July 27 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Turku, July 10 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Holland, July 30 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Berlin, July 12 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Lyon, July 26 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Lyon, July 26 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Barcelona, July 22 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Bonn, July 29 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Helsinki, July 9 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Paris, July 5 Surf Dog (Ada)
Stray Cats-- Live in Manchester, July 16 Surf Dog (Ada)
The Frames-- Burn the Maps Anti
The Smithereens-- God Save the Smithereens [Bonus Tracks] Koch
Various Artists-- Policia: A Tribute to the Police Militia
Various Artists-- VH1 Classic Presents: Metal Mania - Stripped Immortal (Red)
Steve Barton / Charm Offensive (Sleepless)
Reckless Kelly / Wicked Twisted Road (Sugar Hill)
Eisley /Room Noises (Warner Bros.)


Up coming releases:

February 22
Crooked Fingers - Dignity & Shame
Clem Snide – End Of Love
Adam Green – Gemstones
Iron & Wine – Woman King EP
Robbers On High Street – Tree City
M. Ward – Transistor Radio
Kings Of Leon – Aha Shake Heartbreak

March 1
Doves – Some Cities
March 8
Kasabian - Kasabian
The Kills - No Wow
Stars - Set Yourself On Fire

March 22
Decemberists - Picaresque
Moby - Hotel
Queens Of The Stone Age – Lullabies To Paralyze

March 29
Beck - Guero
New Order – Waiting For The Sirens Call

April 5
British Sea Power – Open Season (U.K. only)
Fischerspooner – Odyssey
Hot Hot Heat – Elevator

May 10
Spoon – Gimme Fiction

More later
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It's the smiling on the package--It's the faces in the sand

thanks to the Hippos and their song "Wasting My Life" for the last title.

This site is from HelperMonkey. Thanks man and hope you enjoy. Is it a pornstar or my little pony--quiz.

the Watergate papers open to public.

Something musical for the weekend. World of Evil from Bore Me.

and you too can sing along.

I guess I should tell you how I feel about the Super Bowl. I don't want New England to win. I don't want TO to win. I want McNabb to win. I don't want Mitchell to win. I really don't want Mitchell to make a catch. Can I hope for a tie? I hope your team wins. I will tell you this...the Bears will make the playoffs next year.

Leppard Cover Their Faves --
Def Leppard have finally confirmed that they've recorded no less than 22 cover versions, although as yet they've not announced how these will be released. The covers are as follows: '10538 Overture' - ELO,
'21st Century Boy' - T. Rex,
'Don't Believe A Word' - Thin Lizzy,
'Drive-In Saturday' - David Bowie,
'Hanging On The Telephone' - Blondie,
'Hellraiser' - The Sweet,
'He's Gonna Step On You' - John Kongos,
'No Matter What' - Badfinger,
'Little Bit Of Love' - Free,
'Rock On' - David Essex,
'Stay With Me' - Faces,
'Street Life' - Roxy Music,
'The Golden Age Of Rock & Roll' - Mott The Hoople,
'Waterloo Sunset' - The Kinks,
'American Girl' - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,
'Heartbeat' - Jobriath,
'How Does It Feel' - Slade,
'Kick Out The Jams' - MC5,
'Roxanne' - The Police,
'So Dear Friends' - Queen,
'When I'm Dead' - McGuinness Flint
and 'Winter Song' - Lindisfarne.

I can't wait to hear their version of Roxanne.

We knew when the 20th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions were - now we know when we'll be able to see the ceremony. The event will be at New York's Waldorf Astoria on Monday March 14th. U2, the Pretenders, Buddy Guy, The Joy's and Percy Sledge will be inducted and all will play on stage. The event lasts anywhere from 4-6 hours. So VH1 will tape the whole thing, edit it down and show us the good stuff on Saturday March 19th at 9pm.

Record shows on line and listen as an MP3. Replay Radio.

