Monday, July 11, 2005

Where was I? Oh yeah...

Way-hey! No work on Tuesday. How will I pass the time?

* Listen to the new Cut Copy single, Future, especially the Chromeo mix. Stylin'.

* Book flight to Madrid for August holiday. Must also start compiling musical care package to bring to Houman when I arrive, as he insists the Spanish charts are complete rubbish (Shakira? Rubbish? I think not...)

* Begin the search for new shoes as my pair of Gravis sneaks are crumbling. Chuck Taylors perhaps...cheap as chips.

* Finish reading The Princess Bride. Inconceivable!

* Sleep....zzzzz

Record of the week - Sufjan Stevens 'Illinois'

Second American state themed album from Stevens which reveals more with repeated plays. It's a love letter packed with historical references, neo-classical stop-overs (Reich and Glass anyone?), campfire sing-a-longs, and carefree whimsy that Stevens threads together with ease, making this one of the best LPs I've heard this year. The only question is, will his next 48 albums be just as good?

Major Leaguer bonus

Shock! Latest Harry Potter book leaked five days before release. World keeps turning...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

princess bride book is great!

i always felt sorry for his fat son, but I feel sorry for all fat sons!

donovan!

Anonymous said...

Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya.You killed my father. Prepare to die...

Can't wait for Sufjan's future albums, like North Dakota, Arkansas, Maine...they sound catchy don't they?
(Homer: Ooh, there's a NEW Mexico!)