Tunes/Albums

When asked if I have a favorite band, I usually reply that the question is too difficult to answer as I listen to a wide variety of music. My favorite albums to listen to are the albums that you can just push play and listen to the entire album. The two albums pictured on this post are of that variety. If I am looking for something to listen to, I usually go back to one of these two bands. Copeland's vocal work and ingenious incorporation of a orchestral instruments, including a basson and dulcimer, and on several tracks lend an eerie feel. The albums ends abruptly and leaves you wanting more of the same...the way a good album should.

While I'm not a huge fan of the cover art for Lovedrug's album, the music more than makes up for the creepy cabbage patch vibe. The first thing I noticed about Lovedrug is their guitar work. Lovedrug give's its nod to some classic rock riffs but keeps it original while adding some very interesting vocal harmonies to the mix.

The best part about these two albums/bands is that they are now touring together and will be stopping in Salt Lake City. It is a rarity that two of my most listened two bands come to town, let alone together. I am very much looking forward to the show. I might even post about it.

Also listening to:
mewithoutyou
Band of Horses (thanks to Lawrence for suggesting these guys)
Ben Harper
Ben Folds
The New Frontiers

Home Alone

Rachael went to an all girls leadership weekend and so I got to spend the weekend as a bachelor. The past couple times when Rachael has had to be out of town I have not enjoyed it but this time I decided to fill my weekend full of guy stuff.

You know what I mean: No shaving, violent movie watching, video game playing, junk food eating, football watching, guy stuff. I started the weekend with watching Thursday's episodes of My Name is Earl and The Office. The Office episode was quite possibly one of the most awkward and simultaneously hilarious episodes yet. I then met up with my bros-in-law to see the movie Appaloosa...don't waste your time with this one...and then went back to Mike's house to play Xbox Ghost Recon, eat pizza, and watch football.

This morning I got up and realized that there is a reason that one person should not consume pizza, cheez-its, oreos, and coca-cola all in one evening....ugh. I headed over to rehearsal and found that our auditorium smells of citrus carpet cleaner as we just paid to have our carpets cleaned. After I opened a few doors to let the powerful smell that I am convinced will cause cancer in laboratory rats clear out, I directed both of our service rehearsals.

After rehearsal I headed to the Utes game and watched the Utes destroy the Colorado State Rams 49-16. They are now 8-0 and are in the drivers seat in the Mountain West...Go Utes! I came home and realized that I hadn't showered since Thursday night. I spent some time reading and now here I sit, blogging...and yes, I did end up taking a shower so at least I have that going for me.

Even though I have enjoyed this weekend immensly, I have found that it is always better to have Rachael around. I'm sure I'll live longer because my sugar to good food intake will be severely lessened, I'm sure that I smell better when she is around, that and I kinda like her.

I can't wait for this week at the gym to make up for all the bad eating...ugh.

our view for the weekend

I thought you might like the view from our mountain getaway...I know you're jealous!