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2 new good videos from 2 of my faves.

Bloc Party, “Hunting for Witches”; it’s your basic performance video, but they are so fucking cool who cares.

Fall Out Boy, I think their cutesy videos are making them a little bit Good Charlotte-esque, but the song is damn catchy.

The Cribs, “Men’s Needs” I just mentioned their album earlier, and the video is pretty sweet. I think it was banned in some countries. I play the woman in it.

Just when Fall Out Boy was starting to irk me, they go and do a cool cover of “Beat It”. Sears, why does Pete Wentz get all the glory?

My mp3 player broke and I was forced to listen to FM radio. Well, some of it wasn’t too bad.

“The Sweet Escape” is pretty damn catchy. Damn you, Akon!

“Cupid’s Chokehold” - Gym Class heroes featuring Patrick Stump. Why is this good?

The new Fall Out Boy video for “Thnks for the Mmrs” is kind of stupid.

Pete Wentz, you have GOT to be kidding me. Stop trying so damn hard!

The article is pretty good, I still am semi-not-embarassed to call myself a fan. The new album is growing on me.

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Surprise, surprise, Fall Out Boy are on the cover of the March issue of Spin. Their album is #1 I believe (Andrew, correct me if I am wrong).

The whole schtick is really tiring. Gee, I am glad to see Pete Wentz isn’t hogging all the attention. Is it just me, or was the pink star strategically placed over Patrick Stump’s midsection? The other guys look bored.

Even more annoying is that I really enjoy the new album.

[FALL OUT BOY; Infinity on High] [Multiply] [yousendit]

I guess it was inevitible that I was going to post the new Fall Out Boy album. Now, hear me out. It’s a good pop-rock album. That’s right. I said pop. A lot of the people that wouldn’t even give them the time of day probably compare them to punk bands, but that’s unfair. They write very good radio-friendly tunes. And that’s okay. This album has no surprises, it sounds pretty much like their last album. The one annoying song is “Thriller”, where Jay-Z does a rap intro. You heard me right. It’s also about their rise to fame and the perils of being famous. I hate that. The recognition of thefame is the jump the shark moment. Their video also mocks their fame. Get over it and just make music.

In the multiply playlist, I’ve also included other songs from past albums that, if you have an open mind, you may realize that they are pretty catchy. I also think Patrick Stump has a pretty good voice.

Judge if you will, I enjoy some Fall Out Boy now and then and I am not ashamed.

The new Fall Out Boy album is leaking all over the internet right now, and Pete Wentz got a little pissy on the band’s blog.

“As this tour winds to an end in the south- this last two weeks has felt like forever. There have been so many ups and downs… each city was carefully picked for one reason or another. Thank you for taking part in this with us. On another note our new record has leaked. While this isn’t the end of the world it certainly feels pretty terrible. As an artist we have a vision for how we want our record to be presented and this isn’t it. It is unfortunate that a couple of vultures in a plant somewhere can ruin this vision so easily. On the other hand we understand what its like to wait and wait for a new record… that’s one of the reasons we tried so hard to get a new record out soon. We didn’t want our fans to wait. We appreciate those of you who are still waiting, but like I said, we understand those who have to sneak a peek at the presents under the tree the night before. Please remember that as the music industry changes more and more we only put out records so we can keep touring and travelling. We want to keep this going for as long as possible. Obviously your support helps that. Please take this into consideration with whatever decision you make when it comes to downloading the record and buying it when it is released.

Thanks.”

Okay, he does have a point. And surprisingly, this is eloquently put. This confirms my theory that more popular bands on major labels are the ones who are affected by illegal downloading. Because most of their money comes from record sales. Bands on independent labels make more money from touring. To sell more shows, people need to hear about them and idependent labels cannot pay for the marketing/video making that major labels do. This is where the internet helps. The Arcade Fire,Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! and the Arctic Monkeys would not be who they are if not for internet downloading.

