This is a prelude to my annual Top 10 Albums list, as I usually give it a few more months before I announce that to allow the late season releases some time to simmer or allow the cream to rise to the top. I don't think that even makes any sense. But I don't care, it's Christmas, so happy holidays everyone. Here's my gift to you (and a cheap one at that....):
Best of You - Foo Fighters
Finding Out True Love is Blind - Louis XIV
Fix You - Coldplay
Gold Digger - Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx
I'm Not Okay (I Promise) - My Chemical Romance
Middle of Nowhere - Hot Hot Heat
Once Again - Moka Only
Portions for Foxes - Rilo Kiley
The Comeback - The Shout Out Louds
When the Day is Short - Martha Wainwright
You're Beautiful - James Blunt
Your Ex-Lover Is Dead - Stars
Heck, I even threw in two extra ones for ya... Who luvs ya, baby?
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Friday, December 16, 2005
Beer Not Kids
Gotta dig that Rick Mercer. He doesn't even blink when they move his show, Rick Mercer's Monday Report, to Tuesdays over the summer after the CBC strike (show is now just called the RMR). Now he mocks the first major ruckus of our Canadian election by creating the Beer Not Kids petition (which actually has more signatures that the real petition by Rona Ambrose).
For those that don't catch the show even tho it's on three times a week, should check out the show's website or his blog. It's not always about politics, but very Canadian. For those that stay up late or have a PVR, make sure to catch another Report show, The Colbert Report (note the T's are silent), which is a brilliant spinoff of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
For those that don't catch the show even tho it's on three times a week, should check out the show's website or his blog. It's not always about politics, but very Canadian. For those that stay up late or have a PVR, make sure to catch another Report show, The Colbert Report (note the T's are silent), which is a brilliant spinoff of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
iPod mini gone
So by the time I get around to writing an blog on my iPod mini, you can't even buy one of these anymore. But back in mid-April, I took the plunge and got a green 6 GB one. Ordered it off the Apple website so I was able to get it personalize with "Who's Down With OPP?" and my email address (in case I ever misplaced it and whoever found would actually try to return it to me rather than keeping it). I remember following the tracking order as the shipment started from Shanghai, China and then to Alaska, Texas, and Toronto before finally reaching Calgary.
The iPod is definitely a great music experience. With playlists, I can whip up mixes in no time. I'm able to transfer all my MP3s and CDs and even buy some exculsive singles off iTunes with ease. I can listen to it while I play the drums. The interface is quite simple, but I find that it does what I need. I am disappointed with the music gaps between songs, especially when I listening to a DJ/dance set like the stuff by 2 Many DJs. A simple buffering mechanism would take care of that... I went for an iPod that's smaller in both size and storage space as I usually listen to new stuff all the time, but even with the mini I do find that I keep some singles lying around (like Europe's Final Countdown). I have had to reset the mini a few times and after half a year's near constant use I do notice that I have to charge more often Don't know if I would get the new iPod for it's video capability. The screen is about the same sized LCD on my new digital camera, but it is definitely thinner than even the mini.
What's an iPod without the accessories? Getting a radio FM transmitter also allows it to be used in the car, which is great when I'm driving around all day. I got a transparent cover over the screen and got a glow-in-the-dark radiation logo to protect the wheel cover. No need to get a case yet...
The iPod is definitely a great music experience. With playlists, I can whip up mixes in no time. I'm able to transfer all my MP3s and CDs and even buy some exculsive singles off iTunes with ease. I can listen to it while I play the drums. The interface is quite simple, but I find that it does what I need. I am disappointed with the music gaps between songs, especially when I listening to a DJ/dance set like the stuff by 2 Many DJs. A simple buffering mechanism would take care of that... I went for an iPod that's smaller in both size and storage space as I usually listen to new stuff all the time, but even with the mini I do find that I keep some singles lying around (like Europe's Final Countdown). I have had to reset the mini a few times and after half a year's near constant use I do notice that I have to charge more often Don't know if I would get the new iPod for it's video capability. The screen is about the same sized LCD on my new digital camera, but it is definitely thinner than even the mini.
What's an iPod without the accessories? Getting a radio FM transmitter also allows it to be used in the car, which is great when I'm driving around all day. I got a transparent cover over the screen and got a glow-in-the-dark radiation logo to protect the wheel cover. No need to get a case yet...