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I Miss the 90s 2008-03-05 01:50:58 WARNING! Random babble ahead!I've been feeling a little bit nostalgic lately. I got a brand new computer all fresh with no music and as I began to download I found myself particularly attracted to 90's tracks that I loved as a kid. DON'T LAUGH, but I've been rocking out hardcore to Christina Aguilera, Nsync and Backstreet Boys ... (ok you have permission to laugh now.) I also have been drawn in to 90s rock, r&b, rap, dance, other pop ... Everything is bringing back so many memories of when I was a kid and a young teen so carefree, feeling like I'd be young forever, living a perfect childhood. Time flies to quickly!I've come to conclusion that the 70s was the best era for music, however the 90s is hands down my favorite.Damn, I totally loved this song and forgot about it
Finally, Another Britney Post 2008-02-13 13:41:25 Every music magazine I received this week featured Britney
Spears. Hundreds of blogs are covering her as well alls I gotts say is ..I'm tired of trying to dissect this beeyotch. She's a waste in more ways than once. Do we really need to know how/why/when/what/where? More importantly who still gives a foook? I'd be happy if I never had to risk seeing her period panties again!The end........................................Side note: Hey, guys! I'm finally making an appearance. I'm still working two jobs so its been hard to make the time to write about music. I'm quitting one job next month so I will finally have the time again. I'm really looking forward to coming back :) Read more:Finally
BRB, Transitions! 2008-01-16 04:17:10 I swear I'm not neglecting this blog! I'm in the process of switching homes and switching careers. I'll be back next week and posting sporadically over the next couple of weeks until I'm all settled.In the meantime if you have any suggestions about things you'd like to see me write about email me and keep me updated! I'll try my best to post requests while I'm getting myself situated.Hope everyone is doing well and rockin out.BridgetteP.S. this is probably my favorite song right now ..I can't stop singing it! Read more:Transitions
The Eight Sexiest Sirens of Indie Rock 2008-01-08 15:44:35 I found this list compilation from OMG Lists! and have to say I found it refreshing and agreed with majority of the list. Every one knows Beyonce is hot, Rihanna is hot, Gwen, Jessica Simpson, ect. But, I think it is about time to acknowledge new pretty faces of the less mainstream scene.8- Joanna NewsomWhen most people think of musical instruments, they tend to envision things like guitars, drums and pianos. But not a lot of people will think of the harp. Pay some attention to the beautiful Joanna Newsom, however, and the harp will suddenly look a whole lot more enticing. The lovely Ms. Newsom owns a fragile sounding voice that still somehow manages to convey a sense of strength; she's ridiculously easy on the eyes as well.7- Kori GardnerThe only thing that could potentially keep Kori Gar Read more:Eight
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Genitorturers - I Touch Myself (SotD#12) 2008-01-08 03:55:49 When I listen to the Divinyls version of “I Touch Myself” I hear the story of a woman a woman completely smitten by a man; willing to do anything to please him and, in a way, she is using him to justify her sexuality in a slightly desperate/submissive way.But with the Genitortureres’ slightly altered lyrics and machine-like industrial sound I hear a story of female dominance. A woman USING a man as a cure for her lust, and forcing him to put her sexual needs first; demanding that he do nothing less than fall down on his knees to worship her. When Gen puurs that she touches herself she merely throwing the bloke a bone as if to say “Good boy.” Yes, Mistress Gen! I completely agree with your concept. Click the banner below to listen to and download "Touch Myself" by Genitorturers at
Best of 2007 2008-01-03 20:19:49 Everybody's doing it, right? My (very condensed) year-end wrap up!Favorite Albums of 20071. Underworld - Oblivion with Bells2. Stereophonics - Pull the Pin3. Gorillaz - D-Sides4. Daft Punk - Alive 20075. Iron and Wine - Shepherd's Dog6. New Pornographers - Challengers7. Les Savy Fav - Let's Stay Friends8. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible9. Amy Winehouse - Back to Black10. Jose Gonzalez - In Our NatureFavorite Songs of 20071. Britney Spears - Gimme More2. Iron and Wine - Boy with a Coin3. I'm From Barcelona - Britney4. Kanye West - Stronger5. Amy Winehouse - Rehab6. Travis Barker - Crank That (Soulja Boy) (Remix)7. Wilco - Impossible Germany8. Wu-Tang Clan - The Heart Gently Weeps9. Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs - Down Boy10. Foo Fighters - PretenderNew Artist of the Year: Marie DigbyFavorite Live Performanc
