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Robert Downey Jr.

2008-05-14T18:35:01Z

So over in the movie monitor tribe we're talking about Iron Man...and I mentioned RDJ's music CD....and thought it might also server well to post the info here. If the review touches on the types of music you like then you should really enjoy this CD. I love it!

His music CD: www.robertdowneyjrmusic.com/

On Amazon you can listen to snippets of the tracks: www.amazon.com/Futurist-R.../B00064AFK0

Here is the review on Amazon:

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The actor-turned-recording-artist oeuvre has long been ripe for ridicule -- Sebastian Cabot does Dylan, anyone? -- and short on surprises, but this warm, low-key effort by Downey offers up a few intriguing ones. Though he's toyed with music previously, the actor's commitment here is a total one, his troubadour guise carried via an earthy voice with echoes of Dave Matthews' and informed by lyrics with more than a little personal, if lyrically opaque, truth. The wistful "Broken" may be carried on the album's most lilting melody, but its repeated AA-creed refrain is a bittersweet reminder of Downey's personal demons. Spare, jazzy arrangements help keep the focus on Downey's voice throughout, a brave tack that sometimes overplays his novice songwriting skills. But while songs like the Wonder Boys-inspired "Hannah" may amble, the forceful "Man Like Me" and stately grace of "Kimberly Glide" are better showcases for Downey's musical promise. His eight originals are supplemented by two covers: an expected, if overly smoky jazz trio cover of Chaplin's "Smile" and a quaintly confident cover of Yes' "Your Move" sweetened by Jon Anderson himself on backing vocals. -- Jerry McCulley

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New Musical HOUDINI, by Danny Elfman and David Yazbek Due 2010 on Broadway

2008-05-14T17:10:21Z

Cool news...

New Musical HOUDINI, by Danny Elfman and David Yazbek Due 2010 on Broadway

http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=27007

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say what you need to say.....ok I will

2008-05-14T17:03:58Z

John Mayor's song "Say what you need to say" is, for me, the most irritating song I have heard in years. Jesus Christ bananas John couldn't you come up with another line?
The chorus is the line "Say what you need to say" repeated 8 times. In less than 4 minutes he says "say what you need to say" 28 times. Twenty-eight times.
It's like a small child following their mother into the kitchen
"Mom...can I have a cookie, can I have a cookie? can I have a cookie, can I have a cookie...repeat until....
*SMACK* back hand to the head "NO"

Someone should smack John Mayor....

fuck a duck, it reminds me of the time I counted how many times Lauren Hill said the word YO on her album the Mis education of Lauren Hill...83 times. But that is just a word...over an entire album. This is a whole phrase in just 4 minutes.

I have to go twitch for a while now

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No such thing as a guilty pleasure

2008-05-13T05:27:20Z

Once again, I shall state that I do not promote the term "guilty pleasure". If you like it, if it honks your hooter, then honk on!

I admit I crash on Brittney Spears, and think her music along with most modern chart topping pop is pathetic. But hey, that's just me...just my little old opinion, if it talks to you, and you like...don't listen to my lame ass.

All that being said, I am coming to the terms that I like Def Leppard. I am pondering making my own "butt" rockin, hair expanding mix CD. The best of those late 70's and 80's bands. Styx, Def Leppard, Foreigner, Journey...that sort of thing. Though, I still don't know I could stomach much Bon Jovi.

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Northern California Pirate Festival, June 14th and 15th

2008-05-13T00:16:53Z

It will be much fun! June 14th and 15th on the Vallejo water front. See the Seadogs, Queen Anne's Revenge, Capt. Jack Spareribs, Rum Rebellion, Skip Henderson and many many more....free admission.

Free admission. No gate...FREE.

Come on down and see my bald head!!! It's fun....did I mention

FREE? yup, free to get in!

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New Flogging Molly

2008-05-12T16:39:14Z

I bought the new Flogging Molly (Floart) a couple of weeks ago and I love it! It isn't as rock as the others. Falls closer to traditional Irish so it got great reviews from the paid critics and bad reviews from the purist punkers. (you know the ones that think everything sucks if it doesn't sound like the sex pistols). So myself not being a paid critic or purist punker give the new album two perky nipples (Thats the same as two thumbs up).

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I like this

2008-05-12T04:41:14Z

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3V5HZNr6saE&feature=related

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From the Trenches

2008-05-11T19:25:37Z

I'm still alive. Been busy as all hell. quick run down for those who care...and even if you don't.
I am still hunting people for a living and I am still an asshole.
I just got a new Kel Tek Subcomp 2000 9mm carbine and a new AK-47. Put about a thousand rounds through each of them this past weekend.
Got Sarah a new car and one for myself.
I still love titties and beer

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a sing along

2008-05-11T17:22:18Z

Standin in the rain
with his head hung low
couldn't get a ticket
it was a sold out show

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Rock Stars in Commercials -- Awesome or Pathetic?

2008-05-11T15:12:04Z

Thankya Ms Zing!

Soo, what does everyone think when they see a rock star in a video?

I admit, like Amy when I saw Meatloaf in a commercial singing on of his classics I thought..."Cool". When I saw Madonna in a commercial for a song that had not even been released I thought I may not be able to get an erection for a week. Flacid.

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So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell,

2008-05-09T05:02:37Z

blue skies from pain.
Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?

--------------------------------------

It's just one of those kinda days where I'm finding entirely too much meaning in Pink Floyd lyrics.

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Hey Everyone....

2008-05-09T04:59:05Z

We built this city....

we built this city on Rock n Roll

*you may flog me now*

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Dropkick Murphys

2008-05-07T22:34:53Z

Dropkick Murphys are playing at the Oyster Festival at Fort Mason on May 17th. Anyone interested in going?

http://www.oreillysoysterfestival.com/

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Crue Fest

2008-05-02T23:05:17Z

LOS ANGELES, April 15 -- During a press conference held today in Los Angeles, Motley Crue, the world's most notorious rock band, revealed that this summer, they will bring the next generation of rock's superstars out on the road with them for what will undoubtedly be the hottest ticket of the year for rock fans: "Crue Fest '08," which will visit cities across the U.S. and Canada July through August.

There is an impressive line-up for the first year of the tour which includes Buckcherry, Papa Roach, breakout rock artist Sixx:A.M., and alternative rock band Trapt.

