I decided to update my Last.fm profile with a new avatar. Guess what my avatar is?
You guessed it. -.-
Here's my Last.fm profile. If you have one, feel free to add me and leave a shout telling who you are (in case your name is different from here). :)
If anybody here listens to Slipknot, then you would probably know by now that Paul Gray, the band's bassist, has sadly passed on. Right now, the cause of death is uncertain. I'm worried about how the band is taking this loss, as well as how his unfortunate end would affect the future of the band. I don't they will ever be able to find a replacement that would match what Paul brought to the band.
What saddens me most is that Paul was soon to become a father, with his wife about to have their first child. Rest in peace, Paul. I hope that your child knows of the amazing musician you were.
...of your favourite dress, and I'm sneaking glances. Looking for the patterns in static; they start to make sense the longer I'm at it.
Ivory lines lead... Ooh wha-ho, ooh wha-ho.
This is the sound of perfection. This is... Transatlanticism.
Listen to it. Now.
I'd be gorgeous. T.T
I'm sitting here in the library at my university, next to a group of random students who cannot help but make me feel awkward. This malchick is explaining what happens the first time you do the ol' in-out-in-out to a bunch on uninformed girls. Seriously... -.-
Anyways, I have listened to two more albums by Death Cab for Cutie. Going in order of release, I first listened to We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes. Similar to Something About Airplanes, We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes is very... monotonously awesome. It didn't feel as slow as Something About Airplanes, and I'm glad because I wanted there to be some difference between the albums and not have a Parachutes to A Rush of Blood to the Head to X&Y transition, a la Coldplay. There is only one song that can actually be considered upbeat on this album, and it honestly doesn't bother me. The slow strum of chords and drum beats in songs like 'Title Track' and 'Lowell, MA' remind me of The Fray, strangely. It's also very nice to hear Ben Gibbard change his (very sexy) monotone (but still very sexy) voice to a slightly higher pitch in 'The Employment Pages,' which reminds me of Sonic Youth. If I were forced to pick a single song on this album to be my favourite, which is - unfortunately - very difficult, I would have to say '405'. It is a very simple song, consisting of an adorable tune on guitar with some light bass and drum tapping in the background. Combined with Gibbard's voice, it is just beautiful.
Once more, here are my favourite songs from the album:
Yes, that is the entire tracklist. Seriously, you should have expected this. >.>
The second album that I listened to was The Photo Album. So far, this is the most unique album I have heard from Death Cab for Cutie. It is very pop-punk influenced and it... just works, to be honest. The drumming is much more varied in a lot of the songs, as well as the guitar work being a lot faster and upbeat. It's a very intriguing album and I guess that Death Cab were trying to have a lot more fun with this album; or they might have just had one helluva caffeine high. :P I cannot help but tap my feet to the beat of 'We Laugh Indoors,' and fight the excruciatingly strong urges to awkwardly dance in the middle of the library. Coincidentally, the song speaks my mind - "Don't you get me started now!" :lol: I was actually surprised to hear a slightly hip-hop influenced song called 'Coney Island' on the album, with the chorus reminding me of that in 'Cast No Shadow' by Oasis. It's a very different experience for me in terms of Death Cab for Cutie. Overall, this album was just amazing and a very fun listen. I think I've already listened to it about four times, and I only started today! :o
Dammit, Ben Gibbard. Divorce Zooey Deschanel and marry moi! At least if we break up, I can always hook up with Zooey. :D Anyway, here are my favourite tracks from the album:
Again, this is the entire tracklist. Honestly, bite me. -.-
I think I'll give Picaresque by The Decemberists my first listen, as well as finally getting to the album that I've been wanting to listen to (thanks to the overhypage - if that's a word - by sammyjenkis898 ); Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie. I'm also going to be downloading some Arcadefire, Rilo Kiley, some of Jenny Lewis' solo work, The Postal Service (more Ben Gibbard!), and She & Him's two albums. Happy listening!
Have some (Susan) Coffey.
Many thanks to mlisen for introducing me to her. :P
Have a great week!
I listened to Death Cab for Cutie's Something About Airplanes two more times. I'm in love with it. It is such a beautifully dull album and it compliments my mood most of the time. It's difficult not to bust out awkwardly dancing at 8:00 AM on a freezing winter morning to 'President of What?' with the cold, crisp air burning the skin on my (ugly) face, hands and toes. Yes, I actually picture myself doing that. In third-person. Oyea.
