Wilco (The Album) & 2008 Torbreck Cuvee Juveniles
I came home early tonight. Was woken by fucking idiots with fireworks, and a manic dog breaking down the back door. I tried as hard as I possibly could to go back to sleep, without any luck. Despite my raspy throat, and sore head, I decided to capitalise on my awakeness, and non-wakeup requirements tomorrow.
Two [...]
Eisbär , oooh Eisbär !
I noticed earlier that I mentioned Eiswien quite some time ago, without mentioning Eisbär!
I am terribly, terribly sorry. I post the below clip to make amends.
Turn it up, loosen your shirt, and enjoy.
For those of you that like the original..
more musical excitement..
one of my highlights of the great musical summer of 07-08 was okkervil river at the corner hotel. they put together an outstanding live show, much better than i ever expected. to say i was excited at hearing this song on the radio is at the very least an understatment.
the new album “the stand ins” [...]
the hunted becomes the hunter..
A response via sms to my article about bonnie ‘prince’ billy’s album – the letting go from the greatest musical influence in my life, a man by the name of chris ’spinal’ ormston, which went something along the lines of “i have new found respect for you ryan, you pretty much got that bonnie prince [...]
so what if i like folk music..! have you tried it lately?..
A while ago whilst browsing my favourite little music shop, I said to the quirky shopkeep “mel – i’ve got a problem. i’m fucking bored with my music.” he replied “fancy some folk music? ” in my state of desperation for something fresh to tickle my ears with, I said “Yes” then proceeded to purchase [...]