Freeeeak It. I'm not doing anything.

Hey Gang,

Yeah, this has been a while. I have been drinking, smoking, and essentially trying anything that is going to kill me. 45s (the weapons, not the music accoutrement's) still did shit. As of now, Ida Maria still emits raw sax, Juliana, needs a freaking 5 album deal, and by God, I should be an A&R scout. Sadly, GLEE still makes the world think that vocal singers cannot sing without engineering (or, fuck off, autotune), and that bites ass.

So, of course, I am still here. I have not died and arisen for your sins, so you know you are still hosed.. whomever you are. Good freaking luck, you are now highlighted. Bruno Mars, you are up. Go back to sleep the rest of you, it's "The Lazy Song."


Ok, this song was highlighted by the phrase ".. didn't I fuck this up this time.. Didn't I my dear ?..." Mumford and Sons. Great song, good lyrics. Better than I deserve in quoting you.


"Oh. My. God." Ida Maria.
Seriously, is there no song you would never start having sex in the first 4 bars? Angry, sloppy kisses, meddling into fervent, clutches with welty fingernail souvenirs? Damn, that is totally sad. You may as well have gone to school at BYU*. I laugh at your situation, I cry at your history.

*I have "known" a few BYU girls, and they would laugh and challenge this post. They would all lose.

Ok, I wanted to stop here with this song. Sung by a cutie (Juliana Richer Daily) with short hair and a guitar. Death Cab For Cutie's "I Will Follow You Into the Dark." I just purchased her whole album... she needs a record deal.


This is her with Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance..."


Ok, I'm going to stop with a sad, yet beautiful song Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy."

Yeah, the song Totally Sucks (the capitalizations are correct, in this case). However, Tony Clifton sag this for me and my friends. I think I may have sang this song on his CD. In any case, Tony is the singer we need in these times. There was nothing better over these last two year... I would be hard-plussed to find even an equivalent.

Cya in a week. GLEE's "Rocky Horror Picture Show" comes out next Friday, I await it with baited breath.
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A Cup of Coffee?

I cannot believe that I have never posted a song from the band Garbage. Probably one of the sexiest bands I have heard or seen. Sad.

So, I heard this song on the way back from drinking with an afficionado. He loves the band better than I. Anyway, one of my favorite tunes. "Cup of Coffee" off the Beautilful Garbage album. My favorite from this band. This whole album rocks, but this sone was way too understated.


Thanks for indulging on my friday. Have a fun weekend.
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Ok, hose this.

So, I don't know what the fuck is going on, but I feel pretty old. I feel like I am going to spew. Hah! I am a professional, I will not spew.

Now, that is.

Anyway there is a song in my head. I have no idea what it is. Nothing is helping.
Ok, the Human Centepede 2 trailer isn;t helping. Don't Google it! You have been warned.

I have to GTFO of here. Squeeze's "Tempted" should cover my tracks.

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Songs to Pull Teeth By

So kids, take care of your teeth. Yesterday I just went to the dentist, to have part2 of a root canal performed. It wasn't so bad, but then again, I am used to pain. Of course, I got the pleasure to listen to Dentist's Office Music. Music that you want to have your teeth pulled to.

First up is a hipster favorite, Jason Mraz. Of course, I still like him now that he has gotten immensely popular (I would be a tool not to). "Sunshine Songs" is quite a good one.


Ok, now for something pretty painful. The cast of Glee sings "Highway to Hell." I'm kinda enjoying the "Glee Backlash," since now most people equate what they are doing to actual Glee and Acapella groups. Far freaking from it.


Ok, this one is a pretty rare one. Thanks to YouTube, we can find this stuff. +44 sings "Baby Come On" acoustically. Beautiful song.


Last two. I'm putting Dido's "Thank You" first. A pretty song, but I heard it so much on a trip that it does feel like pulling teeth.


Of course, that end us with Eminem's "Stan." The song is a story of fan obsession that goes really scary. This is one of my favorites. Also, the sample from Dido is pretty evident.

So, which one would relax you more? I know my choice.
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Yes, I Know it's Late...

... and it's only 3. I am travelling, and in kind of a crunch. Barely time for bathrom breaks, let alone this. However, these were three that were somewhat fun this week.

Smash Mouth, with "Why can't We be Friends?"


Suburban Legends with, "I want more." It totally starts off like a high school band brass line. Awesome.


Next up, Fishbone's "Party at Ground Zero." Love Fishbone, probably one of the classic Ska bands.


Have a great week, cya in a few. Need a better way to do this remotely...
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5 Disconnected Songs With No Theme

You know, I really couldn't think of 5 more random songs to put together. Actually, I could, but I have played them already and I don't want to put them here. Here are 5 songs I haven't played, that somehow made sense when I put them on.

Let's start it off with, Blues Traveller, with "Hook."

Why? Because the Hook always brings me back.

Sixpence None the Richer -- "Don't Dream it's Over." A great Crowded House cover, since I probably wouldn't go to a CH show (anymore, I don't have feathered hair or parachute pants), listening to their covers make things better.


Seriously, I mentioned them for almost two years, and I didn't link any of the songs?
Social Distortion, with "Ball and Chain." One of the best songs, ever.

I'm lovely, and I'm tired, and I can't take any more pain.

Let's speed it up a bit. Love the way this song starts. I feel better listening to this. English Beat, with "Tears of a Clown." I still love the fact that I saw this band within the last 10 years, and they rocked hard.


And wow, we have to end this with Party Ben's -- "Alive Part 2."

That was fun. Random. This is the Universe. Big, isn't it?
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A MidWeek, Birthday 5.

So, Today was the day after my birthday. This is the first time in about 15 years that I really didn't make a "Big Freaking Deal" about the day. I guess it's because it doesn't matter to me anymore. However, some of my friends thought differently. I created my Grandmother's steak, we drank G&Ts and went to my favorite live cover band, 2 Buck Chuck.

2 Buck Chuck has to be one of the greatest Seattle Bands around today. With a huge request list, a loyal following and a varied set list, 2BC should be seen if you have the opportunity to grace the PNW. Seriously, a totally fun group. Anyway, to today's choices.

First off, the Zac Brown Band, with "Toes." Life is good, today.


Also covered a great version of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance." This video is dirty hot. Excellent.


And now, let's change it for a bit of Cash. Johnny Cash. With "Ring of Fire." My favorite Social Distortion song. Well, one of them anyway. Here's the original rock and roll bad boy. Most others are pussies.


I have never had The Cure on here? Seriously? Wow, I don't channel 80's Goth as much as I thought I did. Here's "Just Like Heaven," cause it was played and it was fun. I am breaking out the black hair dye right now.


Ok, we are going to stop with this one from the Counting Crows: "Big Yellow Taxi."

Happy Birthday to me. Thanks to all who wished me a happy birthday, to all who sang, to all who cared.

And to my little girl, who read Dr. Seuss to me; You are the greatest thing in this world. You are loved.
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