Damn, Jackson is back with a vengeance! I think the mountain air has addled his brain. He's got twitter now... and uses it! i think that's what going on in the top right corner of this blog now (i've never actually seen a twitter account but my powers of deduction are telling me thats what it is). I'm gonna let robbie power through his polaris reviews and post some tunes that i hope you all like.
So I wanted to play "Spaceman" by Bif Naked but apparently youtube only has the remixed versions of the song. The album version is my favourite. I somehow forgot about Bif when I did the Tribute to Those Without Penises post. Shame on me. "Spaceman" is probably one of my top 20 favourite songs ever. Bif has a lot of great songs but this one just gets to me every time. Haha, at one of her shows in Kingston Kris got really drunk and started yelling "Play 'Spaceman'!" while Bif was doing her encores... unfortunately he was too drunk to realize that at that exact moment, they were playing 'Spaceman'. I'll never let him forget that one. Instead of 'Sapceman' you're getting 'Lucky' cause everyone loves Buffy.
I found out this week that Alkaline Trio is putting out a new album on July 12th called Damnesia. It's a collection of re-recorded songs selected by fans that are done semi-unplugged. The album also features a cover of a Violent Femmes song and two new originals. I did multiple backflips when I found out about this. I can barely contain myself right now. In honour of Alkaline Trio, here is "I Found A Way".
I've also been listening to a lot of Yellowcard lately. Remember those guys? My friend Joel in high school was obsessed with Yellowcard. We would be at parties and he would insist on playing Yellowcard, not during the party, but when everyone was going to bed. Apparently it was the only way he could fall asleep. Anyways, they released a new album in... March I think, don't quote me though. It's pretty good and I really like their first single from it. Gotta love that violin. That guy rocks out hard on that thing. props. This is "For You, And Your Denial".
Last song is by The Flatliners. Watson has been making me jealous by telling me all his sweet stories about seeing Chuck Ragan, Dave Hause, Hot Water Music, and the Flatliners repeatedly. Screw you Rob... music videos are just as awesome... kinda... maybe... fuck. This is "Eulogy".
Right, good luck to everyone out in Calgary for Canadian Track & Field Championships. Kick some ass River and come home with some hardware. Also good luck to Mr. Watson who is rockin' a half marathon out in Van City this weekend (it's also his birthday today - i think he's racing in the masters category now, jk). Happy Birthday big guy.
Later Days!
C Dot
Mixtape: A homemade music compilation (usually on cassette or CD-R) that contains all your favourite tracks. Often you give such a compilation to the guy or gal of your fancy in hopes that it will help you win their heart. There's no way that girl can say no, I made her the greatest mixtape ever!
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
On The Wing
Hello there people who chose to read this blog. I salute you. I'm just gonna wing it this week. No theme, no problem. Here's the tunes I've been digging the last couple of weeks.
Shout out to Robbie Watson for rekindling my love of Hot Water Music. I listened to these guys a lot in high school and then for some reason just stopped. Well, Rob got me back on the wagon and now HWM have been my go to band for walking home from school. Chuck Ragan's voice is some kinda raspy but it works. It takes a little getting used to. I remember Hot Water Music being one of those bands you have to listen to a few times before you really like them but then once you do you're hooked and can never go back. This is "Seein' Diamonds" which I believe was only released on Punk-O-Rama 9, but its a strong candidate for my favourite HWM song.
Next band on the go-to list these days is Alkaline Trio. Where do I even start with these guys? They're just incredible. And they're not emo, they just sing about some not so cheerful topics. I swear. I wouldn't lie to you. The only problem with Alkaline Trio is picking a song to put up on here. There's just too many options. I think I'll default to their latest music video "This Addiction". The other great thing about Alkaline Trio is their acoustic abilities. If you know Alkaline Trio you know what I'm talking about. If you ever need a good break up tune, these guys have it. All the way from sad and lonely to angry and vengeful, they're a complete package. "This Addiction" isn't a break song though, in fact, its quite the opposite, kinda.
Hey its almost spring time! Spring means it's almost summer. Summer means its time to hang out in boats and cruise around blasting All Time Low while tubing and drinking beer. Tubing while trying drinking beer is difficult. There is a lot of foamy beer consumption. It's a great past time though, much better than water skiing and drinking beer, which proves to be much too difficult to be enjoyable. Plus beer tubing allows for multiple people to take part at once prompting a new level of ruckus to be had. But back to All Time Low. These guys a pretty pop punk but manage to have just enough edge that I like them. And like I said, they have some pretty awesome summer time tunes. Here is "Weightless".
Rise Against is dropping a new album soon. March 15th to be precise. Titled End Game. Should be good, I hope. I'm more of an old school Rise Against fan from back in the Unraveling, Revolutions Per Minute, and Siren Songs of the Counter Culture days. I like their newer stuff, I just think the old stuff had more variety and edge. The songs seemed to hit you harder and leave a lasting impression. Like "Heaven Knows" from Revolutions Per Minute. This song has some pretty powerful lyrics, definitely take a listen.
Alrighty, I think I'm done. I hope everyone is pumped for St. Patty's Day. Expect numerous Irish tunes to come your way in the next couple of weeks in preparation.
Later Days!
Shout out to Robbie Watson for rekindling my love of Hot Water Music. I listened to these guys a lot in high school and then for some reason just stopped. Well, Rob got me back on the wagon and now HWM have been my go to band for walking home from school. Chuck Ragan's voice is some kinda raspy but it works. It takes a little getting used to. I remember Hot Water Music being one of those bands you have to listen to a few times before you really like them but then once you do you're hooked and can never go back. This is "Seein' Diamonds" which I believe was only released on Punk-O-Rama 9, but its a strong candidate for my favourite HWM song.
Next band on the go-to list these days is Alkaline Trio. Where do I even start with these guys? They're just incredible. And they're not emo, they just sing about some not so cheerful topics. I swear. I wouldn't lie to you. The only problem with Alkaline Trio is picking a song to put up on here. There's just too many options. I think I'll default to their latest music video "This Addiction". The other great thing about Alkaline Trio is their acoustic abilities. If you know Alkaline Trio you know what I'm talking about. If you ever need a good break up tune, these guys have it. All the way from sad and lonely to angry and vengeful, they're a complete package. "This Addiction" isn't a break song though, in fact, its quite the opposite, kinda.
Hey its almost spring time! Spring means it's almost summer. Summer means its time to hang out in boats and cruise around blasting All Time Low while tubing and drinking beer. Tubing while trying drinking beer is difficult. There is a lot of foamy beer consumption. It's a great past time though, much better than water skiing and drinking beer, which proves to be much too difficult to be enjoyable. Plus beer tubing allows for multiple people to take part at once prompting a new level of ruckus to be had. But back to All Time Low. These guys a pretty pop punk but manage to have just enough edge that I like them. And like I said, they have some pretty awesome summer time tunes. Here is "Weightless".
Rise Against is dropping a new album soon. March 15th to be precise. Titled End Game. Should be good, I hope. I'm more of an old school Rise Against fan from back in the Unraveling, Revolutions Per Minute, and Siren Songs of the Counter Culture days. I like their newer stuff, I just think the old stuff had more variety and edge. The songs seemed to hit you harder and leave a lasting impression. Like "Heaven Knows" from Revolutions Per Minute. This song has some pretty powerful lyrics, definitely take a listen.
Alrighty, I think I'm done. I hope everyone is pumped for St. Patty's Day. Expect numerous Irish tunes to come your way in the next couple of weeks in preparation.
Later Days!
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