I don't get mad; I get stabby

And even more WTF search terms

2008-10-28T02:22:59Z

I should make this a regular weekly post...

STRANGE SEARCH TERMS PEOPLE USE TO FIND MY BLOG:

Your WTF of the day

2008-09-16T21:57:46Z

I didn't want to post this on my blog, so I figured I'd post it here. You know, the best thing about Wordpress is it allows you to monitor visitors to your blog. The bad thing about Wordpress is it allows you to monitor visitors to your blog.

Case in point:

WHAT?

M83 - Saturdays = Youth (2008)

2008-03-02T21:21:23Z

This hasn't leaked yet, but I just listened to Couleurs, their single for the upcoming album and I love it. I'm actually looking forward to the album now.

Couleurs

Shenanigans!

2008-02-15T06:43:33Z

OK, so I've just spent the last half hour locking my entire journal. While I was locking, I came across this in my comments page. Brace yourself:

shinmizu
Watch Kurosawa's "Ikiru." Hastings finally got it in on DVD.

Oh, yeah, and WATCH KUROSAWA's "IKIRU."

Re:
robot_hanabi
Hmmmm, 'tis a wee bit dated, don't you think?

Whhaaaaaattt??! Did I actually say that??? Ugh, if only I could take a time machine back to 2004 and beat the shit out of my 18-year-old self. *SIGH*

Another year, another list

2008-01-03T01:51:19Z

Best Albums of '07
(As usual, the gigantor folder of all the music discussed in this post is here for anyone who cares.)

10. Klimek - Dedications
The concept of "Dedications" is each track is dedicated to someone (family, friends, directors, collaborators) and the influence of such people are reflected in the music. On first listen the album doesn't stick right away, but soon songs like "For Eugene Chadborne & Henry Kaiser" really grabs you with its quiet intensity. This album is somewhat similar to last year's Xela's "The Dead Sea," another favorite of mine, in its quiet escapism. It's good to have at least one.

9. Apparat - Walls
"Walls" is an interesting album; one part electro-glitch, one part "Purple Rain" Prince?? It's actually a pretty compelling mix and a refreshing surprise all together.

8. M.I.A. - Kala
For a while I didn't know where I stood with this album. On first listen only two tracks stood out and I started pondering if this album was any better than "Arular." But the more I listened to "Kala" I realized how more musically daring it was in comparison. I couldn't keep myself away from it. Something kept drawing me back to it until it became my summer staple album. In fact, I can't believe I had faults with it (although I still think "Mango Pickle Down River" is the worst song of her career).

7. Tenniscoats - Tan Tan Therapy/Totemo Aimasho
I'm somewhat cheating here. Tenniscoats released two albums this year, and although I like "Tan Tan Therapy" a tad better, "Totemo Aimasho" has my favorite song on it, so I listed them both. "Totemo Aimasho" is more minimalist, electronic, while "Tan Tan Therapy" is more laptop folk. Sweet, but not cutesy.

6. El-P - I'll Sleep When You're Dead
Read my words, this is the ONLY relevant hip hop music being made today. I've heard of EL-P through his work with Prefuse 73, and although this was my first time listening to his solo stuff, I always knew he was a gifted producer, truly bringing innovative, fresh ideas to the genre. In fact, on first listen, "I'll Sleep When You're Dead" sounds a little overproduced, but you have to respect the daring directions he takes in the name of hip hop "loyalists." After all, what hip hop producer would think to grab Trent Reznor as a collaborator?

5. World's End Girlfriend - Hurtbreak Wonderland
Once again, WEG never fails and releases another stunning album. Unlike "Lie Lay Land," "Hurtbreak Wonderland" is definitely more classically inspired.

4. Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam
This is actually the first Animal Collective album I ever heard, so I can't really compare the music here to anything else, but I do know that "Fireworks" is simply one of the best songs ever made. I can't think of a song that could be any more perfect. The rest of the album falls into the categories of less conventional, yet obnoxiously brilliant pop.

3. Efterklang - Parades
Efterklang released an EP and an album this year, and it's kind of a shame because their EP ended up overshadowing the album. The EP is good, but "Parades" is infinitely better, taking their usual multi-instrumental sound and branching it into more daring waters.

