As this football season dragged on we got to witness a new hero, Tim Tebow, emerge, leading a 1-4 Denver Broncos team to the playoffs. I personally have jumped on the Tebow bandwagon after he, with a little help from Demaryius Thomas, took the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the playoffs with a one-shot touchdown pass coming on the first play of overtime. By now I'm sure everyone has seen the game and the touchdown pass. It may have been a different story had the Steelers been healthier, but regardless Tebow moves on to play the New England Patriots next week. I pray that Tim Tebow can save me from having to sit through another Super Bowl with the Patriots in it. Anyway, I just wanted to make a few points to address some of the popular topics surrounding the Steelers-Broncos game.
Point 1: Steelers fans, I hope this game made you realize that almost everybody hates you...pardon me, yinz. As soon as your team got beat this weekend Facebook was going crazy with people rejoicing at Tebow's miracle and the fact that the Steelers were eliminated. No longer are the Steelers comparable to say, the 49ers or Saints, teams that no one cheers for to do bad. Somewhere between the last few years of stumbling ass-backward into Super Bowl titles over mismatched NFC west teams, shouting how great you are and using the term 'Sixburgh' while spilling coleslaw on your Polamalu jerseys, and having a QB that is more known for sexual assault than anything else, people just got tired of it. The Steelers are the new Cowboys. Living in an area that is predominately Steeler fans, despite them being the 6th closest team to this town, I'm sure the jerseys will go away again for a couple months, until the Steelers once again have a winning record and the weather is fair. Note: I haven't seen a Pirates jersey in 20 years.
Point 2: I've been seeing some Broncos fans and some other people complaining about how the Tebow lovers, myself included, are now bandwagon Bronco fans. Let's get this straight. We are not bandwagon Bronco fans, no one cares about the Denver Broncos, we care about Tim Tebow. If anyone cheers for the Broncos it is only a biproduct of Tebow playing for them. If Tebow played for the Rams and everybody all of the sudden wanted to root for my St. Louis Rams I would welcome that. Just enjoy the support Broncos fans.
Point 3: All logic should tell you that the Patriots will destroy the Broncos this Saturday. Really though, would anybody be the least bit surprised if Tebow just Tebowed all over them and won. Hell, I'll cheer for the Broncos to win the Super Bowl if it means I don't have to watch the Steelers or Patriots win another one.
Point 4: Someone said that everybody living in Pennsylvania should support the Steelers in the playoffs because they are representing our home state. I don't even feel like I need to explain how stupid that is. I mean, that's why Dodger fans cheered for the Giants to win the world series, and Bills fans cheer for divisional-foe, the Jets, to win the division when they're out of the running, and I'm sure Spurs fans are all for rooting for the Mavericks and vice versa right? Because they're in the same state right?
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Top 20 of 2011
Hello, reader. How was your 2011? Uh, huh. That's nice. Quite an eventful year it was between Bin Laden, Qhaddafi, Kim Jong Il and the Atlanta Thrashers dying. On a lighter note though, if you wanna look back on the year that was, I present to you the top 20 alternative songs of 2011:
(For the record, I probably could have made this list out of Foster the People and RHCP songs alone, but I only include one for each band)
21. Avenged Sevenfold - So Far Away
20. Two Door Cinema Club - What You Know
19. AWOLnation - Sail
18. Rise Against - Help Is On The Way
17. Foo Fighters - Walk
16. Cold War Kids - Royal Blue
15. Coldplay - Every Tear Drop Is A Waterfall
14. Fitz and the Tantrums - Money Grabber
13. 311 - Sunset in July
12. Joy Formidable - Whirring
11. Chevelle - Face to the Floor
10. Death Cab For Cutie - You Are a Tourist
9. Middle Class Rut - New Low
8. Sublime with Rome - Panic
7. Black Keys - Lonely Boy
6. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Look Around
5. Social Distortion - Machine Gun Blues
4. Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise
3. Bush - Sound of Winter
2. Foster the People - Helena Beat
1. The Naked and Famous - Young Blood
