I'm not a violent person. You probably know this. I'm the type of guy who would call someone a twat, throw a shoe at them and then run away instead of fight, but the past couple of hours have just made me want to punch someone/something.
I wont elaborate otherwise my laptop might find itself in pieces in the garden :)
Monday 13 July 2009
Friday 10 July 2009
The Inevitable Response To Al B's Opinions
As I detailed in the last blog, Alex and I had a sort of playlist showdown on Spotify, and really, who in their right mind would think that would be the end of it?! I just needed to clear up a few points.
Firstly, I think we're all in agreement that I have an unhealthy need for late 70s/80s rock. I'm not denying it but just wanted to show that I don't just sit all day in a darkened room listening to Rush and Journey, I also sit in a darkened room listening to slightly more modern music (sometimes).
Oh and I liked the songs before Guitar Hero did, the guys at Guitar Hero just have good taste! Kudos to Alex on liking Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake. I think we've both come away from this experiment with a slightly more varied music taste. I know I'll be checking out more of Gym Class Heroes, Dan le Sac and Scroobius Pip and also Rilo Kiley. We've both learned something!
Something which really surprised me about Alex's playlist was that a lot of the songs sounded really similar, something which Alex also said about mine. The word generic was used an awful lot on both sets of reviews, but I'm sure if you asked either one of us about our own playlists we'd swear that they weren't. I suppose it's just a case of what you're used to, and nothing will ever change it.
Going into this experiment, my ultimate aim was to convert Alex into a genuine Rock-a-holic, and I'm sure he expected me to come out of it a changed man, but I've definitely realised that there's no way to change anyone's music taste. A song that's absolute garbage to one guy is a musical gem to another. Foo Fighters being a stand out example; I love them, I'm not ashamed to say that I'd love to spoon with Dave Grohl while listening to DOA, but they don't do anything for Alex. Music taste is so diverse and I'm just glad that our music taste crosses over at some points and we can both agree that bands such as Nickelback, RHCP and the Stereophonics are all fantastic! Long Live King Chad!
P.S. Gwen Stefani really is quite hot and cold isn't she? Who in their right mind would wanna do 'the nasty' with a fried egg?
Firstly, I think we're all in agreement that I have an unhealthy need for late 70s/80s rock. I'm not denying it but just wanted to show that I don't just sit all day in a darkened room listening to Rush and Journey, I also sit in a darkened room listening to slightly more modern music (sometimes).
Oh and I liked the songs before Guitar Hero did, the guys at Guitar Hero just have good taste! Kudos to Alex on liking Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake. I think we've both come away from this experiment with a slightly more varied music taste. I know I'll be checking out more of Gym Class Heroes, Dan le Sac and Scroobius Pip and also Rilo Kiley. We've both learned something!
Something which really surprised me about Alex's playlist was that a lot of the songs sounded really similar, something which Alex also said about mine. The word generic was used an awful lot on both sets of reviews, but I'm sure if you asked either one of us about our own playlists we'd swear that they weren't. I suppose it's just a case of what you're used to, and nothing will ever change it.
Going into this experiment, my ultimate aim was to convert Alex into a genuine Rock-a-holic, and I'm sure he expected me to come out of it a changed man, but I've definitely realised that there's no way to change anyone's music taste. A song that's absolute garbage to one guy is a musical gem to another. Foo Fighters being a stand out example; I love them, I'm not ashamed to say that I'd love to spoon with Dave Grohl while listening to DOA, but they don't do anything for Alex. Music taste is so diverse and I'm just glad that our music taste crosses over at some points and we can both agree that bands such as Nickelback, RHCP and the Stereophonics are all fantastic! Long Live King Chad!
P.S. Gwen Stefani really is quite hot and cold isn't she? Who in their right mind would wanna do 'the nasty' with a fried egg?
Thursday 9 July 2009
The Great Spotify Experiment
Let me give you some background...
Mr Alex Blackburne is forever going on at me about my music taste. Insults such as ‘80s Boy’ have been thrown at me and frankly I’d had enough. I will admit to a slightly unhealthy desire to occasionally listen to Duran Duran, but that’s all it is, occasional. So I pointed out that Alex’s taste wasn’t exactly perfect (He has a Five megamix on his iPod) and challenged him to make a 40 track playlist which represented the bare bones of his music taste and said I’d do the same, then we’d swap. This Blog will give you a track by track review and then probably some form of GCSE science style conclusion.
