Ra Ra Riot…

Im still listening to the first song I have ever heard by them. They certainly have teh tonez, and Im really liking it, and i might acctually buy the new album tomorrow…

So

YE-YEAH!!!

stuff…

This school year already feels “meh” to me. Nothing really jumped out and kicked ass today. Usually there is at least one thing.I mean, c’mon, one thing. As a bonus for today, I did pretty well in tennis, which I hope becomes a more regular thing. I really love doing it, Im just no good at it. Which can be frustrating.

Wow. That paragraph makes me sound dumb. Im feeling more tired than dumb. Maybe its because im listening to The Ramones. Here’s a challenge: Go buy a Clash Album and a Ramones album and listen to nothing but those two for a month. Watch your GPA drop,  and youll spend more time in Monday school…guaranteed. Wow, Im still rambling…

Heres a Hendrix quote to keep things groovy:

“You have to go on and be crazy. Craziness is like heaven.”

True that…

(huh…all of that was pointless…heres a video…((shifty eyes))….)

Perhaps the best…

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My Morning Jacket

IDK why…but i like it…ish…

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BOTB…

Wow…Battle of the Bands. Always a fun time in Rensselear. Hidden talent can show itself without remorse. Faces can be melted. Copious amounts of second-hand stogie smoke are ingested. And those of us who are musicians can sit around and watch, and be horrified at the atrocity of it all at one moment, and at the next be so amazed we have but to throw in the towel. A night in review:

Siege – Overall, a very good set. Tight musically, heavy and full of energy. Other than a minor amp problem, a good show. Particularly good version of Three Cheers. Jesse was tight, Joey was tight. Hayden’s solos were kickin’ and Ryan’s voice was right on. I love these guys for their musicality and diversity, and because live they can truly bring it. A phenomenal, down to earth band. 9.82464 out of 10

Amending Yesterday -  I wasn’t around much when they played. (Note, circus thing was a bit of a turn off) However, I did hear some of it. Pop-punk must not be my thing, because I was not digging it at all. Take yourselves much less seriously and I’ll pay more attention. 4 out of 10.

Stereo Strikes Back – Very cool 60’s vibe, I dug the keyboard bass thing going on, tight drummer, cool JET-Esq vocals. Some technical difficulties, but no big. However, lacked some diversity. But hey, Im not one to nitpick. Cool stuff. 7 out of 10

The Salty Catfish – Sweet mother of Lichtenstein, these guys are good. If The White Stripes, The Black Keys, and JET all pooled together to make one baby, this is it, but on crack. And I quote “It was liquid sex”….enough said. 9.1268764 out of 10

Relapse – I wasn’t in there for the whole set. For the most part, I would say that lots of shredding and even some talk box doesn’t make up for everything. Some pretty good musicians in the bunch though. 6 out of 10.

Tomorrow Ends Today – N/A, Conviction to Lies – N/A

…I’m not much of a nothing-but-screaming fan, so i chilled in the parking lot…

Theanti – Very cool stuff. It’s like I told Ryan: “I’m not on anything, so i can’t really understand it, but I do like to watch it.” Full of crazy amounts of angst and energy. I think that if I knew/had the lyrics I could have gotten more out of it. I’m not quite sure what all they we’re pissed at, but it made for some enlightening, unique, and pleasantly surprising tonez. 8 out of 10

3rd Time Around – Wow, they had one hell of a guitar player and a tight drummer. But the bassist was also the vocalist, problem is he wouldn’t do both at the same time. Sorry guys, but for as good as you are, the bass player has to be able to hit some changes and sing at the same time. However, it was some very cool stuff, although the final, metal-y song didn’t seem to suit you guys. Overall, good effort, cant wait to see these guys in a year or two. Strong potential. 7.546873613668731567 out of 10

The Sweeps – N/A

Wow…

So about 90 minutes ago I sat down to watch There Will Be Blood.

Here’s a hint….

Its not a 90 minute film…

ok…

So I promised Id review Led Zeppelin IV today and have it up by tonight. Instead, something else musical happened today (my band recording) so Its delayed till tomorrow. Without further adue, i give you the PARA!!!

myspace.com/phantomparadise

Check it out!!!

Incubus – I wish you were here

Maybe its time i start listening to Incubus?

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Get ready…

In 24 short hours, Im going to review Led Zeppelin IV, or Zoso, or “the fouth album” or whatever the hell I’m told to call it. It will be delish, and awesome to the power of 8, and full of bad grammer, and I would love it if everone dropped a comment. Or not. Or whatever you like.

And oh yes, Siege rocks…

that is all…