There you have it. If you don't agree, that's all well and good but I really don't care. Happy New Year to you and yours. Here's hoping 2012 is your best year yet. (Except for 2005, I hope 2012 is better than every year you've had except that. 2005 was awesome)
(For the record, I probably could have made this list out of Foster the People and RHCP songs alone, but I only include one for each band)
21. Avenged Sevenfold - So Far Away
20. Two Door Cinema Club - What You Know
19. AWOLnation - Sail
18. Rise Against - Help Is On The Way
17. Foo Fighters - Walk
16. Cold War Kids - Royal Blue
15. Coldplay - Every Tear Drop Is A Waterfall
14. Fitz and the Tantrums - Money Grabber
13. 311 - Sunset in July
12. Joy Formidable - Whirring
11. Chevelle - Face to the Floor
10. Death Cab For Cutie - You Are a Tourist
9. Middle Class Rut - New Low
8. Sublime with Rome - Panic
7. Black Keys - Lonely Boy
6. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Look Around
5. Social Distortion - Machine Gun Blues
4. Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise
3. Bush - Sound of Winter
2. Foster the People - Helena Beat
1. The Naked and Famous - Young Blood
There you have it. If you don't agree, that's all well and good but I really don't care. Happy New Year to you and yours. Here's hoping 2012 is your best year yet. (Except for 2005, I hope 2012 is better than every year you've had except that. 2005 was awesome)
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Cheesesteaks
After having lived in Philadelphia for about 2 and a half years, I figured I'd post some random musings on the cheesesteak joints around the city.
Pat's - 9th and Passyunk - The original and the best, basically. Don't be put off by the long line, it never takes longer than a few minutes to get served. If you can fight through the waves of tourists, you will be rewarded with a great steak. It's chopped up, which is always better than unchopped steak (looking at you Geno's) and the wiz cheese kinda hardens as you eat, but it's actually a good thing. It's always fun to hang out at Pat's before and after Phillies/Flyers/Eagles games and shoot the shit with other fans. Fries are good too.
Geno's - 9th and Passyunk - A slightly not-as-good version of Pat's. If for some reason you can't walk the extra 100 feet to Pat's, it looks like it's Geno's for you. While I am a fan of their only ordering in English policy, I'm not a fan of the unchopped steak. It is also tough to shake the feeling that you're eating in a mental asylum due to all the unnecessary bright, flashing lights. Hell though, it still is essentially the same thing as Pat's though, so I can't knock it too hard. If Geno's is your preference then do what you gotta do.
Jim's - 4th? and South Street - Jim's ain't bad. In my experiences there however, my steak was always soaking with enough grease to drown a wildebeast. Makes the bun all soggy...not fun. Also the onions aren't cooked enough. It feels like you're eating a raw onion on your steak. You can buy drugs there though, as they were just busted by the cops for that. They also have 3 other locations. I don't know where though.
Tony Luke's - Oregon Ave. by I-95 - Tony Luke's is awesome. You can get it at the outside stand or sit down inside the sportsbar. I recommend chilling in the sports bar. You'll always see some cool characters like the overly drunk guy on his lunchbreak, motorcycle gang members, or the man himself. The steak is great too, they use rib-eye. The bun is toasted too and the wiz cheese tastes better than other wiz cheeses. Don't know why, it just does. At this point in time I'd probably have to say Tony Luke's is my favorite.
Larry's - 54th and City Ave. - Off the campus of Saint Joe's, Larry's has been a drunken staple for college kids for years. It is also frequented by Kobe Bryant when he's in town. It's a good steak, but their first choice of cheese isn't wiz...what's up with that? Try the buffalo chicken cheesesteak. It's even good sober. Problem with Larry's though, is that even on a Tuesday afternoon with no one in front of you in line it will still take you at least 15 minutes to get your food.
Dalessandro's - Manayunk - I've never actually been here. But based on their commercials it looks pretty promising.
Steve's - South Street - I've also never been here, but Steve sounds like a good guy. Go try his cheesesteaks.
Campo's - 214 Market St. - Never been here too. It's probably good though.
