coooooooooonquest
November 26, 2007
I really didn’t think I could love the White Stripes more. New video for one of my favorite tracks. If you don’t realize the awesomeness of the Stripes or find Jack White’s pale androgyny incredibly hot, then I don’t think I can speak with you anymore.
Down by the Water
September 15, 2007
Facebook has gone to far when groups like this are formed. The hell? I can’t tell if it is real or satire. I don’t know which would be worse.
Screw Women’s Studies, I should have majored in homemaking. Normally I would applaud efforts to show that raising a family is hard work, but somehow I can’t get on board with this one.
Jack White in a kilt. Need I say more?
And in my-weekend-plans-are-cooler-than-yours, I will be attending the Treasure Island Music Festival, seeing Built to Spill, Spoon, M.I.A., Ghostland Observatory, Earlimart, Film School….. it’s too good to be believed.
Here’s some random songs that you should know:
P.J. Harvey, “Down By the Water“
Ghostland Observatory, “Stranger Lover“
The Distillers, “Beat Your Heart Out“
Also, the “Boys” video because it’s damn good.
album that is blowing my mind right now
September 3, 2007
I really glossed over this when it came out last year, but now it is changing my life. I haven’t heard anything that sounds quite like it. It’s like a dash of the Strokes, Spoon, and maybe even a little sprinkle of Maroon 5. Standout tracks: “We Used to Vaction”; “Hang Me Out to Dry”.
[COLD WAR KIDS; Robbers and Cowards]
And even more awesome news…I’M SEEING THEM WITH THE WHITE STRIPES IN TWO WEEKS! GAAAHAHHUQHE(QHE@#
you don’t know what love is..
July 30, 2007
Jack and Meg, marry me.
I don’t like Mondays
July 30, 2007
Just some thoughts on my weekend…
There is an open-air amphitheater only a few blocks from where I live, and there are concerts there once every few weeks, and I didn’t realize that the sound carries so much…but Friday night I heard Daft Punk loud and clear while I was sitting in my living room. NOYCE! The White Stripes are coming in a few weeks, so I will be able to hear Jack White screeching from the comfort of my own home. If you know what I mean.
I’ve been absent from live music for so long, and I broke my streak on Saturday when I saw M.I.A. I was totally blown away, and I have a total girlcrush. I think she may be even short than me. By the by, I got a copy of her new album and it blows my mind. I sent it to a couple of you already.
Have you seen The Two Coreys on A&E? I’m surprised some high-brow channel like A&E would totally jump on the has-been stars bandwagon, but come on, it’s the Coreys! (Haim and Feldman, for those of you raised under a rock). Okay, so it is totally staged, but it is ironically touching. Corey H. gets all pumped about the idea of making Lost Boys 2, and then Corey F. has to sit him down and let him know someone is already making it, and they didn’t want him. It was a lil heartbreaking to see a bloated Corey Haim crying and wondering where his life and career went. Also, Corey F.’s annoying and co-dependent wife is always getting in the way when Corey H. just wants to hang with his best bud. Riveting television. t also made me realize that I must have seen License to Drive about a gazillion times. I don’t remember even liking it. [Check out the Times take on it.]
Oh jeez, I am embarassed to admit this, but I sat through an episode of Rock of Love (essentially Flavor of Love but with Bret Michaels). I have never heard “bitch” and “slut” used so freely, and that’s just among the women. VH1 thinks they own the rights to popular culture. Seriously, they should be ashamed of themselves for exploiting these horrendous stereotypes for the sake of ratings. I bet they believe they are so far ahead with their programming, where they are seriously setting everyone back. Regardless I did watch it. Part of me was insanely jealous because I want to nail Bret Michaels. YES I KNOW he is gross and incredibly pathetic, but in my tween years he was my ultimate fantasy. I watched the Every Rose has its thorn video about a thousand times because at the beginning he gets out of bed in his bikini briefs. I hate myself.
Other than that, I officially finished The Deathly Hollows, and I will write my official stance on it soon. So prepare yourselves, it won’t be 100% positive. I also started reading Punk Rock Dad, more about that soon.
of the day
June 22, 2007
VERY SAD THING TO LOOK AT of the day
Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. Please make this all a dream.
SWEET VALLEY HIGH REVIEW of the day
AWESOME VIDEO of the Day
Mark Ronson ft. Lily Allen, “Oh My God”
BAD WHITE STRIPES REVIEW of the day
Not everyone has to agree with me.
SONG of the day
The Libertines, “Up the Bracket” in honor of the potential Libertines reunion
of the day
June 21, 2007
SONG of the day
Buffalo Tom, “Late At Night” I think I have been looking for this song for 14 years. If you watched My So-Called Life, you know why it’s awesome. If not, look it up.
