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I JUST GOT A COPY OF ICKY THUMP! AIIEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Ok, it’s not the best quality copy, but I have it. [passes out]

I want to marry them. Both of them.

In which I do the thinking for you and tell you what you should be watching/listening to.

Newsradio; I don’t know why I have been watching sitcoms lately. I kind of rully want to work at this station. And little known fact: I find Andy Dick hilarious.

Tim Armstrong, A Poet’s Life: Rancid/Operation Ivy founding member has a solo album. He is a phenomenal songwriter and his recognizeable voice is always a comfort to hear, but I HATE solo albums from people from my favorite bands (except for A.C. Newman). Just make another Rancid album. [official release: May 22]

The Macabees, Colour It In. No, it’s not Jewish-themed as far as I know, but it is still catchy but this thing will be hyped to death pretty soon. If you can stand the hype, check it out. [official release: May 10 ]

Get “All In Your Rows“

Polyphonic Spree, The Fragile Army. I previously found this band obnoxious and gimmicky, but this one they actually spent time caring about the music. [official release: June 19]

Get “Get Up And Go“

The Chemical Brothers; We Are the Night: Sounds like every other electonica Chemical Brothers album, but that’s a good thing. [official release: June 21]

Get “All Rights Reversed“

…is on the cover of Rolling Stone. Finally, they have a cover of someone who deserves it. Despite having a massive sunstance problem, she’s pretty cool. I love her style. And, of course, the music. In case you don’t already have Back to Black, here are some of the best tracks.

You Know I’m No Good / Some Unholy War / Back to Black

I caught some TBS episodes and really wondered why I ever liked the show. The first three seaons were quirky and enjoyable, the characters were like bizarre charactures and didn’t take themsleves to seriously. But then the characters got so serious and Carrie acted like a five year old. They created all these disgusting generalizations about women and they all acted like selfish c*nts. Once babies are involved, you know it is going downhill. But the fashion! Okay, so they gave Monolo Blahnik a household name and made flower broches sell millions, but sometimes it was like watching a modern Emporer’s New Clothes. Just because it is designer doesn’t mean it looks good. Half the time they looked like hookers from 1981 or escaped mental patients, or five-year olds dressing themselves for the first time. A lot of it was fun, but there were some DOOZIES. Here are the most hilarious ones. Take that, Patricia Field!

10. Carrie, you forgot your pants!

9. Hookers looking for work.

8. I can’t believe she found a pink garbage bag.

7. Minnie Mouse couture.

6. I don’t even know what to say.

5. It’s like a Halloween hobo outfit you’d buy at CVS.

4. Liederhosen is soooooo right now.

3. Look closely. There are feathers coming out of her ass.

2. THe belt can’t really serve its lfe purspose if it is doing that.

1. She looks like a homeless hooker who raided the dumpster behind a Jessica McClintock store.

The Macabees, “Precious Time” This band will be huge.

A new track from the New Pornographers. I canNOT wait for this album.

The New Pornographers, “My Rights Versus Yours“

There is a biopic of Ian Curtis that is supposed to be amazing. If you don’t know who Ian Curtis is, don’t ever fucking talk to me.

So most of you have heard by email by now.

I GOT A NEW JOB!

I’M MOVING TO CALIFORNIA (Berkeley to be exact).

It hasn’t really hit me yet. My blogging will be decreased, due to my time spent packing and breathing into a o paper bag.

Don’t forget to vote for the sexiest vegetarian.  Of course, Joaquin will always be te reigning king, but Justin Theroux? Mos Def? It’s a toughie.

When I saw the trailer for Knocked Up, I thought that it had subtle hints of pro-life propaganda. I mean, a woman gets pregnant by a one night stand, and decides to raise the baby, and what I am ASSUMING happens is that she ends up falling in love with the guy. Sure, it’s great that she decides to keep the baby and be a responsible parent….but is that likely to happen? Is it likely that she would choose to keep the baby? Is this some sort of weird message being sent to people? A profile on Judd Apatow also asks the same question.

Oh my God! The LAST thing America needs is an overwight American Idol! Fox News, you are the best.

Jeez, they are totally stealing the idea from me. I already did this, but here are 77 more music movie moments.

Ruh roh…the Strokes are on an indefinate hiatus. I don’t have a good feeling about it.