2. Burial - Untrue
Although I liked Burial's last album "Hyperdub," I think my fondness for it was because it was the first dubstep album that didn't make me want to strangle someone....or fall asleep. "Untrue" is infinitely better than "Hyperdub," dabbling more in underwater dub that feels and sounds beautifully claustrophobic.

1. Ben Frost - Theory of Machines
Funny how the number one spot usually reserved for one Icelandic was stolen by another. Ben Frost's "Theory of Machines" didn't create as much buzz as I expected it to. The general consensus from music journalists and the blogosphere was that, as far as the realm of electronic music goes, Frost was the one to watch. I first listened to "Theory of Machines" early 2007 and knew right away that it would be a tough album to beat. I waited and waited for another album to come and equally blow my senses away, but it never happened.

Honorable Mentions
Amon Tobin - Foley Room
Caribou - Andorra
Colleen - Les Ondes Silencieuses
Deerhoof - Friendly Opportunity
Haco - Riska
Islaja - Ulual Yyy
Christian Fennesz/Ryuichi Sakamoto - Cendre
Liars - Liars
Lucky Pierre - Dip
M83 - Digital Shades Vol. 1
Melt Banana - Bambi's Dilemma
Milenasong - Seven Sisters
Mum - Go Smear the Poison Ivy
Panda Bear - Person Pitch
Peder - And He Just Pointed To The Sky
Piana - Eternal Castle
The Field - From Here We Go To Sublime
The Go! Team - Proof of Youth
Tujiko Noriko - Solo
To Kill A Pretty Bourgeoisie - The Patron
Under Byen - Samme Stof Som Stof
Victor Bermon - Arriving At Night
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Is Is Ep

Best Songs of '07
Hmm, I guess the reason I started a Best Song list is to give props to my most-listened songs that might have been on less than stellar albums (and this is usually the case, strangely enough). So, unlike last year, this year's condition was to only lists songs NOT on the the Best Albums list. (And because I'm getting tired of writing, I'm hereby writing less in-depth.)

10. Coppe' - Coppenungler (From "Filamente")
Didn't like this album (will explain below), but there's something about the first 30 seconds of this song. I really like Coppe' and I think that's why. Her bizarre vocal touches are always delightful to hear. It's definitely one of the best songs on the album.

9. Amon Tobin - Esther's (from "Foley Room")
Just heard of Amon Tobin not too long ago, but his album "Foley Room" was an impressive collection of cut and paste drum n' glitch. This song was my favorite from the album and kind of has an old industrial throwback feel.

8. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Rockers to Swallow (From Is Is Ep)
I loved this ep and would have gladly put it in my top ten, but it felt like cheating (it being an EP and all). "Rockers to Swallow" is the stand out track.

7. Under Byen - Den her sang hander om at fa det bec/ Heftig (From "Samme Sof Som Sof")
The lead singer of Under Byen has been cursed with a Bjork-like voice, which means they'll be forever compared to the Icelandic one. But if I had to compare Under Byen, I would probably compare them to Mum. There were two stand out tracks on their latest album and because I couldn't decide between the two I picked both. Trust me, they're both good. I'm just tired of writing.

6. Tujiko Noriko - Gift (from "Solo")
Stand out track on Tujiko Noriko's latest.

5. Piana - Snowflakes (from "Eternal Castle")
Although I liked "Eternal Castle," there weren't a lot of strong songs on it, and I could care less for her hesitant steps into "soggy ballads" territory, but "Snowflakes" is stunningly beautiful (damn adverbs).

4. Feist - My Moon My Man (from "The Reminder")
I hate to say this, because I know it'll make me sound petty, but commercials ruined this album for me. I just couldn't listen to it without images of cell phones and iPods dancing in my head. I do love this song, though, and luckily I fell in love with it before Verizon did. And to be honest, it was the only stand out track on that album anyway.

3. Shiina Ringo - Hatsukoi Shoujo (from "Heisei Fuuzoku")
I'm not a fan of Shiina Ringo's band "Tokyo Jihen," so I was happy to hear she was releasing another solo album. Unfortunately, the album wasn't exactly a new album, but more like reworkings of "Karuki Zaamen Kuri no Hana" for a soundtrack. We get it, Ringo! "Karuki Zaamen Kuri no Hana" was an awesome album, but move on. There are only four new tracks on the album and they are amazing, particularly this one. Imagining a whole album with songs like this gives me goosebumps. I wish it could become reality.

