What Does Your Favorite Band Say About You?

Answer: everything.

You favorite band writes the songs you want to but can't. They shape you to be the person you are, they affect every corner of your life in one way or another. They're a really big deal, basically.

So yeah, if you tell me Taylor Swift or Lady Gaga or Hinder or Nickelback or Hollywood Undead are your favorite singer/band I am going to judge you.

You've been warned.
--Jessica

No One Cares About The Grammy's

Or at least I don't. Especially when the Grammy people commit such heinous crimes like giving Kanye West getting 7 nominations and Bruno Mars getting 6 and Kings of Leon getting a 'Best Rock Album' nomination.

Maybe I got too over-excited for the Grammys since I know last year Arcade Fire's The Suburbs won and I decided that The Grammy's were cool. I was wrong.

To see all of the nominations and get angry with me, go here.

To go listen to actual music and not get angry, go here.

--Jessica

Great Covers

AFI is the greatest band ever. Their cover of David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust" is one of my favorites things ever. And song.

I LOVE this song. And I love it just as much when Silverstein does it.

I don't like Kings of Leon. But Paramore's cover of "Use Somebody" is amazing.

I'm not a Johnny Cash fan. At all. He was a great artist, he's just not my genre. But this cover of Nine Inch Nail's "Hurt" is....yeah, just listen.

The Offspring covering AFI's "Total Immortal". Legend, waitforitIhopeyou'renotlactoseintollerantcausethisnextpartis DARY!

Quietdrive should be more popular.

Just for you, Jess.

~Jamie

Next Review

SO. I WAS going to do a review of Four Year Strong's new CD soon. So I went and ordered it on Amazon, and the ASSWHOLES SENT ME A CRACKED CD!!!! Needless to say, I'm sending it back and getting a new one. ASSWHOLES!

Anyway, here's a hint of what my next post is going to be about:

Hoobastank is amazing. Should find out if they're releasing anything new anytime soon...
~Jamie

Panic! at the Disco--Vices and Virtues Review

Artist: Panic! At The Disco
CD title: Vices & Virtues
Release Date: March 18, 2011
Genre: Pop, rock, alternative pop rock, dance
How I Got It: Bought
Sounds like: Their first CD...and their second CD. (People keep comparing them to FOB but I don't get WHY.)
Favorite song: Always, The Ballad of Mona Lisa, Nearly Witches (Ever Since We Met)
Makes you wanna: Daaance and sing along.
Best to listen to: In the car.

Jamie hates these guys. I don't know why she does, ask her. All I know is that I pretty much love Panic! at the Disco.

Their first CD (A Fever You Can't Sweat Out) was full of alternative-electro-poppy-dance tunes that everyone loved. Which is why everyone was shocked when they decided to change their sound in their next CD (Pretty. Odd.) to some kind of Beatles-rip off band. I'm among the few that actually liked Pretty. Odd. I think. It wasn't as good as the first CD, but I didn't think it was bad either. There were actually a few songs that I really liked.

Well, after two of the band members left and the ! after the word "Panic" returned, they put out this CD. Honestly, I think those two band members leaving was the best thing that could've happened to this band, because this CD's much better than Pretty. Odd.

In many ways, it's like the two CDs had a baby. A much more mature baby. It's this CD's maturity that makes this the band's best release yet, I think. The edgy, dark tones are much more present in this than they were in the last CD, and I think it's that that I'm most grateful for.

Favorite song: Always, The Ballad of Mona Lisa, Nearly Witches (Ever Since We Met)

At first listen, Always sounds like a happy love song. It is, in fast, a really effing depressing love song. And I love it. That's all I'm gonna say about that.

The Ballad of Mona Lisa is the first song I heard from this CD, and after I heard it and it was stuck in my head all day I broke my own rule and bought it. It was a need, not a want, a need. I love this song; it's energetic and perfect to sing along to.

Nearly Witches (Ever Since We Met) is completely different than any of the other songs on the CD. It's suave and smooth but also full of Panic!'s infamous electronic sound. Basically, that song is my jam.

Makes you wanna: Daaance and sing along.

Self-explanatory.

Best to listen to: In the car.

Maybe it's just because my mom, brother, and sister (she texted me one day proclaiming her love for them, and acted like I'd never heard of them after I'd had their CDs for twenty years. It was weird) all love this band too, but it's a perfect car CD. It makes you feel like you're on the top of the world and it's great. This CD is great. Pick it up if their second CD disappointed you.

--Jessica

Just felt like sharing

Because it's amazing.

