Valentine's Day and Other Fun Stuff...

Alright, I'm back....a massive post today...let's get started...

Check out this disgusting hit from the Pro Bowl last week...my team (the Redskins) stink, but at least they have Sean Taylor, who hits like my mother did when I was seven...this shit has gotta hurt, although how much props can you really give a guy who nails the punter?? (sorry about the quality...the NFL asked all proper videos from live telecasts to be removed from youtube for copyright reasons, so i had to find one of someone taping their television...ah well...you can still garner the violence of the hit from the picture you see...)



Manufactured Landscapes - This movie got a ton of critical acclaim at the Toronto Film Festival last year and for those that have seen 'Baraka', it looks to be in that mold...should be interesting, check out this primer...



Paintball Showdown - This is just plain funny...Jackass funny...I have no idea why I find this so hilarious...it just is....



This should be mandatory at all sporting events, not to mention in all high schools and elementary schools following the morning announcements...click on the link to find a video to what I'm referring to...Funny College Crowd

Goal of the Week - Danny Landzaat vs. Arsenal (stunning strike...I love goals like this)



Here are some songs to get you in the mood for V-Day (how can anyone celebrate a day whose initials are 'VD'....ewwwwww)

Elbow - Switching Off (one of the most stunning odes to love that you will ever hear...the lyrics and imagery on this track are brilliant...one of my favorite songs of all time)

Ben Folds - The Luckiest (a fun song, but true in many ways...it brings up some interesting ideas about love and relationships)

Cloud Cult - Chemicals Collide (this band is tipped for greatness in 2007 and will be on many critics 'best of' lists at the end of the year)

Tenacious D - Fuck Her Gently (this track is simply funny...nuff said...play it loud)

And some more new Kings of Leon - Charmer (a little more Nirvana-ish than they're used to...love the bass, not too sure about the incessant sreaming though...)

This song has nothing to do with Valentine's Day...I've just had it on repeat the last couple of days...Beirut - Scenic World (this song could almost be a Wolf Parade track...i love the way it builds on itself...this guy is extremely talented and it's likely that you'll be seeing more from him in this space)

Oh yeah....hot sex this is...The Arcade Fire at Massey Hall on May 15 and 16...can't wait for this one...here's another one off Neon Bible, to be released on March 6...

The Arcade Fire - No Cars Go

More New Bloc Party

So here's the deal...Bloc Party released their sophomore album last week to much critical acclaim...turns out they in fact released two albums worth of material...depending on where you live or where you purchased the CD, various bonus songs were available...in total, that amounts to 12 MORE Bloc Party tracks...a pretty prolific output, and all pretty quality stuff...here's a taste of some of that output...for those wondering where the Bloc Party of old went on their 2nd album, these b-sides may contain the answer...

Bloc Party - Version 2.0

Bloc Party - Selfish Son

Bloc Party - Cain Said To Abel

Here's a trailer to a movie that looks pretty interesting...judge for yourself...



This is pretty creative...a spoof on the recent bomb-scare in Boston...

More Cool Stuff from 2006...

I'm going to be lazy again and post Youtube videos instead of songs....I'm at work and don't have access to my external hard drive. Should you require the actual song file, just email me and I'll post the mp3.

Snowden - Anti Anti (This song slowly crept under my skin toward the end of '06 and will likely do the same for you...)



Snowfight in the City Centre - No Light Left (a cross between U2, the Arcade Fire and Coldplay, although I can't quite pinpoint who the lyricist reminds me of....the guitar has a little Smiths feel to it as well)



Frou Frou - Let Go (this is not the official video for this great song...Imogen Heap is extremely talented)



Modest Mouse - Dashboard (new) - Here's a new Modest Mouse track...no, it's not Float On...definitely a little more accessible...looking forward to this record, if only to hear what Johnny Marr adds to the mix

Bloc Party - The Once and Future King - Here's a track that didn't make the final tracklisting for their recently released sophomore album...much more like the Bloc Party of old

And what would a post be without some sort of soccer action...check out this goal in a recent game between Italy and the Czech Republic...



I'm out!!!

Top Songs of 2006 and more...

Hey all...sorry for the delay in posting. Things have been pretty hectic around here and to make up for some lost time, today's post is pretty extensive. To start. here are some of my favorite tracks from 2006...some are in video format, so if you want the mp3 of the actual song, email me and I'll put it up...enjoy!

TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me



David Ford - State of the Union



Tapes N' Tapes - Insistor



Peter, Bjorn and John - Young Folks



Sunset Rubdown - Stadiums and Shrines II

Swan Lake - All Fires

ARCADE FIRE RELATED - This next clip is pretty cool...read here to find out more about what's happening in it....



This is pretty funny...a media campaign in Boston sparked a massive security scare...okay, security scares aren't funny...what is funny, however is that the little dude giving you the finger at the top of this post is what caused all the fuss...read more here

Here's a little present for those that care....NEW KINGS OF LEON!!

KOL - On Call

Oh yeah...Colts over da Bears 28-13...Peyton finally gets his due...