Glimmer, glimmer. Not a cover. I just wanted to hear him let loose. But everyone from Plant to Petty is getting so quiet and introspective. They're forcing me into the arms of children bearing Gibsons and Hi-Watt amps!

Perhaps all diamonds loose their shine: some in a flash, some just gradually fade.

You know, Bob, that's kind of how I felt about "On an Island". I was really disappointed because I had enjoyed the vinyl (or was it a cassette?) of both "David Gilmour" and "About Face". I don't mind a bit of monotonous virtuosity, but eventually I need some creativity and some drama. In the music, that is.

Monotonous virtuosity, Good one. I do believe we're on the same page. You will l-o-v-e The Posies. Besides, ya need to support your homies.

Like once famous gay interior decorators. They fade out of sight and end up at paint companies, assigning names to the colors. Somebody's gotta do it.

I know the hair burners drink themselves to death. But where do the florists go?

I'm trying out Pandora for the first time. I know, I'm embarrassingly late to the game.

Aphex Twin's Rhubarb on acoustic guitar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4hQG-XTVa4

Blues Traveler

A lot of Nightwish with Tarja Turunen today...must be the long winter days. Tarja brings refreshing classical and sophisticated elements to metal. Adicting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BcrFsnFuUI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxod9jF9c-s

Blackalicious. Deception is a wicked tune. Gift of Gab is a talented rapper known for his "quick tongue" showcased here - The Ride Of Your Life or Just Because . Sick lyricist!

From Wikipedia- Gift of Gab is often praised by critics for his rapping skills – Allmusic says he is “one of the very finest MCs to ever pick up a microphone”[1], “one of the best underground rappers in the business”[2], “his raps are jam-packed with internal rhymes, allusions, metaphors, ten-cent words, and amazing tongue-twisting feats of skill” [3], and he has been able to “redefine the art of lyrical technique”[4]. Peter Shapiro describes him as “a walking encyclopedia of MCing styles”[5], Pitchfork Media refers to his “astonishing verbal dexterity and enunciation”[6], Popmatters says he has a “nearly impenetrable reputation for style and innovation”[7], and Stylus Magazine calls him “one of the top MCs in the game”[8