Another year of big changes. This is the first year I'm really not listening to records, merely compiling songs from the year. I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not. Technology has had a major impact on how I and many others listen to music. As usual there have been some great records, some disappointments, and others that grabbed me then ( Read more... )

And his name is Angus Young!

Oddly enough, Em's got us listening to Back in Black. I've been deconstructing the lyrics, much to her annoyance. (Just how does he put his love into her? What does he mean?) I'm ruining the rock and roll thing for her.

Poll The Ed's Favorites Year End CD 2008 Format Poll

For those who do not know: For the past few years I have compiled and distributed a CD of my favorite songs of the year. Complete with my obsessive liner notes.

She has one powerful voice.

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It's not all gloom and doom is it? Living in the moment, for today, and all that. The weather has been gorgeous. If there's going to be a power outage and grid failure, this is the weather I want during it ( Read more... )

Right up there with the guy who did Hey Ya! to Peanuts.

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I got my Jandek ticket for 10/10 yesterday. He's playing at the Wexner Center.

I'm scared.

Eli Reed is playing the Ravari Room the night before. Wonder if I'll have the stamina for both?

Neil Diamond performed last night in Columbus. The Dispatch review and the comments that followed revealed a performer that went on with laringitis. It seems Wayne Newton's vocal cords got mixed in and the vocal performance was dismal, at best ( Read more... )