Domingo 13 Ene 2008, 3:10

I ended up not only getting some Itunes gift cards but also got a few good finds at a half price books.

I always find it harder to spend gift money than what I earn for some reason. Perhaps it seems like it has more value since it was given out of kindness and not because you did something to get it.

Anyway so far the things I ended up picking up off Itunes are.

Dumb Luck - I have always liked their style of digital noise and soft vocals and this album did not let me down. I think my favorite track off the album so far is Rock My Boat. It has really nice slow distorted beats with a soft guitar overlay and the sweet vocals of Mia Doi Todd

The Else - I read the reviews of this before I got it just because I wondered what others thought. Every TMBG album is a sure buy for me. Lots of people said that this is their best album in a long time but I think I liked The Spine more. However it does have some really great songs. My favorite being The Cap'm.

D-Sides - Right after I bought this I wished I had ordered it from amazon because it comes with all sorts of extras. Ah well the album is still a great bside album. Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) hands down my favorite.

Ecdysis - I had been wishing for more from her for years. I love Cibo Matto and I think though it does not sound exactly like her old band she does still have some of that style in it. Some people have been comparing this to Bjorkand I can sort of hear it in a few spots but she has her own style and its great. Can't pick a favorite on this one they are all great.

Songs for 'Three Days' - I forget how I found this one and I have only listened to it a few times but man this girl has a sweet voice. The songs are slow and gentle and have a melancholy feel to them.

My half price book finds for $5 each
Nevermind
Turn the Radio Off
Prolonging the Magic

Overall it was a good xmas