So I've been thinking a lot about the music press lately.
I've never been a fan of critics. Ever.
It's a glorified position where the writer gets paid to write about his or her opinions and expect others to agree.
I don't care if you think the Redwalls are shyte and the same-old retro junk, mr sheffield, because I like them.
And who do you think you are saying that no one listened to Pink Floyd after 1974?
But I digress.
I like the music press for its news and its interviews.
It knows just the right time to interview a musician, or feature an article on them.
But when opinions and hype come into play, thats when it's no longer about the music.
It's about selling magazines and listening to yourself speak.
Anyway, I still read Spin and NME.
I don't care who thinks it's hyped-up. I like the way they write.
And Blender.
But I wish their covers weren't so borderline porn.
And it's not because I'm "not secure in my sexuality", a statement that is both wrong and none of your business.
But again, I digress.
I have provided for you, under the cut, a song that I recently found from the suggestion of a friend that spoke volumes (no pun intended) to me on the current music "scene" (for a dire lack of a much better word).
Thou shalt not steal if there is direct victim.
Thou shalt not worship pop idols or follow lost prophets.
Thou shalt not take the names of Johnny Cash, Joe Strummer, Johnny Hartman, Desmond Decker, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix or Syd Barret in vain.
Thou shalt not think that any male over the age of 30 that plays with a child that is not their own is a peadophile… Some people are just nice.
Thou shalt not read NME.**
Thall shalt not stop liking a band just because they’ve become popular.
Thou shalt not question Stephen Fry.
Thou shalt not judge a book by it’s cover.
Thou shalt not judge Lethal Weapon by Danny Glover.
Thall shalt not buy Coca-Cola products. Thou shalt not buy Nestle products.
Thou shalt not go into the woods with your boyfriend’s best friend, take drugs and cheat on him.
Thou shalt not fall in love so easily.
Thou shalt not use poetry, art or music to get into girls’ pants. Use it to get into their heads.
Thou shalt not watch Hollyoakes.
Thou shalt not attend an open mic and leave as soon as you're done just because you’ve finished your shitty little poem or song you self-righteous prick.
Thou shalt not return to the same club or bar week in, week out just ’cause you once saw a girl there that you fancied but you’re never gonna fucking talk to.
Thou shalt not put musicians and recording artists on ridiculous pedestals no matter how great they are or were.
The Beatles - Were just a band.
Led Zepplin - Just a band.
The Beach Boys - Just a band.
The Sex Pistols - Just a band.
The Clash - Just a band.
Crass - Just a band.
Minor Threat - Just a band.
The Cure - Just a band.
The Smiths - Just a band.
Nirvana - Just a band.
The Pixies - Just a band.
Oasis - Just a band.
Radiohead - Just a band.
Bloc Party - Just a band.
The Arctic Monkeys - Just a band.
The next big thing - JUST A BAND.
Thou shalt give equal worth to tragedies that occur in non-English speaking countries as to those that occur in English speaking countries.
Thou shalt remember that guns, bitches and bling were never part of the four elements and never will be.
Thou shalt not make repetitive generic music
Thou shalt not make repetitive generic music
Thou shalt not make repetitive generic music
Thou shalt not make repetitive generic music
Thou shalt not pimp my ride.
Thou shalt not scream if you wanna go faster.
Thou shalt not move to the sound of the wickedness.
Thou shalt not make some noise for Detroit.
When I say “Hey” thou shalt not say “Ho”.
When I say “Hip” thou shalt not say “Hop”.
When I say "he say, she say, we say, make some noise" - kill me.
Thou shalt not quote me happy.
Thou shalt not shake it like a polaroid picture.
Thou shalt not wish your girlfriend was a freak like me.
Thou shalt spell the word “Pheonix” P-H-E-O-N-I-X not P-H-O-E-N-I-X, regardless of what the Oxford English Dictionary tells you.
Thou shalt not express your shock at the fact that Sharon got off with Bradley at the club last night by saying “Is it”.
Thou shalt think for yourselves.
And thou shalt always kill.
** Yeah, I can't say I agree with this at all. heh heh heh.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Thou Shalt Always Kill
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Monday, February 4, 2008
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So, lucky me, I get my VHS grade fucked up yet again.
It says I failed.
Ummmmm no.
I do not have a 6 average.
This is complete bullshit.
AND I'm being forced to go to MCLA's Open House during Feb. Break..... and I'm being cut off from going to Portsmouth with Cassis Katie Kellsey and Alyssa because of it.
I don't feel like updating what I ate today as the thought of eating makes me sick.
Type rest of the post here
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Sunday, February 3, 2008
I am holding my breath.......
There is somebody jumping up and down upstairs from me.....
Damnit this game is intense....
As I write this... there are 45 seconds left.
Holy shyte Pats..... do. it.
[EDIT]
Jesus.
H.
Christ.
Why do I get into this at all? I'm only let down in the end.
Fuck you football.
Food:
Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly
Irish Breakfast Tea
Croissant
Yogurt
Seafood Salad Sandwich
Spinach and Maple Burger
Baby Back Ribs :D
Wings
Terryaki Chicken
Irish Breakfast Tea
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A Day Late....
Ok, I didn't get to participate in the PEYEIYB festivities yesterday... so look under the cut for yesterday.
Nothing else to say here. I'll update later with a Super Bowl Report and all the YUMMY things I'm eating tonight :)
Yesterday's account:
Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly
Double Bergamot Earl Grey Tea
A Croissatnt
A Doughnut
Spinach and Maple Burger
Orange Juice
BAYSIDE EXPO GO GREEN THINGER:
Organic Lollipops
Ben & Jerry's (Cinnamon Bun)
Glee Gum
Stonybrook Water (ZOMFG it was pure and delicious)
BACK HOME:
Annie's Mac and Cheese
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Friday, February 1, 2008
Heat of the Moment
Wecome to "Pose Everything You Eat in Your Blog Month!"
For the sake of those of you who may not care as much, I'll put it behind the cut.
Now, for what's REALLY on my mind lately:
Dominic Monaghan
Billy Boyd
And Scottish accents.
Fetish? Maybe.
Awesome accent? Yes.
Exhibit A.
What I've eaten today:
Toasted peanut butter and jelly. Yes, it was toasted :)
Double bergamot earl grey black tea
Dark chocolate and marzipan
Some stupid little chocolate chip energy bar.
Grapefruit Izzy.
Vanilla Yogurt with Reese's Pieces
Orange Juice
2 Spinach and Maple hamburgers (ZOMFG DELICIOUS.)
Sencha Overture green tea
Junior Mint popcorn (If you want, ask me how to make it. I must share with the world!! :P)
Rice pudding (As I type this actually)
I know I eat a lot, but they're all small meals often. Boosts the metabolism :)
Oh, and I'm a total foodie :D
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