Thursday, July 31, 2003
I've added a column that my friends and I are currently working on. Look for "How to be Deck" under links. I wrote most of what's there except for the music part- Alex did that. Sarah's section on art should be added shortly.
Tuesday, July 29, 2003
Attention Candy Cane Children
Why does Jack look* like he's ashamed in this photo?
*He also looks like Michael Jackson. I can't believe it. And I don't want to admit it. But he does. I mean, we all know that Michael Jackson wants to look like him, not vice versa. But still. He also looks like a creepy rapist. What has Renee done to him? Look at those undereye circles! He doesn't look healthy. I think I'm going to cry.
And I have no problem with Jack/Renee as long as it doesn't interfere with the band.
But I think I'm going to have nightmares. Shave it, Jack, or I shall shave it for you.
He is not coming home to Detroit looking like he fell out of Pirates of the Carribean.
Maybe Jack should tell the following joke at parties:
"So a pirate walks into a bar and orders a drink.... the bartendar says 'hey, do you know you have a steering wheel in your pants?' and the pirate replies.... 'arrrrr, it's drivin' me nuts!'"
This is sad. The picture above does not show off his facial hair in a positive light. He looks much nicer with just stubble.
Why does Jack look* like he's ashamed in this photo?
*He also looks like Michael Jackson. I can't believe it. And I don't want to admit it. But he does. I mean, we all know that Michael Jackson wants to look like him, not vice versa. But still. He also looks like a creepy rapist. What has Renee done to him? Look at those undereye circles! He doesn't look healthy. I think I'm going to cry.
And I have no problem with Jack/Renee as long as it doesn't interfere with the band.
But I think I'm going to have nightmares. Shave it, Jack, or I shall shave it for you.
He is not coming home to Detroit looking like he fell out of Pirates of the Carribean.
Maybe Jack should tell the following joke at parties:
"So a pirate walks into a bar and orders a drink.... the bartendar says 'hey, do you know you have a steering wheel in your pants?' and the pirate replies.... 'arrrrr, it's drivin' me nuts!'"
This is sad. The picture above does not show off his facial hair in a positive light. He looks much nicer with just stubble.
Operation: Jack White Neighbor
Well, as you may or may not have known, my friend Sarah's neighbor is friends with Jack White's nephew. As the year progresses, I will be documenting our experiences in spying on and conversing with this strange specimen they call a free loader* who has ties to Jack White, our sex god.
*I say this only because Sarah's neighbor still lives with his mom. This would not be a problem except for the fact that he is probably in his early 20s.
Well, as you may or may not have known, my friend Sarah's neighbor is friends with Jack White's nephew. As the year progresses, I will be documenting our experiences in spying on and conversing with this strange specimen they call a free loader* who has ties to Jack White, our sex god.
*I say this only because Sarah's neighbor still lives with his mom. This would not be a problem except for the fact that he is probably in his early 20s.
A Fun Update Of Strokes News
Apparently the new strokes album actually exists (partially).
"a few more weeks of lament and self-doubt are in store, i think," julian casablancas says, laughing. a month into recording the most anticipated american rock record in years, the strokes' singer/songwriter is keeping his oft-deconstructed new york city cool despite the pressure. (it's nearly 100 degrees, and he's not even sweating.) newly fit in a sleeveless michael jackson tee, casablancas has chosen the garden of an empty italian restaurant in the east village to play us a few new songs on our discman before returning to work on the as-yet-untitled follow-up (tentatively due this fall) to 2001's culture-shifting is this it. first up is the ballad "under control," which begins with a military drum pattern followed by a languidly crooned vocal hook before the instantly recognizable sun-shower guitars kick in. next, there's a jerky rocker (working title: "supernova") that's even catchier, reminiscent of sonic youth at their most pop-minded. "i'm totally ripping them off," casablancas admits affectionately. in addition to recording live favourites such as "meet me in the bathroom" and "you talk way too much," the strokes have been playing through some new, less comfortable material. "we have a song nicknamed 'nightmare' 'cause it won't get in line. it's a rebellious song." is this it producer gordon raphael returned in the spring after an aborted experimental session with radiohead producer nigel godrich. "when we try to do it super-clean, it doesn't sound like us," casablancas explains. "it's boring if it's not filthy." four years into their career, the strokes finally seem to know who they are and what they should never become: slick, fame-jaded, road-weary, and predictable. "yeah, there was one line i wrote about a truck stop," casablancas says, "but i changed my mind."
Well.
"It's boring if it's not filthy."- Julian, on why he doesn't shower.
haha. I make myself laugh.
