Here are some crazy nickelodeon-esque photos of my meal:
<--- SHRIMP! STRAIGHT FROM THE TANK!
We are spoiled by American Chinese food.
<--I don't even know what this is...it was on my plate.
MP3s!!!:
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007
My Glorious Dinner 7/10/07: The Odyssey / RANDOM MP3s!
For my friend Katie's birthday, I, along with my companions set off on an adventure of self-boiling Chinese cuisine. Yes, the staff supply you with raw meat, cold noodles, veggies, and a bucket of oil that you boil by your side--only so you may cook your own meal cautiously. No one wants salmonella poisoning, and there was even a caution: Eating Raw Foods may cause Food-Born illness. Awesome. It was a cool idea, and I had a lot of fun nevertheless. I'm just bitter for the sake of this blog and the potential comedy I maintain for this lack of an audience.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Best Albums of 
1. A Band Of Bees // Octopus
OCTOPUS takes one back to the records of The Zombies and to those of a made-up funkier Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Of course there are modern turns throughout the tracks, but the Bees are certainly outlining their obvious influences. They evolve from the infectious chantyness of "Chicken Payback", and they move onto mild imitation-rock; however, it works. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; especially when it's done well. Listen to "Go to Let Go," and you will see what I'm talking about--despite me not offering it to you.
A Band of Bees - Love in the Harbour
2. The White Stripes // Icky Thump
This is for my friend Pete. I normally think of The White Stripes staying inside the box of single-metronomal drum catchiness and guitar insanity, and this is no exception. Stripes pull it off; especially in tracks like "Conquest," a Patti Page cover, and "Little Cream Soda." The songs are coated in campyness that it's hard not to even tap your foot. And, to Jack and Meg White's credit, they do incorporate some great brass instruments into the mix. It's a good listen.
(For Pete, I won't put up White Stripes mp3s; we talked about it.)
3. Digitalism // Idealism
Similar to the music and appealing to the followings of Daft Punk and Soulwax, IDEALISM is not really a step forward in electro dance rock, but a celebration of it. "Idealistic" throbs with synths and tough beats while "Apollo-Gize" concludes the record with a somber electronic sing-song. The message of danceable music is undoubtedly conveyed with a digitastic freak flag.
Digitalism - I Want I Want
OCTOPUS takes one back to the records of The Zombies and to those of a made-up funkier Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Of course there are modern turns throughout the tracks, but the Bees are certainly outlining their obvious influences. They evolve from the infectious chantyness of "Chicken Payback", and they move onto mild imitation-rock; however, it works. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; especially when it's done well. Listen to "Go to Let Go," and you will see what I'm talking about--despite me not offering it to you.
A Band of Bees - Love in the Harbour
2. The White Stripes // Icky Thump
This is for my friend Pete. I normally think of The White Stripes staying inside the box of single-metronomal drum catchiness and guitar insanity, and this is no exception. Stripes pull it off; especially in tracks like "Conquest," a Patti Page cover, and "Little Cream Soda." The songs are coated in campyness that it's hard not to even tap your foot. And, to Jack and Meg White's credit, they do incorporate some great brass instruments into the mix. It's a good listen.
(For Pete, I won't put up White Stripes mp3s; we talked about it.)
3. Digitalism // Idealism
Similar to the music and appealing to the followings of Daft Punk and Soulwax, IDEALISM is not really a step forward in electro dance rock, but a celebration of it. "Idealistic" throbs with synths and tough beats while "Apollo-Gize" concludes the record with a somber electronic sing-song. The message of danceable music is undoubtedly conveyed with a digitastic freak flag.
Digitalism - I Want I Want
4. The Pretenders // Get Close (Remastered)
I grew up on this album, so to hear that it was re-released is fantastic. From what I heard, the quality is indeed better, but the songs are still good and recognizably nostalgic. "My Baby" and "Don't Get Me Wrong" are my two personal favorites, but I encourage all to purchase this album or the original. OR you can just listen to it now if you have it. Don't Get Me Wrong...
The Pretenders - Don't Get Me Wrong
I grew up on this album, so to hear that it was re-released is fantastic. From what I heard, the quality is indeed better, but the songs are still good and recognizably nostalgic. "My Baby" and "Don't Get Me Wrong" are my two personal favorites, but I encourage all to purchase this album or the original. OR you can just listen to it now if you have it. Don't Get Me Wrong...
The Pretenders - Don't Get Me Wrong
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Leaks! have it first.
I am proud to announce the leaks that have unofficially been present for a while; however, I have just recently gotten my hands on them. Summer music is blossoming, in both the album world and the free outside concert world (if you live in NYC.) These songs are pretty good:
From Animal Collective's upcoming Strawberry Jam:
Animal Collective - Unsolved Mysteries
From The New Pornographers' upcoming Challengers:
The New Pornographers - My Rights Versus Yours
The New Pornographers - My Rights Versus Yours
I love these guys. The harmonies are great.
A respectable song certainly.
From New Young Pony Clubs' upcoming Fantastic 
Playroom:
Playroom:Great riff; funky idea for a song,
even though it isn't NYPC's favorite color.
(evidently, if you listen to the song)
From Islands' upcoming Quebecois:
From Spoon's upcoming Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga:
Fantastic spanish guitar solo amid the song.
Spoon is great.
From Animal Collective's upcoming Strawberry Jam:Animal Collective - Unsolved Mysteries
Awesomely Amazing Woo.
Also new is M.I.A.'s Kala out August 20th. It features "Boyz" and "Bird Flu." I like Bird Flu, but Boyz is less than most things on Arular.
Scope these bands out for tour information.
What I know:
The New Pornographers = Special 4th of July Celebration at Battery Park. Animal Collective are in Europe for most of the Summer, but September 30th at Webster Hall, I'm there. Spoon are playing at the SouthStreetSeaport for the River to River festival. Islands played last summer--I haven't checked their progress.
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