I like Bob Dylan. I think I own twelve or thirteen of his albums. I enjoy listening to them. I think his lyrics are overrated (some border on ridiculous), but the music is good. I’ll even go so far as to say I don’t mind hearing Al Kooper tell the same stupid story about his [...]

It never ceases to amaze me that you–if you don’t have a life–can browse through the archives of this here web journal and trace the path of my book idea from birth to completion. It’s actually quite self-satisfying–like this whole year-long ego trip has actually been worthwhile! Well, now that I have nothing to take [...]

I met a friend for drinks last week, one whom I hadn’t seen in probably two or three years. Actually, that’s not entirely true. Most likely, I’ve seen her more recently–I just don’t remember the circumstances or the setting. My awful memory is not what’s important here. The point is, our meeting had all the [...]

Callous. Aloof. Tense, but not afraid. Migratory. Theatrical. Built like a cannon. Infinite. Wintry. Masterful. Itinerant. Singing only to be heard. Floundering. Chapped. Enough to be intriguing. Avuncular. Cognizant of changes. Pre-natal. Diluted. Warped. Gifted with street smarts. Isolated. Flashing smiles and clean living. Unfashionable. Obtuse. Fanatical. Rollicking. Cloned but not a carbon copy. Assured. [...]

This is Sunday Mix Tape #30. It’s like, I finally understand what that TV show “thirtysomething” was all about. The guy with the red hair from Field of Dreams is really speaking to me right now, what with his ennui and unsureness. If you’re new to the Mix Tape, here’s the rules, see: I’ve got [...]

…And we’ve come full circle. A great sage once wrote… “Oft times, a man—” Actually, come to think of it, I don’t remember that quote—or any quotes for that matter.
Without going into too much detail, I’ll just say that I was awake to see the sunrise this morning. I spent the early morning hours clicking [...]

Not you too, VICE.
I just got a letter from someone at VICE records, telling me all about two “brand new bands,” whose albums are being given away by the label to anyone with a pedestal and a voice. I don’t want to mention the bands, because to do so would be to give them undue [...]