Pat's - 9th and Passyunk - The original and the best, basically. Don't be put off by the long line, it never takes longer than a few minutes to get served. If you can fight through the waves of tourists, you will be rewarded with a great steak. It's chopped up, which is always better than unchopped steak (looking at you Geno's) and the wiz cheese kinda hardens as you eat, but it's actually a good thing. It's always fun to hang out at Pat's before and after Phillies/Flyers/Eagles games and shoot the shit with other fans. Fries are good too.
Geno's - 9th and Passyunk - A slightly not-as-good version of Pat's. If for some reason you can't walk the extra 100 feet to Pat's, it looks like it's Geno's for you. While I am a fan of their only ordering in English policy, I'm not a fan of the unchopped steak. It is also tough to shake the feeling that you're eating in a mental asylum due to all the unnecessary bright, flashing lights. Hell though, it still is essentially the same thing as Pat's though, so I can't knock it too hard. If Geno's is your preference then do what you gotta do.
Jim's - 4th? and South Street - Jim's ain't bad. In my experiences there however, my steak was always soaking with enough grease to drown a wildebeast. Makes the bun all soggy...not fun. Also the onions aren't cooked enough. It feels like you're eating a raw onion on your steak. You can buy drugs there though, as they were just busted by the cops for that. They also have 3 other locations. I don't know where though.
Tony Luke's - Oregon Ave. by I-95 - Tony Luke's is awesome. You can get it at the outside stand or sit down inside the sportsbar. I recommend chilling in the sports bar. You'll always see some cool characters like the overly drunk guy on his lunchbreak, motorcycle gang members, or the man himself. The steak is great too, they use rib-eye. The bun is toasted too and the wiz cheese tastes better than other wiz cheeses. Don't know why, it just does. At this point in time I'd probably have to say Tony Luke's is my favorite.
Larry's - 54th and City Ave. - Off the campus of Saint Joe's, Larry's has been a drunken staple for college kids for years. It is also frequented by Kobe Bryant when he's in town. It's a good steak, but their first choice of cheese isn't wiz...what's up with that? Try the buffalo chicken cheesesteak. It's even good sober. Problem with Larry's though, is that even on a Tuesday afternoon with no one in front of you in line it will still take you at least 15 minutes to get your food.
Dalessandro's - Manayunk - I've never actually been here. But based on their commercials it looks pretty promising.
Steve's - South Street - I've also never been here, but Steve sounds like a good guy. Go try his cheesesteaks.
Campo's - 214 Market St. - Never been here too. It's probably good though.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Winnipeg Jets Reveal Logo, Draw Shame
Well the time has finally come and the Winnipeg Jets, formerly the Atlanta Thrashers, have released their logo set in time for the 2011-12 season. I must say I would've rather seen them keep the old logos from the 80's and 90's because these new ones really miss the mark. Their name is the 'Jets' but you probably wouldn't know that right away from looking at their logos. The primary, secondary and wordmark contain only 1 jet, but 3 maple leafs, among them. The first thing I can think of being wrong with this is that there is already a team called the Toronto Maple Leafs, and I hope they're pissed. Now I know the Maple Leaf is the national symbol of Canada, but c'mon. There's 23 American teams that don't feel the need to litter their logos with stars and stripes and eagles. The only city that's guilty of doing that quite a bit is Washington, but as they are the capital they have all the right. The capital of Canada is Ottawa, and even the Senators don't stick a bunch of unnecessary maple leafs in all of their logos. These Jets logos only lead me to believe that Winnipeg is a very boring, one-horse town that has nothing special about it and must use the stereotypical symbol of Canada as its own. Winnipeg's on a prairie, are there even maple trees out there? These logos are made all the worse by the fact that they are taking the place of the Atlanta Thrashers' old set, which were some very good logos. R.I.P. Thrashers. Another note, the name Jets is supposed to celebrate Canada's Air Force...I know when I think of Canada I think of a military powerhouse(sarcasm). In short, these logos are the first of what I imagine to be many fails by the new Winnipeg Jets organization.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Throwback Hat Tiers
Say you're at an MLB game and you witness the Rockies beat the Giants. Who's the winner in that game? The Rockies? No. The clear winner is you, assuming you were wearing an awesome throwback hat, snapback or fitted...no buckles or velcro. Nothing is more popular these days than the throwback baseball hat. Roughly 90% of males ages 16-30 own one. So how do you know what throwback hat is going to make you a god among men and which ones are going to make you look like a loser. Have no worries, because I am here to clear things up with my patented MLB Throwback Hat Guide (not actually patented). I will mention all 30 teams and rank them on Tier 1 (Awesome), Tier 2 (Pretty sweet), Tier 3 (eh...), Tier 4 (loser), and Tier 5, which is reserved for teams with no throwback logos (assholes). With out further adieu.