So here we go!
Breaking Up – Rilo Kiley: A promising start, was singing backing by the time the 2nd chorus came around.
Rubber Love – Marmaduke Duke: Heard it before on the radio, can’t really argue with pop. Like it
Our Bovine Public – The Cribs: Very Wellyesque, can’t say I really buy into it, quite catchy though.
MGMT – Kids: Bores me, excellent when I’m too drunk to think but otherwise has no place on my iPod.
Oxford Comma – Vampire Weekend: The beginning reminds me of music you expect to hear in a Hotel lobby or lift. Not liking the anti-grammar based lyrics.
I’m not alone – Calvin Harris: Don’t like the guy but one of his more bearable songs, didn’t mind it.
Tribulations – LCD Soundsystem: Bored me a bit. Faded into the background.
Inaction – We are Scientists: Were good when I saw them at Ice Arena live but the studio stuff appears to be very average.
Encore – Jay Z: Once it’s been mixed with Linkin Park the original pales in significance.
Love Foolosophy - Jamiroquai: Reminds me of being about 10. Love the uniqueness. A classic.
Amylase – Cajun Dance Party: A song named after an enzyme that breaks down food? (thank you A-level Biology) Not original enough.
Spotify Ad: Oh wait...
Reptilia – The Strokes: Already love this song, just how far into the 80s does Al B think I’m embedded?
Moving to New York – The Wombats: Again, already on my iPod. Like the erratic bass-line.
You owe me an IOU – Hot Hot Heat: Didn’t anjoy it as much as Al B expected I would. Not the Best HHH around ;-)
Come Running – Darren Styles: Promising start but the dance crap killed it. Like a Scooter/Willy Mason cross breed.
Dawn of Dead – Does it offend you, yeah?: I don’t understand, it did offend me a tiny bit.
New Friend Request – Gym Class Heroes: FINALLY! A song about myspace and the politics of adding people. Never given them a chance before but maybe I should. Afterall, that’s what this experiment is all about.
2 Atoms in a molecule – Noah and the Whale: Short and sweet (Y)
More Than Words – Extreme: Would be more at place on my playlist, a classic.
Pink Sabbath – Danananananananananananananaykroyd: Listen to either War Pigs or Paranoid by BLACK Sabbath for a demonstration of why Black beats Pink.
Terra Firma – The Young Knives: Guy’s voice annoyed me.
Leave it Alone – Operator Please: Not really for me.
In for the Kill (Remix) – La Roux: Crap Voice, too slow. Don’t mind the original though.
Cath... – Death Cab for Cutie: Decent Voice, might give them a try!
Touch the Sky – Kanye West: I’m not racist, but... (I’m joking) I actually liked this, which surprised me.
Thank You – Sly and the family Stone: Play that funky music white boy.
Apply Some Pressure, Maximo Park: Liked it.
Somebody, Somewhere – Cazals: Quirky and upbeat, very catchy.
Do You Feel – Rocket Summer: Sound similar to Fall Out Boy, except FOB do it with a bit more feeling.
Letter from God to Man – Dan le Sac and Scroobius Pip: Very Unique, Al B raves about them. The lyrics make the song, which is the idea. Will be listening to these more.
Beautiful Girls – Sean Kingston: How alex can rag me for listening to cheese is beyond belief, this might aswell be Las Ketchup
If you’re out there – John Legend: Too downbeat and slow.
3 ad: damn, done it again. But still, how will free skype to skype calls help me when my phone never works?
Paranoid Android – Radiohead: Songs this long need to be epic, this wasn’t.
I Remember – Deadmau5, Kaskade: Not bad.
Clouds – Rumble Strips: Reminds me of the Benny Hill theme tune.
I Love College – Asher Roth: 2 songs come to mind; ‘Because I got High’ and ‘Heaven is a Halfpipe’. Laid Back, like it.
Out of the Question – Mumm-ra: Sure I’ve heard something very similar on this playlist already.
Around the World – Daft Punk: Prefer the Chilis song of the same name. In dire need of a shorter version! But otherwise good.
Banquet – Bloc Party: I automatically like songs which have been on Fifa, so this gets a thumbs up!