So how do I reconcile my incessant illegal downloading and sometimes sharing? I guess I really haven’t. I’m also someone who cannot delay gratification, so if an album is available right at the moment to download, I can’t wait to go out and by it. Also, the reality is that technology and culture is changing. In a world where mp3 players are the norm and cd players are almost obsolete, is it realistic to think that people will still be buying records? Also, iTunes needs to stop charging per song and have a monthly subscription service.

How I am rationalizing it right now is that since I have started downloading music, my music tastes and ability to judge music has expanded exponentially, and on several occasions I have introduced someone to a band they wouldn’t have originally have listened to. So I am increasing their fanbase, thus creating a market and the opportunity for that band to create more music and tour.

And yes, I do have the new Fall Out Boy album. Haven’t really listened yet.

I don’t know. Fall Out Boy may be losing their oldest fan in the world (me). I am looking forward to the new record, but they are acting like douches. First, they are pimping out themselves to a corporate sponsor. Then Peen Wentz decides he is too cool to play the bass during a song and would rather prance in front of fans. Well, they don’t care if people don’t like them. I guess it’s all about the music, huh? I still like their new songs, so we’ll see. Let the hatemail begin.

Omg lolz new FALL OUT BOY VIDEOE!!!!!!KHJLKJeqjjepqKO

Ok for serious now, I am not happy with it. They are going for the “let’s laugh at ourselves before anyone can laugh at us”. The whole convept is them making fun og their sudden celebrity lifestyle, and Pete poking fun at how pictures of his cock were all over the internet a while back. We get it. Enough with the commentary of your life. Just go back to what you are good at doing, which is actually writing good pop songs.

Also, Patrick Stump gives me douche chills in this video.

The new Fall Out Boy album cover and promo pic were released. Not looking good. It looks like a 13 year old just learned how to use Microsoft Paint.

No one gave them the memo about trucker hats. What losers. And by loser means I lurve them. Their new songs are not bad.*

Let the hate mail begin.

*Don’t judge.

My recent Fall Out Boy post continues to garner entertaining hate mail. Now I’m a jackass and gay.

But…I am not sure if the new songs are ridiculous or good. See for yourself.

So I’m kind of an internet celebrity. I have been getting a lot of hits because I posted the lyrics to the new Fall Out Boy song and maybe made fun of them a little. So I am getting a lot of fans (teenies?) leaving comments and contacting me with hate mail. Mostly saying that I am just jealous and that they are something and I am nothing, so how dare I make fun of them. I guess this is going under the theory that if someone is famous and someone criticizes it, it is out of pure jealousy. No, it’s called having an opinion. Look into it. It’s like Fall Out Boy has some sort of teen mafia that takes a hit out on anyone that says something remotely negative. Most of the comments use the word b*tch so I refuse to approve those, and several calling me ugly. Ha ha. Well well. ACTUALLY the joke is on them. As everyone knows I actually love Fall Out Boy (in an ironic way of course). This is the most exciting thing that has happened in a while. Keep up the hate mail!

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Are these anatomically correct?

I don’t know if this is selling out or what. Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy is doing an ad campaign for the Gap. This guy is so astronomically worshipped by prepubescent emo kids everywhere it is scary. Especially pictures of his junk were all over the internet. Is posing for Gap ads punk? I don’t know. He is kind of an attention whore though, making many people forget the arguably more adorable, chubby lead singer Patrick Stump.

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Ok, now along with obscure bands, celebrities and kitty kats, you will have to start hearing about a lot of vegan stuff here as well. Deal with it.

First, my tenth favorite vegan (behind Joaquin, Rachel Leigh Cook, the members of Sum 41, Weird Al, among others) is Andy from Fall Out Boy. Who knew? Here he talks about his feelings on eating meat. First, that is not what I thought his voice would sound like. Second, he is about as an enaging a speaker as Bode Miller, for what it is worth. His reccomendation for non-leather products? Hot Topic. Psssshhhhaw.

