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Jun 302007
Jun 282007
Ladies and Gentlemen of the elbuzzard.com….in a spectacle worthy of a sports article by the Great David P…Mr. Kent, the Buzzard himself, pulls his nubile form into the pink glow of fame and golden destinies!
In a radical attempt to capture the magical, horrific, and often times perverse realm of Paul Soileau’s mind, our brave soldiers, Kent and Brent, took on the task of immortalizing a psychological brainwave for the year 2007! After being briefed one evening on the many influences in Mr. Soileau’s life….which, in a nutshell, could be described in the phrase…”Like a Broadway Sex Hammer”…(or something in that vein), our two boys took it upon themselves to delve into their uncanny world of music and hymns to create the ultimate mix CD’s.
After both contestants completed said CD’s, even choosing 3 of the same artists!, it was time to pick the winner. Kent’s CD was described as:
” An electro-molasses of perversion and ache as this mix
began with a digital tone of smut. Dangerously supplied with songs of
past and present, this mix warbled on the curvy mule path of the Grand
Canyon, with a french influence that made the trek quite imaginary. A
risk of never reaching a grand height or a sullen dump made this mix a
middle thumper to boot. “
While BK’s Album received this review:
“Upbeat start to a mix with beaucoup choral activity
throughout disc, tempered with melancholy mud pits boiling
with electro beats from gay archives. An colossal collection composed
of sounds that were often a bit to polished and clean, especially in
the vocal department. Energetic songs of happiness made for enormous
kudos.”
Alas…Mr. Buzzard pulled ahead and took the greasy cup. A big hand to our two jetsetters of the music world. We hope that next year will be a monumental event full of richness, color, bravery, and gay young lads!
Adieu
Jun 272007
Makes a change for a country other than the UK to be stirring the shite!
(The following picture could be construed as NWF)
Jun 222007
A recurring feature on elbuzzard that no one appreciates are Brent and Kent’s biannual music reviews. It’s time for the best of the first half of 2007! This year, we made a concerted effort in the month of June to listen to every album that we had released this year. There was a lot of crap. Tons, in fact. We suffered through it, all for you.
Stuff we agree on.
Amy Winehouse – Back to Black
Kent: It was hard for me to decide which album between Amy Winehouse and Menomena as my favorite so far of 2007. I listened to Menomena so much more, but Winehouse is way more accessible, and fits into more situations. The production values on this record are what makes it so worthwhile, it’s beautifully recorded for a modern pop R&B album. Winehouse can really belt it out, too, and isn’t exactly what you would call shy with her lyrics either.
Brent: I have my darling wife to thank for getting this CD. I would encourage anyone I know to buy it. I would not encourage everyone to get the Menomena CD.
Arcade Fire – Neon Bible
Brent: Arcade Fire is great. I think bombastic is their strength. They seem to feel they have to balance it out with slower stuff. I do not agree.
Kent: I wasn’t blown away at first by this one, it seemed somehow less than Funeral. Eventually, I came to terms that they weren’t going to do the “Big Finish” thing that I loved on their first album and started to enjoy it more. Plus, they put on one of the best live shows I’ve seen.
Modest Mouse – We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank
Brent: 2007 has been a sorry year for music so far. Lots of CD’s that have like 6 good songs, and nothing that is quality through and through. That said, this one, Arcade Fire, and Amy Winehouse come pretty darn close. Here’s my issue with James Mercer being on the album: It’s not bad…but I’d much rather have Isaac Brock singing those lines. If I were him, I wouldn’t let anyone sing with me except maybe Joanna Newsome or Tom Waits. So you cut out the songs that the Shins guy ruins, and you have a very solid album.
Kent: BK likes this album up until the guy from the Shins makes an appearance. I think the album is ok until the guy from the Shins makes an appearance and then it gets really good.
Jun 212007
From my walk to work this morning:
Atlanta Pride is this weekend in our neighborhood. It’s one of the most fun times Atlanta has to offer. The Buffalo kids always throw a big party, usually involving hot dogs and a megaphone.
