2006-01-04 - 12:12 a.m.
I've got a hardon for this band named Piebald. It's not that their songs are that well written, or that they're that incredibly talented with their instruments. I've never tapped those asses, so I have no idea how they are with their instruments. I enjoy their playing, and (most of) their lyrics don't directly bug the fuck out of me, but really it's that they seem to have such a good time doing what they're doing. The only thing I enjoy that much is being an asshole or making out. I excel at both, but how does that help me make a living doing something I love?
Speaking of music, I'm in desperate need of some musical influence other than my own personal tastes and the local radio. I don't download mp3's anymore, mostly because I haven't found a way that leaves me reasonably secure in the belief that the RIAA won't come busting down my door with Microsoft and Intel and the NSA tagging along behind. I was, and still am considering making a proposition. The proposition would be that I'd buy one album per month suggested by anyone who happens to read this. I like that idea, except there's maybe two people who regularly read this, that I know of at least. And no offence Dain, but most of your music sucks ass.
Alright. I may be exaggerating. There probably aren't two people who read this regularly. But a man has got to have dreams.
In any case, if you wanna suggest albums, the only thing I'd ask is you pick ONE album to suggest per month. I don't want a list of your favorite bands, I don't want to read "Anything by Portishead or The Sheep Fuckers." I want a specific album which is dear to you. I haven't decided if I'd pick albums via Name From A Hat or by arbitrarily denying albums until I hit one I think I'll like, or by posting a list and having you guys vote. I'd buy that album and listen to it end to end a time or three at least and then write a review of it on here, and then you could mock my obvious ignorance of all things musical.
Come on people, I'm begging. Help me help myself. Help me help _you_ help me to help myself.
