Year: 2006

Electric Light Orchestra – ELO II (Expanded Edition) (1973)

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Electric Light Orchestra’s founding by Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood, Epic/Legacy is releasing expanded editions of seven of the band’s albums, starting with No Answer and ELO II. Founded in Birmingham, England, the band re-energized music by fusing orchestral rock with classical music. … Continue reading…Electric Light Orchestra – ELO II (Expanded Edition) (1973)

Daylight Savings

Spring and eventually summer begins with daylight savings. It sucks for those of us who have to wake up early in the morning because there’s less early sunshine (for now) but it’s cool to have the sun set later. Biking home is always nice with the sunset in the horizon. Damn clouds. Damn rain. … Continue reading…Daylight Savings

Xiu Xiu Concert Last Thursday

I don’t know if anyone knew that there was going to be a Xiu Xiu concert last Thursday except for the bands and the ASUCD Entertainment Council. It was a free concert and Xiu Xiu performed along with an extended opening act involving the bands Grouper, Sholi and Dead Science. I really liked Xiu Xiu, and a couple of songs from Sholi and Dead Science, but no one else did — friendly neighbor, BEG or davistiger. Next time I will make them listen to the band before I push them to go to the concert. … Continue reading…Xiu Xiu Concert Last Thursday