Countdown to the End... Part 3

Up in the Air

Everyday I am thankful for the great friends I have in my life. From the
close ones that I talk to everyday and stay involved in their lives,
to the ones in other states that I see once a year, and the one's
(thanks to the internet) that have reconnected with me.

I value every moment I spend talked to them and hanging out. I wish I
had more time to spend with everyone but as our lives have become more
"adult" (some more than others) I know it's harder to do.

Luckily, I see my "Boys" recently a little more regularly. I have been
friends with them for more than 20 years, which is longer that all our
relationships.

I am having my annual XMas party soon and I really look forward to it
(probably more that my friends know). I love to spoil them and tell them
how special they are to me and love them. Of course one gets the LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT Award, a most prestigious award that is a very tight-knit
group. Hopefully everyone knows they all deserve the award.

I am nothing without my friends. A BIG Thanks to all of you.

Top of the Pops

Being a tumultuous year in life for most, the same rests in the best music in '09.
But there really was some that rose to the top of the pops - those ones that you
couldn't get out of your head if you tried.


#1
Band of Skulls - Baby Darling Doll Face Honey
LOVE this album!!! From the first spin of "I Know what I Am" on the radio, to digging deeper
on the whole album, the album rocks and sways your being. Definitely one to own from 2009.
Best Track - "I Know what I Am"
[LINK]

#2
Cage the Elephant - self titled
Seeing them live, along with 50 other people, solidified WHY I think this band rocks!
I'm glad of their commercial success (including a video game song)
Best Track - "Back Against the Wall"
[LINK]

#3
Rancid - Let the Dominoes Fall
Everyone goes "Are those guys still around?" and the answer is an astounding YES!
Their radio song "Last One to Die" isn't even close to the best song on the CD.
Best Track - "Disconnected"
[LINK]

#4
Street Sweeper Social Club - SSSC
Tom Morello's (RATM / Audioslave) wicked riffs and Boots Riley sweet lyrics,
kick rock in the face and pick up where Rage Against the Machine left off.
Saw them live on the NIN / Jane's Addiction tour and they rocked!
Best Track - "The Oath"
[LINK]

#5
Them Crooked Vultures - self titled
The epitome of a "SuperGroup", TCV is just that - SUPER. Dave Grohl back on drums,
Josh from QOTSA singing/guitaring, and John Paul Jones of Led Zep on bass.
Caught the live show in Boston and it was a great time!
Best Track - "Elephants"
[LINK]



Honorable Mentions -

Alice in Chains - Black Gives Way to Blue

Weezer - Raditude

U2 - No Line on the Horizon

Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest

Chickenfoot - self titled


Worst of 2009 -

Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown
Actually, this GD album could go down as one of the worst pieces of CRAP this decade.
A mix between bad pop and worse, coming off like My Chemical Romance, Green Day has
lost their core fans and some of their souls when they made this album.


Most Anticipated Album (for me) for 2010:

Vampire Weekend - Contra
If you never heard of them from their 2008 debut album...
PLEASE!!! I'm begging you, run out and get it!! It Rocks.
The new album CONTRA comes out in January.
[Link]

Countdown to the End... Part 2

AS most know, I am a slave to TV. I love my Box of Electric Love that
gives me pleasure daily. I love comedies, dramas, cartoons and sci-fi
(not necessarily the crappy new SyFy).

Not much of a news guy - I get that from the internet. But I do get
my "Fake News" from The Daily Show. I think Jon Stewart is brilliant
and his writers are genius.

If I ever need a laugh or an explanation on News Vs Opinu-tainment
I turn to one show (my Number 2 thing I'm thankful for) - The Daily Show.

Enjoy this clip from October and you will see why...

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
For Fox Sake!
www.thedailyshow.com
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Countdown to the End...

The End of the Year that is. Where did 2009 go?????????!!!!! Seriously.

This was a great year, filled with good events and great memories, but
I'm a little hesitant to let it go. Maybe a little more? Is 30 days enough?

I wanna talk about the things I'm thankful for, happy to be part of, and
looking forward in the next 365 days.

I will start with the obvious - Happy that the holidays are upon us!

My Birthday always starts it for me. Then Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Man, did I have great start with a trip to Boston, a fun birthday,
reconnecting with an old friend, and valuable time with my family
to celebrate Turkey Day.

Next up - Holiday parties galore, including my own hosted event, Christmas
and New Years. I couldn't be happier and I'm savouring every moment.

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Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother) is AWESOME and super funny!!!
Not sure, watch this...

Kick Ass!!!

New teaser trailer for KICK ASS, based on the comic book of the same name.

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