During the press conference, Motley Crue also announced that they will release "Saints of Los Angeles," their first new studio album recorded with all of the original band members in over a decade, on June 17th.

"Saints of Los Angeles" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sWpS8iSDIY

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OH MY GOD no way

2008-05-01T19:11:10Z

Apparently, Lindsay Lohan cut a record. Here's her video (only watch if you have a strong stomach):

http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/LindsayLohan/Rumors--6228833

"Rumors."

I'm at work and don't have sound, but I don't need it because I can pretty much guess what this crap sounds like.

A letter to Lindsay:

"Dear Ms. Lohan -

Congratulations for pulling off what legions of others have done before you, and without one subatomic particle of originality. Touching yourself and rubbing up and down on elevator walls does not equal dancing. I advise you to try to do more than just show off the dance moves you learned while out clubbing - maybe take a class or two. Start with ballet to class yourself up a bit. And please realize that the fact that people out there want to masturbate to you doesn't automatically make you talented.

Love, me"

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Testament

2008-05-01T00:19:29Z

I just picked up the Testament CD, first one in like 9 years or something. Anyway, it is so awesome! I forgot how much I missed them until I heard this.

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"I Go Crazy" singer Paul Davis passes away

2008-04-23T22:13:49Z

It might be cheesy to some, but Paul Davis put out some beautiful pop songs in the seventies. You probably heard them on your parent's radio or when you were scanning past the "lite hits" station. Paul passed away today from a heart attack at the age of 60.

A Jack Black salute to him and his tunes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNMKeslwF8g

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Mealoaf and Tiffany...together at last!!

2008-04-22T19:44:06Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5YMVO7-8ns

and we have gophone to thank...

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"Situation"

2008-04-22T00:03:45Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl1PBnIMCt4&feature=related

I find this incredibly brilliant. Taking one of the most synth-y, classic new wave songs ever recorded, and re-working it into an acoustic version? Genius. Also, Alison Moyet might be my favorite female vocalist, ever.

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New Kids are reuniting...

2008-04-18T03:10:27Z

Does anyone care? Did anyone ask for a reunion of the New Kids?

Can a group of 30somethings still be called NEW KIDS?

Honestly, can a boy band filled with 30somethings be seen as anything other than a joke?

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Beirut!

2008-04-14T06:14:07Z

God, this band is killing me! Every song is a gem, each one more beautiful than the last. Horn section, accordion, violin, ukulele, awesome percussion (including, in one song, a watermelon), and Zach Condon's achingly beautiful voice...

And the videos just make me want to hang out with these guys and wander around NYC playing music.

http://flyingclubcup.com/spip.php?rubrique1

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REM - Accelerate

2008-04-06T05:06:11Z

REM has a new album out. If you have never liked REM, you still wont like REM. However, if you used to be a fan of REM, and have been disappointed with their recent efforts...rejoice. Accelerate is fantastic! You would swear this album came out in 1983. The guitar drives the album. Stipes vocals are raw and alive. They also did not seem to feel the need to fill the album up. Its only 35 minutes. They made 11 strong songs and felt that was enough. Just because you can put over 70 minutes on a CD doesn't mean you should. I'd rather have 35 minutes of strong material then 70 minutes that includes a bunch of crap I skip.

Accelerate is easily the best album I have bought this year. The best new music I have heard probably since the first Dresden Dolls album.

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Do I stink???

2008-04-04T01:12:13Z

I leave for the week and people start talking...I must smell bad.

I'll get better deodorant I promise!

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one of my faves

2008-04-03T01:27:28Z

Books are Burning, by XTC

Books are burning
In the main square
And I saw there
The fire eating the text
Books are burning
In the still air
And you know where they burn books
People are next
I believe the printed word should be forgiven
Doesn't matter what it says
Wisdom hotline from the dead back to the living
Key to order for your heart and your head
Books are burning
In our own town
Watch us turn 'round
And cast our glances elswhere
Books are burning
In the playground
The smell of burnt book
Is not unlike human hair
I believe the printed word is more than sacred
Beyong the guage of good or bad
The human right to let your soul fly free and naked
Above the violence of the fearful and sad
The church of matches
Anointing ignorance with gasoline
The church of matches
Grows fat by breathing in the smoke of dreams
It's quite obscene
Books are burning
More each day now
And I pray now
You boys will tire of these games
Books are burning
And I hope somehow
This will allow
A phoenix up from the flames

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after watching...

2008-03-29T19:02:51Z

the king of kong : a fistful of quarters.....a must watch documentary for the high score domination of donkey kong....please watch it....p.s. i used to go to Funspot all the time growing up.

anyways it made me remember the 8-bit craze that had been going on around youtube. anyone been listening to their old fave metal songs and other properly arranged in 8-bit technology?

yes ? no?
a couple to start you off

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UNZ8X2HMGXg
http://youtube.com/watch?v=b1WWpKEPdT4

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Also...

2008-03-27T07:18:25Z

The new KRS-One album, "Adventures In Emceein" is fucking gawd-like... get it now, thank me later.

That's all.

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In Flames - A Sense Of Purpose (review)

2008-03-26T10:17:05Z

Now, I haven't been listening to a lot of metal recently anyway, and when I heard the track "Abnegation", which IF recorded for/gave to Bam Margera's "Viva La Bands" compilation (and may I add that I fucking HATE Bam Margera... few human beings are such an utter waste of life as that spoiled fuck is), I was truly concerned about the new album. "Abnegation" is mediocre at best, and dull and pointless at worst. However, fan boy that I am, I dl'd the new album last night...

Hot. Damn.

Pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. I am very impressed with this album. IF seems to have found their balance point between the rapid-fire thrashism of their past, and the pop-influenced melodic textures of their last few outings. The twin guitar harmonies that have been scaled back on the last few albums return with a vengeance, and newly buzz-cut lead guitarist Bjorn Gellote proves to be the reverse of Samson, flexing shred muscle all over the album. Vocalist Anders Friden continues to work in a mid-high range growl/scream, and while he throws a few sections of clean singing in (most noticeably on the redundant "The Chosen Pessimist", my least favorite track on the album), but he seems to be realizing that unlike many of his countrymen, the clean style is not his strong suit. Stand-out tracks (IMNSHO): "Disconnected", "I'm The Highway", "Sober & Irrelevant", and "Alias".

