Go Away White by Bauhaus

The first album in 20 years by the Goth band Bauhaus is Go Away White.  It is also their last as they have already split again – some things don’t change and this album is no exception.  Go Away White sounds like a collection of B-sides from their glory days while still sounding fresh and new.  Fans of the band will find plenty to like as they retain their dark sound and Peter Murphy’s distinct voice is the same as it was when they recorded ‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead’.  7 out of 10.

Trying To Catch Up

I haven’t done a very good job posting regularly so today I will try to catch up on a few things.  What’s going on with me?

Soccer season is gearing up.  I will be coaching my daughter’s team again; we have had the same group of girls for about five or six straight seasons.  This season, I plan to start teaching the girls some advanced dribbling skills to increase the number of touches per practice.  My son is getting ready for travel outdoor and we have a friendly this Sunday.

The wife and I went out on Saturday to see The Spinto Band play the Mercy Lounge – she really liked the opening act, Umbrella Tree, a local act.  I will post a review of their new album as soon as I can secure a copy.

Future shows I hope to attend will be Spoon at the Rites of Spring (Vanderbilt University) and Hard-Fi is playing a private show in Lynchburg at the distillery – trying to pull strings to get into that.

More Preds updates and other stuff to come.

Bonnaroo Linup 2008

Some of the more interesting acts slated to play Bonnaroo this year:

Kanye West	Tegan and Sara	Jack Johnson	Sigur Ros	M.I.A.
Broken Social Scene	!!!	Ladytron	Jose Gonzalez	Minus The Bear
Battles (woo-hoo)	Vampire Weekend	Black Kids	Rilo Kiley	The Raconteurs
Pearl Jam	Metallica	Aimee Mann	Iron and Wine	Ben Folds
The Fiery Furnaces	Death Cab

Don’t worry Deadheads – there are plenty of jam bands still.  However, Bonnaroo really seems to be expanding its line-up.  Not included above is Robert Plant and Alison Krauss – is a Led Zeppelin surprise in store?

Here’s the official site: Click!

Vampire Weekend by Vampire Weekend

Released January 29, the eponymous album by this New York quartet is not to be missed!  Part Police, part Paul Simon, Vampire Weekend’s African rhythms take you on a vacation to somewhere laid back and sunny.  This will be THE beach album for 2008 and my first entry for the best of the year.  10 out of 10.

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