Sorry about not posting in a while.
Things are going pretty well in the Land of Me. Not too much academic turmoil, thankfully. I've been working on actually getting together another full band, and I think I've managed it. We don't have a name, or any songs, because we haven't started practicing yet.
The other day I was listening to Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' record and I was thinking about how many people assume the title track is praising the glory of the good ol' U.S. of A. Are they willfully not listening to the lyrics? Or perhaps they are just stupid. Honestly, with lines like: "the first kick I took was when I hit the ground". This is a clear exploration into themes of the unjustness of returning war veterans. Blind patriotism = stupidity; in other words, get over yourself.
I've never met a person that hates the Clash. Seriously, does such a person exist? How can you hate the Clash? It's THE FUCKING CLASH. Sure, maybe you don't really listen to them. But actually have a negative opinion about them? Is that even possible?
Some people consider their worst album/career low point to be the commercial failure of Sandinista! but I can't help thinking it is some of the best output the Clash ever released. As per usual, Joe Strummer's lyrics are equal parts poetic beauty and societal - inspired anger. Not only that, but the general range of genres is impressive and makes for an exciting and engaging listening experience. To anyone familiar only with the more popular release of 'London Calling', I highly recommend picking up 'Sandinista!'.
Okay, I have to go. There's a guy selling flags in the university center and I can see a jumbo one with Bob Marley and the word 'FREEDOM' from here.
Catch you later, sexy lil' minxes.
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