Well, that’s it! It’s been a bit of an eye-opener. Some of the stuff I would never have heard if it hadn’t been for this ‘experiment’ and it’s been quite beneficial. Some songs I loved, some I didn’t, but that was what it was all about. Here’s hoping that Alex has enjoyed it as much as I have!
Mr Alex Blackburne is forever going on at me about my music taste. Insults such as ‘80s Boy’ have been thrown at me and frankly I’d had enough. I will admit to a slightly unhealthy desire to occasionally listen to Duran Duran, but that’s all it is, occasional. So I pointed out that Alex’s taste wasn’t exactly perfect (He has a Five megamix on his iPod) and challenged him to make a 40 track playlist which represented the bare bones of his music taste and said I’d do the same, then we’d swap. This Blog will give you a track by track review and then probably some form of GCSE science style conclusion.
So here we go!
Breaking Up – Rilo Kiley: A promising start, was singing backing by the time the 2nd chorus came around.
Rubber Love – Marmaduke Duke: Heard it before on the radio, can’t really argue with pop. Like it
Our Bovine Public – The Cribs: Very Wellyesque, can’t say I really buy into it, quite catchy though.
MGMT – Kids: Bores me, excellent when I’m too drunk to think but otherwise has no place on my iPod.
Oxford Comma – Vampire Weekend: The beginning reminds me of music you expect to hear in a Hotel lobby or lift. Not liking the anti-grammar based lyrics.
I’m not alone – Calvin Harris: Don’t like the guy but one of his more bearable songs, didn’t mind it.
Tribulations – LCD Soundsystem: Bored me a bit. Faded into the background.
Inaction – We are Scientists: Were good when I saw them at Ice Arena live but the studio stuff appears to be very average.
Encore – Jay Z: Once it’s been mixed with Linkin Park the original pales in significance.
Love Foolosophy - Jamiroquai: Reminds me of being about 10. Love the uniqueness. A classic.
Amylase – Cajun Dance Party: A song named after an enzyme that breaks down food? (thank you A-level Biology) Not original enough.
Spotify Ad: Oh wait...
Reptilia – The Strokes: Already love this song, just how far into the 80s does Al B think I’m embedded?
Moving to New York – The Wombats: Again, already on my iPod. Like the erratic bass-line.
You owe me an IOU – Hot Hot Heat: Didn’t anjoy it as much as Al B expected I would. Not the Best HHH around ;-)
Come Running – Darren Styles: Promising start but the dance crap killed it. Like a Scooter/Willy Mason cross breed.
Dawn of Dead – Does it offend you, yeah?: I don’t understand, it did offend me a tiny bit.
New Friend Request – Gym Class Heroes: FINALLY! A song about myspace and the politics of adding people. Never given them a chance before but maybe I should. Afterall, that’s what this experiment is all about.
2 Atoms in a molecule – Noah and the Whale: Short and sweet (Y)
More Than Words – Extreme: Would be more at place on my playlist, a classic.
Pink Sabbath – Danananananananananananananaykroyd: Listen to either War Pigs or Paranoid by BLACK Sabbath for a demonstration of why Black beats Pink.
Terra Firma – The Young Knives: Guy’s voice annoyed me.
Leave it Alone – Operator Please: Not really for me.
In for the Kill (Remix) – La Roux: Crap Voice, too slow. Don’t mind the original though.
Cath... – Death Cab for Cutie: Decent Voice, might give them a try!
Touch the Sky – Kanye West: I’m not racist, but... (I’m joking) I actually liked this, which surprised me.
Thank You – Sly and the family Stone: Play that funky music white boy.
Apply Some Pressure, Maximo Park: Liked it.
Somebody, Somewhere – Cazals: Quirky and upbeat, very catchy.
Do You Feel – Rocket Summer: Sound similar to Fall Out Boy, except FOB do it with a bit more feeling.
Letter from God to Man – Dan le Sac and Scroobius Pip: Very Unique, Al B raves about them. The lyrics make the song, which is the idea. Will be listening to these more.
Beautiful Girls – Sean Kingston: How alex can rag me for listening to cheese is beyond belief, this might aswell be Las Ketchup
If you’re out there – John Legend: Too downbeat and slow.
3 ad: damn, done it again. But still, how will free skype to skype calls help me when my phone never works?
Paranoid Android – Radiohead: Songs this long need to be epic, this wasn’t.
