I know that I normally write something about the year in music. Sorry, but I just didn’t have time this year. If you’d like to know what I thought about the music of 2011, go check out the podcast. All of my albums and songs of the year are discussed there.
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We did a little recap of 2011 over at the podcast. Go take a listen and let me know what you think.
“Clear Heart Full Eyes” Available Jan 24th, 2012.
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Death Cab for Cutie - “Underneath The Sycamore” [Official Video] (by DCFCtv)
The Concept - “Gimme Twice”
Official Video (by TheCNCPT)
Seriously, how close can one band get to being mistaken for another. Yes, I hear Phoenix, maybe even a little Foster The People, too. But, damn that is one cool hook.
KANER!!! Yes, I live in Minnesota. But, seriously, how cool is that goal.
I think Emile Durkheim would like this cultural trend.
Check out the Baylor Band Flash Mob!! (BUGWB)- 11.19.11 (by davidsh0t)
“We need to ask ourselves what the worst sex abuse stories of the past few years have in common. Sports are hardly the only area deviants infiltrate; but they are one in which identifying them is made even harder by the tendency to consider identification an act of disloyalty, because it might damage an iconic franchise. And that is a hallmark of institutions that fail to protect victims.” - Sally Jenkins (Washington Post)
Let’s get the attribution out of the way: I got this video from The Big Lead Sports. If you aren’t starting your day with it’s The Roundup, you’re already behind about what people will be talking about today.
Did you watch the video? Quick show of hands: Who thinks that Carter Johnson was wearing a coonskin cap because it was Halloween? Okay, who thinks Cater Johnson was wearing a coonskin cap because that is just how he rolls?