What's In Sean's Mailbox: You Better You Blech
The Who show was a helluva lot of fun last night, but it would have been more fun had the woman next to me not consistently spat in my face for the duration of Eminence Front ("It's a pfffft on!"). She just wouldn't shut up -- "How old are you? 21? 22? I grew up with the Who? My boys!!!!" -- and her drunken verbosity came with thick, sloppy spittle. I mean, really, couldn't she tell by the way I kept wiping my face off that her "f"s and "p"s were extra juicy? Yes, I have a great job, but at least once a show, some Bud-swilling yabbo sees my press credentials and starts spouting off. Towel, please.
On a much less moist matter, here's the discs I just pulled out of my mailbox. It's a pretty good haul for a sleepy Monday. I'll be reviewing that Kings of Leon next Tuesday (I can tell you now that it kicks butt).
Kings of Leon -- Because of the Times
Modest Mouse -- We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank
Soular -- Love Crash Heal
Good Charlotte -- Good Morning Revival
Martina McBride -- Waking Up Laughing
Son Volt -- The Search
Chuck Brown -- We're About the Business
Pink Martini -- Hey Eugene!
Megadeth -- United Abominations
Sean Daly is the pop music critic for the St. Petersburg Times. His CD collection -- from Journey to Dylan, Prince to U2, Public Enemy to Stan Getz -- is much bigger and better than yours.
I'm interested in your opinion of Pink Martini's latest. Their sophomore effort, Hang on Little Tomato, unfortunately pales in comparison to Sympathique, which is a truly amazing album. Their performance at the Kennedy Center back in '99 was one of the best concerts I've ever experienced. China Forbes' voice is sublime, the chemistry between her, the band and the audience is magical, and I cannot recommend strongly enough seeing them perform live.
Posted by: Tonianne | March 26, 2007 at 10:01 PM
Oh, Daly!
Please give me all the details on the Kings of Leon. I don't know if I can wait for your review. Definitely one of my favorite bands right now! Are you going to see them live? I saw them open for U2 two years ago and they were great! I've read that the songs are longer and not as "polished." Wow, I sound like some prepubescent school girl! Let me know and happy belated B-day!
Posted by: full of chaps | March 27, 2007 at 01:04 PM