Today's blog is 'The Hydrox Blog' because it's a cheap imitation of the original, since there isn't time for a real blog. But for the sake of including some music in here, let's talk briefly about the new Beirut album, The Flying Club Cup.
I like this album. It has even more instruments on it than Gulag Orkestar, and I think it's a more consistent and overall better album. However, none of the songs really grab me the way that "Postcards From Italy" and "Mount Wroclai (Idle Days)" do. I mean, there are some marvelous songs on this album - tracks #2 and #4 stand out in my mind already - but I can still hear the driving trumpet from "Postcards From Italy" in my head all the time. Well, I've only listened to The Flying Club Cup twice, though I suspect there will be more listens in the near future.
In other news:
My new car has a CD player. And now that I have one, I don't know how I ever survived without it.
The Author
Well, not really.
About Me
- 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.