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Emotional Drumming: June 2014
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Thursday, June 26, 2014. Big Kids (Topshelf, 2010). One of the earlier entries in this still on-going "emo revival," at least that I had heard of, I dragged my feet for a while with Big Kids. I purchased their 2010 debut LP, Hoop Dreams. At the Topshelf Records. Tent at Bled Fest. Last month, and, it's a hell of a time. There are some nods to Alkaline Trio. Here and there, but, I'd say the bands' biggest influences are probably early Small Brown Bike. And even more so Hot Water Music. Senior Service," "B...
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Emotional Drumming: January 2014
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Favorite Albums of 2013: #40-21. Crash of Rhinos (Topshelf). I was very skeptical of Crash of Rhinos. Though, I'm not exactly sure why. Surprise, surprise, turns out, Knots. 39) The Constant One. Iron Chic (Bridge Nine). Hype treatment at the very end of this year, and of all the like-minded bands that somehow Ian Cohen. Spooky Action at a Distance" is one of my favorite songs of the year, though I prefer the 7" version. I Won't Hold This Against You. 37) The World is Real.
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Emotional Drumming: Favorite Books Read in 2014
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Favorite Books Read in 2014. Let the year-end posts begin! Last year, I really enjoyed reading Jason Zinoman's. Which looked at the important, classic horror films of the 1970s. David Konow's. Covers those same films, and then some. It is 500 pages and touches on more minor entries in the genre, the classic Universal Monsters. Films, and also moves on through 80s, 90s and 00s horror. The depth that Shock Value. Goes into is great, but, the variety that Reel Terror. Collection ...
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Emotional Drumming: Favorite Albums of 2014: Honorable Mentions
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Friday, December 26, 2014. Favorite Albums of 2014: Honorable Mentions. I'm going to go so far as to say that 2014 was a really great year for music. Much better than 2013. There was enough for me to like that I was once again able to come up with a list of 40 favorite albums (last year I sort of forced it) and 15 favorite EPs/7"s. And, here, I'm even doing an honorable mentions post! Let's get on with it. Best of Boiler Room Classics. Mike Adams at His Honest Weight (Flannelgraph/Joyful Noise). I will s...
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Emotional Drumming: April 2014
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Friday, April 25, 2014. Show Me the Way to Go Home. Cain Marko (Tapes Not Bombs, 2012). Were an excellent Grand Rapids, MI noodly pop punk band that just recently broke up, unfortunately. 2012's Show Me the Way to Go Home. Four Dutchmen Walk Into a Bar.," ".Then Ride Into the Apocalypse," "Promises in Pen," "Show Me the Way to Go Home," "Kitchen Knife," "It's Just You and Me, Hemingway! Moonshine Aviation," "Three Word Graveyard". Show Me The Way To Go Home by Cain Marko. I recall hearing of Fireside.
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Emotional Drumming: Favorite EPs and 7"s of 2014
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Friday, December 26, 2014. Favorite EPs and 7"s of 2014. Casanovas in Heat (Katorga Works). Came out of nowhere and kicked my ass with this 7". Think 80s college rock and power pop ala Husker Du. Edge It would be real nice if they released a full length in 2015. 14) Cheap Thrills on a Dead End Street EP. Beach Slang (Tiny Engines). The blatantly early 90s alternative rock sounding vocals and ridiculous lyrics are a bit much, but, I don't really have anything else to complain about with Beach Slang. Anywa...
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MeiselBlog: March 2015
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Friday, March 6, 2015. Why does AIPAC love the Purim victim narrative? My brother Yonah over at meiselspot.blogspot.com. Encouraged me to get back in the blogging game. The story of Esther. On the other hand, it is a great starting point for AIPAC. Thematically, Purim is spot on for AIPAC lobbying Congress about Iran in so many ways. Persian villain who wants to wipe Israel off the map? Check This year the role of Haman was played by the Ayatollah. (Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was a better fit, but he left o...
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MeiselBlog: March 2011
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011. The culmination of the J Street conference was a day of lobbying. We were asking our representatives to sign the Schakowsky-Eshoo letter. One of my nine meetings was canceled, and only one was with an elected official. The rest were with staff, which I am told is not unusual. I'm psyched for a marathon of nine meetings with Michigan Congressmen or staff today on the Hill. I caught a glimpse of Haaretz reporter Natasha Mozgovaya interviewing the MKs in attendance. Ericshansby.c...
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MeiselBlog: Why does AIPAC love the Purim victim narrative?
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Friday, March 6, 2015. Why does AIPAC love the Purim victim narrative? My brother Yonah over at meiselspot.blogspot.com. Encouraged me to get back in the blogging game. The story of Esther. On the other hand, it is a great starting point for AIPAC. Thematically, Purim is spot on for AIPAC lobbying Congress about Iran in so many ways. Persian villain who wants to wipe Israel off the map? Check This year the role of Haman was played by the Ayatollah. (Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was a better fit, but he left o...
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MeiselBlog: How to pay for parking in Israel
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Saturday, January 16, 2016. How to pay for parking in Israel. People say it is tough to find a parking spot in Tel Aviv, but I never had trouble finding a spot. There are many curbs painted blue and white, and it is legal to park next to a blue-and-white curb as long as you pay. Good luck figuring out how to pay. Where can you buy an EasyPark? The post office of course! National identification card for citizens = תעודת זהות. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Ilene's blog - you only get three meals a day.
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