TIER 1:
1.Diamondbacks - If you own the A or the D that is from the days when they used purple, teal and gold as their colors, congratulations, you sir are a very savvy hat buyer. The D-Backs only came into existence in 1998, so this team should resonate very well with late teenagers and early 20 year-olds. We watched them grow before our eyes into World Series Champions. I'm not a big fan of their logo change in 2007, but whatever, at least it makes the throwbacks sweeter.
2.DEVIL Rays - I repeat, Devil Rays, not Rays. Much like the D-Backs, this team is from our generation and carried a very awesome name. Their throwbacks with the mantaray swimming across the TB are made all the better by the fact that the TB is multi colored. 10 out of 10 for Tampa.
3.Mariners - The Triton M in front of the star is one of the most badass logos ever conceived. Their current logo is still pretty hot, but this is one of the best throwbacks anyone could ever own.
4.Brewers - We've all seen it. The b and m creating a baseball glove. Genius.
5.Blue Jays - I'm not even gonna hate on the fact that they're Canadian. I love Canadians. Just not Sydney Crosby. Their old 80's looking Blue Jay is becoming more and more popular these days than it was back when they won the World Series in the early 90's.
6.Phillies - Granted I'm very biased for the Phillies, I dare you to tell me that the turquoise and crimson isn't one of the greatest color schemes ever. You can't, because that would be a lie. Plus the P that formed into a baseball in the middle section of the P is pure greatness.
TIER 2:
7.Nationals - I'm only putting them in Tier 2 because they used to be the Expos. The fact that the Expos no longer exist makes the hat even more special. Plus the M is made out of the letters e, l and b, which stands for something in French. Instant conversation starter. You must buy an Expos hat though, do not make the mistake of buying a throwback Washington Senators hat, because their logo, the most generic looking W ever, just plain sucks.
8.Angels - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of California of the USA of North America have a plethora of old logos to choose from, all of which are great choices. From the lower case a with the halo top left, or the winged A, or the C and A crossing, you can't go wrong with an Angels throwback.
9.Orioles - That grinning, possibly special-needs, oriole from the 80's...awesome. Brings back happier memories before the Orioles were the whipping-boys of the AL East.
10.Padres - Gotta get the interlocked S and D that's orange and white on navy blue. Simple, but effective.
11.Astros - Either a Colt 45's or pointy star version will do the trick.
12.White Sox - Not a terrible choice, not great, but hey maybe you like Chicago. So go for the one that was clearly ripped off the MLB logo. The batter above the word Sox. It's only ranked this high because not many people own it.
TIER 3:
13.Braves - Get the lower case a, or something with the cornstalk. The normal Braves A looks suspiciously like a klan hat. So go throwback or avoid the Braves altogether.
14.Marlins - Though they do not technically have a throwback yet, I'm putting them on tier 3 because of their rising stock. When the team name changes to Miami Marlins next season those F hats are gonna look sharp.
15.Cubs - They've got the little teddybear like thing or the bear walking across the C. I'm pretty sure you know which one would be best.
16.Cardinals - Their main throwback is a brown and orange version of their STL logo, because the team's name used to be the St. Louis Browns. There's also a cool fleur-de-lis hat, which ties in with St. Louis somehow. If you can find one of those, more power to ya.