~Jamie

Jamestown Story's new CD!!!!

Soooo appearing on Itunes tonight, at midnight, is Jamestown Story's new CD "A Walk Through Time"! These guys are AMAZING, both Jess and I LOVE them, so we're REALLY looking forward to it!!!! You can stream a bunch of it on Purevolume now (link below) so definitely go check them out! (And maybe buy the CD...;) )

Purevolume link:
http://www.purevolume.com/new/jamestownstory

Youtube:

See? Awesome! :D

Alesana--Where Myth Fades To Legend Review

Artist: Alesana
CD title: Where Myth Fades To Legend
Genre: Scream/hardcore
How I Got It: Gifted, I think.
Sounds like: Silverstein
Favorite song: Seduction, As You Wish
Makes you wanna: I don't even know...
Best to listen to: Um...I don't know.

I'm going to start this review with a disclaimer: I am not really into screamo. I don't hate it, and I love Chiodos. My favorite screamo band, fo sho. So I kept comparing Alesana to Chiodos in my mind, and...well, Alesana didn't live up.

Even when you stop comparing the two, Alesana--or this CD at least--is not for me.

Their instrumentals are good, actually. I have no problem with heavy instrumentals when it's not just for-the-sake-of-making-noise heavy instrumentals, and I didn't have that problem with Alesana. So, you know, points to them. I also didn't have a problem with their singers voice. It's stands apart from other singers, in my opinion, though sometimes it can get a little nasally.

I didn't love the screaming, really. Maybe that's part of the reason this album didn't work for me. I'd be digging the song and he'd start screaming and then it all just felt a little too chaotic for me.

That's the word I'd use to describe this entire CD: chaotic. If you like chaotic music, check it out. I don't.

Favorite song: Seduction, As You Wish

I originally heard of Alesana through one of the Van's Warped Tour Compilation, and it was Seduction. I really liked that song, and actually still do. It's fun.

As You Wish is their only slow song on this CD, and despite the chick's voice (which, obviously, I don't like) it's a pretty good song. A little creepy, but still.

Makes you wanna: I don't even know...

This CD doesn't really get any emotions from me, sadly. Maybe I occasionally want to jump around and jam a little, but not even really.

Best to listen to: Um...I don't know.

I honestly don't really see myself listening to this much at all, if I'm being completely honest.

Final verdict: Not for me. Maybe screamo fans will enjoy it more, but it just wasn't my favorite. At all.

--Jessica

How To (Legally) Feed Your Music Addiction Without Breaking The Bank

So the first year I got into new music I must've spent 400 bucks on CDs. Some of them I hated, actually (more on that in a bit).

After that, I knew there was a better way to get music. And there IS. Now it's time for me to share my knowledge.

1. SHOP. AROUND. For the love of God, don't just pick up a CD at Target when you see it. There's this thing called the internet, and it has this awesome feature in which you can find a better deal than Target offers. 
2. Free songs! I know iTunes offers free songs, and Amazon usually has a list. I've discovered some awesome bands that way.
3. Listen to as many of the band's songs as you can before buying their CD. I made the mistake of not doing this a few times (Coldplay and Hollywood Undead) and I've definitely learned my lesson now. Hearing two songs isn't enough.
4. Use your local library. The library is great, and odds are yours has more fantastic music than you'd realize they do.
5. Thrift stores! Goodwill's CDs are 3 bucks. Salvation Army's are 1. Just be sure that the CD is in decent condition.
6. Amazon download deals. Amazon usually has a lot of 5 dollar downloads on hot CDs. Also, you can sometimes find links to get you 2 bucks off. (I know, I hate downloading too. But sometimes the money you can save is worth it.)
7. Purevolume! I love this site more than words can convey. You can discover amazing signed and unsigned artists through it, and sometimes said artists put some of their songs up for free!
8. Make sure your friends don't have the CD. I've gotten calls from Jamie before asking if I have such-and-such's newest, and I'll ask her the same question. Good friends share their music, so make sure you and your good friend don't get doubles.

Then you can keep all your savings and buy a full priced CD! I know that's what I do. :p

Jamie, did I miss anything? Readers, did I? Let us know!

