Chendizzle

In his article yesterday, Bill Simmons proposed this trade, with Lakers also getting the Bulls #9 pick. Some sort of trade like this would give the Celts a nucleus of Al Jefferson, Ben Gordon, Ty Thomas, Gerald Green and hopefully Corey Brewer with the 5th pick, and then Theo Ratliffe's expiring contract. But who am I kidding, Ainge won't do anything successful with this draft.

Anyone else going to the show at the Middle East tomorrow?

Actually Kiss 108 is. Mimmo's in Noho would be a chill spot to get some eats beforehand. Giant slices of pizza for $2.50 that require 2 paper plates to hold. I know that's where I'll be getting food before I head up to Look Park.

I'm Slowly Turning Into You doesn't seem to get a lot of love, but I really like it.

Earlimart - Mentor Tormentor

I like that this record is concise, the songs seem a little short but not a second is wasted in any of them. Great all-around songwriting.

Kevin Drew - Tbtf first mp3 from Spirit If...

regarding WP, I think Dan said something about a December/January release possibly. It's definitely on the way and I bet it will arrive early spring 08 at latest.

Buy XO or Either/Or next, both 10/10 albums, won't be disappointed.

I paid like $45+ for one ticket (not even through ticketmaster) for an upcoming show. Beginning to drop out of my price range...

probably wishful thinking...

I didn't hear any Float On or Dashboard requests at the show I saw, but when they broke into the first chords of Trailer Trash and I went nuts, the kids next to me asked what song it was.

Besides LP7, give me: Okkervil River Wolf Parade Sunset Rubdown Kevin Drew/BSS Built to Spill Band of Horses The Go! Team Interpol Islands Malkmus Tapes n Tapes Common Earlimart M.I.A.

That lineup I mentioned is for the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Mass. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Guster will also be there. Other lineups: Washington state, The Gorge - MM, The Thermals, Incubus, President of the USA, Nada Surf, Arthur & Yu, The Heavenly States, Back Door Slam. Chicago, Alpine Valley - The Shins, Brand New, Wolf Parade, Band of Horses, Honeycut San Francisco, Shoreline - The Cure, A.F.I., Kings of Leon, Metric, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, She Wants Revenge, 65 Days of Static Better hurry, presale tix are on sale now I think, the password is "nation". Regular tix g

Both of these videos are awesome, especially the second one, it made my day.

I love Two, Sheryl is pretty inconsequential to the whole song, could be anyone singing the harmonies. I love the fractured in the fall line.

After I saw MM in May I really loved it, but doubted I'd ever see them again due to the crowd's suckage and their venue choices (i was able to see them at a general admission place but I doubt they will play many more of those). But now, I have tickets to see them with Band of Horses, Neko Case and Wolf Parade at this Download Festival thingy, which is pretty cool. LAL is criminally underrated, but when they opened for MM I didn't hear as many songs from Laughter's Fifth as I would have liked.

Yeah, ripped from the stream that Matador gave to people who pre-ordered. Stream is a funny word.

has anyone listened to the oink version? if so, how's the quality? it has stayed up all day, but i'm still scared.

stolen from oink/atease forums: If you are running windows, there is a easy way to fix it, for now, go to C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc, there is a file there called hosts, open it in notepad, then add: 85.17.40.69 tracker.oink.me.uk 85.17.40.71 oink.me.uk you might then have to type in 85.17.40.71 instead of oink.me.uk in your browser.

I remember from reading a post by RA on his website of all the slang him and the Cards use, as I recall, a Halloween Head is a pretty happenin dude. I'll see if I can dig it up. edit: 1. HalloweenHead. A fan of The Cardinals music. stoner. outcast. someone who doesn't know what kind of mood they are in. Not sponsored by Bud Lite or collecting girls or guys numbers during a quiet breakdown. usually are laid back and engage in mellow conversation with band members when seen in arcades or getting food. Don't ask for shit when people are eating. not gravity challenged but reality challenge

Woohooo! New BBS-ish material by the end of summer! This made my day yesterday A fall tour as well! I'm pumped I'm a little let down they aren't doing a full-fledged BSS album, but hey, I'll take some Kevin "solo" work.

I haven't heard a note of that album other than Lazy Eye, but damn does that song rock.

I agree with others that you've provided some great insight here, in fact it pretty much summarizes a lot of my feelings towards the record as well. Still an enjoyable record, but I'm hoping for better next time round. Here's to hoping the songs really take to the live setting.