16.04.07
i am alive
yes, despite reports to the contrary in such leading publications as the sun (*spits*) and the express and star i am alive. but where have you been you maybe asking (you may also have ended up here by accident, in which case you're wondering why someone is talking to themselves on their blog type thing - i do it a lot, get used to it). so, back to your orginial question..
the past few months have been hectic, well, my lifes been pretty hectic since last august when i got a new job as a, wait for it, the job title probably deserves a drum roll its so posh sounding, but really, it probably should be.. anyway, i got a new job as a 'business intelligence analyst'. how thrilling? well, the moneys good, and its something i can do pretty well, so i'm happy enough. but, it meant, for the past 6 months (ish) between 2.5 and 3.5 hours driving a day from my house in dudley (*spits* again) to leicester. i shouldn't spit at dudley.. it treated me well really.
anyway.. the bernard butler song just finished, and i've put some jeff magnum live stuff on. jeff who i hear you say? (possibly), hes the singer of neutral milk hotel, oh right, you remark. (possibly not). the key thing is its ace, so go, download it, buy it, do whatever you do, but get it. its ace.
anyway, the driving is now over, i have now moved to a little village near loughborough, and with a 20min drive to work. its a nice house, very old (which suits me...). so yes, i now have more time. great so you'll update the blog now you exlaim... no, probably not, but thats not the point.
anyway. i am alive. i might even post again before the autumn...
music: cribs / amy winehouse / specifically at this moment? bernard butler...
feeling: ...
Alex at 11:58 PM -
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22.12.06
2006, its was the best of times, it was the best of times...
the fuse is about to burn out on 2006 so its time for the annual (well thats a lie, i've never done this before) review of the year. with your host, the fabulous (ly big headed) alex hill. onto our first catagory, music.
The greatest album of 2006The Kids At The Club (An indie pop compilation) - It'd be just like me to be snobbish and go for something that I was hoping not many people had heard and I never disappoint. For the first time ever (possibbly) my snobbishness will lead to your delight, assuming you have a desire for glorious infectious guitar pop. Download, import, whatever.. but be prepared to have your mind blow away
Also considered: Razorlight, The Arctic Monkeys, Larrikin Love, KasabianThe greatest song I head in 2006Irene - Stardust - And its the greatest song I heard last year too probably, the third track and jaw dropper from the above greatest album of the year is again incredibly snobbish, but I do not care, as you will thank me. Quite simply how all music should be made
Also considered: The View - Wasted Little Djs, Arctic Monkeys - View from the afternoon, Razorlight - Los Angeles Waltz, Voxtrot - The start of somethingThe greatest band in the world todayRazorlight - Well, truth be told I couldn't actually decide, but they seem to be walking over everyone in them music chart things on mybigmouth.com so it only seems fair
Also considered: Oasis (of course), Arctic MonkeysThe lump of shite award for being, well, shiteMuse - and the reason being people actually think they are amazing. Some of the people are even adults, I mean come on, surely this sort of future guitar disco tripe shite can't actually impress people. Please, for the love of god, download some Irene
Also considered: None, muse won it hands downThe best old song that was new to me this year award (sponsored by vodafone)Television Personalities - Look back in anger Sounds like it was recorded in a studio up my arse, but its just delightful, genius.
Also considered: Popguns - Waiting for the winter, Love is all - Spinning and scratching, Nick Cave - Into my armsOk, i'm bored now, bye
Alex at 10:53 PM -
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