On a side note, the band seem to be sticking to the pop song length quite a bit, with about 75% of the album averaging 3:30 minutes. In theory this smacks of a too oft repeated song structure, but with limited listening, I can't say that it's jumped out as a problem to my ears.

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So...

2008-03-25T23:15:40Z

Did I miss anything while I was gone?

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nmr: gawd, i love thinkgeek...

2008-03-25T15:23:58Z

i NEED several of these things...
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/a11e/?cpg=69H

the random beeper thing i planted in the cube wall at my last company on my way out is still beeping merrily away - they still have no clue what's going on, but they've had it tear the fax machine completely apart twice. bwahahahahahahaha!

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A good cover

2008-03-20T18:44:09Z

I'm not usually a big fan of cover songs, but I just heard a version of Buddy Holly's "Everyday" by Bridget St. John on pandora.com that I actually liked.

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Leonard Cohen on tour.....no seriously

2008-03-19T21:59:28Z

Now this would be a cool show!

Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen unveiled plans on Tuesday for his first tour in 15 years, starting in Toronto on June 6.

The announcement comes a day after the gravel-voiced performer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in New York, along with Madonna, John Mellencamp, The Dave Clark Five and The Ventures.

The tour will include major gigs like the Glastonbury Festival in Britain on June 29, where he could be performing to a crowd as large as 150,000 people, to the more intimate Opera House in Manchester.

It includes dates in Toronto and Montreal and a series of concerts across Europe. The last confirmed date of the tour is Vienna on August 29, although more dates are expected to be added, organizers said.

"For many this tour will be the once in a lifetime opportunity to see the legend that is Leonard Cohen," said Rob Hallett from AEG Live, the company promoting the tour.

Cohen, 73, published books of poetry and novels before turning to music. His 1967 debut album, "Songs of Leonard Cohen," included what became one of his most popular songs, "Suzanne."

Other favorites include "Hallelujah," "Sisters of Mercy" and "Bird on a Wire." His songs have been recorded by R.E.M., Billy Joel, Elton John, Don Henley and others.

Born in Montreal, Cohen started his musical career in New York in the late 1960s. He fought depression and retreated to a California monastery in the 1990s to study Zen.

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New Adam Ant project

2008-03-16T06:10:50Z

http://www.adam-ant.net/adamantart.html

For those that know, or didn't, Adam was first a graphic artist before he became a musician..he's thinking of getting together a book about that as well as including a cd of a recent live concert he did.

The link I've put here is a registry for people who are interested in possibly buying this book, they are trying to see how much interest thay can generate. There is no requirement to buy anything it is meerly for information purposes.

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new NIN album, Ghosts I-IV

2008-03-11T21:13:37Z

There is a new NIN album out, available on Amazon for download for five bucks. That's 5, five dollars. It's 36 tracks, 2 CD's worth for 5 dollars. I've not even heard a single track, but I just finished downloading it, and hopefully will soon have a review!!!

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Rest well Jeff Healey...

2008-03-04T19:08:41Z

He died at the age of 41, after a lifelong battle with cancer that also claimed his sight when he was 1. You will be missed.

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a blast from the past

2008-03-04T06:11:14Z

At a recent poker game, I was reminded of a band I hadn't heard since I was slingin' coffeedrinks in college. That band is Shudder To Think.

I remember taking-apart-and-sanitizing espresso machines at 3am to this music (particulary songs from the albums Get Your Goat, and Pony Express and even more particularly the songs "Hit Liquor" and "Rain-Covered Cat").

Anybody else remember this stuff? I went on iTunes and found that since my drunken college coffeehouse days they have done some pretty cool soundtrack schtuff.

They were a DC-area band. I'd love to know if their tentacles reached out here.

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Kids Rock...

2008-03-01T17:00:57Z

I'm bummed this isn't real. But I laughed so hard...two drops of pee came out.

Old McDonald by Pearl Jam to the tune of Even Flow....hilarious!

http://break.com/index/kids-songs-sung-by-rock-stars.html

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???? Comes Alive...

2008-02-22T19:45:24Z

Frampton Comes Alive changed how things are done. Peter Frampton went from a star, to a superstar with this live album.

What is your favorite live album? (or even live DVD/video)

Among my favorites....

Talking Heads, Stop Making Sense
Oingo Boingo, Farewell
REM, Square Circle
Dave Matthews Band, Live in Central Park
David Bowie, Glass Spider ( I don't care what people say, the video is cool as hell)

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My latest favorite track

2008-02-21T07:53:09Z

Off the new Editors album - The Weight of the World

Lyrics below:

Keep a light on those you love
They will be there when you die
Baby there's no need to fear
Baby there's no need to cry

Every little piece in your life
Will add up to one
Every little piece in your life
Will it mean something to someone?

You've used my broken bones
Back together again
Lift the weight of the world
From my shoulders again

Every little piece in your life
Will add up to one
Every little piece in your life
It will mean something to someone
Every little piece in your life
Will add up to one
Every little piece of your life
Will mean something to someone

You touch my face god whispers
In my ear
There are tears in my eyes
Love replaces fear
You touch my face
God whispers
In my ear..
There are tears in my eyes
Love replaces fear
Fear

Every little piece in your life
Will add up to one
Every little piece in your life
Will mean something to someone
Every little piece in your life
Will add up to one
Every little piece of your life
Will mean something to someone

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Best Album Title EVAR

2008-02-20T15:51:35Z

Okay, so the top 5 openers and closers threads made me think of another - your favorite album title. No need to put 'em in a top 5 format - just throw 'em out there as they come to you. Here are a couple o' mine, starting with what I consider to be the all-time winner...

Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash - the Pogues
Sailing the Seas of Cheese - Primus
Mars Audiac Quintet - Stereolab
Thanks for the Ether - Rasputina

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Boingo

2008-02-20T06:05:19Z

So I started a new job a few weeks ago, and happily it includes my own office where I can listen to music while I work (as a DJ and music junkie, that's oh so important for my sanity). I've been bringing a handful of CDs to work each day, and since most of my "club fodder" CDs are all packed into large CD books for DJing, it's been a great excuse to refamiliarize myself with some of the CDs that would normally sit on my shelf and collect some dust (which, oddly enough, is exactly what my 'Rock This Town' event is all about: http://tribes.tribe.net/rockthistown )

Which brings me to today's first album - the icon for this tribe, 1994's 'Boingo'. It's been a couple of years since I last gave it a full listen. One of the things that really occurs to me with this album is how Beatles-eque it all is (in particular, the 16 minute ‘Change’ has moments that feel like they were sampled from ‘Taxman’)… which is interesting for a group that has more in common with Cab Calloway than John Lennon.

