Mogwai
Tonight, Mogwai’s “Come on Die Young” is on the stereo. It’s mellow, instrumental, and yet inexplicably rock at the same time. To compare this album, I’d have to say that Chicago’s Tortoise comes to mind, especially their Millions Now Living Will Never Die album from 1996. I’d like to think that Mogwai derived some inspiration from Tortoise’s efforts. There are many similarities in the music, and both albums have titles dealing with mortality. Update: I just checked iTunes Music Store, and they don’t have any Tortoise (bastards!) but they do have Mogwai if you’re wanting to hear more.
Life at the university was quiet today. Most people in my department are off to a conference in San Diego for a few days. It was Paul and I holding down the fort. Instead of San Diego, I’m going to a conference in Austin soon. The semester starts on the 20th so we’ve got a few more days of quiet before things get going.
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