I just watched Dream A Little Dream for the first time in maybe 15 years.  You know what? It is pretty damn good. The Coreys are in full form and even 80s jovk hottie William McNamara makes a good showing. The plot is also kind of some meta-Zen Buddhism shit. And who can forget the fantastic dance sequence where Corey Feldman channels Michael Jackson.

Also, I wanted to BE Lainie soooo bad. Damn this movie for giving me a warped and unrealistic view of what high school is.

In other shameful news, I sat through Bring It On: All or Nothing. Seriously, they should show this movie to the UN to help solve race relations.

I’m now hosting music right on my blog server! This should make it easier for you to get. Just right-click-and-save-as.

Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley) featuring Ben Gibbard (of Death Cab for Cutie) and Conor Oberst (of Bright Eyes) covers The Traveling Wilburys’ “Handle With Care“. What an indiie supergroup! My head is spinning! (the streaming audio should be working now)

Brand New, “Flying at Tree Level“

Feeling some 90s nostalgia- Sneaker Pimps, “Low Place Like Home“

I wasn’t so thrilled with “The Icky Thump” single when I first heard it, but somehow seeing the video totally made me realize its full potential. It’s nice to see them going back their roots — Jack shredding and Meg pounding, plus the monochrome red outfit.

Now I am really excited for the album the ‘Stripes have a tendency to alternate good albums with bad ones. Self-titled (eh), De Stijl (great), White Blood Cells (terrible), Elephant (life-changing), Get Behind Me Satan (blech). They are due for a masterpiece. And Jack White, what else can I say…DM!

Ok, there are a ton of awesome new albums/dvds out right now, and since I am shying away from illegally uploading albums, you are all lucky that I am here to tell you what to get and what to skip. Also, I figured out a new feature on WordPress where you can stream the trackright from my entry. Just hit the “play” button when you see it.

Kitchen Confidential, The Complete Series : I think this was on for about .76 episodes. It’s loosely based on Anthony Bourdain’s nonfiction work, which I liked. It’s probably worth a rainy Saturday afternoon. Also, I support anything with Wet Hot American Summer alum.

Coconut Records, Nighttiming: yes, that’s the name of a band. And it’s Jason Schwartzmann’s new band (he left Phantom Planet). As much as he annoys me, the album is not bad. This album won’t blow you away, but at least he understands the concept of a melody and a hook. His singing isn’t too bad. (official release:)

Coconut Records, “Back to You“

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Queens of the Stone Age, Era Vulgaris: Songs for the Deaf (2005) was a masterpiece, Lullabies to Paralyze (2004) was horrific. This one seems to fall in between. I’m liking it. [Official release: June 12]

Queens of the Stone Age, “Sick. Sick, Sick“

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The Bravery; The Sun and the Moon: When their self-titled debut came out in, there was a lot of criticism that they were a manufactured indie band. Whatever. I liked the first album. This one is….terrible. Very forced and not so much of the dance-y stuff of the first one. Skip it. [Official release: May 22]

The Bravery, “Time Won’t Let Me Go“

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The Editors, An End Has a Start. When The Back Room came out last year, they were overhyped and I wasn’t too impressed. This one is kind of blowing me away right now. It may be one of the best albums of the year. I may be in lust right now and the honeymoon period may end, but this is one you definately want to get. [Official release: June 26]

The Editors, “The Weight of the World“

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Rihanna, A Girl Like Me: This is sure to sell a gazillion copies, and you will probably be sick of it for a while, but I have to admit that I have been listening to it lately. It’s good gym music. [Official release: June 5]

I posted about it here.

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And if you want these albums bad enough, email me and we can work something out. (SHhhhhhhhhh…)

I have big news. Huge. Life-changing.

Here’s a hint: listen to this.

or here:

On the way back from DC, Brandon and I had a three-hour Madonna singalong. So, I was thinking of doing a list of my favorite Madonna songs, which actually may have gotten too complicated. Her videos are also some of the best, and I’m feeling nostalgic, so here are my favorites, in order.

Express Yourself: this should be made into a Broadway musical

Bedtime Story: gives me nightmares

Hung Up: I want that boombox

Music: Ali G!

Like A Prayer: remember all the controversy?

