Today's Music That Kind Of Wasted Jason's Time is Stereogum Presents Drive XV: A Tribute to Automatic For The People. It is what it looks like - an all-cover version of R.E.M.'s super-delicious 1992 album. Now, initially I was fairly excited about this. Then I downloaded it and forgot about it for a couple months. Then a few days ago I was cleaning my computer's desktop up and found it, and decided to give it a shot.
Well, I was fairly underwhelmed. Some of the songs were okay but nothing really stands out as being a track that I'd listen to again. In particular, I didn't care for Rogue Wave's cover of 'The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite', which is one of my favorite tracks on the original album. The Shout Out Louds' 'Man on the Moon' was equally mediocre. I would probably only recommend Catfish Haven's cover of 'Monty Got a Raw Deal' out of all the songs on this album, sadly.
Some other albums I've been listening to:
The Dandy Warhols (self-titled debut): pretty good, this one grew on me right away.
American Analog Set - Promise of Love: despite the bad, bad title this is a pretty great album. It's depressing to no end but I liked it anyway.
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- Bones of an Idol
- Professionally, I work in information technology for a school. I do a little of everything: support, training, database, website, purchasing, strategy. My job appeals to my love of challenges, solving problems, and helping people.
Outside of work, I enjoy exercise (I used to practice capoeira, but largely run and lift weights now), writing short fiction, and playing the guitar. I am a largely self-taught guitarist and generally do not rock very hard.
I am currently enrolled in the MBA program at Drake University. Focusing on my coursework has curtailed my 'hobbies' somewhat, but I plan to graduate in Fall of 2013.
I am partial to travel, cats, black licorice and peanut butter.