Justin’s quick guide to scoring records

  1. Pathetic, probably shouldn’t have been recorded. Problems with all aspects of recording quality, musical talent and lyricism.
  2. Some small redeeming factor is present. Perhaps a fleeting memorable melody or nice drum fill.
  3. The band really nailed one or two factors of the album, but overall is a pass for most listeners.
  4. A few hooks perhaps, or some well crafted lyrics. Maybe the production values shine without having much musical substance.
  5. It is average. Probably keeps your average listener
Posted at 6pm on 08/20/08 | no comments | Filed Under: read on

Sunday, August 3rd

Sunday Sunday night I learned something very important: make sure you’re buying regular potatoes unless you want baked sweet potatoes. They were amazing though. Wrap in tin foil, bake at 450 for 45 minutes, add butter and done. Drizzled the corn in garlic butter sauce with cilantro and baked in foil for 25 minutes; it overpowered L with the garlic but it was
Posted at 9am on 08/04/08 | no comments | Filed Under: read on

About

Kinder Words is a song by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. They’re a band that shaped a lot of my thinking and the way I approach the world. Yeah, small town living tends to have that effect on you.

I hope that the majority of what’s written here is interesting to someone. Maybe it’s not. At least I’ve got a place to get things out of my head.

I live in Oakland, I love bikes. I am an assistant Teacher for Kindergarden and First graders and I enjoy writing about music and I’m an editor for Punknews.org. I have far too many bikes.

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