Collected thoughts to come; at present, I will leave you with the set list from each band, along with just some things I’ve written.
Archive for April 2009
Ratatat at Terminal 5 – 21 April 2009
25 Apr 2009What an ordeal this was, deciding whether to go to this concert! Back and forth I waffled, like John Kerry out to dinner. Going, not going, going. First I had no extras, then one, then two, then one, then none, then I needed one. Then I cried.
White Rabbits drop new album, fedora sales spike, and this post makes a sharp turn after the jump
22 Apr 2009Note to self — White Rabbits use that Blank Dogs vocal effect on The Salesman (Tramp Life). While I’m on the subject, It’s Frightening is pretty damn good on first listen. It appears that Britt Daniel is quite a capable producer, and the drums especially are mighty fine, especially (and probably not surprisingly, given the [...]
A little something for the kids!
21 Apr 2009Here’s something you might enjoy, friends — a news segment that delves into the sordid world of Republican tea-bagging. Try to maintain your composure during the initial assault of double entendres.
My Left Foot
21 Apr 2009It’s come to my attention that some of my readership have taken it upon themselves to launch an aggressive, hornblower-related promotional campaign on the popular social networking platform “The Facebook.” While I appreciate the zeal of my more fervent followers, I do not wish for anyone to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome here. We all have [...]
The Tallest Man On Earth + Red Cortez at the Bowery Ballroom – 15 April 2009
17 Apr 2009He didn’t make any Tax Day jokes! Come on. That’s what happens when you pay up to 57 per cent of your income to the government — shit’s just not funny anymore. You know this tall dude is in the top bracket, and he is in no mood to joke about taxes.
George Packer quotes Irving Kristol on populism.
15 Apr 2009“Populism? Gay.” -Irving Kristol (Actual post here)
