Comments on: Give me back the Berlin wall, give me Stalin and St. Paul

By: CrazyCat

CrazyCat — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:54:34 +0000

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By: admin

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:03:58 +0000

Prefers – See, I don’t have that emotional connection with Dylan or Lennon. Lennon as a songwriter – not sure. Certainly a great musician, but I like a more poetic songwriter.

Erin – There you go – now go check out more Leonard Cohen!

NATUI – The job thing has settled down. Thank goodness.

Ginny – ‘Closing Time’ is fantastic!

Bluestreak – It’s funny how you stumble on music. It says something about the state of radio that I’ve discovered very few new artists on the radio.

Xbox – Ah, Christy Moore.

By: Xbox4NappyRash

Xbox4NappyRash — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:44:06 +0000

FYI - Luka Bloom is bloody decent, if somewhat lacking in presence. A good catalog, and top notch family connections, he's Christy Moore's brother. Xbox4NappyRashs last blog post..Pond porn

By: bluestreak

bluestreak — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:21:52 +0000

I chose a) in my life, but I was about to go absolutely fucking nuts. And I think it would be harder to find a second job than a regular job.

It’s weird how you chronicle this post, it sounds like me; what my response would have been to the same question, the discovery of Pixies and Cohen from the same soundtracks. I’m still a softy for Dylan, but then again, I never really listened to Dylan for the lyrics, I listened to it for the absolutely brilliant poetry and the way it makes my head go wild thinking about what really happened to inspire the words. Like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkq0UvwvA7s

bluestreaks last blog post..Half-assery/sorry Rasslery and an update on the job front

By: Ginny

Ginny — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:34:13 +0000

Gah! How did I get here so late? I loves me some Leonard Cohen!! "Closing Time"? Should be on my list of top 5 songs. Sorry about the job situation - but really, I think it's just a matter of time before it comes around. Lovely wife - check. Gorgeous kid - check. Beautiful place to live - oh hell yeah. So the job situation is just a little late working itself out. I betcha. Ginnys last blog post..The Steel Anniversary

By: NATUI

NATUI — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:21:18 +0000

Thanks for the heads up with these songs. I've been looking for a few new tunes to try out. As for the job situation, I got nothing for ya. Just don't let it drive you crazy. It's just not worth it. NATUIs last blog post..Headache Vs. Fever

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:03:35 +0000

I didn't know Leonard Cohen wrote "Hallelujah." The simplicity of the chords makes that song sound like I've always known it, even though I didn't hear it until my friend played it for me in college. The melody rises and falls so perfectly with the progression. Very beautiful. Erins last blog post..Bad girl

By: Prefers Her Fantasy Life

Prefers Her Fantasy Life — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:40:18 +0000

I came to Cohen late as well--just recently saw the documentary. Love him (he's touring now), but Dylan and his lyrics have the radical edge mixed in with the poetry. Plus, with Dylan's (and Lennon's) contribution to music as well as our social/historical culture, I have an emotional attachment to them that I could never have with Cohen. Prefers Her Fantasy Lifes last blog post..Not Your Everyday Caption Contest Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: admin

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:50:38 +0000

TB – I know, I don’t know when I became so addicted to technology. I didn’t own a cell phone until about 2003 and still barely use one. But a week without internet and I’m livid.

Angel – Because Australians are lazy bastards.

FGIS – Why don’t you come over to Adelaide and tell the story. I’m trying to organize a blogger BBQ – you’d be a welcome addition!

SSG – I’ve been to Montreal once – it rocks! Too many Frenchies, though.

Mongola – It’s B because it’s not all about me.

Nichole – That’s the plan. I’ve got a riskier idea fermenting in my noggin, but I think I’ll leave it there.

Cat – Who is his favorite?

Jacob – I’ve not seen that film, I’ll have to check it out.

Rassles – Sad and proud. I like that and am probably going to steal it.

April – Hallelujah was on Zach’s prenatal play list and it will be on #2’s as well.

HIF – That’s the thing, I don’t see many out there right now.

Lara – A guy can hope.

SIS – Thanks.

SSG – I hate the X factor.

Alice – I’ve only ever heard it on West Wing. What else?

Joe – I really want to love my job. I do love what I’m doing, just not some of the upper management. Well all of it.

CMGD – I knew there was something wrong with you.

Jill – That’ll come as a surprise to my parents! Ooh, and Steve Earle would feature pretty high on my list as well!

Suzer – I don’t know much about Luka Bloom. Should I?

Kitty – I know, it was really just a writing cue. Dylan, Cohen, Steve Earle, Townes van Zandt, Van Morrison there’s no way of ranking really.

TUB – Sucking.

By: Sherrie

Sherrie — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:42:28 +0000

I thought it was only Germany that had the 3 month long wait before allowing internet.

I Looooooooooooooooooooooooooove Leonard Cohen. I am still pissed that whenever he plays in St. John’s I am never home, as friends of mine have had the pleasure of having drinks with him in one of the local bars. sniff.

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