It seems like the Bush administration is at it again, what will it take for everyone in this country to open their eyes and do something? He is now trying to grant himself immunity for any possible war crimes committed against detainees. Check out the video:
A blog by Raul Coto Batres.
Archives for the month of: September, 2007
Here’s a fun link, this small web app measures your body’s wattage output and gives you some real life examples of what you could be powering. So, how much electricity does you body produce?
Here are my results:
For the past few months I have been listening to nothing but electronic music. Not your crappy club going electronic, I am talking about the real unheard of albums by the common populous. There’s just something about those computer made beats, chirps, beeps and clanks that has captivated me. I remember watching one of the Geico ads with the caveman in the airport and listening to the song, that soothing downbeat song. I immediately went online to find out who the song was by but no such luck. I completely forgot about it until recently when I heard the song once again on last.fm online radio. That song happened to be “Remind me” by Royksopp, a Norwegian duo. Ever since I have been hooked. Here is a list of albums that I highly recommend to any music lover:
Pocket Symphony by Air. The frenchies’ are back with a new album mixing electronica, trip-hop, jazz and a hint of Serge Gainsbourg.
Andorra by Caribou. Enter a world of psychedelic influenced ambient electronica.
Talk to la Bomb by Brazilian girls. The funny thing is not one of the band members is Brazilian, oh yeah and there’s only one girl. They got the right blend of reggae, jazz and electronica.
Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned by the Prodigy. The black sheep of my suggestions, great album to get you pumped.
The Eraser by Thom Yorke. Yorke’s first solo album, feels more like Radiohead without the rock and a lot more melodramatic singing. Think Amnesiac v2.0.
Son by Juana Molina. A one woman show here, amazing musician and vocalist from Argentina combining the simplicity of her synths and elegance of her guitar. This is one musician you cannot pass on.
Melody A.M. by Royksopp. 1. They have crazy cool name which must mean something in Norwegian 2. The song from the Geico comercial is here. Enough said.
Shhh….don’t tell the RIAA but I have been ceaselessly listening to Manu Chao’s newest album La Radiolina, set to come out early in September. The album is a bit watered down and the music has become very repetitive and similar to previous albums except for a few songs that are more rock influenced ala Mano Negra, his previous band in the 80′s. Just like any new album, it will grow on me and I can’t wait for the actual release date to go buy the album and support this amazing musician.