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Rare Musical Post

Jenn — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:58:20 +0000

I’m so sad. I played the heck out of Keane’s last album, earning as high as a silver award for most plays on the Zune social. I felt the music more than I heard it. I even vidded two of the songs off the last album, and that’s really saying something. Perfect Symmetry is nearly a perfect disappointment. I don’t know what is going on with the vocals, but the serious ode to the 80s just isn’t working for me. The final track is a mellow, somewhat repetitive song that I have played quite a bit, but I’m going to give the rest of it about one more play before I give up on it forever.

I was similarly disappointed with the new Travis album. Keane and Travis say they want to branch out and try new things. Hey, guys? Don’t. You were so awesome because of your respective signature sounds. Try new things in your garages, not the studio. What can I look forward to hearing now? Snow Patrol, anyone?

Current Mood: Disappointed

I Don’t Get You

Jenn — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:50:32 +0000

The news this week for my favorite shows was dismal.

Yes, Fringe got a full season pickup and the ratings weren’t horrible, but I just don’t understand why more people aren’t gaga over this show. I want to yell at them, “But you are the ones still fanboying Lost, for Pete’s sake!” The argument that “It’s not believable” doesn’t hold up to the ridiculousness that we see on that show. Geez.

Pushing Daisies got slammed by reviewers, and again, I don’t get it. I loved the episode. I did feel that it needed even more Emerson, but I also thought it felt just as whimsical as Season 1 and therefore, was awesome.

Ugly Betty received virtually no press, so there’s another of my shows seemingly past its prime. Woe.

Somewhat related, Sanctuary was neither wow nor terrible; just meh.

Current Mood: Confused

Head-To-Head #1

Jenn — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:24:27 +0000

In the battle for geek show supremacy, I have to give this week’s title to Fringe. While Merlin gets a pass for it being only the second the episode and Heroes was solid, Fringe was just amazingly captivating and tingle-worthy. I’m not sure just how much show mythos we’re seeing versus stand-alone elements, but I am LOVING this show more and more with each episode.

Loopability: (1-10)
Fringe: 10
Heroes: 6
Merlin: 1

Current Mood: Impressed

Must See Shows of 2008

Jenn — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:18:16 +0000

Although I think my fandom love is on perpetual display, I was tagged by the amazing trench of 7milesdown. Also? This is fun!

My Must See Shows are:

1. Heroes
From creator/writer Tim Kring (NBC’s “Crossing Jordan”) comes the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated “Heroes,” an epic drama that chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities.

When It Airs: Mondays, 9pm EST on NBC

Why I watch: I’ve been a fan all three seasons. The characters are intriguing, the stories are actually more developed than a genre show would normally suggest. Their paths intertwine in the most interesting ways and as of now, no one is ever who they seem.

My favorite characters: Oddly enough I had to think about this for a moment, only because there are so many! Peter and Nathan are probably the heart of the show for me, so I’m going with them.

( See the rest here! )

It’s Back!

Jenn — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:49:22 +0000

I this show.

Current Mood: Jubilant

Round and Round (Table) Again

Jenn — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:56:08 +0000

I was disturbed from my peaceful weekend by legend. I don’t know how in the world I missed the fact that the new BBC showing of Merlin was premiering this weekend. I think it was because DW has been finished for quite awhile now and Robin Hood didn’t start airing, so I just got used to having nothing on.

Anyway, on to the show: I like it. I’m a sucker for Arthurian lore. I like how no two adaptations are remotely similar. It’s the contrast between stories I think I like more than the story itself. Because of the star power involved, I knew I’d like the performances well enough; and I did. Giles as King Uther is fun and Gwen Cooper as a witch was just, um, appropriate. Hee! I think this series will win an award for fastest slash setup in a series. I can already feel the communities setting up for Merlin/Arthur smut, and with any luck, they’ll be on FW in no time. Nonetheless, I will definitely be watching this light, pop-corn fluff all the way through.

Current Mood: Pleased

Weekend O’ Hob

Jenn — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:59:57 +0000

The title should actually be “Weekend O’ Hob and the Little Guy, Too!” but there just wasn’t enough space. I’ve felt incredibly tired this week. I haven’t had it this bad since grad school, where I would be sitting in class so tired that it physically hurt to stay awake. I’ve been dropping as soon as I get home, but I can’t seem to get enough sleep. I did catch Fringe of course, but that was the only show I watched first-run this week. I still have Eureka and Top Design to watch, but I have all weekend to get caught up.

The plan is to plant myself firmly on the couch and not move until prompted to do so by Hobbit or Istar. The only thing that would make this a better plan is if it were to rain all weekend.

Current Mood: Peaceful

Aaaand, I’m Out

Jenn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:37:47 +0000

Well, I gave it the ol’ college try. I made it through the first 7:32 minutes of Firefly before swearing it off forever. BORING. I had to force myself to keep watching after the first three minutes of blah, but seeing Keller just solidified it for me.

Thanks, hulu, for making life easier.

Current Mood: Bored

One Fan Added

Jenn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:59:15 +0000

My dad is a Fringe fan! I’m so proud of him. He was also a LOST fan in the beginning, but he jumped ship on that one long before I did. I hope he sticks with it this time so we can “Ooh” and “Ahhh” together. He’s going to check out True Blood later today, but I don’t think he’ll like it too much; he just feels obligated to watch any new HBO series because they gave him his beloved Deadwood and Carnivale.

If you missed Fringe, or even if you didn’t, they’re re-airing it tonight along with the first bit of Episode 2. I am so excited, y’all. Seriously. I’m even going to do some of the online Fringe things…something I swore I’d never do.

[Edit: My moods here are all bunked up. Maybe I'll fix them later today. I've got two of some, and none of others. Where the heck did "Excited" go?!?]

Current Mood: Chipper

Todd and Coley Day!

Jenn — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:07:03 +0000

Happy Anniversary to my favoritest married couple of all time, the well loved and well missed buhbuhraven and Nichole! I wish them tons of happiness and love!

Current Mood: Thoughtful