HubrisRanger

THE WORLD NEEDS MORE ASURA.

I'm curious what the tone of the next Bombcast will be, IF they do it next week. Some actual big crazy news came and went in the past week, though it probably all feels really trivial within that office. But the Smash Bros./EVO drama (which I know Jeff watched at least some of), as well as the Microsoft restructuring, is something I'd like to hear their take on. Even if they're not ready to go full speed for a while yet, I would expect more NEW material next week, if only to get back into the swing of things. I know a lot of this week, they were still out of the office which makes things more difficult, but as they spend more and more time at work, eventually I suspect more material will emerge. It just might be at a slower trickle than we're used to, and honestly? It's already the summer anyway.

Oh, also one final note: the fact that BBC is pretty obviously cast-offs from Blurred Lines is really weird and disappointing.

I think the distinction between Yeezus and MCHG is that Yeezus is a pretty clear rejection of the corporate expectations upon him, where as the latter is definitely Jay-Z leaning back and trying to make a broader, commercial album; the Samsung deal is getting the most press, but it's endemic of the larger identity HOVA has been building for a while now. Ironically, both albums deal with a lot of the same topics: dealing with the pressures of public perception, fatherhood and how to recognize the struggle of less fortunate African-Americans. I think on the whole Yeezus represents an artist who is anxious and paranoid, where as MCHG represents someone who sees his success as a model for others to strive for. That's kinda been Jay-Z's perspective for a while now.

As far as the merits of the album itself: it's SUPREMELY weird. Lots of track, seemingly half-finished tracks that pack a pretty big punch, a heavy emphasis on rather rich production and a pre-occupation with both rejecting and embracing white America. Oddly, I think it's best moments are all packed together in it's center: Oceans to Versus is a pretty impressive string of songs, but everything before and after feels predictable and easy. The Jigga-man at leisure; I doubt he'll ever be as hungry as he is on the first Blueprint or as focused as he is on the Black Album. But Jay-Z on his worst day is at the very least an interesting listen. Or as he would put it: "Your last shit ain't better than my first; your best shit ain't better than my worst shit."

Very conflicted. A shirt that I could almost literally NEVER wear, but I do want to support the cause. :/

That actual would be kinda perfectly dumb wouldn't it?

These feet beat these streets

With some New Balance kicks on

It is Baller Time

I've not played a whole lot, but watched about 10 hours of people playing Fortune Street online. If I had a wii remote lying around somewher eI'd buy that in a heartbeat.

GOD DAMN CHOCOLATE ORANGES ARE SO DELICIOUS FUCK ALL HATERS AND SKEPTICS.