It's the time of the year where Rock And Roll Hall of Fame nominations are released to the public and it always raises an eyebrow from me in the most recent years, given the inclusion of some groups.
I have no issue with hip-hop artists or groups being included in the Hall, because it's pretty obvious that it's not a "fad" by now, after over 30 years of it being in the spotlight. This year, LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys will up for induction in the Hall.
What I'm disappointed with is the year after year snub of Rush. I'm not a big fan of Rush and I've never really gotten into them, like the two guys in the movie "I Love You, Man," but I respect their longevity and what they've contributed to Rock and Roll.
I just got a note from someone. It says, "'I Love You, Man' was a movie. It was make believe." My mistake.
Another group that has been snubbed by the Hall is The Cure. They're now entering their fourth decade of existence and they've never shown up on a nomination ballot either.
It will be interesting to see who gets in, when the inductees are announced in December.
Zack and Jim on Aggie 96!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The "Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame" Nominations Are Out...
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Our Beer Bottle Opener
For the last few days, we've been looking all over the house for our
beer bottle opener. We have another one... we just don't like to use it
that much.
The reason why we don't like using it is because every time you crack one open, you get the Aggie War Hymn playing for about a minute. It's not that I don't like the War Hymn, but I really don't wanna hear a college fight song every time I open a beer. This also goes for my college fight song... and I'm sure the girlfriend wouldn't wanna hear "Fight, Wildcats, Fight" every time she wanted a cold one.
The reason why we don't like using it is because every time you crack one open, you get the Aggie War Hymn playing for about a minute. It's not that I don't like the War Hymn, but I really don't wanna hear a college fight song every time I open a beer. This also goes for my college fight song... and I'm sure the girlfriend wouldn't wanna hear "Fight, Wildcats, Fight" every time she wanted a cold one.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The "Event"
One of the new shows of the fall season that I've been dying to watch is "The Event." I wasn't really into "Lost," because I felt it got kinda way too convoluted. I promise to go back and give it a chance though.
So after watching "The Situation" on Dancing With The Stars (my least favorite show, but might be worth while now that the Jersey Shore is invading), the girlfriend and I snuggled up to this show.
She already doesn't like flying, so watching the tumultous airplane scene freaked her out a bit. All in all... it wasn't bad, but I felt like it didn't give enough answers away yet to keep people hooked.
It's one of those shows that has to hit hard and tip its hand a little, but not overdo it. I felt it didn't give us enough of an explanation and I have some serious questions. Who are the "97?" What happened to the others they let go?
The way it was presented, it seems to be about terrorism and the fact that a Cuban character is the President of the United States, the show tends to lean toward a political commentary rather than entertainment.
I'll watch it again and probably give it the entire run of this season. Unfortunately, I'm going to need some answers... sooner, rather than later.
So after watching "The Situation" on Dancing With The Stars (my least favorite show, but might be worth while now that the Jersey Shore is invading), the girlfriend and I snuggled up to this show.
She already doesn't like flying, so watching the tumultous airplane scene freaked her out a bit. All in all... it wasn't bad, but I felt like it didn't give enough answers away yet to keep people hooked.
It's one of those shows that has to hit hard and tip its hand a little, but not overdo it. I felt it didn't give us enough of an explanation and I have some serious questions. Who are the "97?" What happened to the others they let go?
The way it was presented, it seems to be about terrorism and the fact that a Cuban character is the President of the United States, the show tends to lean toward a political commentary rather than entertainment.
I'll watch it again and probably give it the entire run of this season. Unfortunately, I'm going to need some answers... sooner, rather than later.
