Dec 2 2005
That's Just The Way It Is
Tonight DJ Will Bestman and Bliss bring Annie to the Black Cat. Very excited! I have to attend my office Xmas party beforehand, so after imbibing on mucho free alcohol there, I'll be at the gig, suit and all. Should be fun.
Like Woah! Bob Hillburn is retiring.
New Travis album on the way. I have no rational explanation as to why I am such a big Travis fan. But I am. There, I said it.
Did everyone catch The White Stripes on the Daily Show? If not, ProductShopNYC has the video. I missed the interview, but the two performances were great. Oh, and if what TuningFork is saying about Jon Stewart is true, my respect for the man just reached new heights. Back in 2002, Stewart said his favorite band was Buffalo Tom. Fuck yeah. Respect.
Worst. Game. Ever. Seriously.
I keep forgetting to link to the Sports Guy's State of the NBA piece. He, like everyone else, is down on the Celtics.
I actually remembered to upload an MP3 for My Forgotten Favorite today. Here ya go:
Blur: Trimm Trabb (MP3)
Second best song named after a pair of trainers ever? I am completely biased about 13. I think it's brilliant, but then again I worked on it back when I was working with William Orbit. And by "worked on it" I mean I did alot of paperwork for the album. Anyways, this is my favorite track off of that record and it popped up on my iPod on Wednesday, the first time I'd heard it in many moons. I love the loop-like drums at the start of the song and the way they sit behind Alex's big, slinky bassline. I still brace myself when Graham comes in with the huge, buzzsaw guitars at the 2:53 mark. I think this record is some of the best playing Coxon did as part of the group. This is a record the band never could have or would have made with Stephen Street. I'll let you decide if that's a good or bad thing.
Posted by Kyle in Forgotten Favorite | Permalink
Comments
Love, love, love 13. It gets nowhere near the love it should, even from Blur-devotees.
What kind of paperwork did you do? I'm intrigued...
Posted by: David at December 2, 2005 2:04 PM
nice one, kyle. was just listening to 13 the other night myself.
Posted by: matt at December 2, 2005 2:10 PM
"Will Bestman" because Will Eastman is so best for bringing Annie to the Black Cat?
Posted by: seeking irony at December 2, 2005 3:26 PM
I've never loved 13 that much, but I do quite love "Trimm Trabb." Getting to see that song live (with Graham, not the crap they pulled off last year) was incredible. The ending sounded like Graham tearing the club in half.
Posted by: Jerad at December 2, 2005 3:46 PM
thank you for discussing that song as it is my favorite blur song of all time. i am going to listen to it right now.
Posted by: aubrey at December 5, 2005 12:49 AM
YOU worked with William Orbit? Now MY RESPECT for YOU has reached an all-time high! Wow...thanks for the mp3 too.
Posted by: Melina at December 5, 2005 1:12 AM
So what is the first best song named after a pair of trainers?
Posted by: Tim at December 6, 2005 12:43 AM
"My Adidas", obvs.
Posted by: information leafblower at December 6, 2005 12:55 PM
