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June 26th, 2010 | 
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Hey dOOd, one plus one equals two!
I am all for the democratic right to voice one’s opinion. It should be enforced and protected at all costs.
However, probably the most disturbing thing about the current G20 footage – aside from reckless and ineffective vandalism with no political point – I’ve seen more cameras and cellphones in the air than picket signs. Read the rest of this entry »
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This is a punk anthem that perfectly captures the questions and feelings I have for those I care for…from start to end every one of the thoughts in the song I’ve had and I still ask from time to time.
I always have this crazy feeling that I need to grasp life and this song knows that nothing is a waste…
Today I am going to pick up Metric’s latest album which I’ve already listened too it a bunch times and is fantastic – time for art to support art! I have to say that the lead singer, Emily Haines, is quite possibly my favorite female singer ever. She can be wonderfully high without ever being shrill.
Funny thing is…this band, her voice, and the music always make me think of the wonderful lady that introduced me to the band (one of the most amazing people I have ever met…and the longer I know her, the more I want too – a feeling I doubt is shared).
Does that happen to anyone else? It’s funny how a person can reside in your mind and pop up into your thoughts at the most strange, almost seemingly inconsequential times. This happens to me often especially when I listen to music.
I can’t figure out what it means. I almost wonder if I am buying the album not so much to listen to the music but to just think of her…very strange. Such is life, no? Help, I’n Alive…is exactly how am I feeling…it is so hard to be soft and tender:
Back in University, I went to a Weakerthans Concert…it was probably the best and most meaningful concert I have ever been to in my life (and I’ve puked in the pit at an Anti-Flag show). It was one of those moments where I was acutely aware that I was happy and it was a moment that I thankfully shared.
If you were at the concert I hope that one was special to you, too.
It makes it even better that they are a Canadian Punk Band. Not just a punk band but a literary punk band. If that doesn’t make sense read the lyrics (after the jump).
The Reason is a great, pretty song that is pretty meaningful to me. The older I get, the more the line(s): “How the time is never now, and we know who we should love, but we’re never certain how” makes sense to me.
Enjoy.
This is my favorite RAP/Hip Hop set by far…their lyrics actually mean something and their DJ is incredible. I own their first two records and their latest album is on the way road to my CD player. Enjoy!