"I didn’t know I was this geeky until I discovered the online world through my office’s 2400 baud modem back in ’93." Tag Archives for new album
My 175-word No Line on the Horizon review
As published on atu2.com Whatever they say to hype their albums about reinventing themselves, going back to their roots, incorporating dance or electronica, U2 always end up sounding like U2. I wouldn’t have it any other way. But I can … Continue reading
Selling the drama
Maria McKee, on the release of her new album Peddlin’ Dreams (which is lovely, by the way): “In the past I haven’t been the most prolific artist,” she admits. “It’s taken me as much as six years to go from … Continue reading
U2log.com redesigns
Finally! The new U2log.com has gone live. All MT 3.1, CSS, xHTML (though external links break validation), dynamic publishing, etc etc. And we’re using Flickr for our ‘Caption it’ feature. So, we’re ready for the new album (which the design … Continue reading
Interpol
(De Melkweg, 24-9-2004. Click to enlarge.) More shots at Flickr. You can hear this concert on the VPRO website. Interpol are a really tight combo and I enjoyed their set, even if it was a little short (54 mins). I’d … Continue reading
George Michael: Patience
George Michael’s Older (1996) is in my Top 10 favourite albums. So there. Now that that’s out of the way let’s tackle the long-awaited new album. ‘Precious’ won’t make my top 10 because it’s not really an album. It’s a … Continue reading
Rickie Lee Jones’
Rickie Lee Jones’ new album was recommended to me by a man of good taste. (When I said I wasn’t sure I liked her I was asked: “Oh, because she’s a girl?” Let me state this here now: I do … Continue reading
