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Go Gator around the point

I am adding a quick blog bite much like my friend Derek has done recently, as seen here.  I have to mention that I am now "obsessed" with The Nationals album Alligator.  After seeing Alligator in the heavy rotation section of my friend Tim's music blog Fuzz Lion, I was not yet sold on The National.

As previously posted on my blog, I saw The National back in October of '05 at the Troubadour.  I did not really like them live that night, so I wasn't all too interested in their new album.  After a heavy rotation nod from Tim (which is a tough nod to get) and a blurb from Derek, I fell victim.  And I am glad I did.  Go pick up this album, you can use this link to Amazon, it will not disappoint.  Just don't be mad if that is all you listen to for a while.

If you don't like Ryan Adams, you probably don't like my blog either

I am lucky enough to be listening to Ryan Adams' new album, 29, right now.  I've had this album for a few days now and I am entranced.  Not only does the album offer several variances of Ryans brilliance, it once again taps the emotion of the "generation X'ers," hearkening to some of his best stuff from Heartbreaker and Rock N Roll, even some of his Whiskeytown stuff. 

Not only has Ryan Adams provided us with 2 albums so far this year, including the double disc Cold Roses, as well as Jacksonville City Nights, he offers up 29 (yes, his third full album this year).  From all the information I've gathered so far, 29 is Ryan at his purist for 2005, as The Cardinals were not tapped for this effort (as Cold Roses and Jacksonville City Nights were by Ryan Adams and The Cardinals).  29 is Ryan with guitars and piano's, and lyrics that permeate, leaving you in thought for hours after.

Not too much more to say about 29, but it available to the public on December 20.  It is a complete and utter shame if anyone reading this does not pick up this album.  Even if you hate me, even if you hate Ryan Adams (how cliche), check this album out.  I don't often pander for record sales, but this one is worth it.  If anything, it'll make a great Christmas gift.  Stream the album here on Scenestars, then Pre order it here or on the many '29' links I've provided on this page.

Killing Time

I'll be at The Killers show tonight at The Wiltern LG on Wilshire and Western (how nice).  This is my third time seeing the band lately, and I have great seats tonight.  They are playing right now but for the early birds.  I love The Killers midnight show.  Wish you were there?

Dashboard Confessional Solo

The Dashboard Confessional show at the HOB Sunset Strip was awesome last night.  Yesterday just happens to be one of the best days I can remember in a while and we topped the night off with a real late night stop at Fatburger on Santa Monica Ave.  I will post later about the show, it was one of the best I've seen in while.

On another note, Fatburger may no longer be synonymous with LA.  It seems that New York will be getting its first Fatburger, and not in NYC.  West Nyack will house the first Fatburger at the Palisades Center Mall.  This is not the first East coast location as there has been a Fatburger in some Florida city for several years.