2. Bjork - Wanderlust (from "Volta")
*sigh* Volta, Volta, Volta. What happened? You know, I'll save my Volta rant for the "Most Disappointing Albums" section below. Right now I just want to talk about how much I love this song. It's easily the strongest song on Volta and I think encompasses everything Volta should have been, but wasn't.

1. Marnie Stern - Every Single Line Means Something (from "In Advance of a Broken Arm")
The problem with "In Advance of a Broken Arm" was that it started out strong with its insane guitar riffs and amateurish electro bleeps, but quickly became a little too self-involved in its own concept. By the end of the album, the songs are too bizarre, unlistenable. But "Every Single Line Means Something" is where Marnie Stern did something right. It kicks major ass in every way and I'm still not sick of it.

Most Disappointing Albums of '07
Prefuse 73 - Preparations
Stick a fork in him; he's done. Prefuse 73 hasn't released a good album since "Surrounded by Silence," and even that album had mixed reviews. This album is simply all over the place. Whenever a song starts to get good, he kills it, or takes it to a horrible, unlistenable direction. I've never heard an album more frustrating in my life. Oh, and here's an interesting note. Preparations is actually two albums, one is the regular shit album, the other is the same thing but reworked into classically inspired ensembles. Preparations part two was actually quite good, but what's the point when it's still attached to such crap? What's the point in listening to it at all?

Coppe' - Filamente
Coppe' is a cool chick who always makes cool music. Her album "Nauru" was my favorite album of '03 (or '04....can't remember) and her other albums are usually consistently good with a new, fresh perspective depending on whoever she's collaborating with at the moment. Last year Coppe' released a compilation album of old/new songs to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her label. "Filamente" sounds like an addition to that, as if she's still celebrating the past. There's not much new here and the album has little re-listening value.

Bjork - Volta
What...is....THIS?! I've never been disappointed in Bjork...ever. Even when all the fans were bullshitting about the "experimental-ness" of "Medulla," I thought that album was stunning, and I'm sure people years from now will go back and realize that. Not so with "Volta." There's no redeeming value in the music; and the lyrics, ideas, productions are surprisingly not well thought out, lazy and *gasp* amateurish. When I first bought the album I tried listening to it repeatedly. I even kept it in my car so that it was all I listened to while driving, but this tactic had the opposite effect. Instead of growing on me, Volta's faults simply magnified. I would put in the album and all I could hear were missed opportunities. It became a chore to listen to. I think Bjork is in a different place right now and needs to take time out to regroup herself and form some new ideas. Volta is simply a colossal disappointment.

Other less thought out "lists"
Best Movies of '07
Here's my 2008 resolution: Start watching movies again. I don't know why I stopped; I guess I was too busy doing....whatever it is I usually do. So even though I'll be spending most of 2008 catching up on the movies of 2007, there were a few films I saw that were good:

The Lookout is an amazing, yet simple character study/thriller that I think a lot of people looked over. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt is quickly becoming one of my favorite actors. Paprika is of course the critically acclaimed Satoshi Kon film that I knew I was gonna love (and did). And technically the film came out last year, so I guess it doesn't even count.
(Oh, and I forgot to add Hot Fuzz! Loved that movie...)

Best Books of '07
2008 resolution: Stop reading shitty books. There's a used book store near my house that sells everything for a dollar, so I've been taking advantage of it. But either the book store stocks crappy books or I'm just bad at picking them out. All the books I read this year were crap. And remember how a year ago I said I was getting into underground surreal authors, like Carlton Mellick, D. Harlan Wilson and the folks on Eraserhead Press, etc? Well, it sucks. All of it. Don't bother. The only good books I read this year were Naomi by Junichiro Tanizaki and The Woman in the Dunes by Kobo Abe. And of course, they're both several decades old, so they don't count either. Blah.

And on that note, I could use some good book recs to start out the new year.

Here Be Snow

2007-12-15T03:59:02Z

What is with Okies and their irrational phobia of snow? Does it conjure up unpleasant feelings? 'Nam flashbacks? I mean, seriously. How do other states deal with this? And what about Canada? My graduation ceremony was just canceled today due to the possibility of snow. How INSANE is that?? I don't get a graduation ceremony because of snow. Snow that's not even on the ground yet! It's...it's just not fair.

