The DMV: Why Aren’t More People Avoiding This?
Posted in Jenni Hammit, culture, music on 02. Jun, 2009
I hate going to the DMV. It has been a place I have dreaded for as long as I remember. The one in Fremont, Ohio shared space with the union hall for years. They have their own building now, but my memories of the place will always be a run down building that had the lovely smell of urine. The workers were usually less than pleasant. The one in Bowling Green was nicer, and the employees were nicer, but it was still painful to go there.
I’ll be the first to admit that one of the reasons I like many of my favorite television shows is the music they choose for the soundtrack. The background music is part of the overall package. Of course the writing and acting is the big draw, but a well chosen and placed soundtrack always gives a show a special place in my heart. NCIS has not always been fabulous at this.
I heard several people complain about Coldplay as rock band extraordinaires at the Grammys. I mean they were REALLY angry at the thought of Coldplay being mislabeled as a rock band. Apparently, piano playing leads don’t qualify as Rock. Who knew?
After a 4 year hiatus, Brandy is back with her 5th studio album, Human. It’s an extremely personal effort that sounds like entries ripped from the singer’s diary. Brandy fans will be happy to hear that her voice has matured and rides the beat effortlessly as she sings of love, hope and new beginnings. Human has Brandy linking back up with producer Rodney Jerkins on several songs including the title track “Human”, in which the singer urges listeners to embrace her flaws and all.
Nothing says Merry Christmas like a prepackaged card that says nothing personal but a signature and a “Merry Christmas”. C’mon, people! You can do better than that!
For her third solo release, I AM … Sasha Fierce, Beyonce put together a rather enticing package. The one-name pop star released a double disc aimed at reinventing herself while staying true to her hardcore fans. The first ballad heavy disc is filled with Linda Perry penned gems (famous for her work with Pink) that offer fans a glimpse into the more vulnerable side of the usually tight lipped star. Songs like “Satellite” and “Disappear” are surprisingly bare for Beyonce but actually come off as the most convincing. Lead single “If I were a Boy” seems to match the intensity of B’Day’s “Irreplaceable” and the powerhouse “Halo” gives the stunning vocal performance we have become accustomed to from the singer.
As Christmas Day approaches, some of you guys out there looking for the perfect gift for your woman. Most guys like to see their partner in some form of lingerie, but certain women just won’t take the time to shop for it.