And after looking at that link, Debbie Gibson sure has come a long way…. I hope she’s in the parade.
Jun 182007
Should I be afraid of this band? They look like little boys with soft smooth skin and red butt cheeks. I remember you all speaking of them in the previous post.
Jun 172007
These guys are some friends of mine, I’ve mentioned them before, but I think it was in that new music debate that got erased. They’re playing this friday in Atlanta, at some place called Center Stage. You guys should check them out. The singer, Gene(background, pouring beer into girls mouth), used to play drums for my band in highschool, called The Unappreciated Teenage Superheroes. The bass player, Brent (foreground, making a fist) was in another band we played around with, called This Side. The guy who will be selling merchandise, Jason a.k.a. Spark One Duh? (not pictured) is also a friend. He still lives in STL, and hosts a Hip Hop night every Thursday. He always calls me out, and makes me freestlye when I’m there.
If I’ve got the story straight, Bullets and Octane just walked out on their contract with RCA because they didn’t get some kind of recording bonus they were being enticed with by the label, for making their second RCA album. So they took the album, and they’re hoping to sell 40 copies a night at something like $5 a pop, to show RCA they could make more money on their own.
So go, and support! If you tell Jason or Gene that you’ve always been a fan of The Unappreciated Teenage Superheroes, they’ll probably let you bang groupies (see photo) with them. Jason says, when they’re on tour, even the merch-man has groupies. Also, they like to drink a lot, and travel with their own beer supply. I don’t know what their arrangements are, but they may even appreciate a place to crash.
They’re really big in the UK. Greg’s probably seen them before. He probably even has an autographed copy of the issue of Black Velvet they graced the cover of. 
See How their name is way bigger than Jon Bon Jovi’s? That’s how big they are.
Hear their music on Myspace
Jun 162007
Another fan favorite was released from the Saints. Michael “Beerman” Lewis, the New Orleans local who drove a beer truck before signing with the Saints as a kick returner. Everyone loved Michael Lewis. In 2004, he was the best part of watching Saints games.
With Reggie returning punts, and rookie Antonio Pittman probably doing kickoff returns, the writing was pretty much on the wall for the Beerman. I’m sad to see him go, but that’s the way it goes.
Willie Whitehead was also let go. Did he ever do anything?
1) McDonalds – I love McDonalds. It is my theory that everyone loves McDonalds, but no one wants to admit it.
2) Little Chocolate Donuts, aka Donettes – For one, if I ever started a band, we would be called the Donettes. The chocolate tastes like wax, yet they are still so good.
3) Cold Coffee – I like coffee after it is no longer hot. I attribute this to laziness.
4) Sausage in mass quantities – I can’t eat just one.
5) Beef stick and cream cheese – Good and good for you.
6) Any variety of meat fat (steak, bacon, ham, what-have-you) – The fat is the best part of all meat. Wake up, people.
7) Twinkies – It’s great the way these were good enough for all of you when you were a kid, but now you think you are too cool.
Rare meat – Someday I will die of a parasite or something. Then we’ll see who’s smart.
Actually this list isn’t very extensive, but I was able to eat 3 Donettes while I wrote it.
Jun 142007
Last night, I checked out The National‘s show at the Earl in East Atlanta. It was a really good show. If they are touring in your area, and you like indie rock, check them out. The Earl was the most crowded that I have ever seen it.
It’s too bad that Dave won’t go to shows with me anymore after the Menomena show (aka Dave’s Last Straw, or That Time That elbuzzard Died). He would have really enjoyed it. Their energy was on par with The Hold Steady’s live act, but with less spitting and shaking.
In other music news, BK and I have been methodically reviewing the new music of 2007, and are working on a Best of the First Half of 2007 post. Look for it towards the end of the month. Be ready to ignore it and to continue to listen to the greatest hits of the nineties.
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