Good Songs and Bad Memories

Regardless of how you feel about Gwen Stefani, her song “Early Winter” is pretty damn good. Except for the fact that it reminds me a lot of some pretty horrible times, mostly because I listened to it on repeat for the duration of that era in my life. I listened to it the other day and it made my tummy feel like it had spikes in it. Any suggestions on how to hitch that great song to something that doesn’t suck quite so much? I mean… the song is sort of about sad things in and of itself, but maybe, just maybe, I can reclaim it for the forces of good. Just sayin’.

John Vanderslice is the Man

Sometimes I get caught up in listening to new music and forget that I have some old stand-bys that never fail to please. John Vanderslice is nothing short of incredible. His music is unconventional but strikes enough familiar notes that you’ll wonder where he’s been all your life. Continue reading »

You Can’t Please Everyone: Thoughts on Andrew Foshee’s “Wasting My Time”

As much as I try to stay positive about music and life in general, sometimes there are things I don’t enjoy. Also, unfortunately, sometimes I go on crazy late night music-buying binges where I end up with stuff that is bad. Continue reading »

Better Late than Never… Happy New Year!

Hi! Sorry for the belated blog post. I was out all day yesterday and all day today, so this is the first chance I have had to sit at the computer. And there isn’t much to say, really, except that one of my New Years resolutions is to get my hands on, absorb and enjoy as much new music as possible, and to share my discoveries with you. It’s okay, you can say it… “awwww.” Continue reading »

Danny Michel - Feather, Fur, and Fin

Something really odd happened to me the other night… I went to Old Navy and heard a song that didn’t totally blow. Continue reading »

My Gifts to You: “New English” and “Sweet Things”

I have this thing where I will get completely obsessed with a song for a period of time, and then it gradually fades, but I always have a special place for it in my heart. Continue reading »

Kanye West - 808s and Heartbreak

Maybe it’s because I hit my head really hard this morning, but Kanye’s recent release isn’t bad. It isn’t bad at all. Mostly.

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The Killers, “Day and Age”: Mostly Pretty Good!

In September, I upgraded my automobile from a 1995 Toyota to a 2007 Toyota, and somehow in the process lost the capability to listen to my iPod while driving. Oh, I know, the hardships of the Western World. My point is that I have regressed to listening to the same 4 CDs over and over again for all of time. Their comforting familiarity has given way to getting totally f***ing sick of them.

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Joe Pug: the Man, the Myth, the Gale Force Talent

Do you live near D.C. and love excellent music? If so, I assume you have already made plans to go see Joe Pug at the Black Cat on December 20th. If you have not made such plans, you are either 1) sadly uninformed and will surely rectify the situation or 2) a fool! A fool I say! Continue reading »

Christmas Tunes for Grinches

Hi! As a new poster here at Lucy, I thought it would be appropriate to make my inaugural post as topical and current as possible. And what could be more topical than what has been punching you in the face from every storefront, set of overhead speakers, and TV commercial since Halloween: the holidays!

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