Old, Forgotten Crap

2007-12-12T04:03:16Z

So I decided to convert the last of my remaining CDs to Mp3s, which basically means I'll have no use for them ever again. I'm surprised at how much music I've forgotten about. I mean, I think it's seriously been almost a decade since I've listened to them. Hmmm, maybe I'm exaggerating, but it feels like a long, friggin' time. Oh, well. Who can argue with sweet, sweet nostalgia?

Anyway, I thought I'd upload a little mix of old, forgotten crap (mostly old electronic music):

1. Aphex Twin - Acrid Avid Jam Shred (from "I Care Because You Do)
2. Hooverphonic - 2Wicky (from "A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular")
3. Cornelius - Point of View Point (from "Point")
4. The Orb - Pi (from "Orblivion")
5. Sneaker Pimps - Spin Spin Sugar (from "Becoming X")
6. The Future Sound of London - Papua New Guinea (from "Accelerator")
7. Leftfield - Swords (from "Rhythm and Stealth")
8. Bjork - There's More To Life Than This (from "Debut") <----Yes, it's been a long ass time since I've heard this song.
9. The Orb - Toxygene (from "Orblivion")
10. Hooverphonic - Battersea (from "Blue Wonder Power Milk")
11. Herbert - The Audience (from "Bodily Functions")

Don't click me, I'm full of chocolate!

Moo

2007-11-06T06:26:53Z

I just saw my first Christmas commercial today. I'm starting to hate this time of the year.

Booty butt, booty butt, booty butt CHEEKS

2007-11-04T02:47:58Z

There's a new immigration law that went into effect here in Oklahoma a few days ago. In summary, the law pretty much makes it a felony to have anything to do with illegals, with jail time or deportation being the end result. Today I already started seeing the affects of the law. I went to McDonald's today, which, by the way, has been 100 percent Mexican for the past few years or so. (And as much as I hate McDonald's, they're McRib is back and I loooooove those things. It's like crack on a sandwich.) I noticed lots of "Now Hiring" signs, and when I pulled up to the window I realized there was not a single Mexican there. Lots of Vietnamese, though. Surely none of this can be good for the local economy. Hmmmm...

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It seems lately I've been so behind on movies. Usually I like to stay up to date, but lately I feel so lazy. My Netflix account is just collecting dust (and money) and even though I keep adding movies to my queue, I've had Strange Circus, Hot Fuzz, and The Science of Sleep at my house pretty much all summer. What a waste.

So lately I've been trying to catch up. A few days ago I downloaded I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK and Nightmare Detective. Haven't watched them yet, but I'll post my thoughts if I remember/am not lazy. I also got Paprika from PopMatters. I already watched it earlier this year. Satoshi Kon can do no wrong in my book. Perfect Blue is still my favorite of his.

Hmmm, this post needs pictures.

There we go.

I might do a music post soon. It seems a lot of things of mine have been collecting dust lately and I don't want this journal to be one of them. So for whatever reason, I'm gonna try to keep this thing alive. *sigh*
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Official graduation date is December 15th! Woo!

Cackles

2007-11-01T03:15:27Z

How sad that my last post was about Tv Links, especially now that the site is dead. *Le sigh*

Tv Link: R.I.P
Oink: R.I.P
Still looking for Demonoid invites. Anyone, anyone?
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Well, since it's Halloween, I guess I shall post something, so here's a healthy dose of Halloween WTF:

Guess who gets to wake up at 4am to go to work tomorrow? I'll give you a hint. It's not me.

2007-09-17T02:31:50Z

Tv Links is my new favorite site. Today I watched a few documentaries that were particularly good. (beautifiedmedia, I was gonna send these to you, but guess who's not online? Hmmm?)

This Film Is Not Yet Rated: This documentary is about the seedy underbelly of the MPAA. The film particularly goes into depth on exactly who these people are and why they have so much power over the movies they rate.

Great Happiness Space: The Tale of an Osaka Love Thief: Now this was a surprise. This is a documentary about a group of male escorts operating within the Osaka underground love scene. It's pretty depressing, actually.

Leave Britney alone!!!11

2007-09-11T17:03:40Z

She's, like, a human being and stuff!!!111

The late night snack update

2007-07-24T07:11:59Z

Well, I lasted a whopping four days at my new job. I was working at a pet care facility. Funny, all the other new hires got to be "playtime associates" and play with puppies all day, but I on the other hand got stuck hosing shit off cages. I'm surprised I lasted four days; I should've walked out my first hour. But anyway...hooray, unemployment!

