Justin Bieber – Under The Mistletoe

Well, the first 5 words that you read on today’s entry should indicate to you that today we are going to talk about the BAD of Christmas. Yesterday we talked about the good, so you should understand that, no matter how bad things get in THIS entry, there is always the good. Today though, things [...]

They Might Be Giants – Lincoln

I feel somewhat unqualified to talk about They Might Be Giants on this site sometimes. Sure I’ve listened to all their albums, most of their non-album stuff, and have been obsessed with them more than a few times (typically whenever they come out with an album), but to this great sea of anger and frustration [...]

Coldplay – Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends

I was discussing something with a friend the other day, and I wish I could remember what the topic was (probably music), but the idea came up that the mark of a good artist is not necessarily what they can do, but what they do, whether they can or can’t. Success within one’s own limitations, [...]

The Ting Tings – We Started Nothing

One thing about my job that I can not stand is the radio. It plays every day and the songs are always the same. Austin’s own “alternative” rock station declares itself “Local, Independent, Alternative“, I just like to imagine those three adjectives are separated by “or”s, as if you can only choose one adjective to [...]

Sia – Some People Have Real Problems

It’s unlike me to read music reviews. I know that might seem a little ironic, but it’s the truth. I deliberately avoid calling what I’m doing here “reviews” because reviews are critical and objective. I’m totally fine with reviews and criticism and objectivity, but not with music. A good example of why that is would [...]