On Monday, I’ll be taking off to Europe. I’ve had a good run at this blog so far, and look forward to continuing it down the line. But I’m not saavy enough to continue to write while I’m away, and there’s a good chance I won’t post until January. But that won’t stop my esteemed colleague from posting of course.
And so I have a few random thoughts before I depart:
Fresh Tracks: Megafaun – The Fade
I’ve been downloading without abandon since I’ve had access to high speed again. So I’m sorting through about 50 albums right now, but this one seems to stand out today. Bon Iver used to play with these guys, and that’s not a big surprise, other than Megafaun seem to be a bit more in touch with pop song mechanics. This is a terrific track, a ready-made single with terrific guitar work: both on the steady finger picked overdub, and that soothing reverbed out solo.
Wtf: Andrew WK is releasing two albums this year, both of which seem completely off the wall. A conceptual solo piano album called “55 Cadillac”, and a Japan only release of cover tracks from the anime series “Gundam” called “Gundam Rock”. Do I care? Not really. But on paper, its pretty funny.
Movies: Go watch Inglorious Basterds. Tarantino is a never miss kind of guy in my opinion, but if you enjoy his previous work in any shape or form, you won’t be disappointed.
Last but not least, if i never return from Europe, it’s because I’m held hostage/never leaving Heino’s cafe in Bad Munstereifel, Germany.
Peace and Love everybody. See you all soon. -C.
