Victory Is Mine!
It always feels good to actually win something, even if it is something as small and (in the grand scheme of things) inconsequential as a Tim Horton's coffee.
As you may or may not have noticed, I've been keeping tabs on my progress on the left side of the page. And, let me tell you, that ratio you see is already waaaaay better than 2002, a horrid Roll Up The Rim season that saw me consume no less than thirty-eight XL coffees before winning so much as a measly cookie.
At any rate, the average odds of winning anything is listed on the cup as 1 in 9. As of this writing, I'm ahead of the odds. That feels pretty good.
Yeah, I know I'm obsessed with a corporate promotion. But hey... if I was up on a soap box railing against Tim Horton's and being an anti-establishment douche, I wouldn't be on my way to the drive-thru for a free coffee. Suck it, losers!
February 28, 2007
February 26, 2007
I Remember You: Soul Coughing
From time to time, I will feel the urge to pay homage to an artist or group that time has forgotten before myself. It's one of several completely inconsequential series that are sure to keep my page hits in the mid to high single digits monthly!
Years before Mike Doughty was creating his trademark brand of coffeehouse beat poetry solo, he was creating his trademark brand of coffeehouse beat poetry on heroin with his band, Soul Coughing. If you remember them, chances are it's either for their debut single, the uber-hip mid 90's diatribe "Screenwriter's Blues" or their 1998 pop-rock minor hit "Circles". If you're not familiar with any of their stuff, here's a great place to start. "Super Bon Bon", from their sophomore release Irresistable Bliss, makes for an adequate representation of their quirky (read: on heroin) sense of melody, nonsensical hipster lyrics and slammin' bass line. Enjoy.
From time to time, I will feel the urge to pay homage to an artist or group that time has forgotten before myself. It's one of several completely inconsequential series that are sure to keep my page hits in the mid to high single digits monthly!
Years before Mike Doughty was creating his trademark brand of coffeehouse beat poetry solo, he was creating his trademark brand of coffeehouse beat poetry on heroin with his band, Soul Coughing. If you remember them, chances are it's either for their debut single, the uber-hip mid 90's diatribe "Screenwriter's Blues" or their 1998 pop-rock minor hit "Circles". If you're not familiar with any of their stuff, here's a great place to start. "Super Bon Bon", from their sophomore release Irresistable Bliss, makes for an adequate representation of their quirky (read: on heroin) sense of melody, nonsensical hipster lyrics and slammin' bass line. Enjoy.
February 22, 2007
Year Zero is upon us...
I'm sure if you've been on any other blog in the past week or so, you've no doubt heard heaps of crap about the upcoming Nine Inch Nails album, its accompanying Alternate Reality Game, and the massive amount of buzz it's generating amongst NIN fans like myself.
Now, I won't bother to explain this whole shindig, because there are plenty of sites out there that could do a much better job of it than me. Suffice to say, if you're hearing about this for the first time and are curious about it all, you'll want to clear the next couple of hours off of your schedule, because it gets a little complex.
Anyway, the reason I'm posting is because I just watched a live video performance of the album's first official single, Survivalism. And, seeing as how I'm now in a position where I'm getting better at this blogging thing and can easily share what I enjoy with everyone else, you lucky betches get two updates in two days. I'm so good to you...
In case you didn't know, Year Zero drops April 17th. And the cover is freaky awesome goodness.
I'm sure if you've been on any other blog in the past week or so, you've no doubt heard heaps of crap about the upcoming Nine Inch Nails album, its accompanying Alternate Reality Game, and the massive amount of buzz it's generating amongst NIN fans like myself.
Now, I won't bother to explain this whole shindig, because there are plenty of sites out there that could do a much better job of it than me. Suffice to say, if you're hearing about this for the first time and are curious about it all, you'll want to clear the next couple of hours off of your schedule, because it gets a little complex.
Anyway, the reason I'm posting is because I just watched a live video performance of the album's first official single, Survivalism. And, seeing as how I'm now in a position where I'm getting better at this blogging thing and can easily share what I enjoy with everyone else, you lucky betches get two updates in two days. I'm so good to you...