Happy Holidays 2007-12-24 11:45:05 Hello everyone. I want to thank you all for stopping by and reading my blog. I apologize for the lack of updates over the past couple of weeks, but with the holidays and all I've been quite busy and haven't had the chance to write all that I had planned to. Things should go back to normal and the updates will become more frequent starting next week.Hope you are safe and merry,Bridgette Read more:Happy
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Get the F*ck Out of My Show! 2007-12-17 12:29:33 A bit of controversy erupted last week when Tori Amos told two front row fans to get the fuck out of her San Diego show! Before security guards escorted the two girls out she scolded them by saying that sitting in the front row is a privilege and those seats are hers to reserve for the true fans. (video posted below)According to MollyKnight.com (12/12) the girls were being loud, antsy and talkative during Tori's set and were obviously distracting her. She seemingly bit her tongue through a couple of songs, before finally blowing up.Reading the comments at other blogs I have seen a mixed reaction over how people feel about the incident; some people have called Tori a pretentious jerk for booting the girls out, others (and apparently the crowd at the show) have supported her saying they appr
Rewriting Record Contracts: The 360-Deal 2007-12-12 03:57:30 Since 2001 record sales have staggered in decline at an estimated 25%. Record
labels invest a large amount of money into acts, and for the past few years it has not being paying off. What once was a deal of artists agreeing to hand over about 85% of album shares, but pocketing profit from tours, merchandising and publishing has been morphed into what is called the “360-Deal” or the “Multi-Rights Deal”. What this means is that not only do record labels get about 70-85% of album sales, they will also receive a cut of tour sales, merchandising, and publishing. The 360 Deal allows labels to capitalize on artists as a brand and push more paths of revenue, thus giving the label more incentive to push the success of an act and market them in every way possible( this is due to the growing Read more:Contracts
Music Innovation: Gibson Robot Guitar 2007-12-12 01:19:49 Last week on December 7, 2007 guitar manufacturing company, Gibson
released the much-anticipated Gibson RobotGuitar
. The Robot is a Les Paul-esque luxury guitar ran by lightweight microprocessors and motorized tuner knobs to automatically tune itself in accordance to the owner’s preference. The guitar features a push-pull LED Master Control Knob that is the dictator and mastermind of the guitar. When the Master Control Knob is set to “tune” you would simply strum the guitar once which signals the tune-control-bridge to adjust the pitch of the strings, the bridge then drives the Powerhead motorized knobs to adjust themselves accordingly to achieve the perfect tune for the guitar. The Master Control Knob features six pre-set tuning options such as Standard Open E, DADGAD, Drop D, Open Read more:Music
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Is Led Zeppelin the Greatest Band Ever? 2007-12-11 16:23:51 Minnesota Public Radio proposed this question along with the following piece:"With all the media coverage of the Led Zeppelin
reunion there has been several mentions of them being the greatest band ever. Mojo magazine referred to them that way, Rolling Stone put them on the cover and called it "the most sort after reunion in rock'n'roll history." The BBC reported that people from over 70 countries were at the show earlier today and had interviews with many of them saying in many different accents..."they are the greatest band ever!"While they were 'away' a few have made a grab for the title, most commonly perhaps the Stones, who have a claim simply through longevity, but who wins?Let's answer this once and for all, which side are you on and explain why;The A-Side of the argument is ..."Led Read more:Greatest
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Chris Rock Criticizes The Music Industry 2007-12-11 14:11:17 And I agree!Chris
says:"Music
kind of sucks. Nobody's into being a musician. Everybody's getting their mogul on. You've been so infiltrated by this corporate mentality that all the time you'd spend getting great songs together, you're busy doing nine other things that have nothing to do with art. You know how shitty Stevie Wonder's songs would have been if he had to run a fuckin' clothing company and a cologne line? … Rap sucks, for the most part. Not all rap, but as an art form it's just not at its best moment. Sammy The Bull would have made a shitty album. And I don't really have a desire to hear [billionaire] Warren Buffett's album - or the new CD by Paul Allen. That's what everybody's aspiring to be."Which brings us to my rant: Why don't people care about the music these days? Why is Read more:Chris Rock
