January 2009
21 posts
'Slumdog' Interview with Director Danny Boyle →
The director of the surprise hit ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ defends his film against Indian critics who say it exploits the poor.
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”
– Plato
Tracklist: Nautical
Nautical is leftovers from ‘08 and appetizers for ‘09, a few tracks of which make me feel like moving my feet in rhythm to the beat. I forget what they call that.
Download the entire thing all at once directly below, or scroll down for individual tracks. Enjoy!
Nautical.zip [follow link to d/l] (14 tracks, 81 megs)
01. Friendly Fires - Skeleton Boy
02. Project Jenny, Project Jan...
First Day Out Of Prison →
After seven years in captivity, musician John Forte walked free last month when George W. Bush commuted his 14-year sentence. In a Daily Beast exclusive, Forte writes about greeting his mom, playing music with his old friends, and the new taste of freedom.
The Vietnam Lotteries →
Page that runs through the drafting process for the Vietnam War. I managed to dodge 3 drafts and was facing the 4th one in 1973 that never got called up. Thanks to Adam for the history lesson.
Asia's Abandoned Theme Parks →
Kinda missed the boat on M. Ward’s last album Post-War, so I’m making sure to give Hold Time a proper listen. I’ve only heard two tracks so far but they’re enough for me to keep an eye on this one.
M. Ward - Never Had Nobody Like You (feat. Zooey Deschanel)
Downtown Views Of Michigan →
'08 Honorable Mention
M83 - Saturdays = Youth
This album always remids me of The Breakfast Club. Also, I now know what the term “shoegaze” means. We Own The Sky below.
