dpl's thoughts

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Ray Davies

I first heard Thanksgiving Day when Ray Davies appeared on Letterman. I thought the tune was interesting and had a nice build leading to a great ending with a choir in the background. So I looked forward to this solo outing from someone whom I think is highly under appreciated when accolades for songwriting are given out. The first song is excellent. Unfortunately it is the best song on the cd. The rest are not bad, but they are not great either. Even Thanksgiving Day seems a bit muted compared to my memory. However his lyrics are still excellent and the songs are better than anything put out by any of his peers recently. 2.5 for the cd 3.5 for the lyrics.

Ok Go

This was a nice surprise. After hearing much hype of how catchy these guys were it was refreshing to hear that these guys lived up to the challenge. Good pop tunes that make you nod your head and tap your feet. Hell they even incorporate a cowbell to make sure that you are going to do this. Cd kept getting better with each listen 3

Marillion

This to me is the best prog rock record ever. Every time I listen to it and I listen to it regularly I appreciate it more. Catchy songs with two great singles, Lavender and Kayleigh. Epic songs as in White feather and Childhoods End, and the brooding middle so we can understand the message. Although they do have better songs on other cd’s Misplaced Childhood works better as a whole piece of work. 5

Guided By Voices

Some Great songs, some good songs, some what were they thinking songs. The rest of my time I give to Jay and Mike so they can continue there endless discussion on how
great these guys are.

Videos

Hurt Johnny Cash
Wait Until September Comes Green Day
Stacy’s Mom Fountains of Wayne
That was all that I wanted Belfegore
Vienna Ultravox

HM Hot for Teacher. Next time you watch just focus on how awful a dancer Alex van Halen is. For a drummer the man has no rhythm