TOOL Tonight! 2007-12-11 14:09:44 The time has come. I'm going to see TOOL live in concert tonight! The set is scheduled to be as follows:JambiStinkfist (Ext.)46 & 2Schism (Ext.)Lost KeysRosetta StonedFloodWings for Marie10,000 Days (Wings Part 2)Lateralus (Ext.)VicariousSounds good. I can't wait! Photos (hopefully) and show review will follow tomorrow!(Picture linked from Source)google00d961d4544b0b07.html Read more:Tonight
Music News: Kevin Dubrow, Casey Calvert, Bjork, John Lennon and more! 2007-12-11 14:09:19 Quiet Riot Singer DiesDrummer, Frankie Banall confirmed his website Sunday that his Quiet Riot band mate, singer Kevin
Dubrow, 52, died of unknown reasons. Autopsy results are pending.Source………………………………………….Hawthorn Heights Guitarist DiesOn Saturday Hawthorn Heights guitarist Casey
Calvert, 26, was found dead on the band’s tour bus in Washington D.C. one day after the bands Winter tour, Wintour kicked off. The cause of death is not official, but is believed to be related to his condition with acute asthma.Source………………………………………….McCartney squashes Jackson FeudFormer Beatles member, Paul McCartney has settled his feud with Michael Jackson. The feud began in the late 1980 when the once close friends had a fall out when Jackson Read more:Music
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TOOL Concert Review (11-19-07) 2007-12-11 14:08:03 “Wow.” I thought as I arrived to see TOOL last night (November 19, 2007) at the Tulsa Convention Center. The traffic and parking wasn’t atrocious but police officers were lined up at the door: We had to be frisked before going in. Thoroughly frisked. Typically only attending small venue shows, I had never been frisked before. But that was understandable and fine. The Dimebag tragedy was one too many. I took my seat and shortly after 8, TransAm (a band I had never heard of before) graced the stage. I’m not going to outright say those guys sucked, but they were unimpressive. Their sound was loud and obnoxious synth pop; the vocals were yelled and annoyingly digitalized. However, it could just be that their type of music is the kind that does not work well live. They may sound go Read more:Concert
Ten Guilty Pleasure Songs 2007-12-11 14:07:15 Songs I will never let others catch me enjoying ..10) Korn "Twisted Transistor"Ask a Korn fan, any true Korn fan and they will tell you that this song is so not metal. It's incredibly NOOB, a watery poop nugget from Korn's past material, sell out in the extreme. I still think it's the coolest song they've ever done.9) Lil Kim "How Many Licks"She’s dirty, she’s horny, she’s slutty, shes in control. I love it!8) Gwen Stefani "What You Waiting For?"The decline of my beloved Gwen, yet I find this song perfectly acceptable, and only this song. Please Gwen, go back to your bitchin pre-2002 No Doubt ways.7) My Chemical Romance "Demolition Lovers"No one knows I once listened to emo. Like 6 years ago, OK?!6) Hollywood Undead "Turn Off the Lights"Dumbest excuse for a band/rap group ever. So wh Read more:Guilty
Underworld - Cowgirl (SotD#14) 2007-12-11 14:06:42 “Cowgirl
” is the sexiest “breakup” song I’ve heard. I mean, seriously when recording this song what message was Underworld
looking to convey? Did they want us to procure anti-depressants or prophylactics? Eh, same difference right? Some say “Cowgirl” is about kinky, lustful, sadistic-masochist sex. I, on the other hand, am almost fully convinced that “Cowgirl” is a story of heartache. Karl Hyde sings lyrics of a guy who has been dumped by his woman. He can’t stop thinking about her, dreaming about her, feeling the hurt of his love, yet he’s simply invisible to her.Sounds depressingly mushygushyblech, right? Nah, despite the meaning this song is upbeat and demands to be danced to. “Cowgirl” starts with a dismal, trance-like “getty-up” intro and progresses a te
Ten Songs Named After Celebrities 2007-12-11 14:06:06 In no particular order ..1) Rasputina - Kate MossRasputina is a cello-playing Goth super trio. "Kate Moss" is a bit creepy and morbid sounding, yet it's slightly humorous. A open letter of sorts addressing Kate and her image in the media.2) Gorillaz - Clint EastwoodDoesn't need much commentary as I don't know a person who isn't familiar with this song. Samples music from Clint Eastwood's film "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly".3) I'm From Barcelona - BritneyThe greatest thing Britney Spears has done in the past few years was inspire this song. I'm from Barcelona rocks out about the media's obsession with Crazy Ass BS. A bit tongue-in-cheek about her "awesomeness". Or at least I hope so.4) Amy Anne - Johnny DeppSuch a cute song, albeit a bit psycho-obsessive. I like the "lounge" sound of it.5 Read more:Celebrities