--Jessica

Avril Lavigne-Goodbye Lullaby Review

Artist: Avril Lavigne
CD title: Goodbye Lullaby

Release Date: March 2, 2011
Genre: Rock, Pop, Soft Rock
How I Got It: Library
Sounds like: The Veronicas, P!nk
Favorite song: Wish You Were Here

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This CD was, by far, no Let Go, which is my favorite by Lavigne. It's definitely not her usual. The music sounds much more like Under My Skin then Best Damn Thing was. The sound was much more old Avril, excluding "Smile" and "What the Hell". I try not to criticize artists too much for changing their sound, I mean, musics all about changing and morphing into something new, right? I just wish she were going in a different direction... It's almost like she's becoming a pop princess sell-out, but if that's what she wants to be, I won't judge.

We start out with an intro song, "Black Star". Sweet piano and even sweeter lyrics morph this song into a great start to a pop-rock CD. "What the Hell" and "Alice" are the only tracks on the CD not about a relationship. So if you're looking for a good end of relationship CD, this one's good one. "Not Enough", "Everybody Hurts", "Wish You Were Here", "Remember When" and "Goodbye" are all about break-ups and leaving and love dying. "What the Hell" is about just saying screw it all and having fun. "Push" is about a relationship that is dying, but deserves to live. It just needs time. "And you know when push comes to shove/It's gonna take the both of us/Baby this is love." "I Love You" is the sweetest song on there. "You're so beautiful/But that's not why I love you/ I'm not sure you know/ That the reason I love you is you". This is the song I'd recommend you go download. The CD is finished with "Alice", Lavigne's contribution to the latest Alice in Wonderland movie's soundtrack.

I'm not quite sure if this CD is supposed to be a break-up CD, or a let's fix our relationship CD.... It's definitely a relationship CD, regardless of the relationship's position. If you're in love, going through a hard time in your relationship, or just looking for some good modern love songs, definitely check out this CD. Fans of Lavigne will be pleased to hear it's much more like Let Go then Best Damn Thing.

I'm going to leave you with two music videos this time. Enjoy :)

"I Love You" should've been a single...

~Jamie

Just a little taste of what I'm reviewing next....

So, I'm REALLY big on chick singers. I LOVE them. And Avril Lavigne is one of my favorites. Her new CD, "Goodbye Lullaby" may not be her best, but it's still amazing. This is one of my favorites off of it. Enjoy.

~Jamie

The Black Keys--Brothers Review

Artist: The Black Keys
CD title: Brothers
Genre: Alternative (with a bit of a bluesy-ish twist)
How I Got It: Library
Sounds like: Old bands. And sometimes it sounds a little like The White Stripes.
Favorite song: Ten Cent Pistol, Next Girl
Makes you wanna: Dance around and smoke a joint.
Best to listen to: Doing the dishes, or when you're feeling kinda romantic but not really.


I'm going to start this review by saying that I may accidentally steal some lines from The Annoying Hipster That Did Nothing During The Black Keys Show But Talk About The Show. He was annoying, but he had some definite points, and those points were so drilled into me that I'm no longer sure which of the following are my thoughts or his. So thanks man!


The Black Keys are really popular in the alternative music world and even the regular people world right now, and if you listen to Brothers it's easy to see why: These guys are in a league of their own. The Black Keys have no catchy song that screams, "PUT ME ON THE TOP 40 PLZ AND THANKS." No, they rely purely on their musical abilities, which are abundant, lemme tell ya.


Their other major identifier is their sound. Their music sounds old, like maybe some kind of sixties or seventies bluesy rock, and by infusing their music with that style as well as some new style, they become something wholly unique. Are they the only band to think of this? (No seriously are they? I want more like it.)


Favorite song: Ten Cent Pistol and Next Girl


Ten Cent Pistol is just kinda wonderful. It's a cool story about how these people get shot and stuff and the sound of it is just awesome...Not the sound of the story, just the song itself and...oh you know what I mean.


Next Girl tells a story too, though a much more common one: A guy cannot find a decent chick but keeps hooking up with them anyways and regretting it later. This one has a tendency to get stuck in my head a lot (despite the lack of top-40-hook) and I just love the concept behind it.


Yes, did I forget to mention that their lyrics are pretty awesome too?


There are a couple other songs on here that are seriously awesome, but those two are definitely my favorites.


Makes you wanna: Dance around and smoke a joint.


The first couple songs on Brothers are the singles (Tighten Up, Howlin' For You, I Got Mine, etc.) that you've probably already heard, so I need not tell you how dance-able they are.


The rest is much slower though. Not in a bad way but it does not have the same dancey feel. It more makes you wanna chill out and smoke a joint and pretend you're from the seventies or something.


Best to listen to: Doing the dishes, or when you're feeling kinda romantic but not really.


