"Yes, I can hear lots of people saying, 'Ah that's because you're too old' but whether you're 50 or 15 I feel I can identify ugly clothing. It's an outstandingly unflattering fashion unless the shape of your body is triangular."
miércoles, 29 de septiembre de 2010
The Discreet Charm of Morrissey
"Yes, I can hear lots of people saying, 'Ah that's because you're too old' but whether you're 50 or 15 I feel I can identify ugly clothing. It's an outstandingly unflattering fashion unless the shape of your body is triangular."
Today In Alternative Music History: September 29, 1991
MTV premieres the video for Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The clip and song have an enormous impact defining the burgeoning Grunge movement.
domingo, 19 de septiembre de 2010
Word Of The Day
fret\FRET\ DEFINITION verb
1: to eat or gnaw into : wear, corrode; also : fray
2: to become vexed or worried
3: agitate
EXAMPLES: A consummate worrier, he frets over every little thing that might go wrong.
"Some political analysts had fretted before the speech that Obama would use the occasion as a 'victory lap' in the same way that Mr. Bush famously declared 'mission accomplished' for Iraq in May 2003." -- From an article by Howard LaFranchi in The Christian Science Monitor, September 1, 2010
DID YOU KNOW?Since its first use centuries ago, "fret" has referred to an act of eating, especially when done by animals, in particular small ones. You might speak, for example, of moths "fretting" your clothing. Like "eat," "fret" also developed figurative senses to describe actions that corrode or wear away. A river could be said to "fret away" at its banks or something might be said to be "fretted out" with time or age. "Fret" can also be applied to emotional experiences so that something that "eats away at us" might be said to "fret the heart or mind." This use developed into the specific meaning of "vex" or "worry" with which we often use "fret" today.
1: to eat or gnaw into : wear, corrode; also : fray
2: to become vexed or worried
3: agitate
EXAMPLES: A consummate worrier, he frets over every little thing that might go wrong.
"Some political analysts had fretted before the speech that Obama would use the occasion as a 'victory lap' in the same way that Mr. Bush famously declared 'mission accomplished' for Iraq in May 2003." -- From an article by Howard LaFranchi in The Christian Science Monitor, September 1, 2010
DID YOU KNOW?Since its first use centuries ago, "fret" has referred to an act of eating, especially when done by animals, in particular small ones. You might speak, for example, of moths "fretting" your clothing. Like "eat," "fret" also developed figurative senses to describe actions that corrode or wear away. A river could be said to "fret away" at its banks or something might be said to be "fretted out" with time or age. "Fret" can also be applied to emotional experiences so that something that "eats away at us" might be said to "fret the heart or mind." This use developed into the specific meaning of "vex" or "worry" with which we often use "fret" today.
domingo, 12 de septiembre de 2010
Born On This Day: Liam Gallagher, September 12, 1972
The former lead singer for Oasis and current singer for Beady Eye celebrates his birthday today. William John Paul "Liam" Gallagher was born in Burnage, Manchetser, England.
Phrase of The Day
It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating.
Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), The Model Millionaire, 1912
Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), The Model Millionaire, 1912
Word Of The Day
mayhap\MAY-hap\
DEFINITION adverb : perhaps
EXAMPLE"Mayhap this thought will lead to another, that perhaps we should have second thoughts about becoming a society all about consumption." (The Bismarck Tribune, November 21, 2007)
DID YOU KNOW?
If "mayhap" looks to you like a relative of its synonym "perhaps," you're right -- the words are related. Both ultimately derive from the Middle English noun "hap," meaning "chance" or "fortune." "Mayhap" was formed by combining the phrase "(it) may hap" into a single word. "Hap" here is a verb essentially meaning "happen" (the word "maybe," another synonym of "mayhap" and "perhaps," was developed similarly from "may" and the verb "be"), and the verb "hap" comes from the noun "hap." "Perhaps" came about when "per" (meaning "through the agency of") was combined directly with the noun "hap" to form one word. Today "mayhap" is a rare word in contrast with the very common "maybe" and "perhaps," but it does show up occasionally.
DEFINITION adverb : perhaps
EXAMPLE"Mayhap this thought will lead to another, that perhaps we should have second thoughts about becoming a society all about consumption." (The Bismarck Tribune, November 21, 2007)
DID YOU KNOW?
If "mayhap" looks to you like a relative of its synonym "perhaps," you're right -- the words are related. Both ultimately derive from the Middle English noun "hap," meaning "chance" or "fortune." "Mayhap" was formed by combining the phrase "(it) may hap" into a single word. "Hap" here is a verb essentially meaning "happen" (the word "maybe," another synonym of "mayhap" and "perhaps," was developed similarly from "may" and the verb "be"), and the verb "hap" comes from the noun "hap." "Perhaps" came about when "per" (meaning "through the agency of") was combined directly with the noun "hap" to form one word. Today "mayhap" is a rare word in contrast with the very common "maybe" and "perhaps," but it does show up occasionally.
SUNDAY'S TOP 5: SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
MY TOP 5 ALBUMS FOR THIS SUNDAY'S LISTENING PLEASURE ARE:
1. EDWYN COLLINS - LOSING SLEEP
2. KATE BUSH - NEVER FOR EVER
3. KATE BUSH - HOUNDS OF LOVE
4. TRICKY - MIXED RACE
5. CROCODILES - SLEEP FOREVER
martes, 7 de septiembre de 2010
Born On This Day: Chrissie Hynde September 7, 1951
The lead singer for the Pretenders has a birthday today. Christine Ellen Hynde was born in Akron, Ohio.