That, and "Insanity" is such a bridge between Mr. Elfman's orchestral cinema scores and rock persona.

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What is your TOP 5 track 1 songs?

2008-02-19T01:46:37Z

I am taking this topic from High Fidelity...however having spent over a decade in music stores....we used to do this shit all the time. We did it way before we knew there was a book called High Fidelity talking about...well my life. (sort of)

So...what would be your favorite...your top 5 track 1's. What are the best songs ever to start off an album?

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Your favorite closers...

2008-02-15T05:00:59Z

So, we are working on our favorite album openers (the track 1s) what about the favs for closing out an album.

a top 5 again would be very difficult. However, for this one...I know what my #1 album closer would be

"A Day in the Life" The Beatles, Sgt Pepper.

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Here's what's holding me up right now

2008-02-09T01:13:41Z

I've been having a rough time just lately (ugly people problems), and have been feeling extra-grateful for my friends and my boyfriend, who have made sure to show me how much they love me. This song - which came into my life at just the right time - and reminds me how lucky I am. It's "Sometime" by Sweet Honey in the Rock. Simply reading these lyrics will not be the same as hearing the AMAZING sound of this all-woman a cappella group's soulful song. But maybe it will inspire you to go out and hear it for yourself. You will be dumbfounded - I guarantee this.

Sometime day breaks in my life
Sometime the sun shines in my life
Sometime things work right in my life
You are my sometime

When shackles fall from my heart
When the rocks seem to roll from my way
When I find myself open to love
You are my when

For the ending of being alone
For the believing in the smiles and warmth I feel
For our leavings to come back again and again and again
You are my for

Sometime don't come every day
When seems to never get here at all
For is the future that I could never face
And you bring them all to me
You are my sometime
You are my when
You are my forever

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U2 3D

2008-02-07T00:25:49Z

Go see this if it's coming to your city... It's the South American leg of the U2 Vertigo tour captured in 3D and IMAX. Even if you're not the biggest U2 fan, the technology really blew me away, and the movie was wonderfully edited; it's not a bunch of hokey 3D gimmicks interspersed with regular footage. The whole film is in 3D with the latest 3D technology using polarized glasses, so the colors are accurate, and the movie just has a very clean sharp feel. It's also presented in Dolby 5.1 Surround, so while the sound isnt as good as live, it's pretty damned good!

You can see if it's playing now or coming to you at http://www.u23dmovie.com.

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I can't stop playing this song.....

2008-02-06T19:36:17Z

Finger Eleven's "Paralyzer." And the video is really cool too. I'm serious though, I've had this song on repeat for a couple days now!

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The state of Rock...the state of music

2008-02-06T18:22:24Z

This is going to ramble a bit....if you read it, thanks. If you don't I can't say I blame you.

The song K posted about by Finger Eleven got me to thinking. Not the song itself...but the sound of the song. It's rock. Not metal, not pop, (though it does seem very "produced" at times). Is just normal rock still viable? There are seemingly very few bands that do just rock anymore. Metal is healthy, rap is (shockingly) still vibrant. Country music will never die, hell the worse it is the better it is....a true conundrum. Where is rock? Finger Eleven seems to be doing rock, but who else? I can think of a few that are making it doing just rock. Arcade Fire, Our Lady Peace, The Kaiser Chiefs, The Killers. I know there are others...but remember back 10, 20, 30 years ago rock was everywhere. Just rock. Is rock dieing? These groups are just the hangers on?
Kind of like the rise and fall of brick and mortar music stores. The kind of store I used to work in. The kind of store I used to bleed for. The kind of store I would still like to own. I would love to own my own shop. It's just not viable anymore. The kind of shop where they have obscure stuff, and play obscure stuff, the kind of shop where people go to learn about music. Nowadays people go to Best Buy and buy what they are spoon fed on the radio. Or, download it never even leaving their couches. I admit to downloading a song in my past. With downloads getting so popular groups are less likely to even make an album. Just make a 3 minute quick sound bite that will get downloaded a bunch. I remember buying an album, sitting down with a beer and my headphones and doing nothing but absorbing it for hours. It's been a long time since I have done that. Or...even been inspired to. A band no longer has the time to layer a good album start to finish. They have to get your attention in 3 minutes. (I know I am generalizing)
I feel that right now the music industry is in a transition period. No one really knows where it is going to go. Music stores the, way they are now, are dead. CD's are screatching out their death yowl. Bands are having to find new ways of making money. Could be this could inspires bands to tour more. However with less money being made production values will dip. Then again, what a person can do at home with computers counters some of that. The problem is any knuckle head with a guitar, three chords, and a broken heart can record a song and put it out there. It will be difficult to filter out all the crap to get to the good stuff without....that's right, those long haired tattooed and pierced freaks at the ol' record shop. I guess that is what I was...I was a filter.

Is there still a place in this world for rock? For music stores? For filters?

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Happy Birthday Grrr-O-Me!!

2008-02-06T18:09:38Z

His birthday isn't actually until tomorrow but I thought I'd tell him today! I hope you have a great day Geromy!!

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Please welcome Jessa!!

2008-02-03T04:08:02Z

I love this girl...she has a laser wit, a very talented costumer...and well...SHE'S HAWT!!! Just ask my wife! mmmm, seeing Jessa and Cybele in the audience...um, sitting close...um

*cough* nevermind.

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Been a while since I asked....

2008-01-24T23:03:40Z

But...what are you listening too?

I created this tribe years ago to keep up with music, to learn about new stuff and broaden my horizons. So fess up, what tickles your pickle?

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Rock out songs...

2008-01-24T16:38:57Z

What are you favorite rock out songs?

Ya know, the type of song you always wanted to do? When I was a kid...hell, now...there are songs that I hear them and think...damn that one sounds like it would be fun to perform. Then you get out the hairbrush (microphone) or tennis racket (guitar) and rock out.