Look what I found:

Current Music Post!

2007-06-20T20:56:48Z

While typing in the address of this LJ, I accidentally pressed Enter too soon after typing "rob." Did you know whenever you type keywords in the address bar it takes you directly to Wikipedia? I just spent the last two minutes learning about R.O.B. the robot.

Anyway.

It's kinda funny. I had two new things to listen to yesterday; one was Piana, of course, and the other was the new Yeah Yeah Yeah's ep, "Is Is." I was more excited for the Piana one and had high expectations, so I was surprised to find myself listening to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs over Piana. Not like I'm trying to compare the two, I just find it interesting how current circumstances can affect things like this. For example, let's take a look at Piana's album. The cover gives a cool vibe that accompanies tracks like "Snowflakes" and "With the Sea." It just doesn't mesh well with the 90+ degree weather right now. But the Yeah Yeah Yeahs album? I can bump that all summer.

Of course, Piana always releases these wintery-type albums; it's her signature sound. Unfortunately there's not much progression here from the last album and wavers between really good and really forgettable. Piana has long ditched the glitchy experimentation of her first album, and although I bitched about that during her sophomore album, the live instruments of "Eternal Castle" is not what's bothering me. What's troublesome is it sounds like she's following the generic route of pop ballads. The track "Prayer" sounds more suitable for some J-pop singer.

But of course, I'm being overly critical (as always) and there are good songs here. "Snowflakes" is simply amazing. In fact, I should just upload it: Here it is.

I don't know. I'm curious to see where she goes from here.

Hmmmmm, anyway. The Yeah Yeah Yeah's "Is Is" is surprisingly awesome. I'm not the biggest Yeah Yeah Yeahs fan and didn't even bother to listen to "Show Your Bones," but "Is Is" is refreshing. No huge progression, but more maturity, better production and more fleshed out songs.

"Arkansas: Four million people and only two thousand last names."

2007-06-18T19:32:28Z

So I just returned from my weekend long trip to Arkansas to see my cousin get married. Man, I love Arkansas. I mean, I *really* love Arkansas. In fact, I might move there some day; move there and do absolutely nothing. Because that's all there is to do in Arkansas; nothing. Sit around, breathe in the ripe smell of hogs, and occasionally point and laugh at the Amish. Oh, and get married, I guess.

Throughout the wedding I kept getting those annoying backhanded compliments from relatives. "Oh wow, you look really pretty when you dress up," or "Wow, you look really pretty....with makeup." Even my Dad said so and advised me to wear makeup more often, which was awkward. (I do wear makeup, actually.) For me it all translated to, "Oh honey, if you wore more makeup, you would look less like my left shoe." Aww, how considerate.

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So I'm finally listening to the new Piana album. Thanks, batabid! It seemed like it took me forever to find it. I kept checking OiNK every two seconds. For such an exclusive site that promotes itself as having rare stuff, it sure does take them months to post anything hard to find.

"Worst. Movie. Ever. I will only see it three more times. Today."

2007-05-30T22:41:25Z

Is a remake of "Funny Games" necessary, Michael Haneke? (Answer: No.)

In other news, I'm still unemployed! Whee!

Xinlisupreme - NEINFUTURER (2007)

2007-05-15T08:08:50Z

I keep finding all kinds of things tonight.

We haven't heard from Xinlisupreme since their last internet album No Future, a sloppy second of their better previous albums. Hopefully this one is much better. Does anyone know why they don't release physical albums anymore?

X 2 avantsoundjapan

New Piana album

2007-05-15T07:18:39Z

Piana - Eternal Castle (Out June 8, 2007)

Some clips can be heard here. (How fucking awesome is "Snowflakes?)

Also, here's her video for "Something is Lost," which was on the last album Ephemeral. It surprisingly doesn't look as cheap as I assumed it would. Ephemeral must've made her pretty semi-famous.

X-posted to avantsoundjapan.

Hmmm

2007-05-13T00:27:01Z

Bjork sims are ~~cute~~ creepy.

Wtf? It's snowing in Oklahoma today

2007-04-06T20:11:06Z

Um....no thanks.

World's End Girlfriend - Hurtbreak Wonderland (2007)

2007-03-27T19:12:02Z

Yay, free stuffz! (Stolen from here, apparently.)