I Remember – Deadmau5, Kaskade: Not bad.
Clouds – Rumble Strips: Reminds me of the Benny Hill theme tune.
I Love College – Asher Roth: 2 songs come to mind; ‘Because I got High’ and ‘Heaven is a Halfpipe’. Laid Back, like it.
Out of the Question – Mumm-ra: Sure I’ve heard something very similar on this playlist already.
Around the World – Daft Punk: Prefer the Chilis song of the same name. In dire need of a shorter version! But otherwise good.
Banquet – Bloc Party: I automatically like songs which have been on Fifa, so this gets a thumbs up!
Well, that’s it! It’s been a bit of an eye-opener. Some of the stuff I would never have heard if it hadn’t been for this ‘experiment’ and it’s been quite beneficial. Some songs I loved, some I didn’t, but that was what it was all about. Here’s hoping that Alex has enjoyed it as much as I have!
Sunday 5 July 2009
Empty
I'm not even gonna apologise for not blogging. I've just read the last few I've written and I've apologised in every single one. So I feel it's becoming a bit pointless.
So on with the blogging we go!
The past few days I've woken up feeling somewhat empty, for which I can only offer 2 explanations:
1) I've recently cut back on the amount of food I'm eating (which would literally make me more empty)
OR 2) I have 4 months off from Uni and I feel like like my life is as pointless as a C&G employee trying for a promotion (Sorry Callie!)
Either way I need to start doing something. Very little in the outside world would change if I stayed in bed for the full week (except possibly a couple of angry phone-calls from work). Originally I promised myself that I'd make the most of my time but once again it's slipping away while I accomplish next to nothing so I'm gonna write a list here and publish it so I have to stick to things. These are the 5 things I'm starting with:
i) Stop being a boring bastard and go out more
ii) actually use the gym that I pay £29 a month for more than once a month
iii) be ready for Uni in October
iv) Stop eating when bored. It was never really a problem before but now I'm bored 24/7 and am getting a bit of a podge
v) lose the pogde!
There we go, 5 step plans solve everything. No doubt I'll blog in 3 months time telling you I've failed but at least I'm taking positive steps!
Moving on! I was recently introduced to Spotify and consequently a wealth of music both modern and, well, 80s. Which has obviously done wonders for my reputation as the guy who should have been born 20 years earlier but I don't care. Such classics as AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and Black Sabbath mixed with bands like the Offspring, Sum 41 and Faith No More have given me a much needed break from the crap that's usually on Radio 1.
Ok, I'm bored already so instead of carrying on with the blog I'm gonna link you to this website: http://thereifixedit.com/
P.S. If anyone knows where my black Puma top is please let me know. I miss it dearly.
So on with the blogging we go!
The past few days I've woken up feeling somewhat empty, for which I can only offer 2 explanations:
1) I've recently cut back on the amount of food I'm eating (which would literally make me more empty)
OR 2) I have 4 months off from Uni and I feel like like my life is as pointless as a C&G employee trying for a promotion (Sorry Callie!)
Either way I need to start doing something. Very little in the outside world would change if I stayed in bed for the full week (except possibly a couple of angry phone-calls from work). Originally I promised myself that I'd make the most of my time but once again it's slipping away while I accomplish next to nothing so I'm gonna write a list here and publish it so I have to stick to things. These are the 5 things I'm starting with:
i) Stop being a boring bastard and go out more
ii) actually use the gym that I pay £29 a month for more than once a month
iii) be ready for Uni in October
iv) Stop eating when bored. It was never really a problem before but now I'm bored 24/7 and am getting a bit of a podge
v) lose the pogde!
There we go, 5 step plans solve everything. No doubt I'll blog in 3 months time telling you I've failed but at least I'm taking positive steps!
Moving on! I was recently introduced to Spotify and consequently a wealth of music both modern and, well, 80s. Which has obviously done wonders for my reputation as the guy who should have been born 20 years earlier but I don't care. Such classics as AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and Black Sabbath mixed with bands like the Offspring, Sum 41 and Faith No More have given me a much needed break from the crap that's usually on Radio 1.
Ok, I'm bored already so instead of carrying on with the blog I'm gonna link you to this website: http://thereifixedit.com/
P.S. If anyone knows where my black Puma top is please let me know. I miss it dearly.
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