Start each day knowing that the world is full of indifference, ill-will, selfishness, and a ton of other vices. Next, accept that each of us is affected by our environment, and not effected by it. How we perceive the thing is much more powerful then the thing itself. The world will always be this…
Families are weird. And almost everyone thinks they have the weirdest of all, but let me assure you, they’re dead wrong. These guys are the weirdest. The Flaming Lips – Oczy Mlody released February 13, 2017 ********* 9/10 The Flaming Lips are an American rock band that loves their alternative, experimental, post-punk, psychedelic style, and I don’t…
Ubiquitous. Present, appearing or found everywhere. Synergy. The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances or other agents to produce a combined effort greater than the sum of their separate effects. Seeker. A person who is attempting to find or obtain something. USS – New World Alphabet released January 13, 2017 ********** 10/10 Ubiquitous Synergy…
I remember when I first really heard about The Tragically Hip. I was in my first year of high school (2003), sitting in Social Studies 10 reading about the Canadian government, it’s culture, and the landscape of the country. There was a section dedicated to famous Canadian culturemakers and The Tragically Hip were cited as…
At first I was afraid, I was petrified. Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side. But then I spent so many nights thinking about how you did me wrong, and I grew strong, and I learned how to get along. I Will Survive is a fantastic song, and while I have no real…
Ever wanted to dial back the clock, dear readers? Once we learn that time is the most precious commodity we’ll ever have, it becomes something that a lot of people beg and plead over. When really they should just appreciate the time they have and make the most of it. And sometimes when we are…
Being a human being, is sometimes about being, and sometimes it’s more than being human. I personally want for nothing when it comes to emotions, experiencing most of what life has to offer in my nerve-endings. Though there are some highs I’ll likely never witness, but that’s okay. Biologically I’m a special snowflake, and I…
If I were ever to write a personal ad for music, it might look something like this. Man seeking a band, must have a sense of humour, honesty, authenticity, and ferocity. Experience with bullshit, but zero tolerance for it preferred. Please apply within. I hope there are some souls out there that can answer the…
We all have a point in our life when we do terrible things, and everyone around us, including ourselves suffers, but I truly believe that out of tragedy greatness can be achieved… And that’s what this week’s music review is all about. Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool released June 17, 2016 ********* 9/10 This is the…
Blasphemous or obscene language. That’s what I read when I looked up profanity in the dictionary. Apparently it bothers some, offends others, and it irreverent to many. We could put attention on the Internet, loosening morals, higher education or any number of subjects, but the point is this. When you use a swear word, people will…