Our favorite band of 2009 have just released their new single. We like it, but it’s one of those songs with a great chorus but nothing else is worthy. Still, the chorus is very hot. The video is also their best. Now, the next single should be “My Boy Builds Coffins” if they don’t want to release the Candi Staton cover “You Got The Love.”
Don’t Quote Me, Vol. 228
“Be of love (a little) more careful than of anything.”
- E E Cummings
Exclusive: Video: “Love Has Left The Room” by A Camp
Nina Persson’s solo project A Camp has fallen hard onto its face twice. Both album A Camp and Colonia were lackluster efforts that are not worth the bargain bin, and I am being nice. This is the latest single, also not the best track from the album like “Here Are The Animals.” It’s not worth it’s video and I am surprised that someone who has peaked at #213 on the UK Albums chart can still sustain a career. Maybe she’s big in Sweden. But, in all seriousness, she should return to the Cardigans and concentrate on that.
Paper clips from Japan
On this side of the world and everywhere in the West the design of the original paper clip has remained the same. We have followed a “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” policy to life and indulged in our stagnant state. This, however, is not enough for Japan. It has reinvented the paper and this is it’s last incarnation. They’re sleeker and sexier. I am more likely to read a paper if it came with these.
New Rules 7.31
Mariah Carey’s new album will be a magazine
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Wow, the recession’s in full force right now that even the biggest of artists are feeling it. Mariah Carey’s next album Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel will be a different release than what we usually expect from the diva. It is going to come with a CD booklet-sized Elle magazine that comes with the first million pressings in the US and first half million pressings worldwide. Yes, it’s going to include the magazine with advertisements and an intimate interview with MC. It’s no longer product placement when it comes to album or videos, it’s full-on advertising. So far, Angel Champagne and the Bahamas Board Of Tourism bought some of the space and L.A. Reid is looking for more by announcing this.
Video: “Sleep Alone” by Bat For Lashes
1The trouble with Bat For Lashes albums is that you have to nitpick what’s good and what’s drab. Sometimes one song can contain a great verse with a tepid bridge. Two Suns has managed to win over some hearts, but there are things on there that are just boring acoustica. Still, this one is a good. It’s good that it got the third single treatment because she needs a sales push, she only got to silver and in the UK alone.
Saved By The Bell reunion photo
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It’s very smart of People magazine to pull something like this out. I mean, when the news of MJ is old and there is nothing around, why not bring together one of TV’s most famous gangs and go an expose on them? They haven’t changed that much and they all look good, still. Mario Lopez is still in the spotlight. The rest, no so much. Still, Elizabeth Berkeley’s Showgirls is one of the greatest movies ever.
World’s screaming competition
2This would be a fun thing to do. Another reason why Thailand is one of the swellest places on earth. I wonder what the highest decibel count was and who was behind it. The Russian won here, but it didn’t seem like he screamed as loud as some of the others. Maybe he knows how the decibel machine works as his scream was very brief. Anyway, have you ever wondered what your decibel count is?
Film: Grey Gardens is actually quite good
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If you know me, you know that I am not a movie buff. In fact, in the entire year for 2008, I watched less movies than there are month in the year. I just find movies, these days, too Hollywoodized and too predictable or all-together unnecessary. If it’s not foreign, subtitled and independent, I don’t wanna watch it (unless it’s historical). At any rate, I was bored for a second and got a hold of Grey Gardens. A made-for-HBO movie about two debutantes who happen to be Jackie O’s cousin and aunt who lived an opulent life which deteriorated into poor conditions when the shackles of a male-dominated world got to them. It’s a riches-to-rags story. This description doesn’t do it that much justice but I wanted some sort of synopsis. It’s the film adaptation of an actual documentary that was a cult success back in 1975. It’s one of the few movies that I would actually recommend. Last ones were Shortbus and Milk, if you’d like to get an inkling of my taste. I love Little Edith (below).
Exclusive: Video: “Wild About It” by Natalie Imbruglia
1We are very excited to catch the new Natalie Imbruglia the second it came out. The number of views is in the 2 digits and we already love the song. She is newly-independent and ready to reclaim her glory. She has disappeared for a while to record Come To Life, which is set for the third quarter release. The song is a little quieter than we expect from the “Torn” singer, but it’s a grower and is probably only a snippet of what’s to come on her highly-anticipated upcoming album.
Update: this is not the first single, it’s just a teaser. The official first single will be released in September and it will be called “Want.” Also, as we stated, the album is slated for an October 5th release. Excited!
Nintendo as a key chain
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Not much of gaming person, but this is too cute to be straight. The old Gameboy has gotten a revamping for the new decade as a key chain that has games on it for your spare time or when you are bored. The little key-chains “mini-classics” are being sold with 3 games on them: Super Mario Bros., Mario’s Cement Factory, and Donkey Kong Junior. Just enough for you to get glued. They also come with a alarm clock and a stand. All for the price of $16. Now, that’s a bargain. Wait, it’s just a key-chain. Anyway, click here to find out more.
Bill Maher’s revelation of the “Christian Mafia”
“If you are a person who is successful or in power, you are there because god wants you there.” That’s some powerful stuff that makes the religious stand up and justify their violence and hatred. We see it the world over. This, to them, OK’s Pol Pot and Hitler and all the dictators who are within breach of human rights. This also defies the core of what American should be. The merging of church and state and we all know how that goes. The religious czars really believe that they are devoid of law and ethics (or moral) no not apply to them. It’s a dangerous concept that we see in our day-to-day life here but turn a blind eye because some of us are so used to it.
Want some bacon lip balm?
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There have been a myriad of flavors for lip balm. From chocolate mousse to watermelon sunshine to Dr. Pepper. But, now this company is going out on a limb with some bacon lip balm. I must say, I would buy it. Not just because of its novelty but because I happen to love bacon. The crispier, the better. I wonder if it does bacon justice.
Video: “Impossible” by Daniel Merriweather
2Not too sure about this single. As my friend puts it: “I like everything about it, it just doesn’t come together very well.” He is like a commercial version of Conner Reeves. The video is just not happening and, so far, none of his videos have been good. But, the track can suffice. The is demand for his brand of blue-eyed soul. But, if “Red” didn’t work, this won’t.
Erik Hassle to repackage for the world
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There hasn’t been an announcement for it, but this cover has leaked around the blogosphere as an official album cover for, what is called now, Pieces. No word yet on what it will contain, but it seems like Erik Hassle is repackaging his album Hassle for a UK release and, later, a world release. This is the result. The older cover was much more striking. But, this is a more mature sleeve. The new album title is probably a reference to his next single “Love You To Pieces,” which is being primped for a late summer release and is already out in Sweden. Good luck to him as the album is one of the year’s best.
