hello hello everyone! moving was "fun" (and in typical fashion i ended up finishing right before they came to pick up my shit), but now i'm back home in sunny socal (where it's raining).

thank you very much for the comments and the kind words! they're always incredibly encouraging, and putting a face to readership definitely energizes me to work harder at finding good and new music. and as for the chastising- anon #1 was pretty upset that i'd dare touch the temple, even though until 50-60 years ago it was hanging out in egypt for anyone to touch. all i have to say is that it isn't about impulse, and if you've ever done something like that, you'll know what i mean. still, i can take it as a sincere expression of concern for antiquity and its material legacy. as for the met and the trek across central park, johnny rotten's sweater was ugly as ever, and i'm not sure if i found monty's house.

And, don't forget to pick up the Clash's the Clash at Regnyouth if you don't have it already. And, you're actually not seeing this plug because Jim isn't paying me, but you can grab the new Muse single at his blog, or though microcuts.net- it's being compared to everything from Britney (I disagree) to the Scissor Sisters (more applicable), but it's definitely Muse. Also, I saw Nick Cave's The Proposition this weekend with my Nick Cave-crazy sibling. You can pick up the haunting soundtrack at Pop Music, and check out the film, too. Quite good.