... AND THE WINNER IS.... THE XX
Well, the Barcalay Mercury Prize Awards has come and gone. The winner for this year's prize of 20,000 British Pounds went to the band The XX. The judging panel voted their album xx the best of the past year. The band took the stage to collect their award. Oliver Sim addressed the audience . He thanked the audience and said that the band had the most incredible year. He quoted; "Everyday we've woken up to so
mething incredible." He also said that being at the ceremony was a "weird moment" for the band and then thanked their record company. Oliver then hugged his bandmates Romy Madley Croft and Jaime Smith before the trio left the stage. Congratulations The XX! Well done!!!
lunes, 6 de septiembre de 2010
The Discreet Charm Of Morrissey
"We're all lonely, but I'd rather be lonely by myself than with a long list of duties and obligations."
domingo, 5 de septiembre de 2010
The Discreet Charm of Morrissey
"Well, I haven't been anywhere, but I suppose some people will view it as a new beginning."
Phrase of The Day
If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion.
George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)
George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)
Word Of The Day
Sisyphean\sis-uh-FEE-un\adjective
: of, relating to, or suggestive of the labors of Sisyphus; specifically : requiring continual and often ineffective effort.
EXAMPLE"Considering the inherently fickle nature of golf, defending a title is, no doubt, as Sisyphean a task as any in the sport." (Anthony Cuaycong, BusinessWorld, July 2008)
DID YOU KNOW?In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a king who annoyed the gods with his trickery. As a consequence, he was condemned for eternity to roll a huge rock up a long, steep hill in the underworld, only to watch it roll back down. The story of Sisyphus is often told in conjunction with that of Tantalus, who was condemned to stand beneath fruit-laden boughs, up to his chin in water. Whenever he bent his head to drink, the water receded, and whenever he reached for the fruit, the branches moved beyond his grasp. Thus to "tantalize" is to tease or torment by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach -- and something "Sisyphean" (or "Sisyphian," pronounced \sih-SIFF-ee-un\) demands unending, thankless, and ultimately unsuccessful efforts
: of, relating to, or suggestive of the labors of Sisyphus; specifically : requiring continual and often ineffective effort.
EXAMPLE"Considering the inherently fickle nature of golf, defending a title is, no doubt, as Sisyphean a task as any in the sport." (Anthony Cuaycong, BusinessWorld, July 2008)
DID YOU KNOW?In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a king who annoyed the gods with his trickery. As a consequence, he was condemned for eternity to roll a huge rock up a long, steep hill in the underworld, only to watch it roll back down. The story of Sisyphus is often told in conjunction with that of Tantalus, who was condemned to stand beneath fruit-laden boughs, up to his chin in water. Whenever he bent his head to drink, the water receded, and whenever he reached for the fruit, the branches moved beyond his grasp. Thus to "tantalize" is to tease or torment by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach -- and something "Sisyphean" (or "Sisyphian," pronounced \sih-SIFF-ee-un\) demands unending, thankless, and ultimately unsuccessful efforts
Born On This Day: Brad Wilk, September 5, 1968
The drummer for Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave celebrates his birthday today. Brad was born in Portland, Oregon.
The Most Significant Indie Records
Let It Be - The Replacements (Twin/Tone, 1984)The little band that couldn't. The great American Rock Band of the eighties who could never pull it together long enough to pull it off good. Too true to their ethics, too full of the renegade rock & roll vibe and too afraid of being eaten alive by the business, when the 'Mats finally crashed and burned it was in many pieces that will never again be put together in quite the same way. Their records only capture part of the magic, but the magic of Let It Be captures is considerable. Paul Westerberg's heart-on-sleeve songwriting and shining, shoddy voice, goofy throwaways, the odd cover, Bob Stinson's over-the-top guitar, and the bumbling rhythm section-it's all here.
SUNDAY'S TOP 5: SEPTEMBER 5, 2010
I'M BACK WITH ANOTHER ENTRY OF MY TOP 5 ALBUMS I'M LISTENING TO FOR THIS SUNDAY AND THEY ARE:
1.THE CHARLATANS - WHO WE TOUCH
2.MANIC STREET PREACHERS - POSTCARDS FROM A YOUNG MAN
3.ROSALIA DE SOUZA - D'IMPROVVISO
5.THE SMITHEREENS - BLOW UP
1.THE CHARLATANS - WHO WE TOUCH
2.MANIC STREET PREACHERS - POSTCARDS FROM A YOUNG MAN
3.ROSALIA DE SOUZA - D'IMPROVVISO
4.ANDREYA TRIANA LOST WHERE I BELONG
5.THE SMITHEREENS - BLOW UP
jueves, 2 de septiembre de 2010
Born On This Day: Jerry Augustyniak , September 2, 1958
The drummer for 10,000 Maniacs celebrates his birthday today. Jerome Stanley Augustyniak was born in Sloan, New York.
Today In Alternative Music History: September 2, 2003
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club releases Take Them On, On Your Own.
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