a couple quick things because i had too much fun writing that oprah one to bury it beneath less-interesting writing.

one, i saw a video from the band on! air! library! and now i have a crush on their singer. the music seemed alright.

two, i also saw a video for mastodon, and they could crush me. i am excited though because i’m going to see them next month, and their cd is good.

i’m not gonna go all hipster-who-can-appreciate-metal on you and write a full review, i’m just gonna say i love how metal dudes can get away with writing 13 minute operatic guitar songs about loneliness and defeat but also reference things like infinite abysses and mountains and thunder and monsters. indie rock just can’t pull that off. and so, the pay day song, hearts alive. rock on.