Music of the month
September 12th, 2006 | John Mayer, Continuum: It is well known that I am a huge Mayer fan, but this record is simply phenomenal. I’ve been listening to it for a while since he DJed the whole thing on a radio station (and it was promtly recorded and made available for download) and it refuses to get old. Whatever your preconceived notions of John Mayer are (read: Your Body is a Wonderland, Daughters), throw them out and give this record a chance. Favorite tracks: Slow Dancing In A Burning Room, Stop This Train
Under the Influence of Giants, Under the Influence of Giants: I’ve tried to describe this album to several people, and the best I have come up with is, “If Maroon 5, the Beatles, the Darkness and some dance beats got together and decided to make some music, this album would happen.” Put simply, it’s fun music. Favorite tracks: Got Nothing, Meaningless Love
Snow Patrol, Eyes Open: That I didn’t know about this band earlier makes me feel a little silly. I love the way many of the songs start small and then build and build. Who am I kidding? I love it all. It’s also a great driving album. Favorite tracks: You’re All I Have, Chasing Cars, Shut Your Eyes
José González, Veneer: I owe a big “thank you” to Brandon for tipping me off to this guy. The first song I heard actually isn’t on this album; it’s an acoustic cover of Kylie Minogue’s “Hand on Your Heart” that is heart-melting (link to video). José was born in Sweden to Argentinian parents, and this album is the perfect soundtrack for the fall. Here is an interview he did on NPR’s All Things Considered. Favorite tracks: Lovestain, Crosses
This Day & Age, The Bell and the Hammer: I first saw these guys opening for Mae in July 2005. They blew me away then and I promptly bought their first album, Always Leave the Ground. This new album is one hundred times better than their debut, to the point where it almost sounds like a completely new band. Visit their MySpace page and listen to “Second Star to the Right…”, it’s already made the top 25 most played in my iTunes. Favorite tracks: Second Star to the Right…, Always Straight Ahead
In other news, if you haven’t yet downloaded the new iTunes 7, you should probably do that.
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I guess I don’t really know any of these bands.
I totally agree with Under the Influence! It is awesome. I also got hooked up with Guster, which I highly suggest. It is very Keane-esk. I bet you already have heard of them, though.
iTunes 7: check.
Continuum: working on it.
Missing you and Sami: DUH.
Geez Jake-
You’re really missing the boat here. Let’s not forget what else has been released recently.
Justin Timberlake – FutureSex/LoveSounds. Possibly the only formber boy band that its semi-okay to like.
Outkast – Idlewild. It’s Outkast…need I say more? The most inventive rap artists working today.
Ray Lamontagne – Till the Sun Turns Dark.
PLUS: John Legend’s new album is not too far away…
my top 3 on “Continuum”
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
Stop This Train
I Don’t Trust Myself (With Lovin’ You)
my top 3 on “Under the Influence of Giants”
In The Clouds
I Love You
Lay Me Down
ive only heard “chasing cars” by Snow Patrol and ive heard of This Day and Age, but ive not heard of Jose.
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Новый способ давления на кандидата на пост Главы г. Химки
Новый способ “наказать” тех, кто посмел участвовать в выборной кампании не на стороне действующей власти изобрели правоохранительные органы г.о. Химки.
Руководствуясь не нормой закона, а чьей-то “волей” сотрудники милиции решили “проверить” все фирмы, внесшие денежные средства в избирательный фонд неудобных кандидатов.
Начались “проверки” с телефонных звонков – где директор, сколько человек работает на фирме. После чего последовали “письма счастья” с просьбой предоставить всю бухгалтерскую документацию, учредительные документы фирмы, и даже, план экспликации БТИ.
Такие запросы химкинским фирмам рассылает 1 отдел Оперативно-розыскной части № 9 Управления по налоговым преступлениям ГУВД Московской области за подписью начальника подполковника милиции Д.В. Языкова.
И всё это в то время, когда Президент дал прямое указание правоохранительным органам о прекращении всех незаконных проверок малого и среднего бизнеса. С это целью внесены изменения в Федеральный закон “О милиции” – из статьи 11 этого закона исключены пункты 25 и 35, на основании которых ранее правоохранительные органы имели право проверять финансово-хозяйственную деятельность предприятий.
Видно, об изменениях действующего законодательства местные правоохранительные органы не уведомлены. И не смотрят телепередачи с выступлениями Президента.
Может быть, эта публикация подвигнет их к исполнению указаний Президента, а также к изучению и соблюдению действующего законодательства