November 2010
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Hum, “Stars”
One of my favorites from...
October 2010
20 posts
“Let’s drive with no destination. We’ll dance like kids in the summer...”
– Austin Gibbs, “Young At Heart”
Pumpkin playlist
I realize that Halloween is on Sunday, but I wanted you all to be prepared for any weekend party plans, so I’m posting this tonight. Anybody knows that music can make or break a party, and when costumes are involved, sometimes the tunes can get a little hokey. So, I decided to make a playlist this year to complement your Halloween festivities. Sorry, you’re not going to find “Monster Mash” on...
“You are the sound of fire keeping me alive. And I need you to need me to...”
– This Century, “Sound of Fire”
(Today is Joel’s birthday! Happy 22, baby boo!)
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Harmony Tour displays sweet mixture of sounds
I recently saw Never Shout Never, The Maine, I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody’s Business and Carter Hulsey at the Warfield in San Francisco as part of the Harmony Tour. It was a cold, rainy night for a walk from BART to the venue, but I looked forward to three things: toasty warmth, beer and good tunes.
The place was packed in the pit, so my friend and I took refuge near the bar, which had an...
“Who belongs? Who decides who’s crazy?”
– Smashing Pumpkins, “Luna”
“I’ve got your name tattooed inside of my arm.”
– The Gaslight Anthem, “American Slang”
“Let’s stick together. Let’s follow our hearts. Not even lions can...”
– The Features, “Lions”
“Well, I can hardly wait until I get the sun and your lips both pressing on my...”
– Alkaline Trio, “Blue Carolina”
“I think you’re smart, you sweet thing. Tell me your name. I’m dying...”
– The Flys, “Got You Where I Want You”
The soft side of Jimmy Eat World
Let’s finish this week off in Arizona, shall we? I purchased Jimmy Eat World’s seventh studio album, Invented, shortly after it was released on Sept. 28, 2010. I was first introduced to their music in my second year of college when they were riding the high of Bleed American. I had to burn the CD a few times because I needed one in my dorm room, vehicle and CD player for the batting cages (see...
“I will wait for you. Growing love, but like water, time will always slip...”
– Maria Taylor, “Leap Year”
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Shakin' it with This Century at Martini Ranch
Note: I apologize for the ridiculous length, but there were five bands to cover. Plus, you know how I get with back stories.
A few weeks ago, I decided to visit one of my best friends from college, Richard, who lives in Phoenix. After I made flight reservations for Oct. 1-4, I found out that the stars had aligned and This Century, local Phoenix boys and one of my new favorite bands, had a...
“I will always be like this, keeping warm from burning bridges.”
– Mister Loveless, “From Burning Bridges”