Don't you believe it

Remeber, today is the day of deception. Be careful.

we both lose to win

With His Monosynth

Here's a gear update:
I'm planning on possibly getting one of these. I'd split it with my friend Aaron and we'd use it to make songs.

I'm also looking at getting a synth of some kind, but have no idea what to get. I thought to myself "maybe I should do some research on various synths". So I did... then my head exploded.

i think i'm falling asleep

Tidal Waves

Look! It's me, posting again. What's new since the last time? I've purchased many, many CDs, and only one sucked (Yellowcard). I picked up everything from old U2, to Eager Seas, to live Cure, and even Keith Urban, which was meant to be a surprise... but didn't work out. If you don't know, I also got a car. I used said car to see Anberlin in Fargo-Moorhead, among other things. I've bought more jackets and shoes as well. I went rollerblading for the first time this year last Thursday, and there will be much more to come. I'm also in a band called Electric City (I know, it was supposed to be the cd, but what can ya do). Oh, and I watch absurd amounts of Smallville. All in all, it's been quite the new year. Most things have been good, some have been... not so good... but in the pure sense of ratios, I suppose the good should outweigh the bad, theoretically. But now I'm rambling and you're bored, I'm sorry. We'll talk soon. Night.

fate fell short this time

i was thinking earlier how it would be funny if i posted on april fool's day that i was engaged. turns out, it wouldn't be that funny.

Not much to say.

Don't worry, I'll update soon enough.

i'll fight their archers with tanks

Happy New Year.

And so shall it be.

the unthinkable happened

Prepare the way.

Someone is coming soon who is greater than I am - so much greater that I am not even worthy to be his slave. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. He is ready to seperate the chaff from the gain with his winnowing fork. Then he will clean up the threshing area, storing the grain in his barn, but burning the chaff with never ending fire.

I think you know who I'm talking about... Yup, it's Tanner.

I hope Jesus still lets me into Heaven.

the first time that you opened your eyes

Tan's word is law.


Shooter Jennings
Put The O Back In Country

The title track describes Shooter's brand of country as "a little country and a little rock and roll/a little neil young and a little george jones/a little merle haggard and a little bit of the stones/a little bit of cash and a whole lotta waylon." I think that's a pretty fitting description actually, but if you want to just call it Outlaw Country, that's probably easier. The main point of this cd is to not be radio country, at least by today's standard. The irony here is that the title track sounds the most like radio country out of anything here. Aside from a case of title-trackitus, I really enjoy this album. They do a great job of making a solid country cd with some nice rock guitar here and there. Every track is definately solid enough to stand on it's own, but my favorites are 4th of July (the single, I think), Sweet Savannah, Manifesto No. 1, and the hidden track My Song for You (which is basically why I bought this cd in the first place). If you're thinking about buying this (Tan), I really can't think of any reason not to, especially since it's only $9 at Target.

Alright, there ya go. Now that I've completely changed your life with the best review ever written, The OC is calling me. Later gators.

god knows it's hard to let someone new in

Careful planning was needed.

Ok, I don't have much to say here. I bought a country cd today that's not Johnny Cash. I picked up Shooter Jennings "Put the O Back in Country". I really enjoy it so far. It's not like most radio country you here, more like old-school "outlaw" country. I'll listen some more and maybe give a full review, which basically means you'll never hear about it from me again. I just shaved, something I haven't done in a week or so. Suffice it to say "I hurt myself today." Peace be with you.

happy birthday, goodbye

In Like A Lion

The following is copied from my Xanga, mainly 'cause I don't want to have to look at my ugly mug anymore.

So Rock 30 moved, and now we're up in food city. You should come check it out, we're next to the north Subway. I might even dare saying... it's spacious.

I'm listening to the new Relient K EP, and so far it's pretty good. I don't know that I can recommend $10 for 7 songs though. It does make me wish they'd put out a solely acoustic cd, because all their acoustic versions of songs are golden. I'll finish listening to it, and let you know my final verdict...

Ok I'm done! I was hoping it would be almost all slow pretty songs, and it very much is, so I'm happy with it. Still, $10 for 7 songs it pretty pricey. I'll leave it up to you.

you'll never know what it could have been

One for the ladies.


