So I got ahold of the new Pearl Jam [self titled] disc recently, and have finally had a chance to give it a good listen. Actually, it usually takes twice thru an album for me to make up my mind. By the second time thru I usually know what's up with it. Don't kid yourself though, you really do need to put it into your ears in its entirety; the flow is important. (See my future blog about why greatest hits CD's suck.)
Anyway, I did. And Pearl Jam turned out to kick some ass. And it reminded me that I've been thinking for a while that a rock star, ala Eddie Vedder or Bruce Springsteen, should really be our next president. I would vote for that guy from Chicago before Hillary Clinton, who the hell wouldn't vote for Vedder? And PJ could just throw a tour to raise money - stadiums would be packed, Eddie could give a bit of speach, and then play some music. A political rally and concert combined, kinda like it used to be when music didn't suck, musicians were outspoken, and young people still cared.
6 comments:
I'd vote for the Boss.
I'd vote for jessica simpson...
I'd vote for her again and again and again
what about neil young, heard his new one yet?
I keep wanting to check out Neil's new one. Of course he's a canuck. And don't forget that he penned the very forgettable "Let's Roll" after 9-11.
silly canadian.
Still, not sure you can really blame him for that one. We were all a little weird right after 9/11. I've heard goodish things about NYoungs album, but haven't gotten to it yet.
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