The capricious and reflective articulations of Thao are introduced with a backdrop of subdued beatboxing, simplistic percussion, and a guitar that continually drops piercing high to low accents. Initially I pictured the Mario Brothers throwing hammers, but this was quickly replaced with a frustrated woman carrying a bag of hammers. Around 1:00 the lyrical intensity [...]
Local Law Librarian Suffers Nervous Breakdown After Voluntary Robbery
(AP) –Washington DC — In a flurry of deceptive intrigue, local law librarian Barthelomew Matte succumbed to yet another of Washington DC’s voluntary robberies. According to District Police, early Monday morning while sitting on a bench sipping a double whipped caramel macchiato with soy milk, Mr. Matte was approached by a seemingly nice homeless man, [...]
Music Monday #06 – Quintron
During the first fifteen seconds of this tune I was transported back to Camden Yards, ready to watch some baseball and drink some overpriced beer. Blame the distinctive ruminations of the organ. But then I was hit with a psychedelic base line ripping into the sonic fabric, patched up with a strung out voice whose [...]
Props For Running, Ass Smacking For Idiocy
I’m running again. Or rather, I’m exploring the area to determine where I can run without being hit by a stressed commuter, a laconic bus driver, an overzealous bullet, or chance falling inside a fissure in these well maintained roads. I think I’ve found the spot. And I’m not telling you. Except, maybe I’ll tell [...]
Music Monday #05 – Due Now
This is a straight up, not terribly innovative song that is more notable for its lyrical meandering than its guitar work. Would the choice of this song have anything to do with the approach of Valentine’s day? Probably. The structure, phrasing, and chord progressions on the guitar appeal to the universally recognized rock schemas for [...]
Forbes 400 Poorest Americans
(CNS) –Beijing, China– Forbes, the American business magazine, recently published their annual survey, “The 400 Poorest Americans”. Again, for the third straight year, Ernest Singleton Thomas found himself at the top of the list. Beyond bankruptcy and currently residing in a refurbished, resurfaced coffin in the Midwest, the 48 year old continues to inspire countless [...]