I had no idea he was even releasing a new album. There's no mention of it on Noble (his label), which is kind of odd. Anyway, typical of WEG, this album is excellent and has a bit more frantic beats than Lie Lay Land. The perfect fusion of "beautiful" WEG and "crazy" WEG.

X-posted to avantsoundjapan.

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While I'm here, I mind as well do some "real" updating.

In other news, CherryTankMachine.com is NO MORE. Of course, I'm probably the only person who knew about it, not to mention I never updated the site and the design/layout looked like crap on everyone else's computer except mine and my roommate's. I thought creating the site would help me get used to writing more and improve my skills, but I already have PopMatters for that, not to mention the many writing classes I'm taking. I think the problem is I'm writing too much. So to hell with that crappy, crappy site. By the way, I'm selling the domain for $5. Cherry Tank Machine...hmm...might make a nice porn site.

Heeeeey yoooouuu guuuuyyys

2007-03-06T00:18:16Z

So I finally have a stable, working Internet connection. No more mooching off my neighbors. This weekend I celebrated by catching up on a ton of movies I've been needing to watch, thanks to peekvid and a few torrents that have been queueing forever:

-The Host
Nice popcorn flick. I was surprised with how enamoured I was with the plot.

-Little Children
Although there's a particular scene toward the end of the movie that's downright ridiculous, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

-Little Miss Sunshine
This was nominated for best picture?? The movie is cute, but not deserving of any of its hype.

-The Painted Veil
I'll admit I only saw this film because Edward Norton is in it, but I'll try to be objective here. This film is freakin' brilliant. It's a shame it's been internationally ignored. The performances are outstanding and the look of this film is simply beautiful. Because the film takes place in China, I was afraid it would relapse into one of those "WHITE MAN SAVES THE DAY" plots, but fortunately China is treated as more than just a backdrop here.

-A Scanner Darkly
I'll be honest, I just didn't get it. Perhaps I wasn't in the best frame of mind while watching it (it was 3am), but it all went right over my head. According to those geniuses at IMDb, to enjoy this movie you have to have tried drugs at least once. Hmmm.

-Linda Linda Linda
This was voted as the best Japanese movie of 2006 at Midnight Eye. Um...was 2006 a slow year? The movie, about a high school girl band, is kind of cute, but a bit boring and even painfully slow in some parts. It's a nice little light-hearted movie. The best of '06? Uh...I hope not. Here's the best part of the movie when they all perform at a school music festival:

These other three movies were required viewing for my film class:
-Sunrise
-Stagecoach
-The Searchers
(I don't have much of an opinion for any of these. Watching them was liking doing homework, but none of them were too terrible. Sunrise was the best, mostly because the other two were Westerns and I hate those.)
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In other news, where has my head been?? The new Sims expansion pack was released and I had no idea. What's wrong with me? Usually I'm always on top of things.

"Looks like someone has a bad case of the Mondays!"

2007-02-12T18:23:26Z

This new townhouse is too big. I can't hear anything. Last night as I goofed off until 3am on my computer, some hooligans decided it would be a splendid time to hot wire my car, take it for a joyride and bring it back.

My roommate called me at 9am this morning telling me a neighbor told her our garage door was open and to check it out. So I got out of bed and ran outside (in the rain) to the garage. Strangely, the door was locked. I didn't have a key, so I went back inside, got dressed and walked around the entire townhouse complex to the back where the garages are. Sure enough our garage was open, and my car was parked a few feet from the garage.

Nothing was stolen; not even the stereo. They did jack a few of my burned CDs. Maybe they liked what they heard? Insurance is taking care of everything, but in the meantime, I don't have a car, which means it's back to walking to and from class. Did I mention it's raining today?

I have class in 10 minutes

2007-02-06T18:10:31Z

Download:
Tujiko Noriko - Solo

Don't thank me, thank this guy. The copy I ordered still hasn't come yet.

X-posted in avantsoundjapan.

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Just finished watching this movie. It was quite awful actually, with tons of overacting and complicated story lines. It didn't help that the subs were a few seconds slow either. Luckily my copy was free since it came from PopMatters. Hmm, not sure if I can compile a 800 word review, though.

Awww, yeah!

2007-01-12T20:52:07Z

Tujiko Noriko - Solo

Release date: February 5, 2007

Some 30 second clips can be found here and here.

X-posted in avantsoundjapan.