Dilated Peoples - Worst Comes To Worst
I’m a glutton for the truth, even though truth hurts.
Always loved that line.
Yeasayer - Ambling Alp
I’ve been listening to this song nonstop for the past week. I cannot wait for the full album to come out next year. Not many bands can transport me to faraway, exotic lands with their sound like Yeasayer can. And you better believe I’ll be there when they swing by LA to promote the new record.
My brother turns 23 today.
I can’t tell you how discombobulating this is. I just barely got over my amusement that he has a drivers license, and now he’s approaching his mid-twenties? What the hell?
I chose this picture to commemorate his birthday because of a few reasons:
Happy Birthday, Jon!
Sometimes when I look up reviews for new places to have lunch, I like to read them out loud in Bev Gelfand’s voice.
How about Mario’s Restaurant? Mini-Pizzas and deeelish desserts make this Italian eatery a must! Ravioli? Holy Cannoli!
Minus the Bear - Chicken (Wrapped in Bacon)
You are so tender, you are so moist. Oh, Mr. Chicken, you’re my favorite choice.
I’ve been singing this for the past two days. I seriously hope this ends up on the new album.
I Fight Dragons - And Your Bird Can Sing
Typically, I’m opposed to cover songs of favorite songs/bands unless they’re performed by other favorite bands. I’d never heard of this group before, but their take on this song sounds like The Beatles merged with the soundtrack to an old school Nintendo game. For me, that’s a winning combination.
Butch Ross - Eleanor Rigby
An amazing instrumental cover of The Beatles classic. I’m all for good covers, especially when obscure instruments are involved. This definitely fits that description. Have you ever heard of a dulcimer?
You have? Liar.
(song via: Cover Lay Down)
“Eh, I’m not really one to eat candy. I guess it’s just not my thing.”
-Muttered to myself as I finished off my 32nd mini-Hershey bar of the night.
Went to lunch at a local creperie and they had tiny pumpkins on all the tables. With the magic of filters, my amateur picture ended up looking kinda neat.
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You
My favorite Halloween song, even though it’s technically not a Halloween song.
Monty Python - The Pope and Michaelangelo
One of the best bits that Python did during their legendary Hollywood Bowl performance in 1982. If I had a time machine, one of my destinations—after giving 5-year-old me life advice, winning lottery numbers, World Series and Super Bowl results, etc.—would be a seat, front and center, at this concert.
“The fat one balances the two skinny ones.”
Rodrigo y Gabriela - “Hanuman” & “Buster Voodoo” for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Series
So cool. No matter how many times I watch them play, I’m always mesmerized. My reaction to seeing Rodrigo y Gabriela play their guitars is not unlike a child seeing a magic trick for the first time. I kind of squint my eyes and tilt my head to the side, unwilling to accept that what I’m seeing is real.
