A Whole New America

So, the democratic party has picked up a majority in the House of Representatives. It looks like they are picking up the majority in the Senate and picked up several govenorships. For the first time in my adult life I have faith that good things are going to get done. I'm going to try not to be cynical and think politicians are all evil and corrupt. Let's fix this broken democracy! My conversation with Jen this morning touched on the hope that instead of looking to point blame for the administration's missteps they move ahead and get great things done. We have the potential to be the world's greatest nation. Let's do this! Good work to everyone that voted. Even if you voted for the other side.

The Genders are the best band from Israel. They rocked the Abbey Lounge last night. Rock and Roll.

I did end up seeing Grails and Ocean Sunday night. Again I went alone and again it was awkward. It was definetly worth it though. Kayo Dot didn't play and Panda & Angel sucked so I was beginning to think that it was going to be a shitty night. Grails took forever to set up. They borrowed most of Ocean's gear, including both guitar amps, bass amp, and drums. They set up very sloppy with cables and gear all over the stage. I was irritated actually because for some reason that shit bothers me. Well it looks like I'm a total dick because they blew me away. Just an awesome band. I'm glad I went. I bought their album and I enjoy it a ton. Ocean was DOOM. Exactly what I expected. The cool thing was that they never stopped playing. It was just constant DOOM for 45 minutes. Sucked when the guitarist broke a string and was never able to change guitars because they never stopped. Good times.

I'm currently listening to Sonic Youth's Washing Machine album. I think it might be my favorite record by them. It is equal parts expirimentation and pop. Washing Machine and Diamond Sea are 2 of the best songs ever written. Right up there with Bull in the Heather. Great band.

I purchased Stephen Brodsky's Octave Museum last night. I'm not sure if I like it yet. It's like 60's pop meets Cave In's space rock. Like if Cave In covered the Beatles. Or if Kyle and his dad got together and recorded an album of songs, mostly acoustic, and then I went and added laser gun and crazy delay on top.