What gets your rockin juices flowin?

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Concrete Blonde

2008-01-19T01:08:36Z

is on the radio. Happy Paige.

"I got the ways and means
to New Orleans I'm going
down by the river
where it's warm and green
I'm gonna have drink, and walk around
I got a lot to think about oh yeah oh yeah"

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Where can I get one of those?

2008-01-18T18:59:34Z

>squinting eyes and wringing hands in an evil fashion<

http://xkcd.com/368/

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I need help with a story

2008-01-15T03:19:36Z

I'm working on a short story set in a brothel in 1888 Arles, France, and I can't find any info about what kind of heat they would have. I've scoured the internet and no luck. It's not a high-class brothel, but niether is it bottom of the barrell. Someplace a middle class gentleman could afford. I assume there'd be heat in the parlor, but what about bedrooms? Wouldn't they need to keep them warm somehow so the customers are comfy? But how? Did they have steam radiators then? I doubt there'd be a fireplace in every room. What do you think, all you Dickens fans and Reinactment folk?

Thanks

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Cirque...Kooza

2008-01-13T16:46:31Z

Was cool as hell! Kooza is a new Cirque show that is starting it's tour. Seems the Cirque shows always start in San Francisco. The whole thing was a trip. Large tent set up in a parking lot, and some of the most amazing things I have ever seen people do. Really incredible...the music was also outstanding. All live band of course.

If Kooza comes to your neck of the woods...check it out.

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Social Distortion

2008-01-11T23:24:11Z

If you get the chance to see these guys, definitely go. They still know how to rock after all these years and put on one hell of a show. Mike Ness, how I adore thee...

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I would just like to say...

2008-01-11T16:01:24Z

" If ya don't give a shit ya getcha hellyeah
Throwin' fists in the pit ya getcha hellyeah
Think you're fuckin' with this well hell no
Balls, volume, strength getcha come on
Drinking beer smoking weed ya getcha hellyeah
Gotta bruised attitude ya getcha hellyeah
Think you're fuckin' with this well hell no
Ball, volume, strength getcha come one..."

That is all

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Midnight Oil's former front man's new job...

2007-12-31T16:43:29Z

http://www6.comcast.net/music/articles/2007/12/28/Australia.Rocker.Minister/

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Ever copy a CD you own to the computer? Lawbreaker!

2007-12-31T08:48:27Z

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/28/AR2007122800693.html

Download Uproar: Record Industry Goes After Personal Use
By Marc Fisher
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, December 30, 2007; Page M05

Despite more than 20,000 lawsuits filed against music fans in the years since they started finding free tunes online rather than buying CDs from record companies, the recording industry has utterly failed to halt the decline of the record album or the rise of digital music sharing.

Still, hardly a month goes by without a news release from the industry's lobby, the Recording Industry Association of America, touting a new wave of letters to college students and others demanding a settlement payment and threatening a legal battle.

Now, in an unusual case in which an Arizona recipient of an RIAA letter has fought back in court rather than write a check to avoid hefty legal fees, the industry is taking its argument against music sharing one step further: In legal documents in its federal case against Jeffrey Howell, a Scottsdale, Ariz., man who kept a collection of about 2,000 music recordings on his personal computer, the industry maintains that it is illegal for someone who has legally purchased a CD to transfer that music into his computer.

The industry's lawyer in the case, Ira Schwartz, argues in a brief filed earlier this month that the MP3 files Howell made on his computer from legally bought CDs are "unauthorized copies" of copyrighted recordings.

"I couldn't believe it when I read that," says Ray Beckerman, a New York lawyer who represents six clients who have been sued by the RIAA. "The basic principle in the law is that you have to distribute actual physical copies to be guilty of violating copyright. But recently, the industry has been going around saying that even a personal copy on your computer is a violation."

RIAA's hard-line position seems clear. Its Web site says: "If you make unauthorized copies of copyrighted music recordings, you're stealing. You're breaking the law and you could be held legally liable for thousands of dollars in damages."

They're not kidding. In October, after a trial in Minnesota -- the first time the industry has made its case before a federal jury -- Jammie Thomas was ordered to pay $220,000 to the big record companies. That's $9,250 for each of 24 songs she was accused of sharing online.

Whether customers may copy their CDs onto their computers -- an act at the very heart of the digital revolution -- has a murky legal foundation, the RIAA argues. The industry's own Web site says that making a personal copy of a CD that you bought legitimately may not be a legal right, but it "won't usually raise concerns," as long as you don't give away the music or lend it to anyone.

Of course, that's exactly what millions of people do every day. In a Los Angeles Times poll, 69 percent of teenagers surveyed said they thought it was legal to copy a CD they own and give it to a friend. The RIAA cites a study that found that more than half of current college students download music and movies illegally.

The Howell case was not the first time the industry has argued that making a personal copy from a legally purchased CD is illegal. At the Thomas trial in Minnesota, Sony BMG's chief of litigation, Jennifer Pariser, testified that "when an individual makes a copy of a song for himself, I suppose we can say he stole a song." Copying a song you bought is "a nice way of saying 'steals just one copy,' " she said.

But lawyers for consumers point to a series of court rulings over the last few decades that found no violation of copyright law in the use of VCRs and other devices to time-shift TV programs; that is, to make personal copies for the purpose of making portable a legally obtained recording.

As technologies evolve, old media companies tend not to be the source of the innovation that allows them to survive. Even so, new technologies don't usually kill off old media: That's the good news for the recording industry, as for the TV, movie, newspaper and magazine businesses. But for those old media to survive, they must adapt, finding new business models and new, compelling content to offer.

The RIAA's legal crusade against its customers is a classic example of an old media company clinging to a business model that has collapsed. Four years of a failed strategy has only "created a whole market of people who specifically look to buy independent goods so as not to deal with the big record companies," Beckerman says. "Every problem they're trying to solve is worse now than when they started."

The industry "will continue to bring lawsuits" against those who "ignore years of warnings," RIAA spokesman Jonathan Lamy said in a statement. "It's not our first choice, but it's a necessary part of the equation. There are consequences for breaking the law." And, perhaps, for firing up your computer.

