Strategery

Today, for the first time in a long time, I am thinking about the word "Strategery" First made famous by our lovely dubya president.

To me, Strategery means getting the best out come and thinking about all the possible outcome and options about the actions or things you are about to do. There's stategery in all of us, and I think, i think, it is time that I pay a little bit more attention on it. We'll see how the outcome goes.

Music Review Night....

Today, I am going to review a new CD that I just purchased from Best Buy for $12.99 The group is called “Yeah Yeah Yeahs” and the album is called Show your bones. I came across this CD while playing the game Singsar Amped. They are a punk band. Fairly unique sound:

Gold Lion – 8.5/10. The main song of to the album. This song has as mystic feeling to it, in an eerie way too. I have no idea what she is singing about (God maybe i.e. Aslan in Narnia, Fire maybe since it is talking about the Gold Lion). But all in all, a well constructed song in terms of Musical composition. Great drum, great guitar, great vocal and energy. Karen O did a good job of vocal control. Still, I am still not sure about the meaning of the lyrics. The MTV looked pretty cool. Did I mention that Karen O looked and sounded high.
Way out – 8.5/10. A great follow up song. Immediately started off punkish and builds up very fast. Pure punk. This one and the previous song gets you high. Sonds a lot like a song from the Cranberries. Those crazy Irish singers.
Fancy – 4/10. Don’t like it.
Phenomena – 7/10. This is has a heavy metal flavored song.
Honeybear – 6/10. Reminds me of sounds of the 60s and Clash with all the miffs. The song is broken out into section. Militaristic.
Cheated Hearts – 6.5/10. The opening vocal reminds me of the Pretenders. The chorus takes a while to build up. The lyric does not make sense, (but again, with song title as Gold Lion, what else makes sense). Not a band song to just sing alone to. The guitar rift in the middle and towards the end is a failure to me.
Dudley – 6/10. Opened like a 80s happy pop rock. Pretty ordinary construction of lyric and song. Towards the end, the tune becomes more interesting and vibrant. Good song to drive alone with.
Mysteries – 5/10. Pure punk. Female answer to that NY style punk band “The Strokes”. You know, the band that produced such great hit as “Last Night”.
The sweets – 5/10. A bit slow. Not my favorite. Detuned Cranberries.
Warrior – 7/10. Indie flavored. Something I picture myself listening in a coffee shop in Pasadena with all the Cal Tech brainiacs. The song builds itself up though.
Turn into – 7.8/10. Starts off like a Indie style song. Builds up pretty fast. Not bad. Has the signature Yeah Yeah Yeah guitar rift.

All in all, I think this album gets a 7/10. Not a bad one. Letmme know if you want a copy. It’s late, but tomorrow, I will review Creedence Clearwater Revival that my friend introduced me to today. It is beyond my years, but as I listen to the tunes, not bad….not bad at all. Awesome guitar. Old people knows how to rock too….wow. I feel like smoking and drinking out to those tunes now….WOW

Long weekend

What a long weekend. I can't remember the last time that I stayed out so late on Thur., Fri., and Sat. It is actually quite draining.

I think I had fun with all the events I did this weekend. But I think I enjoyed the silly ones the most.

Damn crabs....

The Rain...

Just got back from the jazz club tonight. And I find myself strangely sleepless, and am sitting by the window listen to the rain. It is certainly a welcoming sign that the rain is falling agin. and listening to it in a welcoming silence with a glass of wine and cigarette is absolutely a welcoming moments of tranqility....

am going to rest up. Cabana room tomorrow :P looks like its going to be another long social night LOL

And the number 1 is.....

http://www2.blender.com/guide/articles786.html

I think I have most of these songs LOL


On a site note, today is one of those days that you just want to stay home and sleep. Too much fun last night I think at the Happy hour and Karoke night I think...

I don't think I can hold this event on a weekly basis. but it is nice to hear good singers performing on my shag carpet.

Best Game Ever...

Best game ever. my signature songs are:

1) Wake me up before you go go by Wham.
2) Do you really want to hurt me? By Boy George
3) Time after Time by Cindy Lauper

These are gayass songs, but they are so fun to sing along. come by Irvine pad if you want to challenge me.

One of Those Days....

Do you guys ever have one of those days where it started off great but soon after went downhill every single min. after that, to the point that you just wish everyone around you would just disappear!?

Well, Without going into details, today is one of those day....and it lead me to question about all sorts of things about my life....

But for strange reasons, life seems to always throw you a bone when you are least expected.

Thanks for the suprising call and gift Ms. Ivy league =) (love the CD BTW) You really crack me up and put things into perspective. Thanks for listening to me and to making me laugh tonight. Next time you are in town, I am definitely taking you out somewhere nice =)

Take it easy yeah :)

Big Sis Lovin'...

As I get older, I find myself cherishing moments with my family more and more. Hillarious as sometimes my family members may be, it is just awesome to have them in my life.

Got a call from Big Sis today from TW around 11:00AM my time (which is about 2AM her time in Taipei) wishing me a happy 31. I thought that was way cool for her to do that and it reminded me of what she got me for my 13th bday long ago.

I got a super nintendo from her that year. Thinking back now, it was a pretty cool thing she did to buy her spoiled little bro that since the system, back then, costs $200 and she was working part time at a video store maying $5/hour. so that is like her 2 weeks salary.

thanks TC for putting up with your little bro. Love ya!

New CD...

New CD coming out soon....I can't wait :P