Way too long since I've been on here. Since my last entry, I've gotten Jeff Buckley's Grace and it's wonderful. Hallelujah is my favorite on the cd and I could listen to it over and over. Still likin' Yo La Tengo. It's definitely mood music but I can listen to it in just about any mood. Have fallen in love head over heels with Interpol, got their other cd, Bright Lights Big City. I don't love it as much as Antics but its great. Interpol's music puts me in a definite place, makes me want to dance and/or go somewhere to be where their music is. I'm still not good with the lyrics and I think it's because they're so unexpected, kind of vague and open for a lot of interpretation (my opinion). But listening always makes me feel good. Have bought Keane's Hopes and Fears. It's nice but predictable and not as close to the edge as I like my music. But for easy listening, it's there. My discovery of the year though is Arcade Fire's Funeral. This cd rocks my world. I can't get enough of it. This is a debut album which blows me away, thinking that this band still has places to go and music to create. They are so different and danceable. I can't believe that they got a whole band together and got a sound that solid and original. I've been listening to it at least once a day since I got it and don't plan on stopping for a long time. Their lyrics are haunting and original. The music itself sets such a mood. They're a Canadian band, Leadman Win Butler is married to the female vocalist Regine. Some members are from Texas I believe, the others Canada. I picture a town in the North long ago with dirt streets and wooden plank sidewalks. A sawmill keeps the town going. There are bars, a school, a couple stores, post office, maybe a bordello, a couple of churches, a livery, etc. But the hub of the town is a big old wooden recreation hall with wooden floors, high ceiling, heated by coal stoves and lit by oil lamps. It's cold, very, and sleety. The streets are muddy. The town is dark except for bare lightbulbs strung between the buildings. It's Saturday night in November and everyone is gathering at the Hall. Women and girls wear calico dresses, woolen leggings, boots and parkas. The standard uniform for the men is a Woolrich plaid coat or vest, boots, pants and everyone wears long johns. Saturday nights bring the town together, a way to escape from the long winter nights and short cold days. Plenty of drink and lots of dancing and camaraderie. Musicians from the town entertain until the wee hours of the morning, making music from an ancient upright piano, accordians, instruments handed down in families through generations. This is all etched in my mind and I go there when I listen to Funeral. I have a new friend to share music with. His name is Michael and he is also Canadian. He likes more Classic Rock than I do but we're recommending music to one another and that's how it should be. He downloaded some Replacements to listen to, I'm anxious to hear what he thinks. I actually want him to get more into Paul, I think he'll appreciate the witty lyrics and scope of his talent. He told me of a song by Yes- the lyrics are beautiful, I must hear the song. I don't have the album so I need to look for it. He offered to send it to me. He wants me to check out Mark Knopfler's new Golden Heart. I looked for it at The Wall today and they didn't have it. Instead I bought Cold Play's A Rush of Blood to the Head. I liked X&Y pretty much and decided to try this. Clocks is on it and a song called Green Eyes. Will let you know how I like it. Also got Embrace. I had heard the song Ashes on Chris' Audio Blog and fell in love with it. The whole cd is good. I'v also bought a couple of Guster cds, Modest Mouse, Snow Patrol and Bright Eyes. Will talk about them later :-) Signing off for now.
Way too long since I've been on here. Since my last entry, I've gotten Jeff Buckley's Grace and it's wonderful. Hallelujah is my favorite on the cd and I could listen to it over and over. Still likin' Yo La Tengo. It's definitely mood music but I can listen to it in just about any mood. Have fallen in love head over heels with Interpol, got their other cd, Bright Lights Big City. I don't love it as much as Antics but its great. Interpol's music puts me in a definite place, makes me want to dance and/or go somewhere to be where their music is. I'm still not good with the lyrics and I think it's because they're so unexpected, kind of vague and open for a lot of interpretation (my opinion). But listening always makes me feel good. Have bought Keane's Hopes and Fears. It's nice but predictable and not as close to the edge as I like my music. But for easy listening, it's there. My discovery of the year though is Arcade Fire's Funeral. This cd rocks my world. I can't get enough of it. This is a debut album which blows me away, thinking that this band still has places to go and music to create. They are so different and danceable. I can't believe that they got a whole band together and got a sound that solid and original. I've been listening to it at least once a day since I got it and don't plan on stopping for a long time. Their lyrics are haunting and original. The music itself sets such a mood. They're a Canadian band, Leadman Win Butler is married to the female vocalist Regine. Some members are from Texas I believe, the others Canada. I picture a town in the North long ago with dirt streets and wooden plank sidewalks. A sawmill keeps the town going. There are bars, a school, a couple stores, post office, maybe a bordello, a couple of churches, a livery, etc. But the hub of the town is a big old wooden recreation hall with wooden floors, high ceiling, heated by coal stoves and lit by oil lamps. It's cold, very, and sleety. The streets are muddy. The town is dark except for bare lightbulbs strung between the buildings. It's Saturday night in November and everyone is gathering at the Hall. Women and girls wear calico dresses, woolen leggings, boots and parkas. The standard uniform for the men is a Woolrich plaid coat or vest, boots, pants and everyone wears long johns. Saturday nights bring the town together, a way to escape from the long winter nights and short cold days. Plenty of drink and lots of dancing and camaraderie. Musicians from the town entertain until the wee hours of the morning, making music from an ancient upright piano, accordians, instruments handed down in families through generations. This is all etched in my mind and I go there when I listen to Funeral. I have a new friend to share music with. His name is Michael and he is also Canadian. He likes more Classic Rock than I do but we're recommending music to one another and that's how it should be. He downloaded some Replacements to listen to, I'm anxious to hear what he thinks. I actually want him to get more into Paul, I think he'll appreciate the witty lyrics and scope of his talent. He told me of a song by Yes- the lyrics are beautiful, I must hear the song. I don't have the album so I need to look for it. He offered to send it to me. He wants me to check out Mark Knopfler's new Golden Heart. I looked for it at The Wall today and they didn't have it. Instead I bought Cold Play's A Rush of Blood to the Head. I liked X&Y pretty much and decided to try this. Clocks is on it and a song called Green Eyes. Will let you know how I like it. Also got Embrace. I had heard the song Ashes on Chris' Audio Blog and fell in love with it. The whole cd is good. I'v also bought a couple of Guster cds, Modest Mouse, Snow Patrol and Bright Eyes. Will talk about them later :-) Signing off for now.