17.Dodgers - Their old Brooklyn Dodgers B looks very similar to a Red Sox B. This hat ranks in the bottom half because of the fact that many people may think you're a Red Sox fan. You're better than that though.
18.A's - Their Philadelphia Athletics hat is basically just their same hat they have now with out the 's part. And it's blue. Very mediocre.
Tier 4:
19.Indians - While I guess their 'I' logo is technically a throwback now, give it some time to age. Their main throwback would be that pitiful block C logo. Much like Cleveland it is dull and uninspired.
20.Royals - While their bright blue is not technically throwback, it is often associated with the team in the 80's. They're more about royal blue now, duh. Either way the bright blue KC is still a damn fine hat.
21.Rangers - In dire need of a better throwback. Right now it's just a simple block T. Very boring.
22.Reds - While you're mustachioed amorphous baseball man is amusing, let's be honest here. You ripped off Mr. Met.
23.Pirates - Their throwback had is horizontally striped and has a flattened top. Wearing this hat will make you look like a moron, plain and simple.
24.Giants - Their New York Giants logo is just the Mets logo. It did exist first and it was the Mets who ripped it off, but still...the logo is tainted with Met references.
Tier 5:
Alas we come to the final 6 teams that do not have throwbacks. I don't care how classic you're logo is and how it never needs to be updated, it wouldn't kill you to come out with an alternate hat logo or something. Fenway Park may be 'classic' but it still sucks. I'll just rank 25-30 based on their current hats.
25.Rockies-I'll give 'em the same kind of 90's respect I give to the Diamonbacks and Devil Rays, but get a throwback.
26.Yankees-Classic yes, but no throwback.
27.Red Sox-Same as NYY.
28.Twins-Minnesota still gets a moral victory for having produced The Hold Steady.
29.Tigers-At least you have Eminem.
30.Mets-You stole the New York Giants logo.
Well, there you have it. Throwback had guide version 1. Do you have any opinions? Share them, but only if they are in complete agreeance with me. Take care.
TIER 1:
1.Diamondbacks - If you own the A or the D that is from the days when they used purple, teal and gold as their colors, congratulations, you sir are a very savvy hat buyer. The D-Backs only came into existence in 1998, so this team should resonate very well with late teenagers and early 20 year-olds. We watched them grow before our eyes into World Series Champions. I'm not a big fan of their logo change in 2007, but whatever, at least it makes the throwbacks sweeter.
2.DEVIL Rays - I repeat, Devil Rays, not Rays. Much like the D-Backs, this team is from our generation and carried a very awesome name. Their throwbacks with the mantaray swimming across the TB are made all the better by the fact that the TB is multi colored. 10 out of 10 for Tampa.
3.Mariners - The Triton M in front of the star is one of the most badass logos ever conceived. Their current logo is still pretty hot, but this is one of the best throwbacks anyone could ever own.
4.Brewers - We've all seen it. The b and m creating a baseball glove. Genius.
5.Blue Jays - I'm not even gonna hate on the fact that they're Canadian. I love Canadians. Just not Sydney Crosby. Their old 80's looking Blue Jay is becoming more and more popular these days than it was back when they won the World Series in the early 90's.
6.Phillies - Granted I'm very biased for the Phillies, I dare you to tell me that the turquoise and crimson isn't one of the greatest color schemes ever. You can't, because that would be a lie. Plus the P that formed into a baseball in the middle section of the P is pure greatness.
TIER 2:
7.Nationals - I'm only putting them in Tier 2 because they used to be the Expos. The fact that the Expos no longer exist makes the hat even more special. Plus the M is made out of the letters e, l and b, which stands for something in French. Instant conversation starter. You must buy an Expos hat though, do not make the mistake of buying a throwback Washington Senators hat, because their logo, the most generic looking W ever, just plain sucks.
8.Angels - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of California of the USA of North America have a plethora of old logos to choose from, all of which are great choices. From the lower case a with the halo top left, or the winged A, or the C and A crossing, you can't go wrong with an Angels throwback.
9.Orioles - That grinning, possibly special-needs, oriole from the 80's...awesome. Brings back happier memories before the Orioles were the whipping-boys of the AL East.