WEIRD EVENT of the day
Crowd Kills Man After Car Hits Child
READ of the day
AWESOME VIDEO of the day
The White Stripes perfoming Icky Thump and Effect & Cause on Conan
weekend reading
June 17, 2007
Our Town: What Q101’s scuffle with the White Stripes says about the state of alternative-rock radio. About the radio station that leaked the White Stripes album and they threw a shit fit.
Arguing in Court Over a Work of Fiction That Was Written by a Fictional Character Fabricating JT LeRoy
Consumer reports
June 12, 2007
These are some “mainstream” upcoming releases that I have gotten my grubby little paws on.
The White Stripes; Icky Thump: As I predicted, this would be a standout album. Although they have proved that they can write slick, commercially appealing songs (like on Elephant) they really have a blues background. This album sounds like Jack and Meg’s hardcore jam sessions and I am okay with that. Comparitively to their other albums, this one sounds most like De Stijl. I am totally in love with this and although it may be a premature evaluation, this may be at the top of my best of the year list. [actual release: June 19]
Listen to “Rag and Bone”. This is def the standout track. Meg and Jack do a call and response (I love her voice) and then the signature guitar riffs and hard drumming. I’m currently listening to this on repeat. AW, IT’S LIKE A MANSION IN HERE!
Here’s another: “Catch Hell Blues“
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Kelly Clarkson; My December [ actual release: July 24] It’s no secret that despite my disdain for the mainstream, but I feel Breakway was a superb pop album. I think my copy of this album may be an unfinished demo, or maybe a version that is unmixed. Let’s hope so. None of the songs at this point jump out at me as memorable singles. Even the current “Never Again” isn’t wowing me. [The second I heard "Behind These Hazel Eyes" I knew it would one day be all over the radio]. Kelly has a great voice, but she seems to ready to jump into the “Since U Been Gone” formula, with a quieter verse and then a screaming chorus. [a technique Nirvana exploited their whole career, to much success] This puts a visible strain on her voice. My mother was a voice teacher, and I can hear her criticisms about KC’s singing: it’s more pop star singing than respectable singing. Here are the tracks that I think would make a good choice for upcoming singles.
“Judas”
The best thing that happened to me all week!
May 31, 2007
White Stripes, how could I have doubted you?
May 24, 2007
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!
going through the motions
April 30, 2007
I’ve heard some new stuff and previews from upcoming albums from some of my beloved bands, and I’ll tell ya I’m not impressed. It’s like they are just going through the motions. It’s like some music school freshmen had an assignment to compose a song “in the style of” these artists. I mean, it sounds like them, but nothing is blowing me away. Of course, I still haven’t heard the whole album.
Queens of the Stone Age, “Era Vulgaris“. Ever since Josh Homme kicked out every member of the band, they haven’t been doing that great. Songs For the Deaf seemed to be their apex.
The White Stripes, “The Icky Thump“. Wow, Jack White screeching over a call-and-response guitar and drums sequence. The Stripes have NEVER written one of those. Truthfully, Get Behind Me Satan didn’t really rock my socks.
Interpol, “The Heinrich Maneuver“. Snoozefest.
And Sahara Hotnights, wtf? They are about to release their fourth album and it is purposely more pop???? Here we have an all-female band that up until now have created some fantastic post-indie-punk. “If anyone matters it’s you“.
In other new-albums-from-my-favorite-bands news, the new BRMC, Shout Out Louds, and Calla albums are kicking my ass. Exhibit A:
Calla, “Simone“
BRMC, “Weapon of Choice“
Shout Out Louds, “Tonight I Have to Leave It“
The Icky Thump
April 7, 2007
Whoa, came across the new promo pic for The White Stripes upcoming Icky Thump. I know they are into the black/red clothing, but why not stick with the t-shirts?
Meg looks like she was totally forced into the whole mess.
I’m still loving it though.
it’s been a while since I heard from my boyfriend
March 27, 2007
Jack White, that is. He’s going to be playing Elvis. I don’t really know how.
fell in love with a multi-album deal
February 13, 2007
Since the collapse of their independent label, The White Stripes have now signed a supposed multi-album deal with Warner Bros. records. Is this the beginning of the end? The Stripes have already lent their stuff to commercials and performed in large venues, so, in a sense, have they already become a major-label band? Is their sound going to change? I’m not going to abandon them just because they are on a major label, but I am dubious.
she only __s when she’s on top
January 2, 2007
I’ve compiled many of my favorite cover songs. My current favorites: Matt Nathanson covers James’ “Laid”. Deadsy’s “Fox on the Run” and Giant Drag’s “God Only Knows”.
weekend reading
November 18, 2006
The White Stripes on the Simpsons
September 18, 2006
How awesome! It’s a parody of the “Hardest Button to Button” video. Jack White is even hot in cartoon form.
animated White Stripes
August 20, 2006
The White Stripes will be guest stars on an upcoming Simpsons episode (is that show still on?). I think they are hot even as yellow-skinned cartoons. I like how they even paid attention to details, like Jack White’s red/black pants and Meg being barefoot.