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Sweeny Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

2007-12-30T03:49:22Z

I loved it! We went and saw it last night. If you don't like musicals, or blood or breaking bones...then you wont like it. But if these things don't bother you, or...if done in a certain way make you laugh, you are in for a treat.

I thought Sweeny Todd was fabulous! Though, oddly....both Cybele and I had nightmares last night. Not seemingly related to Sweeny Todd, however I find it odd that we saw the movie last night, and both had nightmares.

You just have to love a movie about a man seeking revenge, and being a barber starts slitting throats, dropping them thru a hole in the floor to the woman below who takes the bodies makes them into meat pies and sells them to the public!
Good holiday cheer!!!!

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Straight No Chaser

2007-12-28T21:17:01Z

That's the name of the group. And they kick ass!

Merry Christmas everyone!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fe11OlMiz8

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KITT (the new Knight Rider) is revealed

2007-12-28T19:36:52Z

And....KITT is now a Mustang baby yeah!!!!

http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=4afd8ce7-1767-4250-9486-858705d17b30&entry=index&sid=rss_topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories

This makes me happy. Not just a mustang, but a new black mustang shelby cobra.

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A change in taste....

2007-12-26T20:33:25Z

I'm going to babble here for a moment, humor me if you will.

My parents split up when I 9ish. We had a fabulous family unit for a while, I was a lucky young child. But, as sometimes happen, they split up. Fast forward a year or two, and I'm still having issues with the whole thing. My Dad is re-married, and now living a life with a family I don't recognize. I have a step-sister who rebels against everything and seemingly loathes having my father around. Don't get me wrong, I always got along with, and am still friends with my now ex stepsister. So, in the time of my life, I decided to turn to a southern Baptist church for my family. This, whole period turned out to be the lowest most depressed period of my life. Oh, can't forget the Epstein Bar Syndrome, Mono, and Anemia I was also suffering from at the same time. For a kid of 11 or 12 (who was already confused), this is heavy shit. My Dad would come pick us up for the weekend and take us to a horrible house, in a horrible neighborhood. Whenever I was there my stepsister was always playing Led Zeppelin. As a result, Led Zeppelin became the soundtrack for this shit storm. As a result, whenever I heard Led Zeppelin, it would take me back to this time. Not so much a memory, or anything, just back to this feeling of muck and hate.
until...
I'm in a much different place now, I've moved past the mad devotion I had to the particular brain washing sect of Southern Baptist. I've figured out who I am, and have dealt with my parents divorce and have a fabulous loving relationship with both. So, the other day, while watching Shrek 3, a Led Zeppelin song came on. For the first time it did not take me back, I was able to just hear it, listen to it a bit, and....I liked it.
I think I am now ready to listen, hear, Led Zeppelin. Where should I start?

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Next Great American Band

2007-12-25T18:57:41Z

Don't know if anyone watched or kept up with it. I only watched the last couple of episodes and then got the rest on Youtube. I'm pretty pleased that the Clark Brothers won this. Probably not what anyone originally thought of as ideal. But those boys have heart, talent and humility and I think they deserved to win. On another note. I was also really pleased with Light of Doom, those kids could play, and they did Iron Maiden covers which lands them cool points right off the bat.
Dot Dot Dot, they didn't win so there still is hope that the majority of America aren't a bunch of Emo fucks!
6 Wire, talented in that they know how to play their instruments. However they would be just another typical country band who would do better playing cover songs at local festivals.
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, I like most music that fuses modern jazz with 20's swing. These guys were good.

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Last Weekend of Dickens!!!!

2007-12-21T19:04:59Z

This is the last weekend of the Dickens Christmas Fair! If you thought about coming, but have not, this is your last chance! (for this year)

This last weekend will be fabulous! Lots of energy, everyone pulling out all the stops. Singing and playing until we can't sing and play no more. We are talking blood sweat and tears here people (I'm not kidding). This is a passion and a whole lot of fun!

If you can make, flag me down, if not, Have a wonderful Christmas! If you don't celebrate then have a wonderful day!

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Ultimate musical day

2007-12-15T04:19:43Z

Last Tuesday Dearric and I went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH. They had a VERY cool Pink Floyd, The Wall exhibit.

"You can't have any pudding until you finish your meat!"

They also just opened a Beatles, Help! exhibit. It was very cool too. It was a cold rainy Tuesday...and NO ONE was there. Perfect day to go! D & I had a great time.

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NMR...Oregon Check

2007-12-15T04:07:06Z

Have any of my favorite Oregonians been washed away by the mudslides? Is everyone okay?

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Seen the cover of the new issue of Rolling Stone yet?

2007-12-14T22:46:26Z

There is a picture of the surviving Zeppelin boys, who are planning a reunion (gasp---surprise). My first thought on seeing it was, Jimmy and Robert look like they belong in the LOTR movies. MY GOD they have aged! I'll post a pic of them with snow-haired Jimmy rocking out...

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Harry Potter fans!

2007-12-14T04:07:54Z

Wow...

just wow...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6059972_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000179911&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-0&pf_rd_r=0MCNW8EAXN04B4NX7SCW&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=340739801&pf_rd_i=507846

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Happy Birthday Josh!!!

2007-12-10T03:59:42Z

I hope you are having a fantastic day Josh!!

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The Dickens Fair

2007-12-08T16:45:03Z

Only three weekend left! That is including this weekend. And next weekend, Cybele and I wont even be out...so if you wanted to see either one of us on stage you only have 2 weekends left! This weekend, and the weekend after next.

It's good fun! Good Music, good friends, good food, good drinks!

Maybe I should mention the abundance of cleavage also.

I have to stuff my poor abused feet back into these boots and my arse into the 13 button sailor pants.
Welcome to the freak show...here we go

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A hard days night of the living dead

2007-12-05T14:50:00Z

this made me smile and giggle.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KIWsMKZt3Eg&feature=related

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NMR- RIP Evel Knievel

2007-11-30T22:34:10Z

http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ap-obit-knievel&prov=ap&type=lgns

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Be safe...

2007-11-30T21:53:23Z

If you choose to celebrate this holiday, be safe, and happy, and enjoy your family.

Even if you don't celebrate, be safe and happy.

and if you live in California....learn to use your turn signals.