In case you didn't know, Year Zero drops April 17th. And the cover is freaky awesome goodness.
Triple Trouble
So, I felt like updating this thing, but wasn't all that sure with what, exactly. So, here's three songs/videos I've been high on lately for y'all to kill a few minutes with.
Silversun Pickups: Lazy Eye
It took a few listens to start sinking in, but there's just something about this song that feels... well, huge. It's like the near six minutes it takes to unfold and explode seems too small a package to contain it. And the hacked to pieces radio edit completely removes the breathing room needed for this song to properly do its business. That's why I've included the full-length version of the video, so you can experience this at first unassuming, then supercharged hellbeast of a song the way it was originally intended. Enjoy.
Now that that's done, why not pay them a visit?
Tool: The Pot
For some ungodly reason, Tool have yet to deliver an official video from 2006's 10,000 Days. But, thanks to some enterprising lads and lasses at YouTube, we can still watch some pretty neat videos. Like this one.
The Killers: Romeo & Juliet (BBC)
When I was first given money for the express purpose of buying prerecorded music, I chose Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms. At the time, the only reason I needed was the mind blowingly brilliant video for Money For Nothing. How did they do such amazing things? Looking back, the video seems kind of shitty compared to the truly amazing accomplishments possible with CG and the like. But, after over twenty years, you know what? The record holds up as an all time classic.
So, will The Killers ever release an all time classic? If you believe Brandon Flowers, they already have. Me? I think there's still a long way to go for these guys. But, I'll give 'em props for a not shitty at all rendition of one of Knopfler & Co.'s greatest... even if it isn't from Brothers in Arms.
Hope these helped you through a slow patch...
So, I felt like updating this thing, but wasn't all that sure with what, exactly. So, here's three songs/videos I've been high on lately for y'all to kill a few minutes with.
Silversun Pickups: Lazy Eye
It took a few listens to start sinking in, but there's just something about this song that feels... well, huge. It's like the near six minutes it takes to unfold and explode seems too small a package to contain it. And the hacked to pieces radio edit completely removes the breathing room needed for this song to properly do its business. That's why I've included the full-length version of the video, so you can experience this at first unassuming, then supercharged hellbeast of a song the way it was originally intended. Enjoy.
Now that that's done, why not pay them a visit?
Tool: The Pot
For some ungodly reason, Tool have yet to deliver an official video from 2006's 10,000 Days. But, thanks to some enterprising lads and lasses at YouTube, we can still watch some pretty neat videos. Like this one.
The Killers: Romeo & Juliet (BBC)
When I was first given money for the express purpose of buying prerecorded music, I chose Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms. At the time, the only reason I needed was the mind blowingly brilliant video for Money For Nothing. How did they do such amazing things? Looking back, the video seems kind of shitty compared to the truly amazing accomplishments possible with CG and the like. But, after over twenty years, you know what? The record holds up as an all time classic.
So, will The Killers ever release an all time classic? If you believe Brandon Flowers, they already have. Me? I think there's still a long way to go for these guys. But, I'll give 'em props for a not shitty at all rendition of one of Knopfler & Co.'s greatest... even if it isn't from Brothers in Arms.
Hope these helped you through a slow patch...
February 16, 2007
My car is having its seven year itch.
Maybe it was the wet snow, could be low on fluids, might need to replace spark plugs. Whatever the reason, my car has decided that, after almost seven wonderful years, it's high time for some stalling out in intersections. In a way, it was exciting having to put on the 4-way flashers this morning. Took me back to the glory days (read: mid 90's) in good old Snowball (read: mom's white '89 Topaz, which endured over 250000 km of teenage hell before finally giving in to my torturous and wild driving habits).
Regardless, if I'm going to make it to Woodstock next weekend to visit with my children, I'd better get to the bottom of this. And it had damned well better not cost me my entire paycheck; I've got birthday presents to buy for Taya.
