I was going to go to bed early tonight, because I felt like I need it, and was just gonna listen a little to Acoustic Live. Just a the beginning of a few tracks, to hear what it's all about.
And god damn it, I heard what it's all about. There's no way I'm going to bed yet.
I've hardly even heard of Nils Lofgren before. I like Bruce Springsteen, a lot, just never been into the man enough to really dig out stuff on the E Street Band, so it was a pleasant surprise when I got a hold on Lofgrens latest solo album Sacred Weapon. I loved that one pretty much from the start, but it's nothing against this. And I say that without, as of these words, even having listened completly to the fourth track.
Amazing. I thought the first song, You, would break my soul.
I was looking through some old stuff today and stumbled upon All the Pain Money Can Buy, and I remembered how I loved The Way, the hit single, and felt pretty meh about the rest.
So it was with surprise I notice how much I actually enjoy it. Just listened to the whole album, for the first time in probably 6 or even 7 years, and it's really great. Whoddathunkit?!
Heard there were rumours about Fastball returning to the studio. Hope there's some truth to that, I'm quite curious as to how they sound now.
I never was a die hard fan of Tori Amos. Probably noticed her thanks to Neil Gaiman, listened and liked a lot, but never truly loved.
Well, not until now. I haven't gotten through A Piano: The Collection, but something about it hooked me from the first track on the first CD. Now I can't get enough of this box, I really can't and it's such a shame that my good headphones choose this time to start glitching now when I feel the need to bring it with me. Still, even with my cheap substitutes I can enjoy Tori while walking without losing to much. Yes, she's that good.
Yesterday I listened to Nellie McKays debut album for the first time in a very long time. It's still amazing.
I was somewhat disappointed by Pretty Little Head, though, a good album that i thought would grow more on me than it has, but it's missing something very vital. I'm not sure what that is yet, but I know Get Away From Me has it in spades and shovels.
And she's still cute as hell. What a smile on that pretty little head of hers!
The Prestige, by Christopher Priest. After having loved the movie, I borrowed the book from a friend. Loved it pretty much equally, both book and movie are amazing.
I have the ideas, I have the pens and the papers and the computers, and I am pretty damn sure I got the talent too. What I lack is… just about everything else, it seems.