Nothing Really Matters: remember when she had her geisha fetish? More like a geisha zombie fetish.
Deeper and Deeper: I liked her flapper-disco look.

What It Feels Like For a Girl: banned!

Open Your Heart: she’s so understanding of children. When they want to see a peep show, she makes it happen.

Bag Girl: moral is: if you are a hooker, you will be murdered

Music and Lyrics was dreaaaaaaadful. I mean, physically painful. The first three minutes was the only enjoyable part. That’s because it was a video for High Grant’s fictional band Pop! which was really dead on for an 80s band. And the song is pretty catchy. You’ll see. [video]

Pop; “Pop Goes My Heart“

Hi gals,

It’s great that you go to the gym. It’s not only a goodfaith effort for you to take care of yourself, but it is a worthwhile way to spend your time. It’s even okay when you chat with your friend on the eliptical next to you, although I can still hear your chatter with my headphones on. It’s okay. I’ll forgive that one.

But, for the LOVE OF PETER, please stop hogging the ab machine. I know that women generally don’t like their abular area. But, sitting on the machine, doing three to four half-assed reps, then sitting for five minutes picking your nails or talking on the phone, and then doing three or four more, and then calling it a day is not going to do anything. Try some upper body training. Working on your shoulders will make you look good in tank tops. Really, you don’t even need a machine. Save us all the heartache and do some crunches during commercial breaks during Grey’s anatomy. Doing a full circuit will do wonders for you. Plus, I want to get on the machine. I have a circuit training going on.

Oh, and while I have your attention, when you are in the bathroom, take five fucking seconds to lock the fucking stall. That will prevent me from walking in on you and you can save your embarassment and my annoyance.

Travis, “Selfish Jean“

It’s actually a little upbeat for your typical Travis song. Also, the video features the adorahilarious Dmetri Martin.

I’ve been floating in a sea of crappy movies lately (Eragon, anyone?), but two have really stuck out. Notes on a Scandal was basically a textbook of good acting. Although, Judi Dench’s character is me in 30 years. Brandon confirmed this and mentioned that the way she treated Cate Blanchett’s character is the way that I treat him. I would have gotten really angry but he was actually quite correct. It’s rare that you get a movie that is a slice of realness.

I didn’t think that I could think Kate Winslet was anymore incredible, but Little Children totally proved me wrong. Her character was supposed to be somewhat frumpy, so that part was unconvincing. Finally a movie that does not make being married and having children the happy ending of the fairy tale. I’m not so much a Patrick Wilson fan. I still see him as a gay Mormon or Raoul from Phantom of the Opera, and I will never forget him for being in that douchey Gap commerical with Claire Danes. The movie may actually be better than the book. THis was also the case for Election, which was also by the same author.

Pirates 3 actually looks good. I like how they made Keira Knightley kick some ass. I’d better watch the second one pretty soon. I tried several times but fell asleep.

Perhaps I am exaggerating, but maybe not. Take away the racism and it’s still horrible. How many laughs can you get from a kick to the groin?  Brett Ratner, fuck off and die.

Christopher Plummer, you should be ashamed of yourself.

Well, there are some unfortunate times when I am driving that I have to listen to the radio. To my chagrin, they edited the hell out of Pink’s “U & UR Hand”. They beeped out the word “suck”. I can see if it was used as a verb, but it was used as” you suck”. What? The Pussycat Dolls are all over about looking at my hah hah, and Pink can’t even song an arguably empowering song about not being used as a sex object. Why am I surprised?

In embarassing news, I kind of really like Rihanna’s new single “Umbrella”. It’s good for the gym. Although, she thinks that umbrella has four syllables, which I was not aware of. Is she going to the liberry after this? And then going to eat pasketti?

Rihanna (feat. Jay-Z); “Umbrella”

Wait, I was liking it until I saw the redonculous video.First off, she looks like a real-life Bratz doll. Second of all, dancing and cool outfits are great, but this whole video is basically to show off how skinny she is, and not for the benefit of female empowerment.

I’m getting old.

or was Pan’s Labrynth boring as hell?

In other news, 28 Weeks Later was fantastic. Dare I say, better than 28 Days Later.

I’m feeling a lil bit country.

Old 97s, “Big Brown Eyes“

I’m going all hipster today.

Peter Bjorn and John, “Paris 2004“