Perfect dishes music, truly. It's easy to get lost in and quite fun, too. It's also good for when you're feeling a bit romantic, but maybe reluctantly slow. (Or, if you're me, this means writing.)


--Jessica

Michael Buble.

Yes, I went there.

So he is slowly becoming one of my SUPER GUILTY guilty pleasures. I heard "Haven't Met You Yet" (GO AND CHECK IT OUT!!!!! BETTER YET, I'LL POST IT) and instantaneously (big words FTW!) wanted to own it. So, I work at a library, so when I was shelving I picked up his CD Crazy Love, the one with THE AWESOMELY AMAZING GUILTY PLEASURE "Haven't Met You Yet" on it. And haven't stopped listening to this CD since.

My life has been crazy lately. There's been work and GED-studying and a new baby little sister and boyfriend troubles and more work and too many books and I just don't have a whole lot of time to post. And when I'm not super busy, I'm feeling down. I was feeling down before I started listening to this CD. There's just no feeling down with Michael Buble. So I apologize for the not-posting, but blame life. So now I'm going to post a little mini review of Crazy Love.

Artist: Michael Buble
CD title: Crazy Love

Release Date: October 9, 2009

Genre: Um....No clue.
How I Got It: Library
Sounds like: See Genre
Favorite song: A bunch.

I lied earlier. It is possible to feel down while listening to Crazy Love. It's possible to feel down, feel happy, feel like having fun....Crazy Love is one of those emotional rollercoaster CDs. I'm sure someone, somewhere, has said that this is the soundtrack to their life. It's THAT kind of CD.


From the intense entrance with "Cry Me A River" (and no, it's not the same as the Justin Timberlake song),  which starts out with some crazy dramatic instrumentals and leads into Buble sounding just as dramatic as the beginning instrumentals, to the final mellower romantic declaration dubbed, "Whatever it Takes", this CD is a romantic and emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. It's the kind of music that really makes me feel.... which I haven't been able to find lately.


 "All of Me", "Crazy Love", "All I Do is Dream of You", and "Baby You've Got What it takes" are the love songs on the CD. "Cry Me A River" is a dramatic number about a girl who wants a guy back, and the guy saying suck it. Much nicer. Everything about this song screams drama, the lyrics, the instrumentals, Buble's voice.... This song makes me want to dance, and sing, and conduct an orchestra all at once. "Just Haven't Met You Yet" was the first song I heard on the CD, and one of my top favorites. I'd describe it to you, but  just listen instead. "Georgia on My Mind" and "Stardust" are my least favorites. "Stardust is just....yeah. But don't let me stop you from checking it out yourself. "Whatever it Takes"is a softer song that you just want to dim the lights and dance to.


To wrap up, this CD is emotionally provocative, enticing you to love, dance, and cry. This collection of works will have you swaying til the end, regardless of how it makes you feel. Go download "Just Haven't Met You Yet" or "Hold On", or damnit just the whole CD. Or all of his CDs...

~Jamie

Song Of The Day

Hello! I too must apologize for my absence. Nanowrimo.

The story of how I recently discovered Wye Oak is a really boring one, so I'll just show you the song.




ISN'T IT BEAUTIFUL. I really want their CD now.

Also, it's free on Amazon right now. Snatch it up, guys. 

--Jessica

Concert Tips and Etiquette

When I was thirteen, I went to my fair share of concerts, fo sho. Now, it's slowed down quite a bit, but the memories and knowledge that I got from them still remains. SO I decided to pass it on.


Do:

• Try to stay moderately hydrated. Not too hydrated, especially if you have a small bladder. This rule especially goes when you're standing and won't be able to return to you spot after you leave for the fifth time. (Jamie's note: If you have a smaller bladder ((*cough*like me*cough*)) drink your 8 glasses of water HOURS before the concert.....trust me. Just do it. A glass of water during the concert should be fine, just drink it all hours beforehand.)
• Eat before the concert.
• If you're, say, standing beside a railing, and the guy in front of you in is not a douche (trust me, you'll be able to tell) save his spot. He may return the favor.
• Be aware of your surroundings. For safety reasons, and just to make sure you're not being unintentionally awful to everyone around you.
• Sing along, dance, jump, whatever you want. Have fun. (Jamie: You'll regret it if you don't.

