Month: March 2007

The Fratellis – The Flathead EP (2007)

Score one for European rock! It’s nice to see so many quality bands starting to gain notice here in the states. Although, for the Scottish trio The Fratellis, they got a little help from a few Apple iPod commercials that feature the super-infectious “Flathead” (Windows Media stream) with its choral chanting and punkish swinging. The song blends both punk and ska to create a stylized throwback to underground 80s music. … Continue reading…The Fratellis – The Flathead EP (2007)

The SF Giants’ Outfield Is Finally Getting Younger With Todd Linden

For years, the Giants seemed to like having an aged outfield. Bonds was always going to get older. We signed Marquis Grissom to be our center fielder a few years ago. We had Jose Cruz Jr. but after the World Series drop, we quickly got rid of him. We had Moises Alou for a couple of years, but he never seemed to be healthy for very long despite the team’s success with him and Bonds in the lineup together. … Continue reading…The SF Giants’ Outfield Is Finally Getting Younger With Todd Linden

Camera Obscura – If Looks Could Kill EP (2007)

Has indie pop finally gained the notice it deserves outside of Pitchfork-like music world? Indie bands like The Arcade Fire and Margot & The Nuclear So And So’s receive all kinds of critical acclaim, but has never translated that into commercial success and remain relatively unnoticed outside of the small metropolitan music club scene. … Continue reading…Camera Obscura – If Looks Could Kill EP (2007)

Tired, Tis I

Wow. I had no idea that getting only 60% of what you normally sleep will make you so drowsy. GRRR. Well, last night I slept about 7 hours, which is what I usually get for a Sunday night. However, I only got about five the night before that because for some reason I slept really late (3:00 AM) and woke up around my usual 8:30 AM. Well, I was still really tired, but I wanted to hit a few Targets to get my Wii. See previous post. … Continue reading…Tired, Tis I