Also, this is neat- how to make your ipod vegan!

Hey, the new Fall Out Boy video for “A Little Less ‘Sixteen Candles’, a little more ‘Touch Me’” is pretty rad. And I am not just saying that because I am in lurve with them and I write fanfic about them all day.

Of course, Pete Wentz has to be the star of the show. It’s not like we haven’t already seen enough of him. The others are horrid actors. The idea and art direction is actually pretty good- like The Lost Boys meets The Warriors.

Speaking of videos, here are some more oldies but goodies.

Saves the Day, “Freakish”

And tonight I finally watched Serenity. It wasn’t what I thought it would be. Still, it was good. It is nice to see that Jewel Staite is still getting work these days. She used to be on that kick ass Disney Channel show Flash Forward with Ben “I played Russell on Six Feet Under and just got a part in X-Men 3″ Foster. Anyway, I look forward to watching the dvd of Firefly because I recently canceled my Netflix. Good times.

So I sent Hammers some (allegedly) naked photos of Fall Out Boy that I found on a British celebrity blog. Now I’ve totally alientated and disgusted her. Why am I gross?

This is uninteresting to 99.9% of you. There seems to be a lot of news regarding Fall Out Boy lately. First, they performed on Saturday Night Live. Then, Pete jumps off the stage and no one catches him and hits concrete. Then one of them vomits. Ah, the life.

I have a dilemna. Natalie Portamn is hosting SNL tomorrow night, so I would normally avoid anything where I have to look at her, but Fall Out Boy is the music guest. What’s a girl to do?

So I was reading the Rolling Stone with the Fall Out Boy feature on their tour. Oh the hilarity! It turned out to be some sort of weird modeling shoot. I find it titulating, awkward, and hilarious all at the same time.

Les Miserables is back on Broadway. Yeesh.
Jake and Heath to make out on Will and Grace. If they do, they will undo everything that Brokeback Mountain did.
Michael Alig’s prison id is being sold on ebay.
Taking Back Sunday are now on a major label. Are we surprised?
The Olympics loses one of its hotties.
The Microsoft answer to the iPod?
Jack Twist’s famous shirt went for $50k ON Ebay.
Ethical shopping.
The haves and have-nots of the blogging world. Blog elitism?
The show D-listed kind of makes me uncomfortable. Anyone else?
An op/ed about dog breeding.
Another Ellis interview.
Forbes top music money makers. Green Day raked in 100 mil?
How MySpace grew into a monster.
Fall Out Boy make a video for “Sixteen Candles.”
Indiana would require that doctors say life begins at conception.
Why Tim can’t stand figure skating.
Yay! More Blue States Lose pictures.
I don’t wonder what Jesse Camp is up to these days.

Here are some picks for the top music videos of 2005. These are lesser known, and aren’t necessarily the romping around in panties genre that Mariah Carey has perfected. Some of them serve as pretty good short films.

Also, is there some movie producer out there reading my mind? Jake Gyllenhaul and Mark Ruffalo are in a movie together. Taking place in the 1970s. I had better see some sideburns on both of them. Oh yea, it’s also about the Zodiac killer.

Um, I can’t even begin to comment on this.

I caught the rerun of the MTV New Year’s Eve special and admittedly squealed when I saw Fall Out Biy perform. What was with Pete Wentz jumping into the choreographed dance at the end. What an attention whore.

With the All-American Rejects in the most awkward picture ever. Many more here.

I caught a marathon of the show Inked on A&E and it was like Laguna Beach syndrome, I got hooked. It is your typical business reality show (i.e., The Restaurant, Blow Dry) but I found it interesting to watch because one of the owners actually had a good, assertive, managerial style (until he goes mental). I think it’s funny that this is what I noticed about the show.

Also, if you are not listening to the Ricky Gervais podcast, you are not living. I listen to this at the gym and always fall off the treadmill.