The Music Is So Loud

Gr__t_ngs f_ck_rs.

Enough dilly dallying & on to the music I say. So the new Madonna single is rather catching despite the fact that the main chorus loop was ripped straight from the heart of Abba. I love Abba, f_ck you very much. Either way, it is a catchy loop and mixes well, but I frown upon sampling.

The new Depeche Mode single "Precious" is also catchy and includes a lovely remix by none other than Sasha, which is quite tasty. Their new album Playing the Angel is out and getting decent reviews from what I've read. I have yet to acquire this album as I am a little hesitant after the last two monstrosities. The new single is certainly tolerable so I recommend giving it at least a fair shot if you're aboard the DM bandwagon. If you're not, then follow these quick & easy steps to acquire a pass...
1. Slap yourself senseless.
2. Purchase (or download) Music For the Masses and/or Violator. Start there.....baby steps. Once you've acquired a taste for some fine DM, you may acquire Black Celebration & Some Great Reward. Avoid Exciter & Ultra like the plague, and gradually work towards taking enjoyment in some of the older albums including People Are People, Speak & Spell, Broken Frame, etc. Use caution....some of those tracks are relatively wretched.
3. Acquire pass & hop aboard.

Very simple, folks. Here are a few reviews involving recent purchases/downloads of my own. These come with high recommendation so do yourself a favor & check them out.

!!! - !!!
- Yes, the band is entitled !!! (pronounced chk chk chk). I picked up on these guys a while back & finally got around to picking up their 1st release. This album is an aural onslaught of various sounds & beats. It's a little crunchy, yet it has an oh so yummy beat. They also have a 2nd album Louden Up Now released in 2004 that I will most likely hunt down very soon. In the meantime, I highly recommend giving this one a spin. I give this bad boy .

Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
- This band caught my attention as they were among the throng of bands featured at the 2005 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. I unfortunately did not get the opportunity to see them but decided to check them out later in life. This is their most recent release & is chocked full of yummy musical goodness. This album has nice sound and overall flow. I give it.

Ladytron - The Witching Hour
- Ah, yes....a new Ladytron album. This, folks, is almost as exciting as a new Daft Punk album, but not quite. I have much love for Ladytron and have since I first stumbled across them circa 2000-2001. However, I have acquired somewhat of an addiction to this album. It's Ladytron with an extra kick to the groin. This album may be their finest work to date in my opinion.

Spoon - Gimme Fiction
- Yet another band I managed to miss at Coachella. I actually picked up two albums...the other being an older release entitled Kill the Moonlight. This album received high praise via useful & useless media sources. Praise well earned as this album is pleasing to the ear & mind. Not quite as sullen as say Bloc Party but not an overdose of anti-depressants either. I also recommend checking out Kill the Moonlight if you enjoy this album.

That about wraps up my new releases. Tune in next time for more exhilarating, useless information.

Last Night A DJ Saved My Life

"...from a broken heart."
What up, sluts? It's another manic Monday, but at least it's a short week. This is a anti-football post.
In fact, I will be a peach & refrain from discussing anything directly related to sports altogether. And the crowd goes wild....
So let me get the music news out of the way. If you're looking for something to do this weekend, Bad Boy Bill is in town & will be spinning on 11/25 at Ten14, a downtown sushi bar/lounge. BBB spins one mad, @ss-shaking set. I highly recommend checking him out if the opportunity is there. Also in town this week is the highly acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd tribute band. Not a huge cover band supporter, but the reviews/opinions seem optimistic about this particular band. They will be performing at the Savvis Center on 11/25 at 8pm. The Psychedelic Furs will be performing at the Voodoo Lounge in Harrah's on 12/15 for a mere $25 a pop.
The big show is right around the corner. They will be at the Savvis Center on 12/14. If you're tossing around the idea of going but haven't purchased that ticket just yet, slap yourself senseless & just order the damn thing. U2 puts on one phenomenal live show. You will thank yourself later in life. I am happy to announce that I will be there in full force with my entourage. Section 309 Row B....stop by & buy the girl a drink. A Guinness will suffice. A product of Budweiser will get you slapped. Repeatedly.

DJ Eurogirl (that's me) has been back on the "decks" for the first time in months compliments of . Working on producing a nice collection of continuously mixed tracks (old & new skool) guaranteed to make you shake that @ss & bounce those tatties. Interested in obtaining a cheap DJ for your personal use & pleasure? Looking to spice up that house party? Look no further. I am at your service fo' free, my beloved followers . That's right, free. You heard it here, folks. I also do weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, & graveside burials upon special request. However, I do keep my clothes on....most of the time. I'm on the cusp of thrusting a new genre through the thresholds of electronic music . It shall be known as trouseno and will pose as a merger across the three more popular 'dance' genres....trance, house, & techno.
One moment while I contain myself.


