Today's Music That Is Kind Of A Cop-Out is by the Brian Jonestown Massacre. It's a greatest-hits compilation, sort of, called Tepid Peppermint Wonderland. I am not quite sure what to say about this music. It sort of sounds like very late 1960's rock, like the Byrds or even the Velvet Underground, if that music was self-aware enough to be smarmy and also not as shy about its drug use. The stuff is pretty interesting, in a dark pre-irony sort of way. Some of the songs are just kind of there, but where the band really manages to create a driving, almost sinister atmosphere, it really works. Man I just don't know if I have the words today for this album, and the fact that it's kind of a greatest hits compilation really takes away from what the individual albums are like. But also, if you've never tried to find BJM stuff on CD, it's difficult, mostly because Anton Newcombe (the band's leader and principal songwriter) basically can't keep his temper under control.
In other news:
The Crane Wife, the album I reviewed on Friday, has really grown on me. It's just amazing, probably the best Decemberists album (which is high praise).
My weekend was messy but fun. Would do it again, A++.
Die winter die.
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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.