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Monday, February 23, 2004
It's a tad too early to start talking spring, but it does feel like the city is waking up a little today. The sun's shining brightly, and the mid-40 temps feel downright balmy compared to where we've been for months. A lunchtime walk to the commons, rays on my face, squirrels all around... exactly what I needed.
 Even though they still owe me 50 bucks, I picked up the new Pilot to Gunner disc last week, and it's rocking me even more than I expected. Years ago, having Padden's voice stuck in my head might have given me nightmares ("monk! boneless b! monk!"), but I've gotta say, I can't get track four (Hey Carrier) outta my brain. Seems to be stuck on repeat.  Their first record, as much as I dug it, got old too fast because I'd seen them play the songs live so many times. This time around, on "Get Saved", a lot of the tracks are new to me, so these first bunch of listens have hit me harder. I remember a few from shows, sure, but not all of 'em by heart. This album also has it over their first in both production (by J. Robbins) and song dynamics... there's more going on, more to dig into. It's been a long wait, but they've got something pretty great on their hands. I'm psyched for 'em. Doesn't mean I still don't want that 50 bucks. I'll except payment in a variety of forms, Scott.  |
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