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Just thought it was my duty as a vigilant American to inform you all the Little Debbie is, in fact, the owner of the #1 oatmeal pie in the country. Because I was pretty sure it was Roundy's or Our Family.
Couple quick music notes: Dave Matthews Band released their 7th studio album a few weeks ago. Initially, I was so turned off by it that I could hardly make it through the entire disc once. Since then, however, basically nothing has changed. The songs are driven by a pop/rap-like beat, sounding mostly synthetic and digitized. Guitar chords and progressions have surrendered to cheap and often sterile riffs. Save for 2 or 3 songs, the saxophone is all but eliminated. The violin is plucked more than played, and Dave sounds high, drunk and near death. There are a few tolerable songs, but for the most part, stay away.
Two of my favorite bands, The Get Up Kids and Ozma, have called it quits. TGUK are on a farewell tour this summer, and just released a live album that highlights their entire 10-year collection. I will be sad to see them go, but their 1999 album "Something To Write Home About" remains one of my 3 favorite CDs of all time.
VERY EARLY artists to watch this summer:
Bing Ji Ling, a Beck/Prince hybrid, who croons in his falsetto while being backed by jazzy beats. His album is called "Doodle Loot Doodle A Doo," and I recommend the first track, "Do What I Gotta Do." Very innovative and interesting artist.
www.bingjiling.com
Terramara is a local band who just released a CD titled "Four Blocks to Hennepin." They have a strong jazz vibe with tight harmonies and elaborate orchestration. Star Tribune critic compares them to Steely Dan (Pete's favorite band). Check out "Running Down the Avenue."
http://www.terramara.com
Couple quick music notes: Dave Matthews Band released their 7th studio album a few weeks ago. Initially, I was so turned off by it that I could hardly make it through the entire disc once. Since then, however, basically nothing has changed. The songs are driven by a pop/rap-like beat, sounding mostly synthetic and digitized. Guitar chords and progressions have surrendered to cheap and often sterile riffs. Save for 2 or 3 songs, the saxophone is all but eliminated. The violin is plucked more than played, and Dave sounds high, drunk and near death. There are a few tolerable songs, but for the most part, stay away.
Two of my favorite bands, The Get Up Kids and Ozma, have called it quits. TGUK are on a farewell tour this summer, and just released a live album that highlights their entire 10-year collection. I will be sad to see them go, but their 1999 album "Something To Write Home About" remains one of my 3 favorite CDs of all time.
VERY EARLY artists to watch this summer:
Bing Ji Ling, a Beck/Prince hybrid, who croons in his falsetto while being backed by jazzy beats. His album is called "Doodle Loot Doodle A Doo," and I recommend the first track, "Do What I Gotta Do." Very innovative and interesting artist.
www.bingjiling.com
Terramara is a local band who just released a CD titled "Four Blocks to Hennepin." They have a strong jazz vibe with tight harmonies and elaborate orchestration. Star Tribune critic compares them to Steely Dan (Pete's favorite band). Check out "Running Down the Avenue."
http://www.terramara.com
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