LAPTOP'S BACK!!!

Yeah, so i kinda "lost" my laptop three weeks ago. By "lost", I clearly mean I left it at my brother's house 5 damn hours away.....but everyone can relax, i've got it back.

So, that means I've got my music back too (an unfortunate outcome of my "switch" to digital music as opposed to CDs and such is that if my laptops MIA then most of my music is as well).

So, I'd first like to mention that The Hold Steady's new album Stay Positive is available for download over at iTunes. The actual tangible copy of it doesn't come out until July sometime, but you can download it now. Good enough for me.

Kendall so far has given it the raving review of "meh", but if I had to guess I'd say that he probably changes his mind before too long. I like it. I don't love it yet....but i definitely like it. The songs "Sequestered in Memphis" and "Both Crosses" are early highlights for me. One thing that is not down concerning this album is the lyric quality....they're as awesome as ever. My fave so far is "In barlight, she looked alright......In daylight, she looked desperate."



In other pleasantly surprising news, Coldplay has a new album for those that haven't seen the ipod commercial like 4700 times. Its called Viva la Vida and its pretty good....maybe that makes me gay (a la 40 Year Old Virgin) but whatever. I really like this album so far. Check out the opening instrumental track, "Life in Technicolor" and the 7:00 min + "Yes". This album isn't nearly as sappy/ridiculous as their last one. I'd put it on par with the first two in terms of quality....



Both these albums are a little to new for me to post anything from....but you should definitely check them out.

As for something to listen to.....how's this:

Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma: If you're like me, the non-English major in you googled "Oxford Comma", found out what is was, and then thought to yourself...."Yeah, who does give a fuck about an Oxford comma."



Port O'Brien - I Woke Up Today: Their album
All We Could Do Was Sing came out back in April and apparently it was their official debut. I guess The Wind and the Swell doesn't count for some reason....i liked it for what its worth. This song lead off both albums (i feel like i've got 35 different versions of this song for some reason....its probably more like 3) but this is my favorite version so far. The drums are a little more prevalent in this one.

You can download both these albums over at emusic. They're quality.

Oh well, take it easy.

RR

Working into the night......

As the title of this post suggests, I'm working late into the night tonight. And, in my humble opinion, one of the only things worse than working during the day, is working at night. But, alas, sometimes it cannot be helped.

One advantage, however, to getting my nocturnal work on is the ability to listen to whatever the hell I want, and not have anyone around me complain. So, I just figured I'd post a couple of songs that are helping me get through the evening.

I googled the word bored and then clicked images, and this was the third image that came up. Note: Views expressed on our site by cartoon frogs do not necessarily reflect the views of website owners.

1. Coldplay - Sparks: Just to show that cartoon frog who's boss. (Stick it to the frog: Buy Coldplay here.)

2. Ryan Adams - Oh My Sweet Carolina: Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE Heartbreaker?? Well, I do. Emmylou Harris has never sounded sweeter. (get it here)

3. Radiohead - Bulletproof.....i wish i was: I can't remember, but I think the one time I saw Radiohead they played this song in concert, and if that's true, then I consider myself extremely lucky. (Radiohead has put out a few CDs......you can get them numerous places, but I recommend here)

4. Sufjan Stevens - Casimir Pulaski Day: I sure have been listening to a damn lot of Sooofjan lately. This is off of the Illinoise album, but you don't have to be in Illinois to buy it. I promise. Go here.

5. Pete Yorn - All At Once:I realize Pete Yorn's 'all the rage' now, but I saw the man back when I was one of like 8 people in a parking lot. Not that it makes me cooler or anything, i'm just sayin....You should jump on the bandwagon too and get his CD here.

Wow, on second glance its amazing I haven't fallen asleep listening to these "jams". Oh well, my experiment is calling. I hope you enjoy these songs.

Holla

RR