10.Padres - Gotta get the interlocked S and D that's orange and white on navy blue. Simple, but effective.
11.Astros - Either a Colt 45's or pointy star version will do the trick.
12.White Sox - Not a terrible choice, not great, but hey maybe you like Chicago. So go for the one that was clearly ripped off the MLB logo. The batter above the word Sox. It's only ranked this high because not many people own it.
TIER 3:
13.Braves - Get the lower case a, or something with the cornstalk. The normal Braves A looks suspiciously like a klan hat. So go throwback or avoid the Braves altogether.
14.Marlins - Though they do not technically have a throwback yet, I'm putting them on tier 3 because of their rising stock. When the team name changes to Miami Marlins next season those F hats are gonna look sharp.
15.Cubs - They've got the little teddybear like thing or the bear walking across the C. I'm pretty sure you know which one would be best.
16.Cardinals - Their main throwback is a brown and orange version of their STL logo, because the team's name used to be the St. Louis Browns. There's also a cool fleur-de-lis hat, which ties in with St. Louis somehow. If you can find one of those, more power to ya.
17.Dodgers - Their old Brooklyn Dodgers B looks very similar to a Red Sox B. This hat ranks in the bottom half because of the fact that many people may think you're a Red Sox fan. You're better than that though.
18.A's - Their Philadelphia Athletics hat is basically just their same hat they have now with out the 's part. And it's blue. Very mediocre.
Tier 4:
19.Indians - While I guess their 'I' logo is technically a throwback now, give it some time to age. Their main throwback would be that pitiful block C logo. Much like Cleveland it is dull and uninspired.
20.Royals - While their bright blue is not technically throwback, it is often associated with the team in the 80's. They're more about royal blue now, duh. Either way the bright blue KC is still a damn fine hat.
21.Rangers - In dire need of a better throwback. Right now it's just a simple block T. Very boring.
22.Reds - While you're mustachioed amorphous baseball man is amusing, let's be honest here. You ripped off Mr. Met.
23.Pirates - Their throwback had is horizontally striped and has a flattened top. Wearing this hat will make you look like a moron, plain and simple.
24.Giants - Their New York Giants logo is just the Mets logo. It did exist first and it was the Mets who ripped it off, but still...the logo is tainted with Met references.
Tier 5:
Alas we come to the final 6 teams that do not have throwbacks. I don't care how classic you're logo is and how it never needs to be updated, it wouldn't kill you to come out with an alternate hat logo or something. Fenway Park may be 'classic' but it still sucks. I'll just rank 25-30 based on their current hats.
25.Rockies-I'll give 'em the same kind of 90's respect I give to the Diamonbacks and Devil Rays, but get a throwback.
26.Yankees-Classic yes, but no throwback.
27.Red Sox-Same as NYY.
28.Twins-Minnesota still gets a moral victory for having produced The Hold Steady.
29.Tigers-At least you have Eminem.
30.Mets-You stole the New York Giants logo.
Well, there you have it. Throwback had guide version 1. Do you have any opinions? Share them, but only if they are in complete agreeance with me. Take care.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Names
Today I've gotta mention a few issues dealing with names. As many of you know, I'm not a big fan of the hyphenated last name. This means you LaRod Stevens-Howling, Maurice Jones-Drew etc... There is now another annoying trend coming along though, and that is the use of the middle name instead of the last name on Facebook. It was sort of funny at first, but I am calling for an end to it now. Not only does it confuse the hell out of me for a couple of days after the name is changed, but it's not unique anymore. Any idiot can go from John Smith to John Michael or something, and many do(sorry if I offended any John Smiths out there, you have a very generic name though). Now I know one reason for this is to make it tougher for people to find information on you, which is helpful for those of us who have new jobs. If you really wanna hide information though, wouldn't it be easier to just not associate with the strippers in Atlantic City on your 21st birthday...or at least not use your iPhone's awesome camera app for a night?
