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About Me

"Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as, uh, anything I've heard in rock. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite."

My Interests

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Jean-Luc Godard was a lucky man.

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My Blog

A Hard Day's Night...

Cheers!
Posted by Slight (ly out) of hand on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:12:00 PST

...And Best Concert

I forgot to mention something. Best Concert of the Past Six Months: Califone @ The Tractor Tavern. The End.
Posted by Slight (ly out) of hand on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:57:00 PST

My Favorite Albums, etc. Jan-June 2007:

The Contenders: 1) Menomena-Friend and Foe 2) Matthew Dear-Asa Breed 3)The National-The Boxer 4)Deerhunter-Cryptograms 5)Amy Winehouse-Back to Black 6)The Field-From Here We Go To Sublime 7)Bill Calla...
Posted by Slight (ly out) of hand on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:23:00 PST

Mystikal: Cliff Notes

Being a misogynistic, untalented rapper/rapist who spits out such shitty verse that it makes R. Kelly's lyrics appear to be wrapped in multiple layers of innuendo is no small ...
Posted by Slight (ly out) of hand on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:33:00 PST

Sir Jake the Dog, R.I.P.

Jake, the schnauzer/terrier mix that my family bought during my adolescent days, finally gave in to diabetes and kidney failure last night. He was a good dog. As a puppy he used to sleep with hi...
Posted by Slight (ly out) of hand on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 01:22:00 PST

I give in, Amy Winehouse...

Dear Amy, I know that pop music, with very few exceptions, is utter prattle--better left to the dregs of sales bins in a Target or Wal-Mart. I also know that it's repetitious, safe nature makes i...
Posted by Slight (ly out) of hand on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:37:00 PST

Get Your War On!

Dubya's efforts to expand the war into Iran continue! Can't wait! Apocalypse Now, baby! "Speaking at a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Mr. Bush dismissed as "preposte...
Posted by Slight (ly out) of hand on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:55:00 PST

Melodramatic Popular Song

The Top Ten: 1.TV on the Radio--Return to Cookie Mountain 2. Clipse--Hell Hath No Fury 3.Liars--Drum's Not Dead 4. Destroyer--Rubies 5.Junior Boys--So This is Goodbye 6. Beniot Pioulard--Precis 7. Hot...
Posted by Slight (ly out) of hand on Sat, 30 Dec 2006 01:53:00 PST

The Fog of War

This is simultaneously haunting & infuriating: The Fog of War Make sure to click back to "the medic" feature so that you can see the progression of their mission. '"Who's Rumsfeld?' asked Marine L...
Posted by Slight (ly out) of hand on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:48:00 PST

Flickr Link

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Posted by Slight (ly out) of hand on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:09:00 PST