Elbow’s next album Cast Of Thousands further cemented the band’s critical and commercial success. Leaders Of The Free World is Elbow’s third album, and with expectations high, the band does it’s best to not disappoint. … Continue reading…Elbow – Leaders Of The Free World (2005)
I’ve been mentally preparing for the 2nd annual UC Davis Pokerpalooza tournament. If Tony and BEG’s laziness didn’t get the better of them, they would be preparing too. I will not be alone in this tournament, for Blub has entered and so has his roommate Chris – he did it last year too. My goal is to be at that final table, hopefully besting my 7th place finish. There were about 120 players last year, and this year the field is over 200. Will it be Tan The Man’s year? Will it be Blub’s? … Continue reading…Pokerpalooza – Fall 2005
Not many bands have a better “indie” sound than Grandaddy. Playing since 1992, this Modesto, CA band retains its soothing sounds and dreamy rhythms for most of its latest EP, Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla. Listening to this eight track EP, one can notice Grandaddy’s influence on other indie bands from The Thrills to The Shins. … Continue reading…Grandaddy – Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla EP (2005)
Finally, the man named “Blub” has emerged from hiding to publicize his thoughts. … Continue reading…Quarter’s Almost Over
For almost 30 years, Madness has continued to make ska — a form of Jamaican music that combines mento, calypso, jazz and R&B. Although the ska genre has certainly had many ups and downs, the fact that Madness still performs and makes music is astonishing. To put some perspective on Madness’ longevity, also forming in 1976 was a little band from Dublin called U2. … Continue reading…Madness – The Dangermen Sessions, Vol. 1 (2005)