New Music Monday: Thursday Edition

Okay, sorry I have not posted any new music for a few weeks. Here are a couple of treats for a Thursday:

First, off their new album, Supernatural Superserious, here's R.E.M.s title track.



...and here's a live version of 'Soul' off Van Morrison's new album, Keep it Simple:



I love it when an older artist or band comes out with something that reminds me of why I loved them in the first place. A lot of great bands, and I know I'm gonna get in trouble here, like U2, The Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Fleatwood Mac, and even Tom Petty have come out with new stuff that, while not necessarily "bad" is not nearly up to the caliber of what their old stuff was. What I think sets these two albums from others is that their sound is updated without loosing the original passion and energy. Rock on R.E.M and keep the good times coming Morrison.

Yes, I am a Nerd...

This isn't really a series, but it sure seems to be a recurring theme. So here's the latest:

I found this ad in a link from my G-mail. I just think the opening line is one of the best I have ever read in a job-placement spot.

"We're hiring
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 1:35 PM
Posted by Keith Coleman, Product Manager

Despite our best efforts, Gmail doesn't yet build itself. So we're looking for good people to keep making it better and better. It's fun and rewarding to work on a product that you, your friends, other people you know..."

(from the Official Gmail Blog, my emphasis in red)

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Daniel at the Park

We took Pippin to the park the other day. He loves (I mean... LOVES) swings. He thinks slides are okay too.

Friday Retroscective

Some music videos with a common thread. The first one here is from a band called Unkle (thanks for the link John). This song sound like Thom Yorke, some of their other stuff sounds more like Interpol. The other videos, as you will see, are what this one made me think of --- Enjoy:

Wouldn't it be sweet...

Wouldn't it be sweet to hear that there's gonna be a free concert in town and that all you have to do is wait in line to get your ticket? And wouldn't be sweet if that free show were being performed by the legendary Dave Matthews with his buddy Tim Reynolds? And wouldn't it not detracted from the sweetness to have the being performed in support of Barack Obama? (Yes, that was a double-negative).

Well it would be, and is, sweet. Michal (and Daniel and I) waited in line last night and got our Golden tickets (well, Daniel didn't actually get a ticket) and we are going to a Dave Matthews/Tim Reynold concert this Sunday night here at IU's Assembly Hall... and yes, it will be sweet.



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