The next issue pertaining to names brings us to Los Angeles where Lakers' small forward/rapper, Ron Artest, is officially changing his name to Metta World Peace. I am a Laker fan and I have to say I think the idea is a little stupid. It doesn't even really flow well like World B. Free, a forerunner of the name change business. Apparently Metta means 'dignity' or something in Buddhist, which Ron is not. The only reason I can get behind this though is because Ron Artest is a crazy, fun enough guy to make this work. Seeing him joke around after winning the title last year and interviewing on Pardon The Interruption today, it is tough to believe that this lovable buffoon is the same man who was kicking the shit out of Pistons' fans in 2004. Much like Kobe's sexual harassment case, I say we make a push to forget that Ron's infamous Brawl at Auburn Hills ever happened. Hopefully the future generations will remember him as the name-change guy instead of the man who got suspended for an entire season for jumping fans in their seats. Good luck on your future endeavors Metta.
The last point I wanna throw out there pertains to an idiotic ad council commercial for honesty that's been running lately. It's a basketball game that is down to the wire and the team of the central character gets possession of the rock after the ball goes out of bounds. Good news right? Well the killjoy, honest kid on the team, Alex, has to ruin it for everyone by telling the ref that he touched the ball last, not the kid on the other team. F U Alex. You know for a fact this kid would get the shit kicked out of him in the locker room after the game if this ever really happened, especially if his team lost because of his asanine 'honesty'. If the ref gives you a favorable call, you roll with it, just ask the '02 Lakers and '06 Heat.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Sounds of Summer
Alternative Rock has been better than normal this summer. There's some awesome bands out there that not a lot of people are even aware of, so for this blog I just wanna post a playlist of some songs you should definitely check out. I wanted to do like a top 20 list, but that's impossible so I'm just putting the songs in random order. A lot of these bands are gonna be at Lollapalooza in Chicago August 5-7. So if you're financially well off, go. Enjoy.
Foster the People - Pumped Up Kicks
Foster the People - Helena Beat
Foster the People - Waste
Foster the People - Houdini
Foster the People - Call It What You Want
Young the Giant - My Body
The Naked and Famous - Young Blood
The Naked and Famous - Punching in a Dream
The Naked and Famous - Girls Like You
Airborne Toxic Event - Changing
Smith Westerns - Weekend
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Stay Alive
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Say No to Love
Cold War Kids - Finally Begin (fun fact: the chord progression is the same as dynamite by Taio Cruz)
Cold War Kids - Royal Blue
Death Cab For Cutie - You Are a Tourist
Fitz and the Tantrums - Money Grabber
Joy Formidable - Whirring
Redlight King - Old Man
Incubus - Adolescents
Sublime with Rome - Panic
A lot of new CD releases are due out soon too. Incubus' "If Not Now, When?" drops July 12, as does Sublime's new one. Red Hot Chili Peppers have stated that "I'm With You" will be out August 30, and blink-182 claims their new disc will drop sometime in mid-September. Throw in Coldplay in September too and you've got enough heavyweight music to last you for a while.
Foster the People - Pumped Up Kicks
Foster the People - Helena Beat
Foster the People - Waste
Foster the People - Houdini
Foster the People - Call It What You Want
Young the Giant - My Body
The Naked and Famous - Young Blood
The Naked and Famous - Punching in a Dream
The Naked and Famous - Girls Like You
Airborne Toxic Event - Changing
Smith Westerns - Weekend
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Stay Alive
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Say No to Love
Cold War Kids - Finally Begin (fun fact: the chord progression is the same as dynamite by Taio Cruz)
Cold War Kids - Royal Blue
Death Cab For Cutie - You Are a Tourist
Fitz and the Tantrums - Money Grabber
Joy Formidable - Whirring
Redlight King - Old Man
Incubus - Adolescents
Sublime with Rome - Panic
A lot of new CD releases are due out soon too. Incubus' "If Not Now, When?" drops July 12, as does Sublime's new one. Red Hot Chili Peppers have stated that "I'm With You" will be out August 30, and blink-182 claims their new disc will drop sometime in mid-September. Throw in Coldplay in September too and you've got enough heavyweight music to last you for a while.
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