Tune in tomorrow for the music review portion of the show.

Until next time...






"Decide it's time to reinvent yourself."

Sick & Disgusted

Greetings sh!tlits. So I'm sitting here watching White Palace (another personal favorite of mine) recuperating from this damnable illness/disease I've seemed to acquire over the past year or so. Don't worry. It's not a toomah. It's actually called COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and it basically sucks. It makes breathing real difficult & can even be a little scary & somewhat life-threatening at times. I won't go into the boring details, but you can read more about it @ . There's not a whole lot to do whilst down with the sickness. Wah-ah-ah-ah. Sorry, I had to. Not much to do but watch TV/movies & sleep. I've managed to watch Das Experiment, Jackie Brown, Hoosiers, Meet the Fockers, and a handful of documentaries & Rosanne reruns. Exciting...I know.

So I'm pretty disappointed with the wide world of sports. It seems that everything that can possible go wrong has for my precious Illinois football team. However, we (beloved Illini fans) assumed that it would be a rough season due to a change in coaching staff & implementation of a new football program. I still have hope that Coach Ron Zook will mold a competitive team together within a period of 2-3 years. However, the team itself & their performance this year was extremely disappointing & painful to witness.

Now....let's talk hockey...oh let's. The Blues are having the most wretched season in years. We're talking about a team that has made the playoffs consistently for the past 25+ years. They may have fallen within the 1st or 2nd round throughout countless playoff appearances, but at least they actually had decent seasons & made it to the playoffs. The lockout is not entirely to blame. It's abandonment from their owners (The Lauries a.k.a. Heartless Wal-Mart f*cks) and quite possibly one of the worst GMs of all time....Mr. Larry Pleau. The man did nothing to recoup the team following the lockout. He traded his best defensemen (Chris Pronger) for a crap player (Eric Brewer) and managed to keep the old, crappy players that fell apart in the pre-season. Unfortunately with the retirement of Al Macinnis, the Blues were left with no solid defensemen & various holes in both goalie, center, & forward positions. Al's retirement was expected & well overdue, and I greatly, greatly miss his presence on the ice. Yet, the management did nothing to fill this gigantic void. It's a very sad state when attending the games. The attendance is way below par, and the team plays even worse. I have never walked out of a hockey game in disgust until this season. It's a huge disappointment to Blues fans, and it puts the question in the minds of the fans whether the team will survive here. They can't find buyer and will most likely continue to have problems if the season continues as it began. It's a sad state of affairs, my friends.

Shall we talk about NFL Fantasy Football too while I'm on my soapbox? Nah....it's just for fun, but it sure is frustrating when players are consistent. I personally do not care for the NFL as an organization. They are a huge, greedy, evil corporation just like any other. I like the sport itself, and that's it. The drama amongst players is ridiculous, and most of the players seem inappreciative of the opportunity they have been given. They make millions for playing a game. No, I'm not talking about the T.O. situation in particular. Actually, I think T.O. is somewhat in the right (this time) and the Eagles management are idiots for dropping him. The overrated b!tch on the Philadelphia Eagles is none other than Donovan McNabb. T.O. is a sh!t, but he's still a damn good wideout so the Eagles lost out but dumping him, and their recent performances have proved it. I was hoping the Falcons would pick him up, but that's doubtful. The Falcs need a solid wideout, but I believe there's beef with the off. coordinator & T.O. that dates back to his 49er days. We shall see how it all pans out as the season unfolds. By the way, the Colts will take Lombardi this year, and you can quote me on that.

In baseball news (while I'm on sports), Busch Stadium is in the process of being demolished. There's a decent chunk missing now as they are tearing it down in segments. It will be rather sad when it's gone. It's always been a scenic sight as you cross over the Poplar Street Bridge heading west thru St. Louis. Although I watched the destruction of the Arena live via television a few years ago, I wasn't quite as saddened to see it go as I was Busch. I attended many, many baseball games at Busch, but I only set foot in the Arena once to see the Ice Capades of all things. All good things must come to an end, I suppose. Remember it well. It will be gone forever soon.


I recently received a handful of 'new' CDs in the mail including The Damned anthology, the new Trail of the Dead release, an old Cure CD, and a few others. Stay tuned for the reviews as I know I've been slacking in the music info. dept.

Until next time...