So, I didn't plan ahead in order to have a picture that is relevant to my topic. But, I like the pictures so I snagged this one which I took from my trip last year. This was taken while I was on a boat sailing from Italy to Greece. As you can see, the water and sky were a perfect, almost identical shade of blue so it's hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. It was easily one of the most beautiful sights I have been privilaged enough to see.
I was going to comment about work, but I am still so mad and frustrated I think I will leave that for another time. I will also warn you that my postings may be not so fab this coming week. The father of one of my best friends is in the hospital not doing very well. Since my own father died at this time of the year 11 years ago, seeing her dad (who I consider to be my own bonus father) in a weakened state is bringing up plenty of icky memories and leaving me a little raw so I'll probably keep the entries to a minimum and I won't promise that they will be funny. To that end, I figured I'd start the "lists" which are pretty easy to do and not too emotionally straining.
FAVORITE MUSIC OF 2006:
I say fave rather than best since I didn't hear everything this year so I'm sure there are plenty of great artists I missed.
1) Muse--Black Holes And Revelations I've been in love with this band for awhile. They are epic in a good way. Matt Bellamy has an amazing voice and is one of the best guitar players out there. Brits Rule!
2) Thom Yorke--The Eraser His first solo effort to help tide us over till the next Radiohead album. In my mind one of the best singers and songwriters ever. His voice on Atoms For Peace gives me chills.
The rest are in no particular order:
Arctic Monkeys--Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not I instantly fell in love with this group of snotty young Brits. I love their energy and youthful recklessness. Plus, their songwriting is spot on.
The Dears--Gang Of Losers Hailing from Canada, this band is rather eclectic. Their songs are full and beautiful, well written and a bit melancholy.
Snow Patrol--Another album about the break up the last album was about. None the less great singing and songwriting (obviously this is a recurring preference).
The Thermals--The Body The Blood The Machine Punk from the Northwest giving an honest look at religion.
We Are Scientists--With Love And Squalor These guys are fun and write great little power pop rock tunes.
My Chemical Romance--The Black Parade Third album shows their evolving sound and songwriting abilities. Dark topic, great tunes...they need to loose the Goth Sgt. Peppers jackets though.
The Editors--The Black Room A bit like Interpol, but not as pretentious.
Tapes 'N Tapes--The Loon Did you love Pavement? Did you love Violent Femmes? Then you'll love these guys.
There you go. Feel free to discuss or recommend your own faves.
Have a great Christmas!
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