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Paul Potts

2007-11-28T01:05:55Z

Neat story...low self esteem fellow with bad teeth, used to be picked on, only escape as a child was to sing opera. Was working as a cell phone salesmen when he decided to enter Britians Got Talent. He blows everybody away and won the whole thing. He wins money, gets a record contract, makes an album that debuts on Britians top 10. Then goes to America, goes on the Today show and Oprah. Not bad bad for an "awww shucks" hard on his luck cell phone salesmen.

Here is a link to him singing REM's Everybody Hurts in Italian.
I'm quite taken by this guy.

http://www.shorefire.com/media/Ognuno_Soffre(Everybody_Hurts)_20071015_122537.mp3

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RIP Kevin DuBrow

2007-11-27T19:10:00Z

Lead singer of Quiet Riot.... RIP Kevin.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21978302/?GT1=10547

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Floggy Molly...

2007-11-15T16:44:15Z

...is playing Bend December 2nd!! First Korn, now this. Holy crap!!

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Pug Bowling and Hotel California

2007-11-15T04:55:52Z

Yup...it's just what it says....you trust me don't me don't you?

http://www.break.com/index/pug_bowling.html

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Across the Universe

2007-11-13T03:53:54Z

I'll probably have to post this is Movie Monitors as well.

We went and saw this movie today. Fabulous movie!!! Fabulous music! If you've seen Momma Mia it's along the same idea. To take the music to help tell a story. They use Beatle's music to tell this great story of life in the 60's...with the war, finding love...and great music. There are some great cameo's....Joe Cocker, Bono, Eddie Izzard, and Salma Hayek.

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I eat sushi!? (NMR)

2007-11-12T14:33:54Z

Check the main picture out....Anna took that...it is photographic evidence that I have eaten...and have had it since even...sushi.

Has California changed me for the better? I like to think so.

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Dickens is coming!

2007-11-12T06:12:40Z

That's right ladies and gentleman...the Great Dickens Christmas Faire will soon be here. (In the Bay area that is)

Pretty soon (the day after thanksgiving) you will have 7 chances a day to see Paddy West (Seadogs in Maritime clothes) at the Cow Palace. Also you will be able to see the LORS (hotsie totsies), Broadside Music Hall, and Brass Farthing. Not to mention dancing at Fezziwigs, fine eating and drinking, shopping galore, and so much more!
There is a cost to get in the door...I believe it is now $22 a ticket. Which seems at first to be a lot to get in, but considering the amount of shows you get to see...the quality of talent, plus the sights, sounds, and smells of the Dickens Fair...it isn't that bad. There are also coupons to be printed out from the dickens website....or can be picked up and Longs Drugs.

OK...commercial over (for now) Honestly speaking, it's a whole lot of fun, and most of it is fit for the whole family. The places that aren't, are mostly clearly marked. If you have wee little ones that could be impressionable...stay away from French Postcards (Nudity)...and maybe don't have a seat at Mad Sals (songs with adult content, but mostly clean language...you could have to answer some odd questions from your child..."Mom what is she doing with that cucumber?).

Happy Holidays!

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Cybele Earwormed Me....

2007-11-09T23:49:32Z

And not on purpose I'm sure. But I've got this stuck in my brain right now.

Do you have the time
To listen to me whine
About nothing and everything all at once!

I am one of those
Melodramatic fools
Neurotic to the bone no doubt about it!

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Andrew Bawidamann

2007-11-08T19:01:59Z

Has anyone heard of this guy before? He has some interesting pin-ups. For those amongst the crowd that are partial to pirates there are a few in there for you.

http://www.bawidamann.com/home.html

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The Eagles can still do it...

2007-11-08T00:15:48Z

I have the new album and I like it! I played it with great anticipation. This is something new from a group that played a big part of my childhood. To hear something new? What would that be like? I was not disappointed...it is immediately recognizable as the Eagles. I felt like I should already know all the words. It was like going home.

and...they beat Brittney Spears to number 1 this week. Hell even Billboard changed their own rules for the Eagles...check it out now (funk so rubber)

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- The Eagles beat Britney Spears for the top spot on the Billboard 200 Top Albums chart this week.

The band's new album "Long Road Out of Eden" debuted at No. 1 on the chart by selling 711,000 copies during its first week of release, Billboard.com reported Tuesday.

Spears' album "Blackout" sold 290,000 copies.

The Eagles' first album in 28 years landed on top after Billboard revised a policy which considers albums sales even when they're only sold exclusively by one retailer.

Billboard changed its policy after Wal-Mart, which had exclusive rights to sell the Eagles album in its stores and on its Web site, agreed to release its sales numbers, Geoff Mayfield, Billboard's director of charts said.

***if you don't want to to go to Wal-Mart you can buy the album from the Eagles website...which is what I did.

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Other than Slash...

2007-11-05T19:36:55Z

This is probably a repeat but, what is your favorite instrumental solo?

My top two are the guitar solo in 'Like a Stone' by Audioslave and just about any solo by Boyd Tinsley from DMB.

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NMR ~ Time Change tonight

2007-11-03T19:00:09Z

Don't forget to set your clocks back tonight before going to bed.

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Led Zepplin reunion concert postponed

2007-11-03T16:33:28Z

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21595179/

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The Kinks

2007-11-03T16:31:30Z

"Destroyer" is on the radio, happy, happy Paige. Who else loves The Kinks?

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What a bummer

2007-11-02T21:22:29Z

http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/51240439

Linda Stein, the onetime co-manager of Ramones, was found dead October 30 in her Upper East Side apartment in Manhattan.

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Happy Halloween!

2007-10-31T18:41:49Z

Seasons & Celebrations on Live365 is playing Halloween and horror music all day long. Right now "Pet Sematary" by The Ramones is on. Whee!

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Fire Relief

2007-10-27T19:33:33Z

I am forwarding this note from a very dear friend trying to make difference. (The note was written for the faire community...as you can see but I thought every little bit can help) Please help if you can.

Dear Faire Community,

As you know our friends in Southern California are fighting fires in over 15 counties. Hundreds of thousands of acres have burned, hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, and thousands have watched their homes destroyed. It has now come to light that our friend David Springhorn has become a victim of this disaster. His home and his workshop along with countless items of memorabilia and artifacts from a long and loved tenure in this community are gone.

