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Brian Olive is an extremely diverse album that maximizes the use of simplicity with not a whole lot of fluff and excess. If “Stealin’” sounds rough as if it were recorded live, then you’re partially correct. The Ohio-native Brian Olive used analog tape for the sessions and the natural and cool atmosphere is definitely preserved in his brisk, yet filling debut.

The Low Anthem’s Oh My God, Charlie Darwin is a lovely album that yearns to be played while on the porch as the sun sets.

“I can do no one-handed pushups.” — Will Ferrell on Will Ferrell (GQ)

The ostrich at the Wildlife Safari was cute…

“Two U.S. reporters have been imprisoned in North Korea and now President Obama is considering sending Al Gore to negotiate their release. After hearing the Al Gore threat, North Korea gave up the reporters and their nuclear program.” — Conan O’Brien on Barack Obama and North Korea