Sounds Like Fall

So I wanted to take a little time to do a entry about some jams that I'm really loving for November (and hopefully you will too!).

White Hinterland Kairos

I have been enjoying White Hinterland's Kairos since the last weekend in October.
This is such a phenomenal record, that it completely passes up their last release, Phylactery Factory (released in 2008, with the hit "Dreaming of the Plum Trees" - however, not saying that record was nothing short of great either). Some of my favorite tracks off this album include: "Icarus", "Bow & Arrow" and "Cataract". I posted a very brief update about this great album on my other blog, which you can check out by clicking here! In short, this album provides a very earthy, melodic, vintage feel that smothers you when you listen to it - great for fall.

White Rabbits Fort Nightly

Everyone is aware of the White Rabbit's release on It's Frightening titled, "Percussion Gun". I believe, that for most people, this might overshadow their fantastic album Fort Nightly. I started going back through some of my favorite albums that I discovered in fall of 2007 and this one stuck out to me. Even though this album was released in May of 2007, I believe that most great albums take a little while to titrate through the music community - even for experienced users (hehe). If you're looking to add hits from this album into your November playlist, I would recommend "Kid On My Shoulders" and "The Plot"; but definitely check out the whole album.

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin Let It Sway

Yes, I'm perfectly aware that you've probably already been beaten to death by your local/satellite radio stations with hits off of this album, but I cannot ignore a really incredible album just because the radio destroyed it (or atleast, tried to). This album, if it had a taste, would taste like the mild air of Fall. Really great vocals, really great instrumentals, I know that once you get a chance to listen to this album in it's entirety, you'll thank me. Suggested jams off this album: "Back in the Saddle", "Stuart Gets Lost Dans le Metro", "In Pairs", "All Hail Dracula!" and of course, "Sink/Let It Sway".

I had some honorable mentions, but I'm thinking that I'm going to save them for next month - because around Thanksgiving, we're all going to want to kill ourselves from listening to much Christmas music.

Au revoir! xo

Sweet and Sour

Sometimes I have a hard time letting things go, especially when things offend me on a personal level. I wouldn't say that I hold grudges, but once something is said or done and it effects me deeply, it's hard to forget. Such as:

1. Politics and Political Issues

I voted on Tuesday and I felt like my vote didn't even make a difference in the outcome of the elections. Mostly, everyone that I voted for didn't get elected and all the issues that I voted for, went the other way. Also, whenever there is something going on that is political, Facebook floods with ignorance. People make statements that have no factual backing (or backing that they heard from Rush) and the small-mindedness is abounding. I cannot express to you how much it breaks my heart that some American's are still in a 1950's frame of mind and then try to support their position or defend it with God. God/The Bible are not game pieces, so please do not use them as such.

2. Liars

Lying is so filthy. If you don't like me, don't pretend that you do. I found this out to the fullest extent a little less than a month ago. I was doing a little internet surfing and came across something shocking, which illuminated to me, that what I was being fed was a bold-faced lie. Also, this has nothing to do with my friends - this deals with people that I used to trust that are ADULTS and do not act like adults. I think it hurts more when someone you feel completely safe with, like someone that is older than you, betrays your trust. I think that's probably why I'm having such a hard time dealing with the betrayal I feel inside. These people are breeding and teaching their spawn to be exactly like them - filthy, despicable people. One in particular tries to pretend that we're still "all good" like I'm some kind of fool that is still unaware of the lies. It hurts my feelings so bad, no one will ever really know.

On happier, lighter notes - lets talk about Halloween! Well, instead of talking, let me give you a little picture montage, because I feel as if I've rambled enough throughout this entry!

The annual carving of the gourds:

(Nick's pumpkin)

(My pumpkin)

(The finale)

The Halloween bash:

Some of the pictures may appear a little smokey, but that's because we had a sweet fog machine going in the living room (score) and Erin is holding a Snuggie because she won our costume contest. All in all, a great night!

xo