Monthly Archives: February 2012
The Oscars: An Off-Key Affair
How horrible were the Oscars this year? Whether it be the corn-ball jokes of Billy Crystal, the non-stop feedback emanating from the microphone throughout every speech, or the shoddy production value within the montages – it all added up to … Continue reading
Filed under Bob Goes to the Movies
That Guy Who Sang “Closing Time”
As I watched Adele accept her Grammy for “Album of the Year,” I had a moment of surprise (the first shocker after three hours of predictable performances, winners, and speeches). There, behind the teary eyed songstress, stood a be-speckled gentlemen … Continue reading
Filed under Music Ramblings
Cloud Nothings “Attack On Memory”
Cloud Nothings “Attack On Memory” [Carpark; 2012] Rating: 8 Steve Albini is the Greg Popovich of music (or vice versa). This comparison goes beyond the obvious fact that they are both curmudgeons whose impenitent honesty has been known to ruffle feathers … Continue reading
Filed under Album Review, Best New Albums
