Confessions of a Fanboy

“Empire State” is one of the loveliest songs I know, and it is chiefly responsible for improving my outlook on life. I’m feeling inspired enough to get back to work, here and at home.
— Task #1: Finish my Gina Sicilia review. It’s 85 percent done. I’m [...]

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Mark Saleski is waiting for you over at BC Magazine with the official Friday Morning Listen. Think of this as a companion to that, or don’t…
It is Friday, the end of a disappointing week. My laptop disappointed me, and I’ve disappointed myself. Don’t worry, I skipped breakfast. Instead of a bowl [...]

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fuckin’ hell, I wish I were the size of an eagle rather than the size of a killer whale!
It’s Wedding Weekend, boys and girls, and I have arrived in Tuscaloosa for the blessed event. Naturally I’m pleased and proud to be here to be a part of the shindig for my friend (and, no, [...]

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My iPod is bursting with new music and I’ve done none of it justice. I’ve listened now to everything I recently bought/received at least once, but have not had the chance to properly immerse myself in the joy of this bounty. I’m anticipating having some time around the desk tomorrow and I’ll certainly [...]

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It suddenly occurred to me that it has been awhile since we had our last Guster gush. Today we put that to right. I’ve been meaning to dial up some Guster the past week or so but have been obsessively listening to new music (Wilco and Elliott Smith) and keeping up with my [...]

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Wow, has it really been this long since we talked about my iPod? That’s terrible. We must correct this with all due speed. As the day’s posts would tend to suggest, my iPod powered a lot of Hendrix to my ears. I also listened to some Guster to try to put [...]

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Guster -
“Hang On”

“No one seems to know just who to follow anymore.”
It’s interesting line, that. It’s not always popular to espouse the idea that any of us should be following anyone or anything.
Let’s back up for a second. Here’s the opening couplet:
“Here we are inside a novel waiting for [...]

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Misery loves company, but what do you do when the reason you’re miserable is because you’re alone? In my case, I turned to my CD collection.
These days, I’m happily married but still occasionally miserable. Now I commiserate with my iPod. We all have those days where we want to wallow [...]

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The Satellite EP::

This is a completely different kind of good Friday.
Surely this is the elixir my sinuses have needed. I already feel at least 37 percent better- maybe more. Probably more.
I’ve nearly listened to the entire EP. If time permits, I’ll write a proper review and get it [...]

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Guster’s “What You Wish For”

I woke up with Guster’s “What You Wish For” in my head before I even realized it was a rainy, gray morning.
It’s the only non-blues song I know that opens with “Woke up this morning…” I love bongos and harmonies in the morning. If only this [...]

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