The subtle echoes of each chord of each song is just ecstasy to moi. That, coupled with the repetitive but never boring drumming, is just awesome. Ben Gibbard's monotone voice is strange, but I also find it - to some extent - sexy. My voice is quite monotone, but never like his.
I cannot pick a single favourite track, unfortunately. Instead, I shall list my favourite tracks from the album (in order of appearance on the tracklist itself):
I just realised that that is the entire tracklist itself. Grand. Now go and get this album!
I also listened to Her Majesty the Decemberists by The Decemberists once or twice (can't remember exactly). It was more enjoyable this time around. I'm not sure exactly where to place it in my rankings, though. I think it's just a little better than their first album, Castaways and Cutouts, so it could either be tied with or just above it. I'm not one hundred per cent sure.
Here are my favourite songs from the album (same as above):
Almost the entire album this time.
I need a good day. Will someone lend me theirs? I can't promise I'll "love you long time," but I can pay you... with this random assortment of carelessly, carefully, handcrafted... loincloths... for women... which I may have worn... ****.
That is all. Good day to me.
I downloaded Death Cab for Cutie's discography a couple of days ago. I started listening to their first studio album, Something About Airplanes, today. I'm actually on my second listen through the album right now. Unfortunately, I have to listen to it on low volume in order to not wake up my younger brother; I can't wear headphones because dad's awake, and I really don't want to take the risk of him walking in on me using the internet on the Mac (he has no clue about Wi-Fi, thank God).
So far, I really like the album, from what I've heard and can hear. I love Ben Gibbard's somewhat monotonous voice; it just fits the music so well. I can't say which song is my favourite yet. I'll give the album another listen though, and tell you all what I think. You might even see a review. :o
I've also been listening to "Meet Me on the Equinox" repeatedly today. I despise the fact that such an awesome and beautiful song such as that could stem from such a horribly mainstream and unbelievably bland source (The Twilight Saga: New Moon).
A couple of days ago I gave Her Majesty(, The Decemberists), by The Decemberists, my first listen through. It's not a bad album but, I just don't feel it's their best work. I still have one more album to listen to, which is Picaresque. I'll have to listen to Her Majesty a second or third time before passing judgement, though. So far, my favourite albums by The Decemberists are as follows:
I've also watched a few movies recently. I watched V for Vendetta during the past Saturday, Rachel Getting Married in the past two days, and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist today.
V for Vendetta was just awesome, and a very unique superhero/science fiction film. Although, it's not really a superhero film; I thought of it more as a tribute to, or a reimagining of Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell but with a masked protagonist and a bald Natalie Portman. The action is awesome, the dialogue and plot intelligent and somewhat funny. The film is interesting from start to finish, relying less on action and more on story. It's surprising to see an unknown Australian director bring out a high quality film such as this. Thanks, Ivy, for getting me to watch this.
Rachel Getting Married, out of the three films by Jonathan Demme that I've seen, is easily the most unique. A documentary-esque film that portrays the ugly side of a family that has been driven apart by one of their own, Kim (Anne Hathaway). It focuses on Kim's struggle for acceptance, trust and love from her estranged family -- especially from her sister, Rachel -- after living a life of drug abuse, alcoholism, lies, and deceit; all of which came together and led to the death of her younger brother, ultimately forcing her parents to separate. Anne Hathaway brings a stellar performance, and it is so difficult to believe that this is a film. Immersive, tender, fervent and absolutely beautiful.
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist is a film I've wanted to see since I watched the trailer for it at the cinemas in 2008. Michael Cera and Kat Dennings create an odd couple, both inexperienced and somewhat sensitive. Nick (Cera) is having a hard time moving on from his last relationship which ended abruptly, and Norah (Dennings) is the uncertain daughter of a wealthy record producer. The bulk of the film is focused on Nick deciding whether to move on from his prior relationship and let Norah into his life, or continue to live in misery. It's not a unique film of any sort and is your typical coming of age teenage film, but what is there continually keeps the film fresh and interesting.
That's really it from me for now. Hope you all are well and happy.
Seeya.
Brown is the colour of poo?
Now that I have your attention... SLAP!
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