tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84913582024-09-06T20:52:58.047-05:00Good Dog Bad Dog(Post) Rock. (Moderate to Liberal) Politics. (Educated) Opinion. (Insightful) Commentary. (Underground) Culture. (Social) Responsibility. (Skeptical) Christianity. (Southern) Criticism.The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1128570678285243452005-10-05T22:21:00.000-05:002005-10-05T22:51:18.343-05:00There are times when you will not like the sound of my voiceWe are never as we wish we were. Entropy, the cruelest law of the universe, constantly acts to rob us of the very things we want so much to possess – life, vitality, completeness. The oft-repeated quote that hope is simultaneously man’s greatest strength and weakness deftly flays the problem out on the table for all to see. By definition, we are imperfect beings, forever seeking perfection, neverThe Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1121838855681342742005-07-20T00:52:00.000-05:002005-07-20T00:56:44.396-05:00That's the way this wheel keeps turning 'roundWatching American cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong cross the finish line at the end of the Tour de France’s tenth stage to re-take the leader’s yellow jersey last week it would have been hard to tell this was a man approaching the end of his professional career. However, that’s just what the greatest Tour rider in history intends to do on July 24th, the date after what he hopes will beThe Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1121835846076469422005-06-15T00:00:00.000-05:002005-07-20T00:51:38.256-05:00C'mon DJ, bring that back!.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } IJIllustrationMPW, originally uploaded by lotifoazurri. Living in Columbia, you get used to being a few years behind the trends that sweep bigger cities up North or out West before filtering down to the sleepy South. The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1121835288826285882005-06-07T23:52:00.000-05:002005-07-19T23:58:55.023-05:00And I will try to fix you'X&Y' by ColdplayThree and 1/2 of five starsChris Martin, Coldplay's frontman, has a monkey on his back. Following the release of his band's sophomore effort, "A Rush of Blood to the Head" in 2002, Martin met and married actress Gwyneth Paltrow, and the couple had a child. In a profession that still clings to the clichéd idea that angst produces the best art, critics saw signs of the worst The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1121835117305869892005-05-31T23:49:00.000-05:002005-07-19T23:51:57.306-05:00You get smaller while the world gets bigNo one was surprised that South Carolina Speaker of the House David Wilkins was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be President Bush's new ambassador to Canada. After all, Wilkins had been instrumental in Bush's 2000 primary victory against fellow Republican John McCain that swung the momentum to a then-flagging campaign in a contentious nomination race. Wilkins served as statewide chairman of The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1114848471524647912005-04-30T03:02:00.000-05:002005-04-30T03:13:29.880-05:00Knuckles clench to white as the landing gear retract for flight.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } 2005-04-26, smile6, originally uploaded by lotifoazurri. I'm off to Maryland for the weekend for my niece (seen above) Hannah's baptism. After that I'll resume regular updates, accompanied by copiously gratutious family The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1121834794473106582005-04-27T23:41:00.000-05:002005-07-19T23:48:31.023-05:00This year I ended up streamlinedIt's more than a bit ironic that Charleston-based songsmith Michael Flynn admits that the soundtrack to 1983's "The Big Chill" is one of his early influences. After all, the Motown-heavy compilation that paved the way for every thematic movie score since served as the backdrop to a script about children of the 1960s who are coming to terms with the death of their idealistic youth. While Flynn's The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1114248935447802452005-04-23T04:35:00.000-05:002005-04-23T04:35:35.446-05:00Being Seth Cohen = Priceless.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Seth, originally uploaded by lotifoazurri. Death Cab appeared on The OC this Thursday to anticipation by indie fans and the show's target audience of 14-year olds everywhere. Alas, despite getting segments of three songs inThe Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1114673383060832102005-04-22T02:28:00.000-05:002005-04-28T02:29:43.063-05:00Adieu to the PatronWhile much of the world was busy watching a chimney in Rome and debating the differences between black and white smoke, the man who is arguably America's greatest athlete in a generation quietly announced that as of July 24 he will give up the sport to spend more time with his family. Lance Armstrong is a man known as much for his efforts to support cancer research and dating pop icon Sheryl CrowThe Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1114673183982609362005-04-20T02:23:00.000-05:002005-04-29T04:23:03.116-05:00She said to me as she turned on the light, there's something you don't know that keeps me from feeling right'Crimes' by Blood Brothers3 out of 5 starsThe old saying goes that a bad economy makes for good art, but mix in contentious politics of morality and you've got a recipe for napalm. Seattle-based Blood Brothers prove you don't have to be a whiny guitar-picking folkie to unleash social commentary on the masses with the group's fourth full-length offering, "Crimes."A five-piece, bass-heavy hardcore The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1114673019180730162005-04-13T02:18:00.000-05:002005-04-28T02:27:03.013-05:00Like some Orpheus descending through a turnstile underground'Elevator' by Hot Hot Heat2 out of 5 starsIn the world of music, it has become so much of a cliché that sophomore releases usually see bands adrift that bands like Grandaddy have used a play on the notion as album titles. Apparently though, New Wave-esque band Hot Hot Heat has done its darndest to intentionally derail any critical support it garnered after 2002's "Make Up the Breakdown." "The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1114672679540196562005-03-28T03:15:00.000-05:002005-04-28T02:17:59.543-05:00But This Year I Ended Up StreamlinedIt's more than a bit ironic that Charleston-based songsmith Michael Flynn admits that the soundtrack to 1983's "The Big Chill" is one of his early influences. After all, the Motown-heavy compilation that paved the way for every thematic movie score since served as the backdrop to a script about children of the 1960s who are coming to terms with the death of their idealistic youth. While Flynn's The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1111713772588307992005-03-23T20:20:00.000-05:002005-03-24T20:22:52.590-05:00You can feel, but you can't grab itKasabian: s/t1 out of 5 starsIt's hard not to do well in the UK when NME, the Isles' leading music publication, goes out of its way seemingly every month to convince people that you're the next thing since Oasis to start a new British invasion of the American Billboard charts.Despite wrapping itself proudly in the seamy side of being lads in the industrial midlands of England, Kasabian has The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1111391011957641242005-03-21T02:40:00.000-05:002005-03-21T03:13:50.606-05:00And if you don't love me let me go.