There are many disaster relief programs that have been established to help people monetarily when disaster strikes. There will be programs for those who have lost their homes, insurance payments will be collected and mundane possessions replaced. However, the very special and creative people that we know, will still have a void that cannot be filled by the well planned rescue and relief organizations that are there for everyone else. Something has to happen to enable the big hearted people of this community to come together and pool resources to assist those who are a part of our extended family.

There is currently an effort to produce a California specific outreach program that will help people like us. A lawyer (also a Faire person) is organizing the paperwork that will begin a not-for profit foundation to aid the people of our community when disaster strikes. We will have what is necessary to collect donations by Wednesday of next week.

The goals of this organization are to:
• Replace destroyed musical instruments, especially those that are period specific
• Replenish costume wardrobes
• Buy new tools for specialized trades such as potting wheels and lathes
• Collect monies for continued support of those who might be victims in the future.
• Create a Disaster Relief CD with the help of the generous talents of the musicians in our community
• Lend emotional support through letters cards and time from our community
• Lastly and most importantly, coordinate our network of caring people, to replace lost photographs with similar ones from other people's collections, and contact the artisans who originally made lost memorabilia to replace items that could never be recovered through insurance claims.
Many people have already begun work to achieve these goals. Musical directors are connecting with their groups to put together the CD, clothing vendors are offering to donate costume pieces, and a website is in the works to get our message out to the public. I will file for a DBA and not-for-profit status on Monday to enable us to collect tax deductible donations.

Our focus will begin with David, he has been a member of this community for many years and has touched many hearts. He has lost much and will need our support. Should anyone else come forward with a need we will of course do what we can to help them as well but in helping David to our fullest capacity, we will open the gates to helping others as well.

To do this right we will need the support of not only the big hearted givers who are able to give cash, but the help of you as directors, owners, and managers. You have the unique ability to bring people together and make a difference. If you are interested in becoming a part of this effort please let me know. I have several form letters that can be personalized for you or your company and dispersed quickly through missives and social groups like those on Tribe.net. The following are some immediate needs for the success of the foundation, a full list of needs will be available on request.

We need:
• A Board of Directors, please e-mail me with a letter of interest if you would like to be a part of the board.
• Friends who know those affected to come forward with photos and stories.
• Writers who will hand write a card or a letter with anecdotes and kind words of encouragement and love
• A recording studio for musicians to record the CD that will be sold in an effort to raise money
• An artist to donate his or her talents towards the look of the site, the CD and to create a logo for the Foundation
• Someone to help organize letter writing campaigns, find people who may have old footage or voice recordings and bring out memorabilia the owners are willing to donate.
I have communicated with many prominent directors through-out California. Every response has been extremely supportive and has committed to being on board any plan we come up with. Great minds are at work and we need you to be a part of it. Please join me at the Ca Faire Participants Disaster Relief Tribe tribes.tribe.net/fairefrie...sterrelief Suggestions are welcome. Please send this on to those who may be interested.

Kathy J. Kingman-Solum

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Psapp

2007-10-25T17:35:25Z

Sometimes I don't like to admit where I discover something new. At least...new to me. This band evidently has been around for a while. I have just missed out on it. I saw a dance troupe perform to this song on Dancing With the Stars. I was taken by the song, did some research on it and found the group was called Psapp. The song is called "Hi" from their latest album.

Here is the muy cool video from youtube....

It reminds me of The Dresden Dolls mixed with the movie Mirror Mask (the sound that is)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-OBxL8PiFc8

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Live music!

2007-10-25T17:13:03Z

I went to see Josh Ritter at the Aladdin Theatre last night. The show was great! They only played one of my two favorite songs from "Hello Starling" but you could really tell that the band enjoyed what they were doing, they had tons of energy, and the music was so good. Josh played a few songs on his acoustic with no band and no microphone and you could hear him as clear as can be (the boy can project).

Anyway, lovely live music, the first I've seen since I saw Etta James back in 2003.

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Hey, K (nmr)

2007-10-24T01:36:19Z

How's your head? Feeling better?

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RIP Raven

2007-10-24T00:13:25Z

Another one of the good one's gone.

Ministry's bassist Paul Raven was found dead today [October 20th] in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border. Initial reports indicate Raven's passing was due to a heart attack. Raven (known also for his work with Killing Joke, Prong) was in Geneva working with French recording artists Treponem Pal on their new release, with Marco Neves, Ted Parsons (Prong) and members of The Young Gods.

Born in Wolverhampton UK on January 16, 1961, Paul Vincent Raven established himself with his work in the seminal post-punk/industrial group Killing Joke when, in 1982 he replaced the original bassist for the band, recording and touring with the group throughout its most commercially successful period, performing on Fire Dances, Night Time and Brighter than a Thousand Suns. Throughout his extensive career, Raven participated in other collaborations including Prong, Murder, Inc., Pigface, Godflesh.

Most recently, Raven was nominated for a 2006 Grammy for Best Metal Performance for his work with Ministry's Al Jourgensen, with whom he had begun working with in late 2005 on the 13th Planet release Rio Grande Blood. After a 2006 World Tour with Ministry, Raven helped Jourgensen and Prong's Tommy Victor pen the September 18, 2006 Ministry release The Last Sucker, Ministry's final studio release.

States Jourgensen: "I am in total shock. The world of music is a sadder, emptier place. Not only was Raven an extraordinary talent, but one of my closest dearest friends. Our condolences and prayers go to his immediate family. He will be truly missed by artists, musicians and his fans the world over."

"The one consolation is knowing Raven's already hooked up with the right people and started a new project in the After Life. God's speed, Raven. Rest In Peace, you fucking pirate."

Raven's newest project, Mob Research, featuring members of Warrior Soul and The Mission UK, and schedule for release on 13th Planet Records in 2008, was in the final mixing and mastering phases at the time of Raven's sudden and unexpected passing.

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~NMR~

2007-10-23T18:21:17Z

Not that this has anything to do w/ anything...but Dumbledore is gay! I think that's cool as hell...for a lot of reasons.

http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=280433&GT1=7701

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Pop-Up Video

2007-10-23T18:09:48Z

Damn VH1 Classic. Doesn't matter how many times I've seen them I always get stuck watching them.

I always forget though how much I love Meatloaf's voice. They just played a Pop-Up Meatloaf Video. Fantastic voice.

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