Category Archives: Music

A Snapshot of Postmodernity: Fake Empire

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Jason

“We’re half awake in a fake empire.” Tonight I realized something: “Fake Empire” by The National could qualify as the best snapshot of postmodern angst and disillusionment in my entire music collection. Beringer and Co. always seem to hone in … Continue reading →

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15 Essential Albums

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Jason

I was tagged recently on FB to list my 15 “essential” albums. I guess these are the albums that I’d have to have with me on a desert island or something. A desert island with a limitless supply of MP3 … Continue reading →

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MiPod: Arcade Fire, “The Suburbs”

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Jason

The Suburbs is the third full-length record from Canadian indie-rockers Arcade Fire, a self-described amalgam of “Depeche Mode and Neil Young.” It’s already received a favorable reception by critics, invoking the inevitable Radiohead OK Computer comparisons. The album brims with … Continue reading →

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Controlling Stories

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Jason

I had a seminary professor who was fond of saying things like this: “Everyone has a story that controls their life.” What he meant by that is everyone has a narrative that significantly shapes their worldview by giving meaning to … Continue reading →

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MiPod: Best Songs of 2010 — Jan-June, Vol. 2

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Jason

The past few weeks have been chock full of some really good music releases, which made the free eMusic downloads I received even better. So here’s another heaping helping of some of the best music of the year thus far. … Continue reading →

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MiPod: Best Songs of 2010 — Jan-June

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Jason

This year started off a little slow for me, but the music releases have really picked up of late. Here are some of the my favorite songs that have been released so far in 2010. (I’m sure you’ll be seeing … Continue reading →

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LOST Music

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Jason

One of the things that sets LOST apart from other network series is the brilliant work of composer Michael Giacchino. Giacchino has scored plenty of major motion pictures (Star Trek, Mission Impossible III, The Incredibles), but his best work has … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 7

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Jason

Last night before bed, Joshua and I sat down to watch a little Sunday night baseball. During the commercial, he turns to me and says, “Daddy? Do you think Albert Pujols could come over to our house sometime and play … Continue reading →

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American Idol: Top Five

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Jason

I’ve been so busy soaking up the final season of LOST that I haven’t really posted anything about American Idol. Like everybody else, I felt that this season was pretty ho-hum at first. Maybe it’s the impending loss of Simon … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Loving

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Jason

I realized it’s been two years since I’ve done one of these ubiquitous “Things I Love” posts; so until the creative juices start flowing again, this is what you get. The MLB At Bat 2010 app for iPhone. Ever since … Continue reading →

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