A top five from KEXP dj John in the morning.
THE TOP 5 THINGS to do in response to the other day when I'm in line getting coffee and the person behind the counter is telling the woman in front of me "hello, what can I get you?" and she's busy dialing her phone and says "hold on". The man behind the counter looks at me and I look at him, neither of us sure what to do. She continues to dial and starts talking and when the man says "ma'am, can I help you?", She puts her hand up to silence him.

1. Move ahead of her in line and order my coffee explaining to the man behind the counter that he shouldn't kill himself because he has to deal with people like this all day

2. Wait until I'm sure she has someone on the line, get really close to the phone and scream "Listen, we only have this hotel for an hour, let's do this!!!"

3. Grab phone out of her hand, throw it across room, grab hot cup of coffee, toss it in her face and then run out of the door screaming "I'm the cell phone avenger! I'm the cell phone avenger"

4. Let her finish her call, which I'm sure is really important, let her order her coffee and then after she leaves make sure to get on my own phone and stand in front of her wherever she goes. When she get mad, make sure to do that nifty little hand in the air deal that she taught you earlier in the day

5.Remind her that its been proven that cell phones change your DNA make up and in her case it might be best if she used her phone more.

this beautiful. Steve Perry as well I wouldn't spoil the surprize. Enjoy.

More later
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something in the way she said for me to get away

the last title came from the greatest song about Pirates...ever. (But I don't wanna be a pirate). The song is Hook and is from Stephen Malkmus. (pavement) by the way. New album in May. Scroll down for the Killers tour info.

Google--irished up. Doogle.

Sensitivity journal of Prince Henry--via The New Yorker.

More Monkeys.

Graffiti creator.

Paperback believer. Beatles/Monkees mushup vid.

MTV sleazy? Say it ain't so. I would never know. I never watch.

New Order's new LP.

Spongebob is not gay. It's official.

Alone in the dark got a 2% rating at rottentomatoes. com. I think Gigli did better. That is saying something.

People have fun with photoshop and a picture of a lady and her shovel. Keep scrolling down.

Debbie does playboy.

MUSIC: Modern Rockers Contribute To Tsunami Charity Comp

The fine folks at Filter magazine have teamed up with the Urban Outfitters chain for a 2-cd charity compilation to raise money for disaster relief in the wake of the Asian tsunami. 26 bands and artists have donated tunes to the comp, several of them are rarities. Previously unreleased tunes from Hot Hot Heat, Clinic, Earlimart, and Rilo Kiley will be included as well as rare remixes from Elbow, Interpol and Franz Ferdinand. Exclusive live cuts from Wilco, The Futureheads, My Morning Jacket, and French Kicks are also on the set. The cd will be available exclusively in Urban Outfitters stores and on their website beginning February 28th. 100% of the proceeds from the sales of the disc will go to the UNICEF Tsunami Relief Fund.

Tracklisting:CD1:
"Love Song" Death Cab For Cutie"
Slow Hands (Britt Daniel mix)" Interpol"
We Are Nowhere and It's Now" Bright Eyes
"Hangin' Tree" Desert Sessions 7/8
"Jesus, Etc." (live) Wilco"
Apt. 101" Hot Hot Heat"
The Trial of the Century" (live) French Kicks"
Piece of Crap" (live) Futureheads"
The Bear" (live) My Morning Jacket"
Heaviest Heart" Magnet"
American Wife" Rilo Kiley"
Fugitive Motel (RDJ2 mix)" Elbow"
Fingers" Clinic"
In a Funny Way" Mercury Rev

CD2:
"Matinee (Headman remix)" Franz Ferdinand
"Huddle Formation" (radio session) the Go! Team"
Nacher Anthem" Grandaddy"
Take My Temperature" Kaiser Chiefs"
Lullaby" Earlimart"
I Disappear" the Faint"
Barnowl" Caribou"
Lost at Sea (remix)" Eisley"
Everyday" Dios"
Isabel" Juana Molina"
The Song the Sinner Sings" Adam Arcuragi"
A Guitar and a Heart" M83

Related links:http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/
http://www.filter-mag.com/

More later
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Bro