Hey all. Sorry it's been such a long hiatus. I was kinda over Scrabble for a bit and then fed up at work. But now as the winter thaw sets in, I'm preparing to come out of my hibernation. First on my agenda, MUSIC.
Here's just a big clusterfuck list of what I'm listening to, who I've bought tickets to check out, what's on my music radar in general...so in no particular order:
The New Pornographers, Daft Punk, Girl Talk, Man Man, Yeasayer, Vampire Weekend, The Long Blondes, Made in Mexico, Explosions in the Sky, the Flaming Lips, Hanne Hukkelberg, Tom Vek, Okkervil River and some super secret hipster shit that's so cool, I can't even discuss it here.

...that last bit was pure sarcasm. But hey look there you are. Here I am. Welcome back!

Comment and I'll give you a letter. In your journal, list 10 of your favorite songs that begin with that letter. ipecac_icecap gave me a W...

1. "What You Want" John Butler Trio
2. "Waiting in Vain" Bob Marley
3. "Wallflower" Bob Dylan
4. "Wanderlust" Bjork
5. "Wanted Dead or Alive" Bon Jovi
6. "Wasteland" Dan Bern
7. "We Made It" Ghostface Killah
8. "We Suck Young Blood" Radiohead
9. "Wear Clean Draws" The Coup
10. "Whatever" Jill Scott

Varied music, for my varied tastes (or personalities as it were)!

Hey fools. No game writeups 'cause we ripped shit so much last night in Madison, WI that we had to get a room in town and drive back today. The John Butler Trio show was SO MUCH FUN!!! Now that we're feeling like ourselves again, we're packing up for the 9 hour drive to Wakarusa. 4 days of insanity. Try not to miss us too much....Here's a parting shot for the road!

that is all.

Can't sleep. Been reading my friends page. I see squeegman has posted a music meme. So here I go trying to be like the cool kids...

List 10 musical artists you like, in no specific order (do this before reading the questions below).

1. The Mars Volta
2. John Butler Trio
3. Modest Mouse
4. Bjork
5. Ghostface Killah
6. The Roots
7. Spoon
8. Sons and Daughters
9. Death Cab For Cutie
10. Radiohead

What is your favorite song by 9: "We Looked Like Giants" and "I Will Follow You Into the Dark."
What was the first song you heard by 6: Gosh, I don't remember. I think it was "What They Do" from the Illadelph Halflife album (it's a classic!).
What is your favorite song by 7: "I Summon You My Love" It's what I imagine some handsome stranger whispering in my ear. And "My Mathematical Mind." I think Britt Daniel is singing about me.
How did you get into 10: Way late actually. I got into Radiohead after the Hail to the Thief album. I'd been pretty lukewarm to them before. But after hearing this album for damn near everyday once it was released I'd be humming and mouthing the words on the subway to work.
What is your favorite song by 5: "Ghost Deini," or really anything off the Supreme Clientle album. Sheesh, Ghostface is the most innovative member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He's got lyrics for days!
How long have you been listening to 1: For a couple of years. Daily for the last 8 months.
What is your favorite song by 4: So Broken. What a haunting ballad that still brings tears to my eyes and gives me goosebumps.
Have you seen 3 live: Course, at Radio City Music Hall. It doesn't get better than that. Trying to finagle tickets for current tour. Two words for you: Johnny Marr.
What is your favorite song by 1: "Televators"
Do you have any merchandise by 9: Nope.
What is your favorite song by 2: I've got three and they're all from the Sunrise Over Sea album: "Treat Yo Mama," "Bound to Ramble," and "What You Want"
Which song makes you sad by 5: "Josephine"
What is your favorite song by 3: "Dramamine"...we kiss on the mouth, but still cough down our sleeves...
List all of the band members in 4: Hah, that's easy: Björk Guðmundsdóttir
What is your favorite song by 8: "Johnny Cash"
What do you NOT like about 7: That they don't tour more often.
What is your favorite song by 6: "Break You Off"
Have you visited 1’s official website: Ofcourse. Damn near weekly I must admit. Hoping that they'll play some shows in the States soon. I'd totally fly to any North American city to see them live.
What is your favorite song by 10: "There There"
Which of these bands have you added on your Myspace: I'm ashamed to admit it, but I'm a myspace virgin. Well I set up a page and then never did anything else. I prefer Friendster. Am I showing my age?!?