Archive for December 29th, 2009

29 Dec

The Best Albums Of 2009? Or Not?

Are these really the best of 2009? Hmmmm… As usual, I included plenty of singer-songwriter types. But there’s also some modern rock, classic rock, art-folk, polka, whatever. Maybe not too much polka now that I look at it. I’m sure there are plenty of other good albums out there that were released this year, but [...]

29 Dec

Well, The Video Store Had A Big Sale

That’s what happened. I didn’t plan it but these things happen. There we were enjoying the all-you-can-eat Indian food buffet lunch at Curry Corner. Harmless enough, and tasty too. But then we waddled out the door and [poof] there was the video store nearby with a big ole ”Five DVDs For $20″ sign. We were powerless. [...]

29 Dec

Terrific Tunes For Tuesday – Take 45

Some of you dear readers may know that one of my favorite bands is XTC (learn more, web site, awesome fan site). I’ve collected hundreds of items by them and I like it all: the early faster stuff, the not-quite-as-early new wave and beyond, the middle more difficult stuff, the return  to pop stuff, the [...]