I went with a new style.

I'm thinking this should really turn things around for me. What do you think?

don't abandon the ship

WASD

I've just made a startling discovery. You know how when you type your fingers are supposed to be on the A, S, D, F, J, K, L, and : keys? Well, here's how my left hand rests on the keys: SHIFT, A, W, D and SPACE. Yeah, I don't ever play computer games, don't worry about it.

all hands on deck

Audio/Visual

I just got done watching the last Bleach concert ever on a digital video digital. It was flippin' sweet, but also very sad. I wish Bleach was still a band, so I could keep looking forward to their new cds, and go to their shows. You know what would be really sweet? If you could get rid of a band that exists now, and bring back a band that doesn't exist anymore! I think I would get rid of Green Day (because I hate amatuer politics), and bring back Bleach. Let's all play! Who would you get rid of and bring back?

what will your anthem be?

I want you to be here here here here here here.

So what have I been up to lately? Yes, I know you didn't ask, but I want to get this freakin' picture off my screen. Anyway, I played the (large mouth) bass for The Fire at the (Honda) Civic Center last wednesday, and it was pretty rad. I'm pretty sure we were better than Motley Crue also. I just found out that my credit limit got raised, so now I can spend even more money that's not mine! But the biggest news of all is that I just received Elkland's cd Golden! Do you like perfectly crafted pop songs? If the answer is yes, or something else that means yes, please go to their myspace and listen to them. After that tell me what you think! Oh, and I got Knife of Dreams (#11) also. I bet you both care, and know what that is (unless you're Air John).

there is one pulse

The leap home.


It's back.

Not even 'cause I wanted it really. I'm just that lazy. But now that's it's here, it might as well stay awhile.

i wish you never had anything better to do

The Way of the Earth

My life is about to get a lot better. Why? Because I'm about to eat apple crisp. Yeah, I know. You wish you were me. Before I eat this delightful treat, I'm going to rant and rave.

I hate it when bands release "Deluxe" editions of their cds after the regular one. It's so flippin' lame. All that does it give the people who actually bought it in the first place the shaft. Ok, one example prove my point: When The Killers came out with their deluxe cd, Brandon Flowers came to my house. He then told me "We're coming out with a deluxe version of our cd." Then he flipped me off and left. Anyway, now life will get better with apple crisp.

safe from me

Foreverandever etc.

In case you're wondering... Yes, I think you should absolutely get new Crowder.

perhaps more accurately, i'm trying to make you sing

The World You Want.

So I just stared at my computer speaker for a good 20 seconds before I realized it wasn't a clock. Night everybody.

don't wake me, i plan on sleeping in

Gateway Shuffle

I just wanted to mention that Cowboy Bebop r0x0rz teh b0x0rz!!!11

p.s. Sigur Ros also has a new cd out on Tuesday, and you can listen to the whole thing here.

nothing good ever comes from the earth

The Ministry of Archers.

Alright, time to review the new Joy E. CD - The Ministry of Archers.

Ok, so I didn't really know what to expect with this one, and I still haven't made up my mind about it. But here are my thoughts so far. If I were to compare it to any of Ronnie Martin's other stuff, I'd say it resembles The White Songbook most out of all his other cds. He's gone away (just a little) from the simplicity of Tick Tock Treasury and Hello, Mannequin and gone back to using more layers and such. There's definitely more of an "edge" than on anything else of his I've heard. The lyrics are pretty dark, and sometimes even kinda graphic (A Hatchet, A Hatchet). Ronnie's vocals on this CD are easily the best I've heard from him, so that's a big plus. One thing that kinda sucks is that out of the 10 tracks, 3 are instrumentals/segues, so you basically get 7 songs. Yeah, not cool. Anyway, time to wrap this up since it's already past 3:00am. My favorite songs are The Ministry of Archers, A Hatchet, A Hatchet, and Rickety Trickery. If you were to ask me "Pete, I'm looking to start listening to Joy E., should I buy The Ministry of Archers?" I'd say "No, you shouldn't. Buy The Tick Tock Treasury or Hello, Mannequin instead."

i have to make you realize