This is another one of those albums that I’ve heard about in passing and has been recommended to me by online retailer algorithms based on past purchases. I’ll start off by saying that I like this album, but I’m not sure where to go from there; quite frankly it takes me a little bit out [...]
For a long time I’ve heard these rumblings about this Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, but actually knew nothing of them. The name suggested some obnoxious metal band to me, and I wasn’t really interested in learning more. Still, you can only ignore the rumblings for so long, and then you start kicking yourself for judging [...]
The New Pornographers are a Canadian Indie band on Matador Records. Though I’ve heard the name in passing, it was browsing Amazon.com that they were really brought to my attention. After browsing some other albums, Amazon insisted Twin Cinema was for me. It’s rare an online application alone will convince me to buy an album. [...]
Some things I’ve been meaning to take care of during a weekend: Finish (and start) newsletter: I write newsletters periodically and send them to friends, and family. The most recent one has been written in my head for the last month. Work on invitation graphics: I’m helping my sister a bit with her wedding invitations. [...]