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } JRodDecemberists, originally uploaded by lotifoazurri. John Roderick as the history teacher in the Decemberist's new video for 16x32My lede sucks, but I stand by the rest of the review. I can't wait to see them at the The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1109993312653490812005-02-23T22:24:00.000-05:002005-03-04T22:28:32.656-05:00I am the secretary´Business Casual´ by Beep BeepA few years ago, the mention of Omaha, Neb., wouldn't have elicited breathy sighs of contentment from indie kids across America. However, with the breakout of Omaha-based Bright Eyes and its label, Saddle Creek, the town that progress forgot has become a legitimate outpost of music literati. Now, Saddle Creek has a diverse stable of artists, from the neo-folk Bright The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1109993608473459372005-02-18T22:31:00.000-05:002005-03-04T22:33:28.476-05:00And the truth is I have no faith in happinessThese are my words, as they usually are.This week a jury in Charleston convicted 15-year-old Christopher Pittman of killing his grandparents three years ago, shortly after he began a prescription of the popular antidepressant Zoloft. While the jury was correct to reject the assertion that Pittman's actions were both caused by and excusable because of the drug, the defense's tactic of blaming the The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1109993072946357542005-02-16T22:21:00.000-05:002005-03-04T22:24:32.950-05:00Dear did you know that people love each other just like we do?´Room Noises´ by EisleySome artists devote their entire lives to art despite a lack of critical or commercial success. Vincent Van Gogh died having only sold one painting, and it was only after his death that his innovative style was appreciated. This is not the case with Eisley, the Texan pop group formed by the family DuPree in 1997. Comprised of sisters Chauntelle (guitars), Sherri (vocals/The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1108016286865451552005-02-10T01:32:00.000-05:002005-02-10T01:28:51.740-05:00You can't stop kicking my heart out, and you're a practical mess.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } bushset, originally uploaded by lotifoazurri.
Did you miss me? Sure you did. It’s been two months since I touched this thing. Kudos to Steven F. for reminding me I had an adoring internet audience that await my every wordThe Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1109992847906688762005-02-09T10:17:00.000-05:002005-03-04T22:20:47.906-05:00If music is my lover you are just a teaseThe best music effortlessly subsumes its influences into something altogether unlike them and yet tied historically to their roots. This, in a way, is a perfect description of Rogue Wave, a Bay Area band that will be headlining a show with Two Gallants and locals Cypress Knees tonight at New Brookland Tavern. Hailing from California, Rogue Wave weaves surf-pop reminiscent of the Beach Boys, The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1108017151834957552005-02-02T01:31:00.000-05:002005-02-10T01:32:31.833-05:00Hold on you could be perfect, slow down you might be worth it´Treble & Tremble´ by Earlimart
On its fourth proper full-length album, California-based bedroom-pop group Earlimart refines its Elliott Smith and Grandaddy-influenced sound into an album worthy of a sun-streaked Sunday afternoon spent under the covers.
Earlimart front man and producer Aaron Espinoza has long been on friendly terms with underground luminaries Jim Fairchild of Grandaddy, The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1101883098938005102004-11-30T01:00:00.000-05:002004-12-01T01:53:53.566-05:00Small doses absorbed dailyThe Facebook is taking over America. Well, at least college-aged Americans at somewhat large institutions of higher education. I've given in.
This is why Janeane Garofalo hates the Right. Her argument is pretty persuasive, and dead on about a lot of the charges. On a related note, I read an article today in the conservative Christian rag World today that asserted that issues like abortion and The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1101196262314413862004-11-23T02:51:00.000-05:002004-11-23T02:51:02.313-05:00Your love is teaching me how to kneel.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } clintonlibrary, originally uploaded by lotifoazurri. From stereogum.com - 'imagine them all wearing iPods'U2 performed at the opening of the Clinton library, and reached across party lines, as the last four presidents showThe Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1101175721048144642004-11-22T00:00:00.000-05:002004-11-22T21:08:41.046-05:00When there's nothing left to burn, you have to set yourself on fireThis week's column - a pitiful, last minute effort that i'm not entirely happy with.
Sen. John McCain has indigestion.
However, it's not from what he ate in the Capitol cafeteria, but from the direction his party is taking. Instead of being the party of fiscal responsibility and small government, principles Republicans have always championed, the party of Lincoln and Reagan has overseen the The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1100762582549984512004-11-18T00:00:00.000-05:002004-11-18T02:24:55.376-05:00Welcome to the phyrric victory celebrationThe Facebook is a terrible time waster. Or maybe I should say that it's good at wasting my time. Whatever, just find me and add me to your friends, so I can read all the inane things you write about yourself.
One hundred reasons why I didn't vote for Bush.
I'm gonna miss Colin Powell as Secretary of State, and I really wonder what Condi Rice's policy orientation is like.
Meanwhile we've The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491358.post-1100164134464573992004-11-11T04:08:00.000-05:002004-11-11T04:08:54.463-05:00There's guards at the onramps, armed to the teeth.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } canada20, originally uploaded by lotifoazurri. The new, post November 2nd map of North America.The Lion of Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164403904943441590noreply@blogger.com