Happy MLK Day
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Rejuvenation
Rolling Stone Rank: 138
Catching up on some Mad Men tonight, thought I'd put down my thoughts on The Meters' album. I finally was able to listen to this about a month ago. 11 tracks of dirty, awesome funk. I grooved my way through the whole thing, enjoying the riffs of Nocentelli. And a different funk than the mo town style of detroit, this one included the driving drums similar to new orleans style jazz. Or at least that's what I felt in the drum parts, the guitar and bass seemed pretty similar to the funk I know. I'm unsure as to how groundbreaking of an album this way, but as we get further down the list we're going to encounter fewer monumental albums. More likely, this is the beginning of a trend in the top 500 that is just a great album. Just good music, that if you're a fan of music, this is one you need to hear.
Album: Rejuvenation
Artist: The Meters
Year: 1974
My Favorite Song: Just Kissed My Baby, with a close second to People Say
Next Up: U2, wow a record from 2000!
Catching up on some Mad Men tonight, thought I'd put down my thoughts on The Meters' album. I finally was able to listen to this about a month ago. 11 tracks of dirty, awesome funk. I grooved my way through the whole thing, enjoying the riffs of Nocentelli. And a different funk than the mo town style of detroit, this one included the driving drums similar to new orleans style jazz. Or at least that's what I felt in the drum parts, the guitar and bass seemed pretty similar to the funk I know. I'm unsure as to how groundbreaking of an album this way, but as we get further down the list we're going to encounter fewer monumental albums. More likely, this is the beginning of a trend in the top 500 that is just a great album. Just good music, that if you're a fan of music, this is one you need to hear.
Stats
Album: Rejuvenation
Artist: The Meters
Year: 1974
My Favorite Song: Just Kissed My Baby, with a close second to People Say
Next Up: U2, wow a record from 2000!
Monday, November 29, 2010
November Rain
It's raining tonight. It rained today, and it rained on the ride home. Normally I'd be down on a day like today, but at least it's not snowing yet. So there's that silver lining.
Anyway, just one thought today
- Watched Glee this weekend, it was all fine and good. I don't have a lot of complaints with the show, in fact I think it's a good thing to boost awareness music education. Anyway, they did Cee lo Green's Forget You. Nice music, catchy hook, Cee lo has a great voice, good stuff.
Sure, here it is:
Just wondering if anyone has a problem with the original title being F*ck You? It kind of bothers me, it bothers me because a show like Glee knows that they're viewers are young. Knows that the song has been a viral sensation, that many know the original lyrics, that's part of the popularity of it. Let me be clear, this is not a stance about Cee Lo, sang a great song, and shouldn't be censored for it, but should a show marketed to young viewers choose that same song to perform in their weekly show?
Night,
BOC
Anyway, just one thought today
- Watched Glee this weekend, it was all fine and good. I don't have a lot of complaints with the show, in fact I think it's a good thing to boost awareness music education. Anyway, they did Cee lo Green's Forget You. Nice music, catchy hook, Cee lo has a great voice, good stuff.
Sure, here it is:
Just wondering if anyone has a problem with the original title being F*ck You? It kind of bothers me, it bothers me because a show like Glee knows that they're viewers are young. Knows that the song has been a viral sensation, that many know the original lyrics, that's part of the popularity of it. Let me be clear, this is not a stance about Cee Lo, sang a great song, and shouldn't be censored for it, but should a show marketed to young viewers choose that same song to perform in their weekly show?
Night,
BOC
Monday, October 11, 2010
Columbus Day
Had a great day off! The weather was awesome, who needs fall, let's keep it in the 70s the entire month. Finally got to do laundry today, and organize my closet. I tried an idea I saw on apartment therapy: turning all your hangers the opposite way for a month or so, and when you use a shirt put it back the proper way. Anyway, at the end of the time period you'll see which clothes you really need. Got rid of a bunch of shirts, I can't even believe I'm writing that.
Watching the first episode of Boardwalk Empire before I go head to bed. Two Words: Midget Boxing!
Night
~BOC
Watching the first episode of Boardwalk Empire before I go head to bed. Two Words: Midget Boxing!
Night
~BOC
Sunday, October 10, 2010
10-10-10, SNL from last night
Finally a weekend just to chill at home. I've done some cleaning, gaming, and catching up on dvr.
In fact, right now I'm watching a two-week old Fringe. I really love what JJ has done with the show. I was so upset with the season finale from last year, the build up was billed as a war of worlds battle. It wasn't, but it set up this great device they're using for this season.
