I've noticed people have taken to wearing earphones (for their i-somethings I reckon) while driving in the car. Dunno 'bout you but that's irresponsible. How can they hear a siren or a car honking at them? Of course, someone will say "I listen to them low and can hear everything." Bull. They shouldn't be doing it.
The other day I was driving in a 30k zone and came upon a young girl walking in the middle of the street. I almost came to a complete stop before she realized her idiocy. She moved over, I gave her a "smarten up or else next time it'll be a Mac that'll ream you" look and drove on. She was wearing earphones.
Are iPods that addictive? The only pods I use is the espresso pods I use for my machine.
Earlier today I was watching a sports show and one of the hosts was chastising his colleague because he actually listens to an entire album on CD as opposed to being modern (by ripping off artists by pirating music) and listening to a hodge-podge of songs.
The guy tried to explain the beauty of listening to an album but it fell on deaf ears.
Then they wonder why albums stink nowadays. We can't be bothered to appreciate that artistic form anymore.
You can download whole albums...
ReplyDeleteI think the same thing happened in the 80's with Walkmen and mix tapes recorded from the radio. Downlaoded music even has the same problem as those old mix tapes: reduced sound quality.
And I know it's hilarious to make fun of how awful music seems today, but I guess you just have to know which bands are still making great music. I don't know about your tastes so I can't even begin to recommend anything, but since you're Canadian, you should at least be able to enjoy the new Rush albums.
If you let me know what you listen to, I bet I could find something new that you would like.
Holy shit, how long have you been reading this blog? Not long I presume but I've posted a lot about my musical tastes. Nikk certainly has a grasp of it.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's knowing which are good and to be sure, there are many great modern singers and bands I listen to.
I'm really into a lot of crap. I have a massive record collection cutting across many genres and styles.
I don't buy bull shit, manufactured music though.
And what's up with the "I'm Canadian ergo I like Rush" garbage anyway? Why don't you just ask me if I know Bob and Doug McKenzie.
ReplyDeleteGeez. Dumb ignorant American yank.
Eh?
*Sips beer with ear muffs*
Fine, now I'm not introducing you to Britney Spears.
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't usually listen to music I see posted if I recognize it. So you must not have posted anything I wasn't familiar with.
ReplyDeleteDo you watch Trailer Park Boys?
Yes.
ReplyDeleteBubbles.
Rush.
Cats.
Forgot: Maritimes white trash.
ReplyDeleteSamquanch.
ReplyDeletePatrick Swayze.
Don't you have some off's to fuck?
Philadelphia Collins.
Passed with flying carpets.
ReplyDeleteGreen Bastard.
Helix.
J-Roc porn.
From Russia with the Love Bone
ReplyDeleteThe Bare Pimp Project
Smokes, let's go.
Why are you dressed like Indianapolis Jones?
At least you upped your Canadian content, eh?
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