In other news, it's starting to feel like the record store (and the rest of the mall, for that matter) may not be long for this world. It took a little longer than expected, but it seems as though Wal-Mart's brainwashing efforts are starting to take hold with people. Personally, I feel bad for metal fans, because I'm sure by now we've spoiled them by allowing them to purhcase CDs by their favourite bands without driving to Moncton. There's still time to stop the bleeding, if only people would realize that Wal-Mart isn't really saving them that much money (if any) on the things they're buying. Of course, we all know Miramichiers; stuck in their ways. And now that their ways include Wal-Mart's "always low prices", my gut tells me I'll be looking for employment before year's end.
I've been entertaining the notion of applying for a business grant and opening a half decent used CD/DVD/game outlet. I'd be more serious about it if I didn't think Wal-Mart would add a used section to their store in an effort to not only close down every small business in town, but also stop new ones from opening.
Seriously though, am I crazy for thinking that there might be at least marginal demand for a, shall we say, more "respectable" place to buy/sell around here?
If I'm right on this, I'd be worried about someone stealing my idea. I'm not worried though, since no one will ever see this aside from Carrie and Dok. Which reminds me: Dok, if you're still in need of work by the time this crazy plan comes together, you're hired!
Look, everybody, it's Wintersleep, that lovable Maritime rock and roll band!
If you enjoyed that, take your skank ass here and watch a snatchload more videos! And remember, the only way you're going to get true satisfaction is to come to the store and buy their latest album for just $13.99! It's a great way to load up on sweet ass tunes and say hello to Yours Truly at the same time! Who the hell doesn't love that for efficiency? How many exclamation marks can I use in a single post? I'd rather not know !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe it was the wet snow, could be low on fluids, might need to replace spark plugs. Whatever the reason, my car has decided that, after almost seven wonderful years, it's high time for some stalling out in intersections. In a way, it was exciting having to put on the 4-way flashers this morning. Took me back to the glory days (read: mid 90's) in good old Snowball (read: mom's white '89 Topaz, which endured over 250000 km of teenage hell before finally giving in to my torturous and wild driving habits).
Regardless, if I'm going to make it to Woodstock next weekend to visit with my children, I'd better get to the bottom of this. And it had damned well better not cost me my entire paycheck; I've got birthday presents to buy for Taya.
In other news, it's starting to feel like the record store (and the rest of the mall, for that matter) may not be long for this world. It took a little longer than expected, but it seems as though Wal-Mart's brainwashing efforts are starting to take hold with people. Personally, I feel bad for metal fans, because I'm sure by now we've spoiled them by allowing them to purhcase CDs by their favourite bands without driving to Moncton. There's still time to stop the bleeding, if only people would realize that Wal-Mart isn't really saving them that much money (if any) on the things they're buying. Of course, we all know Miramichiers; stuck in their ways. And now that their ways include Wal-Mart's "always low prices", my gut tells me I'll be looking for employment before year's end.
I've been entertaining the notion of applying for a business grant and opening a half decent used CD/DVD/game outlet. I'd be more serious about it if I didn't think Wal-Mart would add a used section to their store in an effort to not only close down every small business in town, but also stop new ones from opening.
Seriously though, am I crazy for thinking that there might be at least marginal demand for a, shall we say, more "respectable" place to buy/sell around here?
If I'm right on this, I'd be worried about someone stealing my idea. I'm not worried though, since no one will ever see this aside from Carrie and Dok. Which reminds me: Dok, if you're still in need of work by the time this crazy plan comes together, you're hired!
Look, everybody, it's Wintersleep, that lovable Maritime rock and roll band!
If you enjoyed that, take your skank ass here and watch a snatchload more videos! And remember, the only way you're going to get true satisfaction is to come to the store and buy their latest album for just $13.99! It's a great way to load up on sweet ass tunes and say hello to Yours Truly at the same time! Who the hell doesn't love that for efficiency? How many exclamation marks can I use in a single post? I'd rather not know !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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