Thoughts on SNL from las night:
Gilly in the first sketch, Actress Mindy whatever in the third sketch. How quickly the writers seem to give up and just put those tired characters in the same sketch.
Bruno Mars was good, loved the drummer. The skinny ties and string section brought about a whole "Wall of Sound" vibe.
Happy Columbus Day tomorrow!
In fact, right now I'm watching a two-week old Fringe. I really love what JJ has done with the show. I was so upset with the season finale from last year, the build up was billed as a war of worlds battle. It wasn't, but it set up this great device they're using for this season.
Thoughts on SNL from las night:
Gilly in the first sketch, Actress Mindy whatever in the third sketch. How quickly the writers seem to give up and just put those tired characters in the same sketch.
Bruno Mars was good, loved the drummer. The skinny ties and string section brought about a whole "Wall of Sound" vibe.
Happy Columbus Day tomorrow!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
2010 Emmys
Hey all,
Way earlier in the year I watched the Grammys by myself, and umm blogged while watching. Some idea about not making it as lonely.
So here I am again, watching another award show on my DVR...here we go.
Way earlier in the year I watched the Grammys by myself, and umm blogged while watching. Some idea about not making it as lonely.
So here I am again, watching another award show on my DVR...here we go.
- Loved the opening number, didn't like that Kate Gosselin was involved...
- Looking forward to what John Hodgeman will bring to this night, I generally love all his stuff.
- Props to Wiig for getting the nomination, she shines on a show that has writing difficulties
- Wow, Parsons. Really? Is it weird that these comedy awards still seem to go to network shows, while dramas have shifted....as I wrote that Edie Falco won Best Actress, so nevermind.
- Why do they even still announce the Reality Awards?
- Drama featuring the end of two long running shows, Lost and 24. Will either get a bump for their final season?
- Damn the Mad Men music is awesome.
- Good win for the The Good Wife, not thrilled with her ending her speech: "This is just amazing for my career"...
- AMC just cleaning up tonight, Cranston wins his third straight and had the best line of the night: "I love you more than baseball"
- Kyra Sedgwick? I don't watch the show...but was she really better than JJ this year?
- Bucky Guntz, man am I jealous of Justin getting to see Ricky Gervais next month.
- Yes Colbert, using The Human Centipede in video
- Yes, the Daily Show.
- Ouch, her name is Catherine O'Hara
- Clare Danes, still getting it done.
- Really like this song from Jewel here, don't say that too often
- Nothing for Lost, man what does that say about a show like that?
- Another wow, Modern Family.
- Guess I'm surprised no award winner mentioned Glenn Beck, or really anything political, I guess that's more of an oscar trend, these people are just happy to be on TV.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The Chronic
Rolling Stone Rank: 137
So this one was a weird one. The music that Dre sampled was so good. And it's really well done, no booming bass, just solid drum beats. The funky guitars, and by that I mean in the style of funk not as an adjective for bizarre, are perfect for Snoop and Dre's laid back rapping style. No rough cuts between the samples, it's all smooth, it's all flowing and mellow and easy to groove along with. All that being said, I didn't care for the words. The only good song that I like was the one with an actual message, The Day the Niggaz Took Over. It was a really acturate portals of the rioting and mayhem going on in south-central. The rest of the album was fluff, boring rhymes about how west coast is better than east, who's got the bigger dick, and just plain vulgarity. On the other hand, it was a new sound. It would define an entire genre going forward, so umm some people seemed to get behind. So take a listen, it's a good album to play just cruising in your car, just not one I can play in front of my students.
Night!
Album: The Chonic
Artist: Dr. Dre
Year: 1992
My Favorite Song: The Day the Niggaz Took Over
Next Up: The Meters
So this one was a weird one. The music that Dre sampled was so good. And it's really well done, no booming bass, just solid drum beats. The funky guitars, and by that I mean in the style of funk not as an adjective for bizarre, are perfect for Snoop and Dre's laid back rapping style. No rough cuts between the samples, it's all smooth, it's all flowing and mellow and easy to groove along with. All that being said, I didn't care for the words. The only good song that I like was the one with an actual message, The Day the Niggaz Took Over. It was a really acturate portals of the rioting and mayhem going on in south-central. The rest of the album was fluff, boring rhymes about how west coast is better than east, who's got the bigger dick, and just plain vulgarity. On the other hand, it was a new sound. It would define an entire genre going forward, so umm some people seemed to get behind. So take a listen, it's a good album to play just cruising in your car, just not one I can play in front of my students.
Night!
Stats
Album: The Chonic
Artist: Dr. Dre
Year: 1992
My Favorite Song: The Day the Niggaz Took Over
Next Up: The Meters
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