In other news.... well when I woke up this morning I wasn't feeling too well so I decided to watch Avril Lavigne's diary on MTV for a laugh. Anyway, I only caught like the last 10 minutes of it and at the end shes going through her CD case and there are all the bands i'd expect to see.. blink 182.. yada yada yada - and then I see The Strokes. Well. Who's trying to fit in now? Pcht. Go listen to the Ramones, Avril. Wait. You don't know who they are. Wait. What am I saying. Neither did Peter. And he's the coolest 12-year-old ever.
...Anyway...
Product Details:
# Paperback 104 pages (May 2003)
# Publisher: Omnibus Press; ISBN: 0711996016
# Category(ies): Biography , Music, Stage & Screen
# Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 24,570
Reviews
Synopsis
The Strokes arrived on the scene surrounded by rumour and myth but they also made a blistering album - Is This It - and left no one in any doubt that rock 'n' roll is alive and well and living in New York City. Their album subsequently wom the NME Album of the Year Award. Julian, Fabrizio, Albert, Nick and Nokolai had built the group painstakingly the way their 70s and 80s heroes used to and after a few false starts, The Strokes proved themselves to be a band with the look the sound, the attitude and the talent. In this first biography of The Strokes, Martin Roach lifts the lid on a phenomenon that the media raved about but didn't create. As manufactured pop idols multiply, The Strokes are the real deal.
Well, there you have it. The latest Strokes news as of 11:18 am Tuesday, July 29, 2003.
Apparently the new strokes album actually exists (partially).
"a few more weeks of lament and self-doubt are in store, i think," julian casablancas says, laughing. a month into recording the most anticipated american rock record in years, the strokes' singer/songwriter is keeping his oft-deconstructed new york city cool despite the pressure. (it's nearly 100 degrees, and he's not even sweating.) newly fit in a sleeveless michael jackson tee, casablancas has chosen the garden of an empty italian restaurant in the east village to play us a few new songs on our discman before returning to work on the as-yet-untitled follow-up (tentatively due this fall) to 2001's culture-shifting is this it. first up is the ballad "under control," which begins with a military drum pattern followed by a languidly crooned vocal hook before the instantly recognizable sun-shower guitars kick in. next, there's a jerky rocker (working title: "supernova") that's even catchier, reminiscent of sonic youth at their most pop-minded. "i'm totally ripping them off," casablancas admits affectionately. in addition to recording live favourites such as "meet me in the bathroom" and "you talk way too much," the strokes have been playing through some new, less comfortable material. "we have a song nicknamed 'nightmare' 'cause it won't get in line. it's a rebellious song." is this it producer gordon raphael returned in the spring after an aborted experimental session with radiohead producer nigel godrich. "when we try to do it super-clean, it doesn't sound like us," casablancas explains. "it's boring if it's not filthy." four years into their career, the strokes finally seem to know who they are and what they should never become: slick, fame-jaded, road-weary, and predictable. "yeah, there was one line i wrote about a truck stop," casablancas says, "but i changed my mind."
Well.
"It's boring if it's not filthy."- Julian, on why he doesn't shower.
haha. I make myself laugh.
In other news.... well when I woke up this morning I wasn't feeling too well so I decided to watch Avril Lavigne's diary on MTV for a laugh. Anyway, I only caught like the last 10 minutes of it and at the end shes going through her CD case and there are all the bands i'd expect to see.. blink 182.. yada yada yada - and then I see The Strokes. Well. Who's trying to fit in now? Pcht. Go listen to the Ramones, Avril. Wait. You don't know who they are. Wait. What am I saying. Neither did Peter. And he's the coolest 12-year-old ever.
...Anyway...
Product Details:
# Paperback 104 pages (May 2003)
# Publisher: Omnibus Press; ISBN: 0711996016
# Category(ies): Biography , Music, Stage & Screen
# Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 24,570
Reviews
Synopsis
The Strokes arrived on the scene surrounded by rumour and myth but they also made a blistering album - Is This It - and left no one in any doubt that rock 'n' roll is alive and well and living in New York City. Their album subsequently wom the NME Album of the Year Award. Julian, Fabrizio, Albert, Nick and Nokolai had built the group painstakingly the way their 70s and 80s heroes used to and after a few false starts, The Strokes proved themselves to be a band with the look the sound, the attitude and the talent. In this first biography of The Strokes, Martin Roach lifts the lid on a phenomenon that the media raved about but didn't create. As manufactured pop idols multiply, The Strokes are the real deal.
Well, there you have it. The latest Strokes news as of 11:18 am Tuesday, July 29, 2003.
Well, as you may or may not have known, my friend Sarah's neighbor is friends with Jack White's nephew. As the year progresses, I will be documenting our experiences in spying on and conversing with this strange specimen they call a free loader* who has ties to Jack White, our sex god.
*I say this only because Sarah's neighbor still lives with his mom. This would not be a problem except for the fact that he is probably in his early 20s. Urgent Update: Sarah's neighbor is moving out soon! We're going to hav to actually befriend him soon instead of just stalking him. So watch out!