the crap we call music..

[Tomorrow Never Knows]

Interesting magazine. There's an independant bookshop around the corner (a rarity these days, I know), and I'll pick up an issue.

I'm not really on board with the anarchy thing. Governments should still be in place with only the slightest of regulatory powers. Countries such as Afghanistan and Somalia are good examples of why anarchy isn't a viable form of society.

It is refreshing to meet people who are willing to discard the current, corrupt political systems, as opposed to those who want to keep the system, but insist it is fixable: It's broken because it is corrupt. therefore, it must be eliminated and a country's political system needs to be created anew.

Last year I was very involved with my local LP. I have slowed down a bit, but I will still vote LP this fall.

[yoda]

It seems like it's been a while since there have been any really, really good bands/ singers/musicians out there. What do I mean by that? Ok, sure, there are some fantasic guitar players and there's a lot of catchy tunes but not since the late 60's/ early 70's have there been any bands that will be able to stand the test of time. It just seems like now-a-days bands are more interested in making a catchy tune that will get them a quick buck than writing really good music.

i think people will remember tool. their music is talented, with inspired and meaningful lyrics. and red hot chili peppers will go down as one of the best bands of all time. its gonna take another 10 years to see how todays music will be judged, but i definitly agree that the quality of music has gone down. along with the quality of television, movies, and pretty much everything that is driven by money.

[heatherhatesyou]

all you guys pretty much hit the nail on the head. the only thing i would amend is the not liking lil jon--cmon, kids, he's the king of crunk. and his videos are like an acid trip, at least his latest one. admit it...you've YEAHED right along with him at one point.

also, iron maiden kicks ass. as does slayer. purely for comedy/face-melting purposes.

[heatherhatesyou]

I like Taking back sunday now, their new album is cool, their not that emo, and some of their new songs involve cannabis.

dude, you should be banned for making such an inflammatory comment.

fuckin' emos.

[Skink]

Barry Maniflow::: I can't do something "LOLz I forget" without you

[krustythfreakinclown]

Last year I was very involved with my local LP. I have slowed down a bit, but I will still vote LP this fall.

Just make sure every political conversation in which you get involved, you make it clear that you are a libertarian and that you vote libertarian. You don't need to win converts, you just need to raise the public's awareness about the party's existence. Those who realize the republicans and democrats are destroying the USA will seek you out for more information. Then, you proselytize.

Good luck!

BTW, on a more relevant topic, Nirvana is good and groundbraeaking, but:
a) the lyrics were disjointed and simplistic
b) Kurt couldn't play guitar
c) they are nowhere near the level of cultural/musical impact of Led Zepplin or Bob Dylan (I think Dylan sucks ass, but there is no denying that people still revere his music and myriad of mucisians quote him as a major influence in their art).

[Dutch Pimp]

My generation did something very right, it left me with....the best fucking music... for my old days...I hope your generation...does the same for you.

[mellow marie]

S Club 7.

[Tom Swierzbinski]

I loathe death metal. Anyone can make a song (if you can call it that) in the Death Metal genre. It all sounds the fucking same, some idiot 'playing' a guitar and another idiot in the background screaming 'DIE' and 'SATAN' randomly in a microphone.
I hate some R&B, but some of it is OK. Craig David rocks.
Dance is alright, but I have to be in the mood for it. It makes for good driving music, shortly before you crash into a wall at 120mph because for some reason, it makes you want to drive faster.
The less said about Garage/Drum and Bass/techno the better.

Mellow Marie, who is that in your avatar? They look familiar for some reason

Edit: just looked at yer Myspace page... you live in Zimbabwe? Damn thats a random place to live. Cool, but random. Oh, and the lead singer from The Vines is pretty cute!