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August 30, 2005
Too much, too bright, too powerful.
Does the world need another music blog? Not bloody likely, but what the hell.
It would be a shock to everyone who knows me if I didn't dedicate my first entry to Radiohead, so here we go. The band headed back into the studio a week or so ago to work on their seventh album. (Can you see me bouncing in my seat?) The album is due next spring with touring to follow. (Can you see me bouncing off the ceiling?) They've started a blog on their website where they're charting their progress in their delightfully twisted and quirky way. See it here: http://www.radiohead.com/deadairspace/
Back in April, Thom Yorke took part in the Trade Justice Rally in London. At 3 a.m. a hundred or so lucky marchers were treated to an unannounced solo acoustic performance at Methodist Central Hall. He played Last Flowers til Hospital, (an old song that's never been recorded) House of Cards, (a new song) and Big Ideas, No Surprises, and Reckoner, (all older songs.) I would be more than happy to share these with you if only i could figure out how to get this newfangled blog thang to upload them. Soon. I promise.
The only other time Radiohead came close to performing this year was at the Ether Festival, which my camera and I (and about 20 of our closest friends) attended. You can see my photos of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood here.
Random thought:
We were in Montreal the week before last and my daughter and I noticed that the female department store mannequins had nipples. She asked me why they weren't wearing bras and I realized that mannequins never used to have nipples. Did they? When did mannequins start having nipples? I guess it makes them look more realistic, but it's kind of hard not to gawk at them and then feel pervy. And if they're going for realistic, why are so many of them headless? Check this out. In the same store that featured the perky braless female mannequins, there was this display of headless children:
I have enough trouble sleeping at night, thank you.
Check back here often for live reviews, concert photos, cd reviews, and more.
Posted by Laura at August 30, 2005 02:22 AM
Comments
Radiohead and mannequin nipples... probably the best first blog entry ever. :-D
Let the mutual stalking commence! :jonny:
xx
Posted by: lucy goosey at September 6, 2005 07:39 PM
thanks for being my first commenter miss lucy.
*stalks*
Posted by: Laura at September 8, 2005 04:16 PM
Enjoying your website - makes me laugh and think. Keep up the creative flow. And I'm not at all prejudiced with these thoughts!!!!!
Posted by: Ramana at February 4, 2006 01:05 AM