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The White Stripes – “I’m Finding it Harder to be a Gentleman”

Big story today, The White Stripes called it quits officially.

I am not too sad in that… well the band hasn’t been functioning lately.  It was like a married couple that gets separated.  We’ve seen this coming… and now the paper just got served and its official.  Sad, but we’re glad they’re both happy now.

I like that they ended it, because it helps preserve the great amount of art they have created before.  They can’t become a parody of themselves.  PLUS, now we have a future “Oh My GAWD!” reunion show for Coachella to think about.

The White Stripes – “Fell In Love With a Girl”

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I need to cut my nails.  I hate, HATE, H A T E typing with nails.  gross.

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So I am pretty much obsessed with both the desert and the arctic.

If there is a documentary on my holy trinity of HD channels of Discovery World, Nation Geographic or Oasis on either hot or cold climates… I HAVE to watch it.

Saharan Africa… well I have my night planned out.  I know pathetic, I also have four channels of porn, but I’d rather hear about Timbuktu or Berber peoples.

The other day, there was a show about Hammerfest, Norway.  The northern most “city” in the world.

Such an adorable city.  If Canadian northern communities looked more like this and less like … uh, well less… I’d be living in Nunavut.

To be fair, there is a $10 BILLION dollar natural gas plant pumping $90 million dollars into the local economy every year… so, yeah, they can afford to pave a few streets and open a few pubs.

But I keep reading about all the potential of the Canadian North and how there *could* be riches buried beneath the ice or sea bed, but it sure ain’t no Hammerfest.

I may never make it to Hammerfest, but I do hope to one day get a chance to explore the Canadian Arctic.  There is a radio station in Iqaluit.  neat.

Go with yourself.

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I don’t have too much of a story to relate to you about Fleet Foxes.  Their music is pretty.

I was a little late to the game when their self-titled 2008 record came out.  they were an example of me reading too much hype before actually hitting play.  So then I get all, “meh… I don’t even care.” and put off listening to the record for a bit.

But then I really liked the medieval cover art and wanted the record for my collection.

Occasionally my cute wife does super-duper sweet things for me and she bought me the record!

The album grew on me heavy and now I love Fleet Foxes.  Happy music.

They will be in Vancouver to perform at the Vogue Theatre on April 30th.  I can tell that their live show will be one where you get wrapped up in the beautiful harmonies and ambiance.  Maybe not too different from Band of Horses.

Their new record is out May 3rd (my brother’s birthday!) and I found an MP3 for you if you care to listen.

Fleet Foxes – “Helplessness Blues”

Download MP3 >> FleetFoxes_HelplessnessBlues

“if I had an orchard I’d work till I’m sore.”  Nice, its like a theme song for Alix at Sea Cider! ha.

Go lose yourself.

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