Don't:

• Lean on the chick standing behind you and then yell at her mom (HI EVIL GUY FROM THE RISE AGAINST CONCERT)
• Shout every five seconds. Yes, you're excited. We're all excited. But there's no need to shout "I LOVE YOU" in the middle of a song.
• Wear a dress or anything uncomfortable.
• Not know the band you're seeing. "Aren't we seeing the All American somethings?" POSEURS.
• Jump on people feet. (Ok, actually I was the one to do this one, but I didn't care cause it was Rise Against. Plus, I got this whole little area to myself to jump. \m/*.*\m/)
• Talk through the entire concert about how great the band is. Yes, we get it, you're a fantastic hipster who knows things about The Black Keys now SHUT UP.
• Run around shirtless with your buds. (Jamie: ESPECIALLY if you're....less then attractive. No offense. But if you're super hairy, or super sweaty, just don't. Then again, it's awesome laughing about guys like you afterwards.)
• Do anything you'll regret tomorrow liiiike, oh, I dunno, grind against random dudes, or dance like sluts for NO REASON.

Ta da! Did I miss any?

--Jessica

Jamie:

Yeah, Jess, ya did.

 About moshing. As much fun as it looks, if you're small, be careful; it's a REALLY good idea to bring a big friend with you in case you get in there and realize you can't handle it. If you get in there and realize you're not ready (and trust me, it happens, I've been there) JUST LEAVE. Don't stick around thinking you'll be able to handle it. Just get out of there.

OK, we should be good now.

P.S.

Editor's Note about the Don't's, sorry that you can't see the last 2... Just highlight it with your mouse. I changed the blog template/layout aaand can't seem to fix it... Sorry. ~Jamie

Free Music

Amazon has a deal where you tweet to get two dollars to go towards an MP3 album. This is awesome, especially since they've got some good 5 buck albums and 7 buck albums.

You're welcome.
--Jessica

My Dilemma With Coldplay

So when Viva La Vida ruled the world, I bought the CD.

Annnnd instantly regretted it.

Violet Hill is an amazing song, but it's the only amazing song on that CD, in my opinion.

But now I love Paradise and Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall, but I can't buy it cause I know I'll regret it.

...That's it.

--Jessica

Snow Patrol--Set Fire To The Third Bar

I'll let the song speak for itself, cause it's beautiful.


--Jessica

Review: Fences

Artist: Fences
CD title: Fences (Self-titled)
Genre: Alternative/Indie/Acoustic/SHOEGAZE/GRIME (No clue what those last two are, but it was on their FB page, sooo...)
How I Got It: My mom bought it after hearing one song and thinking Mansfield's voice was hot.
Sounds like: The Shins, Elliott Smith, a little bit of The Smiths, a more mature Apaty Eulogy, or a stripped down Jack's Mannequin, maybe?
Favorite song: Girls With Accents, Hands
Makes you wanna: Cry and/or sing-along.
Best to listen to: ALL THE TIME.

I feel like 2010 was The Year of Mumford and Sons in the alternative music world. Which, y'know, is great. I love Mumford. But I do feel like a lot of other great new artists got over-looked in the Mumford and Sons haze, and Fences is definitely one of them. Somebody explain to me why Fences isn't bigger than they (he?) are?

Fences is the music alias of one Christopher Mansfield, a guy who has obviously been through his fair share of crap. But none of his lyrics come off as over-dramatic or emo. Instead, each of his songs are raw and honest and easy to relate to.

Favorite song: Girls With Accents, Hands

I absolutely ADORE all of the songs on this CD. It had been way to long until I felt that with a CD before Fences came into my life, and it was so spectacular to have that feeling again.

But if I had to choose between all of these heartfelt, and catchy, songs, I'd have to pick Girls With Accents and Hands. Girls With Accents is by far the most up-beat song on the CD, but it doesn't sacrifice the wonderful lyricism to be up-beat. And I think everyone can relate to the God I F*** Up Everything feeling.

Hands really gets to me though, on an emotional level. I listened to it on repeat because at one point it just fit my life really ridiculously well (to me, it means someone that your close to leaving you unexpectedly), and I have no doubt that that will happen to me again, and Hands will be there for me again.

Makes you wanna: Cry and/or sing-along.

Depending on what mood you're in, Mansfield's stripped down songs will make you bawl, or wanna sing along. I'm not sure how to describe how the two fit together but...they do.

Best to listen to: ALL THE TIME.

I listen to it while reading, doing chores, in the car, and while falling asleep. When I say all the time, I mean ALL THE TIME. I think it's impossible for me to get sick of this CD. You must listen to it to decide for yourself, though. (No seriously, go listen to it.)


--Jessica

CDs

I love CDs.

