formerly Kamera To My Eye

16 July 2008

Goodness, Things ist Gut




Man.

I don't know what happened. I really don't. I went from a lower level 2 back up to a mid-range 8 or so within a day. I feel so much better about everything--and the reason for this new found optimism?

Fuck if I know.

I'm happy though, I've got nothing to complain about really, and the things that I can complain about are little more than selfish, ignorant fears and desires. I need to get myself straight about a few things, and so far I think I'm making good progress.

I've listened to well more than any one person's share of Blue October the last four or five days, and my, oh, my, I am falling more and more in love with this band each listen through. By far, one of the greatest artistic, lyrically endowed alternative rock bands of all time. My god, Justin Furstenfeld is one of, not only, the best singers in Rock today, but one of (if not THE) most talented, and insightful songwriters in Rock music today. He is very much on par with M. Ward in the eclectic, way-too-wise-and-thoughtful lyric department. Do yourself a big favor, and go out and buy (yes, BUY) the album Foiled right this instant. An Alt-Rock classic in its purest, most unadulterated perfection. Not a single bad song, not a single misstep, not a single corner cut. Nay, this is one of the most shining and brilliant examples of what music can and should do for the listener. Lyrics are not meant to tell you everything. No. They are meant to grow, evolve, bring new meanings with each new experience by the listener. The joy that I wrought from this music and words two years ago is nary close to what it is today.

And that is a good thing.

My god, I love Pandora, and to make it better it has finally come to the iphone as an app. I'm addicted. If you want to find new music in the easiest, most intuitive way possible then Pandora is for you. If you haven't discovered Pandora by now then you are living under a rock and still suckling on the radio teat.

New Belgium Ales are now in Nashville. Oh yes. I have finally tried the infamous "Fat Tire" and am currently sipping on the 1554 Enlightened Black Ale.

Dear God. This, my friends, is beer perfection. Intertwined with musical bliss, sonic calamity, and happily centered mind I can't think of a better way to spend my Wednesday night.

Good night all. Remember what I said! Get that Blue October album!

P.S. I am starting to like Dashboard Confessional. Took long enough I suppose. Yes, though, I am getting there. "The Rush" is amazing. I love the drums ;)
P.P.S. As I just wrote that, Dashboard "Don't Wait" just came on my Pandora 'Rock and Indie' station as a potential song that I might like.


That Is All.