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Behind the Boathouse...

 

I loved this song back when it came out.  But after going many many years without hearing it...I now think it's pretty lame.  So many songs circa 1994-98 sound very similar to me with perspective.  I hate that I feel that way because that was my era of music  and I have such great memories but it's so true.  In terms of original art...that sucked.  In terms of (good) cover bands...that rocked.  That was a very good time to have five or so cover bands in your heavy rotation.  Recently I have noticed such bands on the rise again locally.  I like that.  So to recap:  Possum Kingdom = Lame.  Memories of Possum Kingdom = Quite fond.  

*I reserve the right to change my mind tomorrow.

Freaks & Geeks...

"Hey, I believe in God, man.  I've seen him, I've felt his power.  He plays drums for Led Zeppelin and his name is John Bonham, baby!" 

- Nick Andopolis (Pilot Episode)

King Of Trash!

The new Gavin Friday single Able is available as a free download.  It's off of his forthcoming album Catholic.  I like this song a lot.  I've missed his mysterious and sexy voice.  It's been 16 years since his last album Shag Tobacco.  Can't wait to hear the album in it's entirety!  Yay Gavin!

Question O' The Day: Cover Me

A conversation last month made me ponder the quality of songs U2 have covered over the years.  The general consensus is that they suck as a cover band. Which leads me to the question o' the day...

What's your favorite cover song U2 have recorded?

What's your least favorite?

Use this link for list of all U2 songs.

 

I dreamed that I saw Dalai...

52 years ago today, the 14th Dalai Lama fled his homeland of Tibet due to invasion and oppression of Communist China.  His exodus took him to India where he still lives in exile today.  I believe the Dalai Lama to be a source of great inspiration.  His teachings and peaceful practices should be a supplement to every religion.  Click here to read the speech he gave today.

Ebates

I'm loving Ebates.  You really do get money back if you sign up and use their links before you go shopping.  I have $17 pending for this year so far.  Not bad.  They deposit it right into my PayPal account but you can get them to send you checks if you'd rather.  Anyway...use this link because if I refer you I think you get extra money!  When they ask for a referring address please use:  hillaryjan@gmail.com

Bad

U2 circa 1978.  Street Mission.  Those lil' U2's are adorable.  But, oh Lord...this is bad.  So glad they squeaked by on stage presence and a fab guitar.  What would my life have been like if they remained in this incarnation?  [Dream sequence...] Bad dream sequence!  Apparently, I would have been addicted to heroin and the IRA and pro-Aparthide and anti-civil rights and generally unaware of social issues.  I never would have gone to the Enchanted Under The Sea dance and fallen in love with George McFly!  Wait.  I'm confused.  Just watch...