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Late Night Tales (Flaming Lips)

May 27, 2005 at 1:54 am Post Author: Giania Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ·

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This compliation is to die for. It opens with some pleasantly ethereal Bjork. In contrast to the Filter review, this song’s album of origin is not one I assumed I must own. Point of fact, I myself only like Bjork’s material in small doses. (They mentioned a few others I didn’t necessarily classify as flat-out essential. At least, not until I heard this compilation.) This happens to be a particularly pungent and heady dose, a good kickoff to the tone and caliber of this album overall.

The album is sprinkled throughout with the deep, heartwarming and bizzare mix of sonic encounters one has come to expect from a group like the Flaming Lips. Although, ironically enough the track I found least intriguing was the one contrbuted by the band responsible for putting together this otherwise stellar mix of sound. They procure a cover of the White Stripes’ Seven Nation Army, cheekily titled “Harry Potter and George Bush’s Severed Head Mix”. The listenablility factor is somewhat qwestionerball, what with the heavy presence of siren sounds and the like. However, if one like’s Faust’s odd buzzy tone in the chorus of their contribution (It’s a Bit of a Pain, track 4), then one is apt to enjoy this cover. The other track liable to raise a few eyebrows is the last. It’s part of a series, and not part of the Lips’ picks at all. Worth a listen for the beat poetical value, but definitely not for everyone.

The booklet is highly edifying in this audio journey, and provides a really candid glimpse into the band that is the Flaming Lips - more than worth a look in my opinion.

In these busy days of iPods and burnt discs cobbled together from oddball MP3s, it’s nice to be able to pop down to the record store, and get a total education on music from a single disc. Skim the tracklist, if you don’t know half the artists, and are a Flaming Lips fan, then I implore you to trust their judgement. I picked it up in a Virgin MegaStore, but you can find it online here.

On a one to ten scale, I give this disc an overall of 9.7. Would have scored a perfect if it wasn’t for the two slightly awkward tracks and the realization that I have a lot of albums to buy. (Sebadoh’s Harmacy down… a whole bunch more to go.)

If you like:

Techno -
07 - Flim Aphex Twin
11 - Playground for a Wedgeless Firm Chemical Brothers

Pretty Rock -
03 - Speed of Sound Chris Bell
06 - People Alfie
16 - On Fire Sebadoh

Utterly Unique -
09 - Up The Down Escalator The Chameleons
10 - Seven Nation Army Flaming Lips

Instrumental -
08 - Galileo Mice Parade
02 - My Ship Miles Davis
12 - Saudade Love and Rockets

Old Skoolish -
14 - Sleep Comes Down Psychedelic Furs
18 - I’m Not In Love 10cc

Dreamy -
13 - Monochrome Lush
15 - River Man Nick Drake
17 - Pyramid Song Radiohead

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May 19, 2005 at 2:17 am Post Author: Giania Tags: ·

People sure look at you funny when you feel the sensation of

the warm fuzz on a newborn puppy

right in the middle of

firing from the grassy knoll.

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May 10, 2005 at 3:21 am Post Author: Giania Tags: , ·


Your Life Path Number Is 9


9


The keys your Life Path are compassion, generosity, and a very humanitarian attitude.

You are very trustworthy, honorable, and unlikely to harbor any sort of prejudice.

Obviously, this is a rather tall order, but you are, in fact, a person that feels very deeply for individuals less fortunate than yourself.

If you are in a position to help, you certainly will.

You tend to be quite sensitive, as you see the world with much feeling and compassion.

The 9, being the highest of the single digit numbers, holds an elevated position and poses certain responsibilities.

Your purpose of life is of a philosophical nature.

Judges, spiritual leaders, healers and educators frequently have much 9 energy.

Material gains are not overly important to you.

You have a very selfless attitude and will give up of material possessions for the common good.

he desire to help others, especially the troubled or underprivileged, is strong.

You are apt to frequently find yourself being used and let down by others, as your generosity is misused and abused.

Your very deep understanding of life is sometimes manifested in the artistic and literary fields.

Here you may be able to express your deep emotional feelings through painting, writing, music, or other art forms.

Often, however, there if a great deal of difficulty finding a suitable outlet for the your Life Path.

You are usually well suited to the helping and healing professions… but less inclined to the competitive business environment.

You have the ability to make friends very easily, as people are attracted to your magnetic, open personality.

You have a special gift of understanding people, which if used correctly can be of great benefit to others.

Your interest in people tends to make you quite social.

People just naturally like you because you are so sympathetic, tolerant and broad-minded.

In many ways, you are a romantic that can get lost in your loves and passions.

Relationships can be difficult for you, however, because it is hard to strike a balance that will work effectively.

If your partner is one sharing your giving attitudes, the relationship will be happy and lasting.

On the other hand, if you choose a partner whose focus is on material issues, problems will arise quickly.

As do all the life path numbers, the 9 has its negative side, and because of the demanding nature of the truly positive 9, many tend to fail in this category.

It is not uncommon for persons with the 9 life path to fight the realities and challenges of purpose imposed… because selflessness is not an easy trait.

You may have difficulty believing that giving and a lack of personal ambition can be satisfying.

You must accept that little long-term satisfaction and happiness is to be gained by rejecting the natural humanitarian inclinations of your path.
What Is Your Life Path Number?

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