Sorry for the delayed 2007 year in review, but to be honest it was the best and worst years I have had in a while. Enough on that. Usually every year I make the resolution to reinvent myself in some way, if even in a small way. With that accomplished, last year I resolved to sell at least one painting in 2007, which I accomplished by selling a few. This year I am resolving to stick to my guns when it comes to music. In recent years i've noticed I am becoming somewhat of an old fuddy-duddy with what I choose to keep in my collection. With that I am baffled with some trends in music as well. For instance since when did kids like Daft Punk like they are the new hott thing to wear tight pants to? I've been a fan of there's since Homework, but it seems like when I go to Nice Hair Parties I hear something from then and wonder, "When was house music acceptable among the American Apparel breed?" In that same vein, people jumped on the Justice wagon soon after. I mean, there music is alright, but i'm saying alright from the dance music/former raver in GAT jeans point o' view. Not the "Vice Magazine said it was cool so i'll make out with dudes in clubs" perspective. What makes me actually dislike Justice and the house they rode in on, is that they are unashamed to admit that their music is for the brainless. I guess admitting it gains a bit of recognition, but unlike Daft Punk, we won't be brought to Justice in ten years. Another group I got fooled with was Spank Rock from Baltimore. Shame on me for buying something from Ninja Tune but this album sucks. I really can't put it any other way, but I believe El-P's buzzed remark about them earlier this year, says all I can.
Posted Nov 14, 2007EL-P talks a little Spank Rock trash backstage at MTVu Woodies. Things apparently got a little crazy. The entire awards show airs Thursday 11/15 on MTVu and MTVu.com.
I am incredibly thankful to Gena though for introducing to Dubstep this year though. After my bitter divorce from Drum & Bass I needed to something to sweep me off my Pumas like that did in 1998. So with that here are may favorite albums from 2007.
Amon Tobin - Foley Room
El-P - I'll Sleep When You're Dead
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Burial - Untrue
*PS - New stuff coming in 2008 including more eye candy and little tidbits about myself that may have never known. Or care to. Before I leave, here is my favorite image from the previous year.
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