I don't get why no one ever buys them anymore! You get the cover art...and the CD itself...and that satisfaction of handing over the money for it and walking out of the store with the physical CD....it's awesome!

I mean, don't get me wrong, MP3s are awesome too. They're much more convenient and you can carry them around much easier on this little device and you don't have to worry about buying batteries you just charge it and it magically works.

But CDs PWN.

Just sayin'.

I shall review soon. But until then, you're just going to have to deal with the rambles.

Jamie

Frightened Rabbit--Backwards Walk

I swear I am posting a review soon. I just am trying to find a good cd to review. But while you're waiting, listen to this.

MUSIC VIDEOS!!!!

Cause Jess loves them OH so much. Especially these, which are so not her type of music.

Always have some Maroon 5 in my playlist. Always. They're always so great, and upbeat. Even their VERY poppy new stuff I love. Just because they're them.

I think Jess may actually like this one. Yes, it was in a commercial. I can't remember if it was in a commercial for their new CD, or if it was a random one.... Another great song by them is "Boston" which is a very played song on my MP3 player.

The Script. I really don't need to elaborate.

I'm really not a big Coldplay fan. This and Viva La Vida are the only songs I like by them.

For you Jess.

Yes, they are overrated. But I still like them. And this song is amazing, you have to admit.

And finally, last but always first in my heart.

Most. Amazing. Cover. Ever.

Coconut Records--West Coast

(I linked to the video cause I don't know how else to do it, but I have no idea if the video's any good cause I didn't watch it cause I hate music videos. But the song's really catchy in that classic indie-music way. I doubt Jamie would like it, but maybe? Huh. She'll probably text me her answer.)

--Jessica

So Jamie Told Me I Needed To Post An Intro.

I can't stick to a genre of music.

I started with top 40s crap.

Then it--somehow--turned into top 40s rock crap.

Then screamo.

Then punk.

Then alternative.

Then indie.

And now I still listen to each of these except the top 40s. I mean, I try to not even listen to the radio at all anymore. Except Sirius, but that doesn't count. ANYWAYS. I can't help it. I'm always trying to find a new sound that I love and a new meaning to a word that only a singer's voice can properly convey.

And two years ago, I started a book blog. It has helped me understand and discover new books in a way I never could've without it. So that's why i wanted to start this. That and it sounded fun.

I won't be able to really post here til Monday, though. I'm at the beach on vacation and I don't really feel like starting something new and good here. Or reviewing cds.

INTO OVER PEACE.

--Jessica

Jamie's First Ramble (on this blog, Not ever. Jamie has rambled many, many, many times. Jamie is a rambler. Just like how she's rambling ((in 3rd person, which is just weird)) in this blog tite. Deal.): Intro and Holiday Music

Haha, sorry, Jess, I think I just lost all our potential readers with that title. I'm just awesome like that.

So my name is Jamie (duh). I'm obsessed with music, books, bad movies (and some good, but mostly bad), and rambling. I really love to write, like REALLY love to write. Music is quite possibly my favorite thing to write (ramble) about along with books, hence this blog (that, and Jess wanted to do a music blog, but wanted a partner. Yay me!) Anyway, on to my ramble.

So it's getting cold outside. REALLY, REALLY, REALLY cold. It's too cold in my opinion. And yes, it's only 50 degrees outside. The cold sucks. It sucks hard. (TWSS!) The only thing I like about cold weather is hot chocolate and hoodies. I don't like long pants. I don't like having to wear closed toed shoes. I don't like having to go to Mass with my mom's family (I don't mind church, I mind Mass. There's a difference. Trust me.) And I ESPECIALLY don't like holiday music. AT ALL. Every year it seems like every other artist and their mother has to come out with a Christmas, or just holiday, album. And every year it's all the SAME songs, the SAME sound....just different voices and genres. They all use the same music. They all sing the same music. And they all annoy the $#!+ out of me. I just don't get it.

Especially when rock artists go do it! It's like....WHY!? All year long they have this "I don't give a f**k attitude".....and Christmas music has got to be the BIGGEST contradiction to that. Especially when the screamo bands do it. No offense to anyone, but there's nothing funnier then a guy in black make-up, skinny jeans and snake bites is screaming, "We wish you a merry Christmas". Biggest. Contradiction. Ever.

Now don't get me wrong, I love Christmas, and the holidays in general. I just....don't like holiday music.

It drives me frickin nuts. It doesn't help that the day after Thanksgiving the radio plays it nonstop.... Reason #24,957 to stop listening to the radio.

How was that for a first ramble?