Modest Mouse was last night, and I want to say something about that in a bit.
On a side note, I'm sad to hear about Face to Face's demise. They were a good band. In fact, I think aside from Radiohead, the most CD's of a particular group that I own would be Face to Face. Gabe told me last night they're probably going to put out a DVD, which will be good.
In a bit…
-Brock
So what's the deal with Modest Mouse.com's splash page? Is that the setlist for tonight, or from their previous show? Or is it just some random image? If it's the set for tonight, yay for "Trailer Trash" being one of the selections.
I'm curious to find out more about Shipwrecked. Sadly, I only got to see Small Brown Bike once, but they were great. Hopefully, Shipwrecked retains some of SBB's sound.
Small Brown Bike has posted a statement on their break up on their web site. There isn't a cut and dry explanation but they felt it was time to move on to other things. What is that?? Oh, well. I guess Mike's in a band called Shipwrecked that's supposed to be pretty good.
Also, Pele has broken up. I only have one CD of theirs. I don't remember how it is. I better pull it out. What's with all the break-ups!?
Face to Face has called it quits. Not a breakup really. They just feel they've run their course. They sure put on a good run. Thank you Face to Face. You provided a great chapter in the story of my ongoing musical epic.
So what's this I hear about Tenacious D covering Paranoid Android and Airbag? I'll have to check that out.
Yeah, the Hulk beard thing always made me wonder. Maybe we'll find out in the sequel. (That's what I care about. Not Bruce and Betty getting together, nor Betty coming to terms with the rift between the Hulk and her father. I want to find out about Hulk's beard).
I watched the Hulk for the first time since I saw it in the theater. I was wondering about the ending, when Bruce Banner is in the (presumably South American) village and he’s got the beard. My thought was, when he turns into the Hulk, does the Hulk keep the beard? Moreover, does it become a huge wicked beard?
Rocky came, and he went. At a show I thought he'd be opening, he headlined. Despite this, his set was still short. I would've liked more songs for sure, but he did play one more at the beckoning request of the audience. Soulful and sweet. Songs that would make Chris Carraba wet his pants!
Audio Learning Center has basically finished a new album. Just needs to be mixed and mastered. Can't wait. I really like their shiznit. That's all I have for now. Pretty quiet.
I heard that Whale Rider was Keisha Castle-Hughes' first movie. So in checking IMDB, it confirmed it. Then I noticed she's playing a Regal Leader in Star Wars: Episode III. More reason for Brock to see Whale Rider! And an appropriate role, as she was striving to be a leader in Whale Rider.
Yes, Loses Control has grown considerabley on me. It is more of a "rock" album, but distinguishable with Nanna's singing style and their cool licks and hooks.
Ok, time to talk about Hey Mercedes. Now, as you’re undoubtedly aware, their latest album, Looses Control, has been receiving some harsh criticism directed at the album’s pop-sensible nature. I think the easiest way for me to address this complaint is to simply regurgitate one of Gabe’s thoughts on the matter: “Pop nothin’”.
I was reading some of the reviews over at Amazon the other day when I found one fan comparing HM to Foo Fighters. I mention it because it really clarifies what Hey Mercedes is: an energetic rock band. Their debut EP was a catchy and rock driven, and Everynight Fire Works was an all out, take no prisoners, rock record, from start to finish. Looses Control merely builds upon that formula. In fact, Looses Control, in my opinion, will go down among the fans as boasting some of the band’s better songs (Police Police Me, Quality Revenge At Last).
Ultimately, I think it’s a worthy step for the band, and a perfect companion to Everynight Fire Works.
Hey Gabe, what's up? (I'm feeling much better now, don't worry 'bout me) Cool purchases! You'll have to let me see Whale Rider.
So, today Hulk and Whale Rider came out on DVD. Picked up both. The Hulk DVD got good reviews on the picture and sound. Should be fun to watch.
I saw Whale Rider in the theater and enjoyed it immensely. A rare movie that holds up on story and characters alone. Superb acting by the young lead actress. It's a movie, though, that I thought I wouldn't own. But I realized that it was small indie movie and needs all the support it can get. Support independent movies and music!!!
