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This blog used to be about politics. Not so much anymore as I have worked through my fascination with that subject. It now seems appropriate that with a new president and the end of the Bush nightmare that I move on to new subjects that are more in line with my current interests. I may still occasionally express an opinion about political matters but for the most part I will be commenting on music, photography and personal observations. Thank you for reading.

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12.24.2003

Recommendations?

Music is my religious experience. I have often wondered just why human beings place such high importance on beauty. What purpose does it serve? I don't know. But I'm glad that I can sit and listen to a great piece of songwriting and experience sheer joy.

Here are some artists that got me through the year with a smile on my face. This is just a sample, there were many more...

Wilco - Hotel Yankee Foxtrot :: This one took a while but now... its brilliant and has inspired my own writing. Its ok to bury an instrument now and then, they don't all have to sparkle out front. I know this now, thanks Jeff.

"when its hot in the poor places tonight // I'm not going outside"

Sparklehorse - Good Morning Spider :: I'm sure I can never sing like Mark Linkous does on his slowest songs. Sparklehorse is the absolute best for slow creepy songs whispered out your speakers.

"he sees the dawn sneak // into the room // and knows the dogs will // be up soon"

Ben Harper - 3 :: I took the plunge and picked up some Ben Harper this year after hearing about him from various sources. I'm glad I did. It fit with the whole theme of this year. Slow, sad and sorrowful. Ben does that so well. Another singer with an amazing voice for acoustic, strummed ballads. He also captured some of the best sounding acoustic guitar sounds I have ever heard. Special Mentions : Jack Johnson, Pete Yorn.

Oppresion // To divide and to conquer is your goal

The Postal Service - Give Up ::Yes, it is possible to combine pop, 80's Synth rock and modern electronic beats with cut and paste loops and noises, and have it sound good. But apparently its best done through the mail. Special mentions : Death Cab for Cutie, Dntel, The Shins.

Its not a party if it happens every night

The Notwist - Neon Golden :: Another electronic band. After the third song I downloaded from them turned out just as good as the first two I decided to pick up the cd. There was just one on the shelf. I bought it, and never regretted that decision. I'm still trying got figure out how they get the stereo separation they do while still creating a very closed and dark sound. Special Mentions: Mum, Zero 7, Royskopp.

You're the pincard, you're the lifeguard, you're the information guy, but things look much bigger on the knees, on your knees. Miss the signal, miss the signpost, lose the access to it all, and all of a sudden, you are one with the freaks

John Mayer - Heavier Things :: I know this makes me a 15 yr old girl, but I still like the songs and he has great songwriting skills. Room for Squares was better.

You got my heart // Yah, you got my only heart // Yah, you got my only, only heart ugh...

I hope you check out some of these amazing artists and you might drop a few suggestions my way as well.

Have a Merry Christmas and a safe new year y'all.

Posted by Bruce at 12/24/2003 10:05:00 AM |

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