http://www.chapstickweekly.com For the prudent gentleman or gentlelady. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:54:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I really don't say enough about Electric President. This incredible and rare talent came to me through my friend Sean (Who I do such a terrible job keeping in touch with now. I'm calling you tonight Sean so get ready for it.) who heard it at a party ... http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/11/05/electric-president-duh/ http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/10/28/new-mix-eh/ And so the journey continues! Writing now, in the battle tried and true, from Bloomington, Indiana, where I’m learning how to save lives. Not the ordinary kind of life saving, but the basic kind, offered exclusively to anyone willing to sit through 14 consecutive days of 8 hour ... http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/10/28/173/ Among the more curious twists of fates is my crossing of paths with one Sam McCutcheon of Dublin in the last weeks. He instantly promoted a band (which, I believe is the case where he has played on recordings, but is not officially a member), The Laundry Shop (www.myspace.com/thelaundryshop). Now, ... http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/10/28/dublin-rising-and-the-laundry-shop/ http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/10/28/what-dublin-has-in-store/ So what, I might be a little late on reviewing this group. I was listening to them before you, so there, chummy. Rolling drums, electronic joyfulness, swells, crests, Danceability: this band comes complete with anything you’d like to have offered as we continue experimenting with the combined electronic ... http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/10/28/the-friendly-fires/ This takes innovation and thoughtfulness in a direction that the wild sounds of Animal Collective never could chill out enough to do. Sort of like if George Harrison’s ghost (Or was he reincarnated? We may never know…) was haunting the inside of your hollow-body electric guitar. Is ... http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/10/28/apollo-sunshine/ Ever heard of this group? Yeah, well, their new Radio Relatiation is everything you’d want Thievery to deliver. If you’ve been recently disappointed with a Thievery release (which is possible, I’ll admit), get over it and plug this one into your Cochlea or other part of your ear. ... http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/10/28/thievery-corporation-radio-retaliation/ You probably already bought this album, so, ironically, that speaks to the necessity of it being placed here is in case you haven’t. Layered, effected guitars, over an iron-clad backbone of drums and bass complement one of the most compelling, original voices currently in rock. And, amazingly, they ... http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/10/28/buy-the-kings-of-leon-only-by-the-night/ Remember Amelie’s soundtrack by Yann Tierson? A beautiful pairing of accordion and piano helps aid in the beautiful pairing of this remarkable soundtrack with its film. Soft, down-tempo piano ballads that lure your silent sadnesses out of the stale air depths in your bottom lung folds in quiet ... http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/10/28/yann-tiersons-brilliant-amelie/ Like my current resume. Please pass it on to any employment opportunities you might know about. (I’ve already had 3 replies, which is great.) Resume follows (please note I’ve not included education or any type of real work history): Summary of Certifications - Green Belt, Sho-Rei style Karate - Sailing License, State of Indiana ... http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/10/28/like-getting-a-job/ http://www.chapstickweekly.com/2008/09/10/get-it-together-2/