Randomness of meine musique.

I've decided to try something new. And those that know me well will be proud of me for doing this, but I managed to leave my iPod running for an entire journey back from Brighton. I'm one of those that listens to the first five seconds of the track, then change it, even if I like it - a strange and annoying habit of mine, I know. Soz.

Below are the ten tracks that played IN ENTIRETY first. Also included a BONUS TRACK at the bottom (which you can listen to directly below...whilst you're reading this?! Wow, I've thought of everything right there! Check me out, Ha), which was playing whilst writing this entry, just because it's awesome. Enjoy.

1. Foo Fighters - Everlong
Classic Foos. If you don't have this on your IPod or whatever music device you wish to use, you shouldn't have a music device at all. Although I'm guessing you have an IPod. If you do and don't have this song, burn your musical device, burn it now. THE best band I've ever seen live; and they'll take some beating.
Song rating: 9/10
Live rating: 10/10

2. Chase & Status - Smash TV
There's two things that this song reminds me of and that's Cov Uni and Jordan Worrall. Just because this song is mental and he is too. That is all.
Song rating: 8/10
Live rating: 8/10

3. Dizzee Rascal - Sirens
Old school Dizzee? Nothing better than that.
Song rating: 6/10
Live rating: 6/10

4. A. Skillz Feat. Beardyman - Got the Rhythm
If you're looking for a summer car tune in the wintery surroundings, this is the one.

5. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
This song is God? Quite possibly.

6. The Strokes - You're So Right
I love The Strokes, and am gutted that I've never seen them live. This tuneage isn't the best but to see Julian on stage would be perfect. Come on Julian, stop being an arse and tour the UK. Except for that shit performance at Reading & Leeds you did last year. Disappointing.

7. Twin Atlantic - Eight Days
A must listen, even for the intro to this song. Slightly like Biffy Clyro...or maybe just because they're Scottish? I got their album sent to me from one of the record companies that I'm in touch with last year and actually loved it; even staked it's claim on my iPhone which had a huge clear-out at the weekend.

8. Red Hot Chilli Peppers - The Adventures of Raindance Maggie
Big tune. Saw these at the back end of 2011 at the O2 in London and they were literally one of the best bands I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot of artists perform live (I want to say over 100?). Hit all expectations, all the hype was completely justified.
Song rating: 7/10
Live rating: 8/10


9. Lady Gaga - Poker Face
I actually heard this song way before it came out, through my sister, when not a lot of people had heard it. She, like me, is a loser that attempts to find 'tunes' before they make it bigtime. This was one of them and I actually enjoyed it when I first heard it. Now, I'm shocked it didn't get erased from my Itunes at the weekend...oh dear.
Song rating: 7/10
Live rating: 9/10

10. We Are Scientists - Can't Lose
This is a great song, classic We Are Scientists. It's a shame that these are one of the bands on this list that I've not seen live. I remember when I interviewed a local band called 'The Ryes' when I was at uni in Coventry, whom had supported them at the small festivals that they had headlined. 'Strange little Americans with weird voices...nice guys, though.' Ha!

*Patrick Stump - Explode
Most of you will or will not recognise this guy for his time being the lead vocals of American rock/punk/pop band, Fall Out Boy. Who are awesome, and need to stop being on a hiatus. This song surprised me, because it's pretty darn good. Give it a try. It's a little different to the original Fall Out Boy stuff, and Stump makes a solo claim right here that you have to admit has some quality vocals going on. In fact, the whole album is good!

*photo above taken my myself (poor quality due to being taken on my phone), of Foo Fighters at The Roundhouse, London - possibly my best ever gig.

Trapped indoors = update on life. YAWN.

So basically, I've failed yet again to keep a continuous flowing blog going throughout the duration of 2012 as I first hoped to. Apologies for that one...if you actually ever bother to read any of these. Well, the two of them that I've posted so far.

For the three of you that follow these posts - yes, Ji Sung, Damian and Princess_x1988, that's you. I just made those people up, as you may have guessed. I probably have no followers...ha! But to write from time to time does make me feel slightly better about life and that it isn't as shrewd as I make it out to be.

Take one of my new year's resolutions for example - it's being accomplished, and even faster than I initially thought -YAYNESS! My girlfriend, Tara, and I, have taken a huge leap into the adult world and opened a joined bank account and have almost saved one half of the total amount that we're aiming to reach before moving in.

Not only have we opened a joint bank account, but we have also booked a whole week off work to 'check out the area' that we're going to be moving to. Yes, that means living in a Travel Lodge for four whole nights, which I'm guessing will be a little like going on holiday - apart from there will be no sun, no swimming pools and no shorts-wearing. The thing is, I'm actually really looking forward to it. And I'm also really EXCITED to finally see that light at the end of the tunnel, since Tara and I talked about moving in after university.

In year one at Coventry University, we had endless conversations about what would happen after the student life had run it's course - now, at last, and at a relief to both of us, we know exactly what is going to happen. And that feels great :)

So basically, we're going down to the Brighton area, to scout out houses, places to go, things to see - because even though I work near Brighton, neither of us have absolutely no idea what we're letting ourselves in for. Which will be a challenge - but also exceedingly exciting. After almost two whole years of continuously plodding along, both of us travelling from Kent to Milton Keynes and back every weekend has been a strain and more tiring than you'll ever believe - I fully sympathise with couples that have to endure the long-distance relationship in other counties - even other countries.

A part of my life seems to finally be coming together, and I finally feel like I have something to look forward to and that makes me happy.

The end!

Believe it or not, I will be posting on here sometime next week - I have an interview with Noah from hip-hop band, Chiddy Bang to write up, something to look forward to, guys!

Tomorrow afternoon, I'll be chatting to none other than 'Dot Rotten', London's finest, who has recently arrived on the rhyme scene.

Peace out, A-town down x