Music News: Thriller Re-Release, RZA Retorts, HSM2: Worst Selling "Best-Selling" Album in History, and more! 2007-12-11 14:05:42 Thriller 25th Anniversary Special Edition!Michael Jackson will re-release the legendary album, Thriller on February 18 in celebration of the albums 25 Anniversary. The album will feature remixes by Kanye West and Will.I.Am., and will also include unreleased material that did not make it on the album, some of which Michael has personally remastered himself. The album will also include a bonus DVD with videos from that time period such as Billie Jean, Beat it and Thriller. Source ....................................................................... Wu-Tang Members Beef Not long after Ghostface Killah and Raekwon complained that their Wu-Tang brother, RZA as being out-of-touch, an egomaniac and a “hip hop hippie”. RZA had some choice words to say about his group members to Rollin Read more:Music
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Beyonce is a Looney Fauz-Diva Spazz 2007-12-11 14:05:21 Rich Juzwiak of fourfour has created this awesomely hilarious video. Thanks, Rich! I love it.The 10 Most Ridiculous Things About the Beyonce
Experience.This chick so obviously think she's bomber than she really is, but for some reason she's still ok in my book. Ghetto Weave Pat for the win! Read more:Looney
Amazon MP3 Store: Potential Apple iTunes Destroyer? 2007-12-11 14:04:26 Only 3 months after its launch, Amazon
.com’s new MP3 Store
is already the 3rd largest digital retailer in the U.S., right under iTunes
(#1) and Emusic (#2). This rank is an incredible achievement, but may leave some wondering what all the buzz about and how Amazon has achieved such quick success. Here’s a simple break down of why buyers are loving Amazon MP3 Store and why Amazon poses as a huge competitive threat to the top dog of the digital download industry. Catalogs and Price Amazon MP3 Store features over 2 million songs with catalogs from major labels such as Universal and EMI, along with over 200,000 independent labels. The mp3 tracks are high-quality, encoded at 256 kbps DRM-free and sold for as little as 89 cents, or less if if they are offering specials or free downloa Read more:Potential
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Ten Awesome Cover Songs 2007-12-11 14:04:07 Songs that are almost better than the originals ..10) Howie Beno and Cruella Deville - She Bop (Cyndi Lauper)Goth-ish rocked out version of the Pop original.9) Jose Gonzalez - Teardrop (Massive Attack)8) Iron and Wine - Such Great Heights (The Postal Service)While the original was very sweet, Sam Beam Beam makes this song downright dreamy and romantic.7) Brown Derbies - Karma Police (Radiohead)The Brown Derbies covered this song Acapella. Not too many Radiohead fans care for it, I think it's awesome.6) Genitorturers - I Touch Myself (Divinyls)See previous review5) Nickle Creek - Toxic (Britney Spears)This is a fricken bluegrass band covering a fallen pop princess. It's impressive how they incorporated every instrument in the band to match spot on to the digitally-composed original.4) Calex Read more:Cover
My Top Ten Favorite Albums 2007-12-11 14:01:48 1) Fight Club: Original Score The Dust BrothersThis ain’t radio or MTV-friendly, but it is the best damn soundtrack on the market. People either love or hate this album because it’s gloomy, musically experimental and nearly lyric-less (only one song has vocals on it and it is those of Tyler Durden). However this soundtrack is stellar; it's well-produced and complimented Fight Club the film perfectly.2) Gorillaz GorillazGorillaz’s not-so humble beginnings. Gorllaz is a blend of musical styles including trip/hip hop, punk, reggae, latin, electronica, rock …. and surprisingly it all works!.3) Mezzanine Massive AttackMusical Masterpiece. Mezzanine is the album that brought trip hop to the mainstream masses, and is considerably one of the most innovative works of our time.4) Mer de Nome Read more:Favorite
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No Doubt - New (SotD#13) 2007-12-11 13:59:06 The lyrics perfectly explain a lot of how I feel right now. Kick ass video and Gwen is as awesome and stylish here as ever. I miss when she used to write songs as good as this.
Music News: Reports on Led Zeppelin, Chris Cornell, Radiohead, Goldfrapp, and more! 2007-11-12 12:48:14 Led Zeppelin
May Sale World's Most Expensive Concert TicketsLed Zeppelin
is set to break the world record for selling the most expensive concert tickets in history. Jimmy Page has auctioned 3 tickets to Seatwave.com with a starting bid of $10,000 a piece! YOWZERS! However it’s all for a good cause as the proceeds will all be donated to charity. The bidding will begin Tuesday November 13.Source……………………………………….ChrisCornell
Is Enjoying Life as a Solo ArtistEx-Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman, Chris Cornell spoke openly about the joys and freedom of being a solo artists rather than walking on eggshells and dealing with jealously-issues of bandmates. "I don't know how many times I've said no to [appearances] when I've been in bands, because they only wanted Read more:Music
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