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Monthly Archive for April, 2007
2007, Fat Cat
The Twilight Sad’s latest album, Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters, is less sad than cathartic.
Their name is somewhat deceiving; those expecting funereal, ethereal, twilit soundscapes need not even give the band a second glance. If, however, you think that My Bloody Valentine sorely needs an accordion and a thicker accent, well, then this is the album for you.
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2007, Saddle Creek
Although it fails to live up to the successes of I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning, Bright Eyes‘ latest, Cassadaga, is not a bad work on its own.
Mean Streets
1973, Warner
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It’s a crime that more people haven’t seen Martin Scorsese’s first major picture.
This is Bruce, signing in.
I’m pleased to announce two more (count ‘em) changes here at The Owl & The Bear.
First, please welcome our new reviewist, Austin. He’s good guy, and he’s joining Jon on our staff. Make sure you treat him right (or at least appropriately).
Second, we’re pleased to announce the creation of the superfluous, incidental, mind-numbingly awesome planned community that is our discussion boards. Please hop on over there sometime and sign up. There is currently one member. Guess who it is?
Alright. Have a great weekend, everyone. I’ll see you next Monday. Love, peace, and revolution.
Last night, I went to the open mic night at the Downtown Tavern, an itty-bitty bar with a rad patio, and since it was warm (first time in what seems like months), they held the event outside.
I didn’t plan on becoming totally drunk; I was just going to have a few beers with McCaskill and see who else came around, but I got bored sitting at home by myself (total loserdom probably creates more alcoholics than anything else), so I went to Barley’s (another, larger bar with a $1 pint happy hour), drank four beers and ate a slice of pizza in an attempt to balance out the alcohol.
