A trailer for the new Oliver Stone documentary on the Venezuelan leader, Hugo Chavez. I plan on seeing his earlier documentary, Looking For Fidel first though. This goes hand in hand with Michael Moore’s Capitalism: A Love Story for left-wing, biased movies that I generally agree with and enjoy but criticize the tactics.
Chris
This is one of the most screwed up songs I have heard in a while.
Band: The Big Pink
Label: Rough Trade
Release: 2009
1. “Crystal Visions” – 9.5
2. “Too Young To Love” – 9.2
3. “Dominos” – 9.4
4. “Love in Vain” – 8.7
5. “At War With The Sun” – 8.9
6. “Velvet” – 9.7
7. “Golden Pendulum” – 9.2
8. “Frisk” – 8.8
9. “A Brief History of Love” – 9.5
10. “Tonight” – 9.3
11. “Count Backwards From Ten” – 9.4
Comment: I’m not sure how I actually came in contact with this band or this record. I found it just today in My Library. It’s due out on Tuesday? This situation confuses me. I’m pretty sure this band is from the UK. They sound darkish noise-punk/shit gaze. What I mean is the music is loud, distorted, lot of shit going on at one time, etc. You can’t really groove, but rather nod your head slowly. If I had to compare The Big Pink to some modern day bands I would compare them to The Morning After Girls and The Warlocks. Louder though. Add a drum machine, too. I hear some Humbug-era Arctic Monkeys too, but much much louder is The Big Pink. This CD is highly impressionable yet I question whether it has any lasting appeal. In certain areas (the green tracks!), this is really really catchy!
Final Grade: 9.2
…causes Sonic Youth to postpone their West Coast Tour.
Sonic Youth News
Sonic Youth regretfully announce that guitarist Lee Ranaldo has fractured his left wrist — requiring the band to reschedule portions of their upcoming west coast tour to the following new dates:Mon Jan 04 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theater
Tue Jan 05 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
Thu Jan 07 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Fri Jan 08 – Pomona, CA – Fox Theater
Sat Jan 09 – Los Angeles, CA – The WilternTickets for the original dates will be honored or, if necessary, refunds will be made available at the point of purchase.
Two of the band’s planned Fall appearances will NOT be rescheduled, however – September 26 in Santa Barbara and October 4 at The Austin City Limits Festival. Refunds for the Santa Barbara performance will be available at the point of purchase. More ticket information on the calendar page.Lee fractured his wrist while playing tennis. Please join us in wishing him a quick and thorough recovery.
In the words of Jon Gabso: “this is the most awkward heckling on the planet.”
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. non-farm productivity was stronger than initially thought in the second quarter as companies slashed costs to protect profits, data showed on Wednesday.
The Labor Department said non-farm productivity rose at a 6.6% annual rate, rather than the 6.4% pace it reported last month. That was the biggest increase since the third quarter of 2003.
Productivity rose at a 0.3% pace in the first quarter.
Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast productivity, which measures the hourly output per worker, rising at a 6.4% rate in the second quarter.
Unemployment still at an inadequate level.
Fugazi- Do You Like Me? (1995)
The Runaways- School Days (1977)
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah- In This Home On Ice (2005)
Yo La Tengo- Sugarcube (1997)
I Love this YLT Video!!!
Chris
Got this from Gather.com:
There’s no easier way to start a rumor than online. Don’t believe everything you read. One of the hottest internet search trends out there right now is Matt Damon dead. Don’t believe it! He’s alive, well, and kickin’ it as usual. Why do these rumors start? Who actually believes them? Did anyone out there consider he has a family that could get freaked out by these stories?
Also be careful which links you click through to stories on “Matt Damon dead”. There could be a nasty virus lurking there.
K so I thought “Who Could Win A Rabbit” was pretty screwed up. But I don’t know…
Click the link below to watch the video:
Kids Like You & Me (KLYAM) 