An Extraordinary Machine

Fiona Apple took the stage at the Chicago Theatre Tuesday night in support of her first album in 6 years.  Never a comfortable stage performer, Apple virtually ignored the crowd for the entire show, only speaking to us after the final song was over to say thank you and good night.  Beyond her awkward stage presence, including some bizarre dance routines during the musical breaks of her songs, she did put on a good performance.  The voice is just as strong as it has always been and she did appear more confident in herself.  Overall, a good time was had.

Goodbye, iPhone 3G – Music Edition

As I wait for tomorrow’s delivery of my new iPhone 4S, it is time to say goodbye to the 3G that has been my trusty companion for nearly the past 3 1/2 years.  We’ve traveled the world together (well, at least Canada and the UK) and have listened to a lot of music.  Here is every song (all 1597 of them) I’ve listened to on the phone, with some (ok, very little) bonus commentary!

He’s a Pirate Klaus Badelt Pirates of the Caribbean (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) 100
Gordon Beckham Intro 91
Let’s Go-Go-Go White Sox Captain Stubby and the Buccaneers 87
Thunderstruck AC/DC The Razors Edge 84
Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye Steam Billboard’s Top Rock ‘n’ Roll Hits: 1969 83
sox05_montage 75
We Are The Champions Queen Queen: Greatest Hits I & II 73
Boom P.O.D. Satellite 70
Don’t Stop Believin’ Journey Journey’s Greatest Hits 69
2008 White Sox Central Division Champs Montage Chris Tannehill WSCR 670 The Score 65

No surprise that the top 10 are all part of (or were part of) my White Sox victory playlist.  This gets played on the way home from every White Sox winner, plus the occassional ride to a game.  Continue reading →

Retro (Un)Playlist

I recently came across my old, second generation iPod.  40 gigs of tiny, black and white screened goodness.

Here are the songs that never got played over nearly 4 years worth of listening, in iTunes alphabetical order.

Dude (Looks Like A Lady) Aerosmith O, Yeah! Ultimate Aerosmith Hits (Disc 1)
Thank U Alanis Morissette Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie
Flavor Of The Weak American Hi-Fi American Hi-Fi
Little Bastard Ass Ponys Electric Rock Music
California Girls The Beach Boys The Greatest Hits – Volume 1
Twist And Shout The Beatles Please Please Me
Can’t Buy Me Love The Beatles 1
Help! The Beatles 1
Mony Mony Billy Idol Greatest Hits
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Thursday Night’s Commute

Thursday night’s ride home should not be this long.

Cherry Bomb Dakota Fanning The Runaways: Music From The Motion Picture 9/23/2010 4:33 PM
Fallen Angel Poison Poison’s Greatest Hits 1986-1996 9/23/2010 4:37 PM
Spin The Black Circle Pearl Jam Vitalogy 9/23/2010 4:40 PM
Kim the Waitress Material Issue Freak City Soundtrack 9/23/2010 4:45 PM
Yesterday The Beatles Help! [2009 Stereo Remaster] 9/23/2010 4:47 PM
Monkey Wrench Foo Fighters The Colour And The Shape 9/23/2010 4:51 PM
Glorified G Pearl Jam Vs. 9/23/2010 4:55 PM
Walking With a Ghost Tegan and Sara 5 Songs Live from the Phoenix – EP 9/23/2010 4:58 PM
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